{"id":3445,"date":"2011-11-04T13:03:36","date_gmt":"2011-11-04T20:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/?p=3445"},"modified":"2011-11-04T14:29:48","modified_gmt":"2011-11-04T21:29:48","slug":"carl-sermon-photos-sfba-mecda-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/11\/04\/carl-sermon-photos-sfba-mecda-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"<h3 align=\"center\">SFBA MECDA Gala Show &#038; Festival 2010<\/h3>"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 align=\"center\">San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association<br \/>\nHeld on November 15, 2010, in the Hillview Community Center in Los Altos, CA<\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"center\">Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/aboutuspages\/carlsermon.htm\">Carl Sermon<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"footnotes\">posted November 4, 2011<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is an annual event with festival dancing and vending. This year the fund raiser was for &quot;Next Door&quot; a support group for battered women. Awards were given to community members and members of the organization. This year&#8217;s event is tomorrow! Nov 5, 2011, at the same location.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"80%\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" bordercolor=\"#333333\" bgcolor=\"#000000\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Adriana.jpg\" alt=\"Adriana\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Alcina.jpg\" alt=\"Alcina\" width=\"365\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Amanda.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda\" width=\"500\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Ameera.jpg\" alt=\"Ameera\" width=\"377\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Andrea.jpg\" alt=\"Andrea\" width=\"500\" height=\"415\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Aneena.jpg\" alt=\"Aneena\" width=\"500\" height=\"430\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Artemis.jpg\" alt=\"Artemis\" width=\"451\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Arya.jpg\" alt=\"Arya\" width=\"295\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Courtney.jpg\" alt=\"Courtney\" width=\"325\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Dhyanis.jpg\" alt=\"Dhyanis\" width=\"500\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/EdemiaAlverez.jpg\" alt=\"Edemia Alverez\" width=\"442\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/EtanaHayal.jpg\" alt=\"Etana Hayal\" width=\"500\" height=\"382\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/FarimaStudents.jpg\" alt=\"Farima &amp; Students\" width=\"500\" height=\"342\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/GhanimaGaditana.jpg\" alt=\"Ghanima Gaditana\" width=\"275\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Hazar.jpg\" alt=\"Hazar\" width=\"500\" height=\"495\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Helwa.jpg\" alt=\"Helwa\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/InnerRhythmDancersSherryBrier.jpg\" alt=\"Sherry\" width=\"500\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Jahmra.jpg\" alt=\"Jahmra\" width=\"497\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Jillian.jpg\" alt=\"Jillian\" width=\"500\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Karavansary.jpg\" alt=\"Karavansary\" width=\"500\" height=\"414\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Kitiera.jpg\" alt=\"Kitiera\" width=\"324\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Lara.jpg\" alt=\"Lara\" width=\"439\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Makeda.jpg\" alt=\"Makeda\" width=\"424\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Malia.jpg\" alt=\"Malia\" width=\"500\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Marzia.jpg\" alt=\"Marzia\" width=\"306\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/MichelleJoyce.jpg\" alt=\"Michelle\" width=\"497\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Monica.jpg\" alt=\"Monica\" width=\"411\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/NancyAsiya.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy Asiya\" width=\"480\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/NourElAin.jpg\" alt=\"Nor El Ain\" width=\"500\" height=\"361\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/RaksADiva.jpg\" alt=\"Raks A Diva\" width=\"500\" height=\"406\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/RedDesertDanceco.jpg\" alt=\"Red Desert Dance Co\" width=\"500\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/RobinLovejoy.jpg\" alt=\"Robin Lovejoy\" width=\"369\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Sabiba.jpg\" alt=\"Sabiba\" width=\"500\" height=\"465\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Sandra.jpg\" alt=\"Sandra\" width=\"317\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Shoshanna.jpg\" alt=\"Shoshanna\" width=\"456\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Siham.jpg\" alt=\"Siham\" width=\"475\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/SongoftheSand.jpg\" alt=\"Song of the Sand\" width=\"500\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/SpottheOctopus.jpg\" alt=\"Spot the Octopus\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Stasha.jpg\" alt=\"Stasha\" width=\"414\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/TroupeDaima.jpg\" alt=\"Troupe Daima\" width=\"500\" height=\"265\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Yolanda.jpg\" alt=\"Yolanda\" width=\"426\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Zelina.jpg\" alt=\"Zelina\" width=\"500\" height=\"475\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/Zemira.jpg\" alt=\"Zemira\" width=\"399\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span class=\"whitetext\">&quot;SF\/BA MECDA presents awards to express our gratitude and  appreciation to Bay Area belly dance community members in recognition of their  hard work, dedication and support.