{"id":5541,"date":"2015-08-18T12:58:56","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T19:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/?page_id=5541"},"modified":"2015-08-18T13:10:24","modified_gmt":"2015-08-18T20:10:24","slug":"community-kaleidoscope","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/community-kaleidoscope\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Kaleidoscope"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"width:95%;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;padding:0; border:solid 5px #30c;\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tr>\n<td height=\"10541\" valign=\"top\" style=\"background:#1C1D89;\">\n<table style=\"margin:0; background:#1C1D89\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#1C1D89\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Finally posted on July 12, 2015, photos by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/monica.htm\" class=\"artist\">Monica Berini<\/a> and <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Lynette.html\"><span class=\"artist\">Lynette<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sectiontitle\">Aura at the Brava Theater in the Mission District of San Francisco<\/p>\n<p>More photos by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/BradDosland.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Brad Dosland<\/span><\/a> coming soon in a feature photo spread!<\/p>\n<p>Produced by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/crystal.htm\" class=\"artist\">Nyla Crystal<\/a>, <span class=\"artist\">Rose Harden<\/span>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/BethSurreyya.htm\" class=\"artist\">Surreyya<\/a> and <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PrincessFarhana.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Princess Farhana<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>on March 21st, 2015<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/1Hecate-lynette.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"619\" alt=\"Hecate!\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hecate the MC played by <span class=\"artist\">Patricia Miller<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/Aura_GoddessesofMtOlympus3-moica.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Monica\" width=\"500\" height=\"369\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/Bethsings-lynette.jpg\" width=\"387\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Surreyya sings and dances!\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Surreyya<\/span> sings and dances!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/Aura_Cleopatra-monica.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" alt=\"Cleopatra\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cleopatra and attendants played by <span class=\"artist\">Sabrina Hart<\/span> with <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/TerryD.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Terry<\/span><\/a> on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/Aura_Lillith-monica.jpg\" alt=\"Lilith\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lillith played by <span class=\"artist\">Calamity Sam<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/Aura_Oceanides_MiraBetz-monica.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"185\" alt=\"Mira Betz\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Mira Betz<\/span> brings her ocean of creatures to the Aura stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/PRFarhana-lynette.jpg\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" alt=\"z princess!\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Princess Farhana<\/span> plays Mata Hari<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/Aura_LaSantisimaMuerte2-monica.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"436\" alt=\"Dusty Rose\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Dusty Rose<\/span> transformes the Guadalupe into a primal goddess of the dead.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/art62\/graphics62\/Aura\/Aura_Venus4-monica.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"379\" alt=\"Venus\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Surreyya<\/span> and group with onstage musicians<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#5B2A02\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>POsted 5-31-15, Submitted by <span class=\"artist\">Theresea Jade<\/span><br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/Jades-troupe.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"327\" alt=\"Jade's Jewels of Beladi Dancers\" \/><br \/> Names&#8212;? <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#336666\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted May 31, 2015, submitted by <a href=\".\/aboutuspages\/DenisePangia.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"artist\">Denise of Pangia<\/a><\/p>\n<h3> Belly Dancer of the Year 2015 <\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/BDOYprelim-collage-Denise-16.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/BDOYprelim-collage-Denise-6.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"173\" alt=\"Preliminaries\" \/><\/a><br \/> <em>click image for enlargement <\/em><br \/> <strong>Saturday Preliminaries <\/strong> <br \/> <span class=\"artist\">Zhanna, Emilie Lauren, Kaori, JodieLaDucca, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q3fw8T-MwVM\" target=\"_blank\">Mireya Yamilet<\/a>, Idena Suzanne, Alisha, Irina Eshta, Natika, Jennife<strong>r<\/strong>,<br \/> Jillian, Cassandra Rose, Henna, Nilay, Gameela, Fnina, Rozy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/BDOYfinalists.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"268\" alt=\"Finalists\" \/><br \/> <strong>8 FINALISTS for the Solo:<\/strong><br \/> <span class=\"artist\">Irina Eshta, Natika, Jennifer, Jillian, Cassandra Rose, Henna, Fanina, Rozy <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pangia played the live music for the finals so I do not have photos of the winners of the solo.<br \/> <strong>CASSANDRA ROSE is Belly Dancer of the Year 2015!<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/BDOYDuet 2015.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"330\" alt=\"Duets\" \/><br \/> <strong>DUET<\/strong> &#8211;<span class=\"company\"> Sumaia and Natika<\/span> 2015 Duet of the year<br \/> To their Left 1st runner up: <span class=\"company\">Jamie Nyland and Hassan Yousef Deeb<\/span><br \/> 2nd RU <span class=\"company\">Dee Mella Dee<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/BDOYtribalSoloist2015.