{"id":5110,"date":"2013-09-13T09:24:46","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T16:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/?p=5110"},"modified":"2013-10-12T10:50:25","modified_gmt":"2013-10-12T17:50:25","slug":"interviews-with-saida-and-yamil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2013\/09\/13\/interviews-with-saida-and-yamil\/","title":{"rendered":"Interviews with Saida and Yamil"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A Five Part Video Talk with Two Stars of Argentina<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art60\/graphics60\/SaidaYamilMBC.jpg\" alt=\"Saida and Yamil listen to Nathalie\" width=\"181\" height=\"185\" align=\"right\" \/>Interviews with Saida and Yamil<\/h1>\n<h3>by <a href=\"..\/aboutuspages\/Lynette.html\">Lynette<\/a>, Translation by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/aboutuspages\/Kalinka.html\">Kalinka<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"footnotes\">post\tstarting\t September 12, 2013 <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Filmed at the <span class=\"company\">Miami Belly Dance Conference<\/span> at the Eden Roc Hotel on September 1, 2013. . \u00a0If you find there are any subtle details missed  in translation please kindly add these as well as your comments to the comments  section below. Thank you!<\/p>\n<table width=\"560\" border=\"5\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" bordercolor=\"#FFCC00\" bgcolor=\"#000000\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\" class=\"whitetext\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M0-t_U8o-co\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Part 1: Response to recent article regarding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2013\/08\/21\/my-belly-dance-dream\/\" class=\"photocapblackbg\">studying with Saida by Rosalba<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Saida states she would never single out a student in class as described in this article but does say the rest of the articles is accurate.  She is strict.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\" class=\"whitetext\">\n\t\t\t         <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gM-qNXCZWiA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Part 2: The Internet and Students. <\/h4>\n<p>In this clip is part 2 of  our interview, we  talk about the Internet and how much Yamil and Saida use it in their daily  lives and with their students.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\" class=\"whitetext\">\n                                      <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RXmSXF3CTU0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<h4>Part 3: Passion, Technique, Student, Teacher, Art, Entertianment<\/h4>\n<p>In this clip is part 3 of our interview, we discuss the relationship of the teacher and student, passion vs technique and a little about entertainment vs art.  If you find there are any subtle details missed in translation please kindly add these as well as your comments to the comments section below <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\" class=\"whitetext\">\n\t\t\t         <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vrEMuNg0YqU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Part 4 ; Receiving Critique<\/h4>\n<p>Receiving Critique from your dance community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\" class=\"whitetext\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t6ic3B4A9js\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Part 5: The Dance Community in Argentina<\/h4>\n<p>In this section they discuss how well the dance community gets along in Argentina. Hopefully this will help stimulate more talk in our larger worldwide community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/ul>\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<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<!--end ready4more --><\/p>\n<div class=\"articlelist\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">8-21-13<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2013\/08\/21\/my-belly-dance-dream\/\" class=\"articlelink\">My  Belly Dance Dream, Studying  with Saida in Argentina<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Rosalba<\/span><br \/>\nI looked at different options to satisfy this need to improve my dance. I  decided to travel to Argentina and train with someone whom I considered the  best modern belly dancer, Saida Helou.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">6-8-10<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2010\/06\/08\/martha-interview-yamil-annum\/\">Interview with Yamil Annun, An Argentinian Belly Dancer<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Martha Duran<\/span><br \/>\nYamil Annum has created his own dance style and has evolved his specific style of Oriental dance by using the well established foundations of classical Ballet, Ukrainian dance, Ballroom dancing, Celtic dances, Jewish folk-dance, Bhangra, Armenian and Argentinian Tango. His elegance on the stage has revolutionized stages all over Argentina and Latin America.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">4-12-03<\/span> <a href=\"..\/articles21\/najiacritique.htm\">The Critic; Real Critics Don&#8217;t Mince Words<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Najia El-Mouzayen<\/span><br \/>\nEither we are a sisterhood of ego therapists and our instructors are politically correct in all they say and do&#8212;or we are tough artists in search of ways to improve our art form by ruthlessly weeding out the lame from our herd.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">4-12-03 <\/span><a href=\"..\/articles21\/shelleycritique.htm\">The Emperor&#8217;s New Clothes<\/a><span class=\"articleauthor\"> by Yasmela\/ Shelley Muzzy<\/span><br \/>\nUntil we see ourselves in the context of a larger society, no one outside of our community will accord us the respect we desire. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">4-12-03<\/span> <a href=\"..\/articles21\/nisimacritique.htm\">Critiquing, the &#8220;Agony &amp; The Ecstasy&#8221;<\/a><span class=\"articleauthor\"> by Nisima<\/span><br \/>\n  It&#8217;s an unnerving experience to be &#8220;critiqued&#8221;by your peers, but my personal opinion then and now is that when you perform in public, critiquing just goes with the territory of performing. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">8-15-06 <\/span><a href=\"..\/art37\/maryellen14.htm\">Bellydance Journalism, Rhythm and Reason Series, Article 14<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Mary Ellen Donald<\/span><br \/>\nOne powerful tool used to mislead is bellydance journalism.<\/font><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">6-29-2010<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2010\/06\/29\/lisa-chen-argentine-arab-dance-music-taiwan\/\">Argentine-Arab Dance and Music Charm Taiwan, Gina Chen promotes Live Music for Local Dancers<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Lisa Chen<\/span><br \/>\n I have to say it is quite different from any other American or Egyptian style choreography I learned before; you almost always keep your feet into ballet position and body weight is relatively higher. The physical dynamic is much exaggerated. I guess this is the Argentine style bellydance and I could see why local dancers are fond of it, owing to the quality of fluidness and lightness, very outward gestures and wonderful live music.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">12-13-07<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/art40\/Torontosunclub.htm\">A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 &#8211; Sunday Club Party<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">Photos by Denise Marino and Lynette<\/span><br \/>\nLive orchestra, Randa, Amir, a packed house and very festive mood. How could it be any better?<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">9-9-13<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/newsgraphics\/ComKaleidoscope.htm#mes\"><span class=\"articlelink\">Gigbag Check #48 with Mesmera on the CK<\/span><\/a><span class=\"articleauthor\"> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/archives\/gigbagvideos.htm#mes\">Gigbag Check Page<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n  We catch Mesmera and a student backstage at the Cairo Carnival 2013 on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. She is getting ready to perform at the &quot;World of Tomorrow&quot; gala show. She hams it up showing us her Isis wings and her lipstick. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">9-8-13<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2013\/09\/08\/iana-dancing-for-tourists-in-istanbul\/\" class=\"articlelink\"> Dancing for Tourists in Istanbul, A Personal Impression<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Iana Komarnytska<\/span><br \/>\n  Additionally, their friendly and respectful relationship was highlighted when she finished her show, dancing to each instrument separately, and in this way she introduced each of the musicians. Such a relationship between dancer and musicians is not widely seen in today\u2019s restaurant atmosphere\u2026 unfortunately.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">9-6-13<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/newsgraphics\/ComKaleidoscope.htm#rosa\" class=\"articlelink\">Gigbag Check #47 with Rosa Noreen on the CK<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/archives\/gigbagvideos.htm#rosa\">Gigbag Check Page<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n  Rosa Noreen is a belly dancer from Portland Maine. We caught her backstage at the gala show at Cairo Caravan 2013 held on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. She is the newly elected secretary for MECDA- the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association. She tells us about her costume-&quot;FrankinHoda&quot; and her MAC lipstick. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">9-5-13<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2013\/09\/05\/nilay-oriental-festival-in-turkey\/\"><span class=\"articlelink\">My Favorite Oriental Festival in Turkey, Rakkas Istanbul 2013 <\/span><\/a><span class=\"articleauthor\">by Nilay<\/span><br \/>\n  I immediately made new friends and was surprised to find the multi-national composure of our 200+ people crowd \u2013 I befriended a dancer from Holland and another from Columbia, although the majority of the dancers were from Japan and other far-east countries. <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"articledate\">8-24-13<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2013\/08\/26\/caitlyn-pay-discounts-professionalism\/\" class=\"articlelink\"> Because I&#8217;m Worth It! The Perils of Pricing<\/a> <span class=\"articleauthor\">by Caitlyn<\/span><br \/>\n  There is a difference between &quot;daring&quot; and &quot;working for free, undercutting other dancers, and misunderstanding the economics of pricing whilst mindlessly genuflecting to celebrity culture.&quot;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Five Part Video Talk with Two Stars of Argentina Interviews with Saida and Yamil by Lynette, Translation by Kalinka post starting September 12, 2013 Filmed at the Miami Belly Dance Conference at the Eden Roc Hotel on September 1, 2013. . \u00a0If you find there are any subtle details missed in translation please kindly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[73,92,31,165,185,82,45,51,56,146,85,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5110"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5110\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}