&quot;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"whitetext\"><span class=\"artist\">Zelina Elaine Arneson<\/span> \u2013 Outstanding&nbsp;long-time supporting vendor&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitetext\"> <span class=\"artist\">M\u2019Shisha Pat Cahill<\/span> \u2013 Outstanding long-time volunteer <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitetext\"> <span class=\"artist\">Zohra Elizabeth Hendrickson<\/span>\u2013 Founder and, through her hard work and dedication to MECDA, a  continuing influence<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitetext\"> <span class=\"artist\">Lynette Harris<\/span> \u2013 in recognition of her dedication to the art of  belly dance and her outstanding community  service to the world wide belly dance community<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/SFBAMECDA3.jpg\" alt=\"Zohra and M'Shisha\" width=\"500\" height=\"391\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><span class=\"whitetext\"><strong>Zohra<\/strong> and <strong>M&#8217;Shisha<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/SFBAMECDAAwardsZelina.jpg\" alt=\"Zelina\" width=\"353\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span class=\"whitetext\"><strong>Zelina<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art55\/graphics55\/carl\/SFBAMECDAAwardsLynette6.jpg\" alt=\"Lynette with Leyla Lanty and Pat\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" \/><br \/>\n<span class=\"whitetext\"><strong>Leyla Lanty, Lynette, Zohra<\/strong>, and <strong>M&#8217;Shisha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" class=\"whitetext\">This year&#8217;s event is TOMORROW!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfbamecda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nov 5, 2011- Swap, Shop and Shimmy <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/graphics\/acommentbox.jpg\" alt=\"use the comment box\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ready4more\">\n<p>Have a comment? Use or comment section at the bottom of this page or <a href=\"mailto:editor@gildedserpent.com\">Send us a letter!<\/a> <br \/>\nCheck the &quot;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/let2ed.htm\">Letters to the Editor<\/a>&quot; for other possible viewpoints!<\/p>\n<p>Ready for more?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--end ready4more --><\/p>\n<div class=\"articlelist\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-17-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/17\/carl-sermon-rakkasah-east-sunday-photos\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Sunday Photos from Rakkasah East- October 2010<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Carl Sermon, Commentary by MaShuqa<\/span><br \/>\nBarakat, Basema, Dena Shazadi, Fatima, Fire Blossoms, Ghada Girls, Habiba, Laura, Leila, Rega, Saiedah, Shadia, Tempest, Willow, Yuliya, Zenaiede<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-13&#8211;11 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/13\/carl-sermon-friday-rakkasah-east-2010\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Friday Night Photos from Rakkasah East- October 2010<\/a><span class=\"articleauthor\"> by Carl Sermon, Commentary by MaShuqa<\/span><br \/>\nDesert Embers, Dharma, Fahtiem, Leila Haddad, Mystic Wiles, Nadia Layla, Najma, NightShade, Phoenis, Raks Shiva, Troupe Shahibat<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">8-5-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/08\/05\/carl-canival-of-stars-p-4-o-z\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Carnival of Stars, Page 4: O-Z Photos<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Carl Sermon<\/span><br \/>\nThe Carnival of Stars Festival is produced by Pepper Alexandria and Latifa at the Richmond Auditorium each year at the beginning of August. The stage at this facility is hard to beat. The wonderful lighting and the large stage make every dancer feel like a diva! Once again, Carl has done an amazing job catching the character of each dancer<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">8-2-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/08\/02\/carl-canival-of-stars-page-3\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Carnival of Stars, Page 3: I-O Photos<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Carl Sermon<\/span><br \/>\nThe Carnival of Stars Festival is produced by Pepper Alexandria and Latifa at the Richmond Auditorium each year at the beginning of August. The stage at this facility is hard to beat. The wonderful lighting and the large stage make every dancer feel like a diva! Once again, Carl has done an amazing job catching the character of each dancer.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">7-26-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/07\/26\/carl-canival-stars-p2-d-h\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Carnival of Stars, Page 2: D-H Photos<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Carl Sermon<\/span><br \/>\nThe Carnival of Stars Festival is produced by Pepper Alexandria and Latifa at the Richmond Auditorium each year at the beginning of August. The stage at this facility is hard to beat. The wonderful lighting and the large stage make every dancer feel like a diva! Once again, Carl has done an amazing job catching the character of each dancer.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">7-16-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/07\/16\/carl-canival-of-stars-a-c\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Carnival of Stars, Page 1: A-C Photos<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Carl Sermon<\/span><br \/>\nThe Carnival of Stars Festival is produced by Pepper Alexandria and Latifa at the Richmond Auditorium each year at the beginning of August. The stage at this facility is hard to beat. The wonderful lighting and the large stage make every dancer feel like a diva! Once again, Carl has done an amazing job catching the character of each dancer.