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"366\" alt=\"Tribal Soloist\" \/><br \/> <strong>TRIBAL SOLOIST<\/strong> <br \/> <span class=\"artist\">Lulu Stone, Zyphire, <\/span>Winner: <span class=\"artist\">Bindu Bolar aka Tribalina, <\/span><br \/> 2014 Tribal soloist: <span class=\"artist\">Draconis<\/span>, Event Director and all around miracle worker as well as fabulous dancer: <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/jasmine.htm\">Jennifer Cooper <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/BDOYtroupes2015.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"237\" alt=\"Troupes\" \/><br \/> <strong>TROUPE of the YEAR 2015<\/strong><br \/> <span class=\"company\">Raks A&#8217;Diva<\/span> &#8211; on right in fuschia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#070640\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<h3>Posted April 9, 2015, Submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/DenisePangia.html\">Denise of Pangia<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&quot;Hi Lynette! Just returned from the 35th <span class=\"company\">Rakkasah West<\/span>. <span class=\"company\">Pangia<\/span> played for many dancers and we had a great time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/PangiaonStage.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"278\" alt=\"Pangia on stage at Rakkasah West 2015\" \/><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Pat<\/span> &amp; <span class=\"company\">Marikesh Express band<\/span> leader <span class=\"artist\">Var Daghdevirian<\/span>,<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/Pat-Var.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" alt=\"Pat and Var\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pangia playing for <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/LindaGrondahl.htm\">Linda Grondahl<\/a><\/span> of San Francisco,<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/Linda-dances.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"321\" alt=\"Linda dances\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pangia percussion section: <span class=\"artist\">Tim Bolling<\/span>, <span class=\"artist\">Shade<\/span> of <span class=\"company\">Diamond Pyramid<\/span>, <span class=\"artist\">Linda Grondahl<\/span>,<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015 Spring\/jam.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"368\" alt=\"Musicians \" \/><\/p>\n<p>Love Denise&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#5F0707\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>posted 3-17-15 submitted by Lynette<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/sausan.htm\">Sausan<\/a><\/span>&#8216;s<span class=\"company\"> Al Masri Restaurant<\/span> in San Francisco on March 8, 2015<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/AlMasri2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"412\" alt=\"Al Masri\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Judy<\/span> dances at Al Masri with<span class=\"artist\"> Amina<\/span>&#8216;s <span class=\"company\">Pasha Band<\/span>.<br \/> Names? 1, 2, 3- <span class=\"artist\">Judy<\/span> dancing, 4- <span class=\"artist\">Hussain<\/span> on oud, 5- <span class=\"artist\">Susu<\/span>, 6-<span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/hanaAli.html\">Hana<\/a><\/span>, 7-<span class=\"artist\">Jelal Takesh<\/span> in the dark on kanoun, 8-<span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/amina.htm\">Amina<\/a><\/span> in the dark on tamborine<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/AlMasri1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"Monica, Rachel, Lynette\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/monica.htm\">Monica<\/a>, Rachel of New Zealand, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Lynette.html\">Lynette<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/AlMasri3.jpg\" width=\"385\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Linda\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/LindaGrondahl.htm\">Linda Grondahl<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/AlMasri4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"Al Masri\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#882B4E\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 1-10-15, submitted by <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/art47\/helenaatlantis.html\">Atlantis<\/a><\/span>, Photos by<span class=\"artist\"> <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/carlsermon.htm\">Carl Sermon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>BDUC 2015 Champions!<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the 2015 competition happening on Valentines Day weekend! <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/ChEgypt14.jpg\" width=\"349\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/> Category- Egyptian:<span class=\"artist\"> Acia Legras<\/span>, France<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/ChJr14.jpg\" width=\"275\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>Junior: <span class=\"artist\">Lorelei<\/span>, Florida<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/ChLittle14.jpg\" width=\"446\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>Little:<span class=\"artist\"> Enrique<\/span>, California<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/ChProp14.jpg\" width=\"330\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>Specialty Props: <span class=\"artist\">Karlos Khalil<\/span>, Puerto Rico <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/ChTax14.jpg\" width=\"355\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>Taxsim: <span class=\"artist\">Nadirah<\/span>, California<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2015-winter\/ChUni14.jpg\" width=\"415\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/> Universal:<span class=\"artist\"> Masha<\/span>, California <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#283E3E\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted on December 11, 2014<\/p>\n<h3>Interview with Ishmael and Amel Tafsout Part 2: Ishmael and North Beach<\/h3>\n<table width=\"440\" border=\"5\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" bordercolor=\"#FFCC00\" bgcolor=\"#000000\">\n<tr>\n<td><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cv_gUfI2Lw4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Gilded Serpent interviews Amel Tafsout and Ishmael at our offices in Marin County, California, in November 2012. This section focuses on Ishmael and his experience in the North Beach district of San Francisco. Ishmael has been a professional musician since childhood. He played in the Arab Clubs in the early 60s. Find out more about our dance community and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/articles5\/northbeach\/newnbhallway.htm\">North Beach era here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#092E5B\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 11\/25\/14, submitted by Donna Kirwan (PR Agent for Kanina Dance) <\/p>\n<p>Condenced from the press release:<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Sunday, November 2, 2014, Kanina Dance hosted a belly dance showcase called &ldquo;A BILLion and One Nights.&rdquo; <br \/> Held at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet in Cranston, RI, one hundred percent of the event&rsquo;s proceeds went to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Kanina<\/span>&#8216;s event is a tribute to her late husband,<span class=\"artist\"> Bill Hague<\/span>, who passed away from lung cancer in March of 2014. \u201cThis past spring, my beloved husband, best friend and greatest fan lost his battle with lung cancer,\u201d says Kanina. \u201cHe was the greatest supporter of <span class=\"company\">Kanina Dance<\/span> and the backbone of our annual show which is called \u2018A Thousand and One Nights.\u2019 My students and I are dedicating this show to the man who made all of it possible and have renamed it \u2018A BILLion and One Nights: A Tribute to Bill Hague (Mr. Kanina),\u2019 in his honor. Because of the care given to him by doctors at<span class=\"company\"> Dana-Farber<\/span>, we were able to celebrate his 70th birthday, our daughter\u2019s wedding, and unforgettable holidays with our entire family. We are so grateful and hope that this event will help contribute to finding a cure for this disease.\u201d <span class=\"company\">The Harry Bedrossian Ensemble<\/span> features: <span class=\"artist\">Harry Bedrossian<\/span> (keyboard),<span class=\"artist\"> Mitchell Kaltsunas<\/span> (oud and vocals),<span class=\"artist\"> Leon Janikian<\/span> (clarinet) and <span class=\"artist\">Charles Dermenjian<\/span> (doumbec).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"2014-Fall\/Kanina1-big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Fall\/Kanina1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"264\" alt=\"Group photo- click for enlargement\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> \u201cA BILLion and One Nights\u201d dancers (unless otherwise indicated) pose together at a post-event photo op. Row one (seated): <span class=\"artist\">Stephen Foote<\/span> (lighting), <span class=\"artist\">Kristen Watson, Lizzy Radka, Danielle Peloquin, Ki Distani, Christopher Alvarez<\/span> (music). Row two: <span class=\"artist\">Audrey Coughlin, Lenden Chin, Cristina Soares, Carlen Adler, Kanina Hague, Cheryl Oates, Nancy Hawksley, Kara Codyer, Michaela Brockmann, Laura Ducie <\/span>(development officer, special events, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) <span class=\"artist\">Martha Whittier, Ann Marie Sylvester, Claire Leathman, Lisa Paliotta, Leticia Peralta, Beth Machon, Sandra Brown, Erika Israel, Claire Marschak, Laureen Delmenico, Shawna Smith<\/span>.<br \/> Photo taken by <strong>Roger Johnson<\/strong>. <em>Click image for enlargement.<\/em> <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Fall\/Kanina2.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" alt=\"Check presentation\" \/><br \/> <strong>Kathy \u201cKanina\u201d Hague<\/strong> presents a $10,000 check for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to <strong>Laura Ducie<\/strong>, Dana Farber\u2019s development officer, special events. <br \/> Photo taken by <strong>Roger Johnson<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Fall\/Kanina5.jpg\" width=\"339\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Cristina\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cristina Soares<\/strong> performs a Moroccan tray dance during the showcase. <br \/> Photo taken by<strong> Leslie McNally.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Fall\/Kanina3.jpg\" width=\"321\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Kanina\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kathy \u201cKanina\u201d Hague,<\/strong> dances in front of clarinetist <strong>Leon Janickian<\/strong>.<br \/> Photo taken by <strong>Leslie McNally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Fall\/Kanina4.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"341\" alt=\"Group performs\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the Beledi Dance Company perform at the fundraiser. <br \/> Photo taken by<strong> Leslie McNally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#6C0026\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 10-2-2014, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/nadira.htm\" class=\"artist\">Nadira<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Fall\/Nadirah-babyx2.jpg\" width=\"499\" height=\"392\" alt=\"Nadira poses with Baby\" \/><br \/> Nadira backstage posing with <span class=\"artist\">Baby<\/span> the Ball Python for some fun snake time before dancing in the <span class=\"company\">Bal Anat<\/span> show in Santa Cruz, Sept 2014<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#4E4A16\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>posted 9-20-14, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/amina.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Amina Goodyear<\/span><\/a><br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/Amina-NisaaShow2014.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"324\" alt=\"Amina's photo with band at Nisaa's\" \/><br \/> <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Nisaa-Heather.html\">Nisaa<\/a><\/span> of Missouri hosted<span class=\"artist\"> Amina Goodyear, Susu Pampanin, Husain Resan<\/span> and <span class=\"artist\">Jalal Takesh<\/span> of the<span class=\"company\"> Pasha Band<br \/> <\/span> to play music and teach 2 days of workshops at St. Charles Community College (St. Louis MO) Sept. 6-7. <br \/> Here&#8217;s left- right after the Tarab Show: <span class=\"artist\">Nisaa, Jalal, Irina, Husain, Melody<\/span> and<span class=\"artist\"> Susu<\/span>. Photo by <span class=\"artist\">Amina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#523C51\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 9-18-14, Submitted by <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PrincessFarhana.htm\">Princess Farhana<\/a><\/span>, Photo by <span class=\"artist\">Maharet Hughes, GraphicVibeLA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/PrFarhanaGroup.