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">6-29-11 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/06\/29\/carl-rakkasah-west-fest-2011-sunday\/\">Photos from Rakkasah West 2011, Pg 4: Sunday M-Z<\/a> by Carl Sermon<\/span><br \/>\nMaria, Nadika, Naiya-Hayal, Onyx Moon, Oreet, Raks Al Khalil, Raks Terayz, Raks the Casbah, Reda Darwish, Ruby, Sabiba, Sassafras, Shimmy Amour, Tatseena&#8217;s Troupe, Terry, Titanya, Troupe Aneena, Yolanda, Zahara<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-30-11 <\/span><span class=\"articlelink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/30\/carl-rakkasah-fest-2011-sunday\/\">Photos from Rakkasah West 2011, Sunday A- L<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"articleauthor\">photos by Carl Sermon<\/span><br \/>\nAdira, Anisa, Ashley Lopez, Orchids, Damascus, Danielle, Desert Dream, Diana, Dondi, Dancers of the Desert, El Asaab, Evangaline, Fahtiem, Fatima, Ghawazee, Alexandria, Jamilla, Joweh, Karavansary, Lisa<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">5-10-11<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/05\/10\/ahava-ana-raasa-showcase\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Ana Ra&#8217;asa Showcase: Egyptian Bellydance Past &amp; Present<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Ahava, photos by Carl and MaShuqa<\/span><br \/>\nMy purpose for doing this show was to bring Bellydance to the stage. We have such amazing talent in the Bay Area, and I feel that those dancers deserved a stage to showcase such amazing talent.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">11-2-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/11\/02\/stasha-radio-bastet-marisa\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Radio Bastet, Where the Hafla Never Stops! An Interview with Its Creator, Marisa Young<\/a><span class=\"articleauthor\"> by Stasha<\/span><br \/>\nHere\u2019s one thing that is very frustrating:  finding out that you have two or three copies of the exact same record, released on different labels, with different artists names, different track names and arrangements, and different covers! <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">11-1-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/11\/01\/sausan-ballet-ification-belly-dance\/\"><span class=\"articlelink\">Ballet-ification of Belly Dance<\/span><\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Sausan<\/span><br \/>\nWhen did Ballet become a requisite for Belly dance, and why is it stated that it should be an essential part of a Belly dancer\u2019s daily regimen? <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-31-11 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/31\/edwina-nearing-sirat-al-ghawazi-part10\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Sirat Al-Ghawazi, Ghawazi Research, Part 10: 1977, Nawary Gypsy Background of the Mazin Ghawazi<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Edwina Nearing<\/span><br \/>\n&quot;They came to the aforesaid Shah and asked him for dwellings in his country \u2026 the greater portion he placed in Mazandaran as a check to the pride of the Uzbak, Turkmans, Umid, and the nomad Tatars, who are always starting raids, and acting as highwaymen.&quot;<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-28-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/28\/helm-adventure-europe-2010\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Europe- Helm Musical Adventures, Part 3<\/a><span class=\"articleauthor\"> by Ling Shien Bell<\/span><br \/>\nLast winter my husband, Mark Bell, and I were hosted in Paris and Slovenia to teach Middle Eastern rhythms and present Tribal Belly Dance with live music. The following are photos from our adventures. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-27-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/27\/anala-claudia-camp-bahaia-2010\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Why I Went to Camp This Summer, A Report of Bahaia&#8217;s 2010 Camparet<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Anala\/Claudia<\/span><br \/>\nBefore much time had elapsed, I found myself dancing while bound mid thigh with a hot pink velvet stretchy band and a drinking straw inserted between my teeth. Crazy?  Yeah, like a small red fox. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-24-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/24\/alexandra-graham-south-africa-response\/\" class=\"articlelink\">An Opposing View, So uth Africa&#8217;s Dance Community Thrives<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Alexandra Graham<\/span><br \/>\nNonetheless, we are still a closely-knit group\u2013with, perhaps, a handful of people who have decided to set themselves aside from the mainstream of our community. Unfortunately, we find that those are the same dancers who are giving their opinions and critiquing the rest of the community and its dancers.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-18-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/18\/katalin-schafer-costume-evolution-belly-dance\/\" class=\"articlelink\">Belly Dance Costuming Evolves, Photos and Commentary from a Rising Star of Costume Design<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Katalin Schafer<\/span><br \/>\n<em>Video interview with author.<\/em> &quot;Because our colorful dance form is still living, changing, and evolving day-by-day, the costume designers will inspire us endlessly. This movement is a never-ending energy flow full of elegance and ferocity, sensuality and femininity. I hope that I will be  a part of this wonderful Oriental dance life for a long time.&quot;<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">10-18-11<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2011\/10\/18\/leyla-cairo-2-2011\/\" class=\"articlelink\">A Month in Cairo, Egypt, Report No. 2: Housekeeping, Internet, Costume Shopping, Reconnecting with More Friends<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Leyla Lanty<\/span><br \/>\nWhen I think of my first trip here in 1977, I can see what amazing changes have occurred since then \u2013 most of them for the better. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association Held on November 15, 2010, in the Hillview Community Center in Los Altos, CA Photos by Carl Sermon posted November 4, 2011 This is an annual event with festival dancing and vending. 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