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" alt=\"Princess Farhana celebrates!\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On July 20, <span class=\"artist\">Princess Farhana<\/span> and<span class=\"artist\"> Issam Houshan <\/span>held a big bash celebrating the release of Issam&#8217;s new CD, &quot;The BaLAdi Tour&quot; <br \/> at Studio Iqaat in Los Angeles. This is the cast after the sold out show: <br \/> Left to right, top row: <span class=\"artist\">Qabila Folkloric dancers Jenn Aguilar and Shanna; DeVilla, Princess Farhana &amp; Issam Houshan, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Aubre.html\">Aubre Hill<\/a>, Rania, Olu <\/span><br \/> Left to right, seated: <span class=\"artist\"> Danny and May Fearnley of Qabila, Nathalie, Stefanya, Adrianne <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#2E697C\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 9-18-14, Submitted by<a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/DenisePangia.html\"><span class=\"artist\"> Denise of Pangia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/PangiawMikeFair.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" alt=\"Pangia with Linda and Mike\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"company\">Pangia<\/span> Friday at <span class=\"company\">Tannourine<\/span> In San Mateo, a pre <span class=\"company\">Carnival of Stars<\/span> Dinner show<br \/> l to r: <span class=\"artist\">Pat, Denise, Mike Fair <\/span>and <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/LindaGrondahl.htm\">Linda Gronhdal<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/PangiaWLaura.jpeg\" width=\"500\" height=\"343\" alt=\"Pangia with Laura\" \/><br \/> Saturday at<span class=\"company\"> Carnival of Stars<\/span> with dancer<span class=\"artist\"> Laura<\/span> in yellow. <br \/> <em>Pangia wants to thank all the wonderful and talented dancers who performed with us! <\/em><br \/> Pat, Denise, and joining us, Mike and Richard of Meridian band.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#8A110B\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 9-18-14, Submitted by<a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/zorba.html\"><span class=\"artist\"> Zorba<\/span><\/a>, photo by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/carlsermon.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Carl Sermon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/ZorbaCOS2014costumecontest.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"414\" alt=\"Zorba in the Costume Contest at Carnival of Stars 2014\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&quot;The &ldquo;Official&rdquo; Carnival of Stars pix have arrived, virtually ALL of them are keepers. <br \/> <span class=\"sectiontitle\">Zorba as &ldquo;Elegant Gothic Brolita&rdquo;<\/span><br \/> You can even see my shoes and the updo for the costume contest.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#A06534\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 9-18-14, Submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/TerryD.htm\">Terry Del Giorno<\/a><br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/TerryBarakaWorkshop.jpeg\" width=\"500\" height=\"453\" alt=\"Terry Sponsors Baraka in a Workshop\" \/><br \/> Sunday July 13, 2014<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"sectiontitle\">Baraka teaching in San Rafael, Ca.<\/span><br \/> A workshop exploring elements of her soon to be re-released DVD <br \/> &ldquo;The Dancer&rsquo;s Toolkit&rdquo;&nbsp;<br \/> Photo L-R Top <span class=\"artist\">Julie, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/BethSurreyya.htm\">Surreyya Hada<\/a>, Jordan,<a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/barakabeth.htm\"> Baraka<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/crystal.htm\">Nyla Crystal<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/TerryD.htm\">Terry<\/a><\/span><br \/> Bottom&nbsp; <span class=\"artist\">Seba<\/span> of <span class=\"company\">WildCard<\/span> and <span class=\"artist\">Sue Andersen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#003333\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 7-20-14, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/amina.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Amina Goodyear<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zadiel workshop at Metronome July 20 sponsored by Amina Goodyear<\/strong><br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/Zadiel-class photo.JPG\" width=\"500\" height=\"293\" alt=\"Zadiel workshop with Amina in Sf\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Back row: <span class=\"artist\">Christie, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/crystal.htm\">Nyla Crystal<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Courtney.html\">Courtney<\/a>, Zadiel, Jordan, Marta, Tutie, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/alnisarobin.htm\">Alnisa<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/TerryD.htm\">Terry<\/a>, Julie<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Front Row:<span class=\"artist\"> Eyyam, Nicole, Maria, Hasan Deeb, Jamie, Irina <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#770000\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 7-14-14 submitted by<strong> Pam Svetlik<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fourth of July Mt. Shasta Benefit Walk\/Run with Pangia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/pam-denise.jpg\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Denise of Pangia\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/DenisePangia.html\"><span class=\"artist\">Denise<\/span><\/a> of Pangia, Pat in hat in background.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/pam-pam.jpg\" width=\"341\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Pam\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/Pam-Mari.jpg\" width=\"364\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Mari\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pam and Mari<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/pam-trio.jpg\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Pam, Mari, Barbara\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pam, Mari, and Barbara<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#602B4E\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>posted 7-17-14<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"company\">San Francisco Free Folk Festival<\/span>, June 21, 2014. Presidio Middle School, SF, CA<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/SFFFF-theater.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" alt=\"THeater\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/SFFFF-Janine1.jpg\" width=\"381\" height=\"500\" alt=\"SFFF\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Janine Ryle<\/span> and <span class=\"company\">Danse Mahgreb<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/SF-free-folk-fest 232.JPG\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Monica\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/monica.htm\">Monica<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"artist\">Jasmyn Mabalatan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/SFFFF-SharifaPaul.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" alt=\"Sharifa and Paul\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/sharifa.htm\" class=\"artist\">Sharifa<\/a> dances with basket. Musicians behind her are <span class=\"artist\">Nathan<\/span> and <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/yosifah.htm\" class=\"artist\">Yosifa Craver<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/maryellen.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">MaryEllen Donald<\/span><\/a> and Sharifa&#8217;s husband <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PaulOhanesian.html\"><span class=\"artist\">Paul<\/span><\/a><span class=\"artist\"><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/SFFFF-Monica.jpg\" width=\"353\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Monica\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Monica!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"2014-Summer\/SFFFmonicagrouplarge.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/SFFFmonicagroupTN.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" alt=\"Monica's group\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monica&#8217;s gang- click on photo for larger image.<br \/> l-r: 1-<span class=\"artist\">Heather T<\/span>, 2-<span class=\"artist\"> Meg<\/span>, 3- <span class=\"artist\">Maysa<\/span>, 4-<span class=\"artist\">Etang<\/span>, 5- <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/JeanneFogler.html\" class=\"artist\">Janan<\/a>, 6- <span class=\"artist\">Heather S<\/span>., 7-<span class=\"artist\"> Kathy<\/span>, 8-<a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/monica.htm\" class=\"artist\"> Monica<\/a>, 9-<span class=\"artist\">Tammy<\/span> , 10-<span class=\"artist\">Anita<\/span>. Not pictured: <span class=\"artist\">Dasha<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#404000\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 7-17-14,<\/p>\n<p>June 21, 2014: <span class=\"company\">Wildcard Bellydance<\/span> perform with <span class=\"company\">Helm Music<\/span> at the <span class=\"company\">Sleeping Lady<\/span> in Fairfax, CA<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/wilcard1.jpg\" alt=\"Wildcard, Helm, Sleeping Lady\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/wilcard2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"392\" alt=\"WIlcard, Helm, Sleeping Lady\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/LingShienBell.htm\">Ling<\/a><\/span> on flute, <span class=\"artist\">David<\/span> on tamborine and <span class=\"artist\">Mark<\/span> on Dumbek<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/wilcard3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" alt=\"Wildcard, Helm, Sleeping Lady\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Reyna<\/span> and <span class=\"artist\">Seba<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#0D0F42\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 7-14-14, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PrincessFarhana.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Princess Farhana<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <strong>Backstage at Studio Iqaat, Los Angeles for the Cairo Shimmy Quake &quot;Aftershock&quot; Party<\/strong>,<br \/>&quot;Legends Of LA Belly Dance&quot;, &nbsp;produced by<span class=\"artist\"> <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Aubre.html\">Aubre Hill<\/a><\/span>and <span class=\"artist\">Donavon Lerman<\/span>. &nbsp;Left to Right:&nbsp;<br \/> <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Kamala.html\">&nbsp;Kamala Almanzar<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/articles23\/shellyreviewsfloorworkvideo.htm\">Anaheed<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PrincessFarhana.htm\">Princess Farhana<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/alishali.html\">Aisha Ali<\/a>, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/HelenaVlahos.html\">Helena Vlahos<\/a>.<\/span> &nbsp;Not pictured: <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/zahrazuhair.html\">Zahra Zuhair<\/a><\/span> and &nbsp;<span class=\"artist\">Anisa<\/span>, who also performed.<br \/> Event Cairo Shimmyquake held June 6 &amp; &amp;, 2014<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/LEGENDALA-BD-BACKSTAGE.jpeg\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" alt=\"Legends of LA\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#5F043F\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p><strong>Combined Soloist Competitors from May 24, 2014, Belly Dancer of the Year <br \/> <strong id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3064\">Belly Dancer of the Year and Tribal Soloists <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3071\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"2014-Summer\/Denise-BDOYcompetitors-big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-Summer\/Denise-BDOYcompetitors-TN.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"140\" alt=\"Belly Dancer of the Year 2014\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Left to Right:<br \/> <span class=\"artist\">Fariha Banu, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2822\">Kimmy O Shimmy<\/span>, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2904\">Talia Phoenix<\/span>, Jillian<\/span> &#8211; 4th Runner up BDOY,<span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2905\"> <span class=\"artist\">Asali Naimah<\/span><\/span><span class=\"artist\">, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2906\">Draconis<\/span><\/span><span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2906\">s <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2908\">&#8211; Tribal Soloist and Congeniality<\/span><\/span><span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3240\">, <\/span><span class=\"artist\">Tabitha<\/span> &#8211; 2nd Runner up BDOY, <span class=\"artist\" id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2910\">Elena Nayiri<\/span>, <span class=\"artist\" id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2912\">Malolo\u2013Ryan<\/span><span class=\"artist\">, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3239\">Nuriya<\/span>, Rozy, JoAnna, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2915\">Cassandra Rose<\/span><\/span><span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2915\"> &#8211; Congeniality BDOY<\/span>, <span class=\"artist\">Star<\/span> &#8211; Tribal&nbsp; 1st Runner up, <span class=\"artist\" id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3241\">Mychelle Crown- winner!, <\/span><span class=\"artist\"> Saritza, Gameela<\/span> 1st Runner UP BDOY, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3504\">JR &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"artist\" id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2917\">Summer Sahar<\/span><span class=\"artist\">, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_2919\">Heaven Mousalem<\/span>, <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3495\">Shureen<\/span><\/span><span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3495\"> &#8211; Tribal 2 Runner UP<\/span>,<span class=\"artist\"> <span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3053\">Charisse<\/span><\/span><span id=\"yiv2524855308yui_3_16_0_1_1402439527634_3053\"> of <span class=\"company\">Shimmy Shazam<\/span> &#8211; 3rd Runner Up BDOY<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Click image for larger view.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#045661\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 5-7-14, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PrincessFarhana.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Princess Farhana<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014Spring\/HistBDFashion.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" alt=\"Historical Fashion Show\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; Backstage at<span class=\"company\"> The Historical Belly Dance Costume Fashion Show<\/span> on &nbsp;May 3, 2014 in Los Angeles. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Jenza-SuzMcN.html\">J<span class=\"artist\">enza ( Suzanne McNeil) <\/span><\/a>produced this amazing event, featuring 100 years of &nbsp;belly dance costuming, from the 1890&#8217;s to the early 1990&#8217;s. The show &nbsp;included true vintage pieces &nbsp;and &nbsp;faithful reproductions of costumes made by everyone from<span class=\"artist\"> <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/HelenaVlahos.html\">Helena Vlahos<\/a><\/span> &nbsp;and<span class=\"artist\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/07\/05\/stasha-perfumes-araby-diane-webber\/\">Diane Webber<\/a><\/span> to<span class=\"artist\"> Madame Abla<\/span>. Along with luscious handmade &nbsp;cabaret costumes from the 1960&#8217;s and &#8217;70&#8217;s, &nbsp;there were a number of antique &nbsp;Assuit pieces, Bedouin and Kuchi dresses, and 1930&#8217;s-era &nbsp;Ouled Nayl&nbsp;and Ghawazee ensembles made by <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/alishali.html\">Aisha Ali<\/a><\/span> in the early 1980&#8217;s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p> &nbsp;Pictured here, Left to right: &nbsp;<span class=\"artist\"> Oceana<\/span> in a 1970&#8217;s &nbsp;cabaret costume by<span class=\"artist\"> Nadia Simone<\/span>;<span class=\"artist\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2013\/03\/26\/kamala-interviews-shira-jane-la\/\">Shira<\/a><\/span> in a 1970&#8217;s Egyptian scarab costume by<span class=\"artist\"> Kathy Sanders<\/span>; <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PrincessFarhana.htm\">Princess Farhana<\/a><\/span> in an Edwardian era reproduction costume she made herself, <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/archives\/gigbagvideos.htm#mes\">Mesmera<\/a><\/span> wearing a custom-made <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art36\/MilenaHallah.htm\">Hallah Mousafa<\/a><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art36\/MilenaHallah.htm\">&nbsp;<\/a>original from the early 1990&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#3F0053\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 4-22-14<\/p>\n<p>A video collage from the WOWMAD festival produced by Kevin Cloud in Oakland on April 19, 2014.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V7vypVChGH8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Just a few of names that may appear in this video: <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/tatseena.htm\">Tatseena<\/a>, Briana di Mara, Dan Cantrell, Paul Marini, Lars Tergis,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/archives\/musicalinstrumentlibrary.htm#zurna\"> Calvin Lai<\/a>, Haluk Kecioglu, Gopal Slavonic, Darren Johnston,<br \/> Marco Peris, Diana Strong, Ivan Velev, Greg Jenkins, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2010\/05\/17\/amina-reviews-faisal-cd\/\">Faisal Zedan<\/a>, Katy Alaniz Rous, Omar Mokhtori, Zia Ahrari, Matt Wright<br \/> Miriam Peretz, Kristen Sague, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/articles26\/lunashowfeb.htm\">Hannah Romanowsky<\/a>, Mira Betz, Cathy Guthrie, Jessaiah Zure, Paul Werwick, Max, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/JeanneFogler.html\">Jeanne Fogler<\/a>, Mary Kay, Gina, David Feldhouse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#620029\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 4-22-14, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/alishali.html\"><span class=\"artist\">Aisha Ali<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aisha likes this photo better than the one below of her leaning against Leyla. I think the photo credit is Nestor Leslie.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Aisha-DVD-release.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" alt=\"Aisha Ali's DVD release party\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#620029\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>3-30-14, submitted by<a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/LeylaAmir.html\"><strong> Leyla Amir<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Gallery reception for <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/alishali.html\">Aisha Ali<\/a>&#8216;s DVD release of &quot;Wedding in Luxor&quot; <br \/> held on March 22, 2014 at the G2 Gallery in Venice, CA.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Leyla-Aisha2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" alt=\"Leyla captures Aisha's troupe\" \/><br \/> Aisha performing with her group <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Leyla-Aisha1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"432\" alt=\"Leyla poses with Aisha\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Leyla posing with Aisha during open dancing.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#660000\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 3-27-14<\/p>\n<p class=\"sectiontitle\">Part 1 of our video interview with Amel Tafsout and Ishmael<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zzUXoQ3mMwQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#343754\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>posted 3-27-14<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Hanna-BDA.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Hanna<\/span> working hard at his desk at <span class=\"company\">Bellydance America<\/span> in New York City<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#2B604E\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>posted 3-27-14 <br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Yasmin-pagantfest.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" alt=\"YAsmin teaches at the pagan fest\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/YasmineSerpentine.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Yasmin Henkesh<\/span><\/a> teaches the zar at PantheaCon in San Jose, February 2014<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Yasmin-pagantfest-selfie-tempest.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"Us at the pagan fest\" \/><br \/> Look who we also saw there! <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/tempest.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Tempest<\/span><\/a> and her husband,<span class=\"artist\"> Nathaniel<\/span>! <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Yasmin-pagantfest-hair.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" alt=\"Look at that hair!\" \/><br \/> Yasmin and another long haired. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#334182\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>posted 3-11-14, submitted by Nadira- Producer-East Coast Classic<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/eastcoastclassictroupewinner2014.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"299\" alt=\"2014 East Coast Classic Troupe winners!\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the troupe winner <span class=\"company\">Wicked Hips<\/span>!&nbsp;<br \/> &quot;The <span class=\"company\">East Coast Classic and Competition<\/span> is a weekend festival in Williamsburg, January 24-26 2014. &quot; <br \/> [<a href=\"mailto:Editor@gildedserpent.com\">Troupe member names please!]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#420030\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted February 27, 2014<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zQBWwlq-sV8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>On April 18, 2013, Gilded Serpent caught <span class=\"artist\">Helene Eriksen<\/span> during and a dress rehearsal for the Anar Dana Project at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco<br \/> Helene Eriksen and the Anar Dana Project presents &quot;Dances Under the Crescent Moon&quot; featuring dances from North Africa, Mid East, Central Asia, Eastern Europe. <br \/> Dancers included <span class=\"artist\">Le&#8217;ana, Amanda, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/monica.htm\">Monica Berini<\/a>, Heather<\/span>, and more.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#333333\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted February 26, 2014<\/p>\n<p>A video collage from<br \/> <span class=\"sectiontitle\">Jill Parker\u2019s Dance and Diaspora <\/span><br \/> MWE (Turkish band) and the Foxglove Sweethearts<br \/> Dress rehearsal on Thursday Feb 21 for shows on Feb 22 &amp; 23, 2013 at ODC Theater in San Francisco.<br \/> Members of the band and the dance troupe introduce themselves at the end. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HAzhymREKI0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#003646\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>posted 2-24-14, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/amina.htm\">Amina Goodyear<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sectiontitle\">Zar class with <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/YasmineSerpentine.htm\">Yasmin Henkesh<\/a> 2\/23\/14<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Yasmin-zarclassphoto.jpg\" width=\"624\" height=\"369\" alt=\"Class photo for Yasmin's Zar workshop\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Top row: <span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/LindaGrondahl.htm\">Linda<\/a>, Susu, Eyyam, Susan, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Lovina.html\">Lovina<\/a>, Kim, Yasmin, Sin, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/sausan.htm\">Sausan<\/a>, Pat, Terri Anne <\/span><br \/> Bottom row: <span class=\"artist\">Juliana, Alisa, Mary Ann, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/JeanneFogler.html\">Jeanne<\/a>, Melody, <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/TerryD.htm\">Terry<\/a>, Lupi, Marilyn<\/span>, Missing from photo: <span class=\"artist\">Ellen, Jessica, Beatriz and Amina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#333C89\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 2-18-14, Submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/PrincessFarhana.htm\">Princess Farhana<\/a> <br \/> Here are pix for Community Kaleidoscope from &quot;The Belly Dance HAndbook&quot; release party at Studio Iqaat, Los ANgeles, Feb. 7, 2014<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/PrF-HANDCASTIQAAT.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"358\" alt=\"Princess Party!\" \/><\/p>\n<p> Caption: <br \/> Book release arty for &quot;The Belly Dance Handbook&quot; by<span class=\"artist\"> Princess Farhana<\/span>, held at <span class=\"company\">Studio Iqaat<\/span>, Los Angeles, Feb. 7, 2014.<br \/> The evening&#8217;s performers L to R: <span class=\"artist\">DeVilla, Jewel<\/span> and<span class=\"artist\"> LisaMarie Young<\/span> of<span class=\"company\"> Isis Siren Sekhmet<\/span>; <span class=\"artist\">Alli Ruth <\/span>of Helsinki Finland, percussionist <span class=\"artist\">Donavon Lerman<\/span>, <span class=\"artist\">Sabrina<\/span> of San Diego,<span class=\"artist\"> Lisa, Heather Shoopman<\/span> and<span class=\"artist\"> Shailee<\/span> of <span class=\"company\">Heavy Metal<\/span>, <span class=\"artist\">Ninyshka<\/span>. Kneeling : <span class=\"company\">Princess Farhana<\/span> and dancer graphic artist <span class=\"artist\">Maharet<\/span>, who designed the book, available on Amazon.com Photo: Graphic Vibe Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/PrF-DRUM-SANDWICH!.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"343\" alt=\"Princess and Drum Snadwich\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\">Donovan?, Princess<\/span>, and <span class=\"artist\">Isaam<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/PrF-floorwork-alli.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" alt=\"Alli\" \/><br \/> <span class=\"artist\">Alli<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/PrF-Handbook-Sabrina.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Sabrina\" \/><br \/> <span class=\"artist\">Sabrina<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/PrF-onlineparty.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" alt=\"Party from home!\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&quot;The Belly Dance Handbook&quot; release party&nbsp;streamed live on the internet so &nbsp;dancers all over the world could &quot;attend&quot; &nbsp;from their &nbsp;computers or tablets. This photo of <span class=\"artist\">Lisa, &nbsp;Heather Shoopman<\/span> and <span class=\"artist\">Shailee<\/span> of &nbsp;<span class=\"company\">Heavy Metal<\/span> &nbsp;was sent in during the event, by home viewer <span class=\"artist\">Alice Dee<\/span>, who took this selfie while she watched the show.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#6A1211\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 1-26-14<br \/> <em><strong>Tribute to Lost Friends<\/strong><\/em> at Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA January 24, 2014<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Jan-Ashkenaz2-vince.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" alt=\"Vince and Coralie tune\" \/><br \/> <span class=\"artist\">Coralie Russo<\/span> and <span class=\"artist\">Vince Delgado<\/span> tune up their instruments <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Jan-Ashkenaz.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" alt=\"Moh Alileche\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"artist\"><span class=\"company\">Moh Alileche Ensemble<\/span><br \/> Briana, Matt, Moh Alileche, Kevin Cloud, John, Tim, Diana<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#555153\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 1-12-13<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/calendar.htm#Marrakech\">Marrakech Restaurant<\/a> last Sunday night, January 5, 2014<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Marrakech-dancer.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"House Dancers\" \/><br \/> House Dancer- <span class=\"artist\">Heven<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Marrakech-emtertainment.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" alt=\"Musicians\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bashir Shahin<\/strong> and <strong>Kalil Aboud <\/strong>play music for open stage<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/Marrakech-girls.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"397\" alt=\"Marrakech audience\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"artist\"><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/TerryD.htm\">Terry<\/a><\/span>&#8216;s students:<span class=\"artist\"> Michelle<\/span>, Elena&#8217;s mom, <span class=\"artist\">Elena, Annie<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#612154\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 1-1-14, submitted by <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Sahra.html\"><span class=\"artist\">Sahra<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/MeiverCORDsahra2.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"459\" alt=\"Meiver presents at CORD\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/MeiverCORDsahra.jpg\" width=\"354\" height=\"420\" alt=\"Meiver presents at CORD\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/Meiver.html\"><span class=\"artist\">Meiver<\/span><\/a> presents her paper at the CORD- Congress on Research in Dance<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s topic &#8211; Decentering Dance Studies: Moving In New Global Orders<br \/> A Joint Conference of the Congress on Research in Dance &amp; the Society of Dance History Scholars<br \/> held in Riverside, California, on November 14 &#8211; 17, 2013<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"323\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#525453\" class=\"aligncenter\" >\n<p>Posted 1-1-14, submitted by (and photo by) <a href=\"\/aboutuspages\/davina.htm\"><span class=\"artist\">Davina ~ Dawn Devine<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/newsgraphics\/2014-winter\/RichardStieger.jpg\" width=\"499\" height=\"463\" alt=\"Richard Stieger by Davina\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Richard Stieger<\/strong> of San Diego<br \/> Richard runs the audio desk for Bedouin Bazaar, and was a prominent writer for SAMEDA. Look for his coming work on Gilded Serpent!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ready4more\">\n<p align=\"center\">Have a comment? <a href=\"mailto:editor@gildedserpent.com\">Send us a letter!<\/a> <br \/> Check the &quot;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/let2ed.htm\">Letters to the Editor<\/a>&quot; for other possible viewpoints! <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" class=\"sectiontitle\"><a href=\"\/archives\/archivesCK.html\">Older material is in the <br \/> Community Kaleidoscope Archives<\/a> <\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p> This is one of our busiest pages, consider <a href=\"\/adguidelines.htm\">buying an ad<\/a> and supporting this community resource!  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!--end ready4more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finally posted on July 12, 2015, photos by Monica Berini and Lynette Aura at the Brava Theater in the Mission District of San Francisco More photos by Brad Dosland coming soon in a feature photo spread! 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