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- 4-16-10 Belly Dance and Feminism: Different Issues, Different Perspectives Introduction to IBCC Panel
Feminism embraces more than one point of view, and feminist perspectives lead to many different decisions and courses of action. Feminism is a tool for thinking – for understanding and putting a name to issues you may be wrestling with in your own dance life, and for seeing belly dance in the light of broader economic, social and political realities.
- 4-15-10 Mass Media, Mass Sterotypes: Beginnings by Shira
From the very beginning of moving pictures technology, moviemakers have used “Middle Eastern dance” as a means of adding sexual innuendo and sexy eye candy to their productions.
- 4-14-10 Nights Out in Cairo, Part 1: Wednesday Through Saturday by Nicole
The beauty of Cairo is often in the every day things, the small things that we wouldn’t consider so worthwhile, but in fact, make up the real substance of what it’s like to live here. I don’t go to museums or monuments or see famous Belly dancers every day, but I am here in Cairo every day and that is special in and of itself.
- 4-10-10Carl's Photos from Rakkasah East Festival 2009, Page 4: R-Z by Carl Sermon
Raks Helm, Raks Sheva, Ranya, Raqs Caravan, Rasa, Sahara Shimmer, Salit, Samra, Scheheresade, Sera & Solstice, Shaula, Shayda, Shushanna & Sean, Soverign Reign, Surayyah, Suzanna, Tanya, Tapestry Tribe, Tasha, Tempest, The Nixies, Troupe Little Egypt, Troupe Solice, Troupe Zoryanna, Valerie Rushmere, Wild Gypsy Fired, Yame, Yasmine, Za-Beth
- 4-6-10 The Pirate, the Psychic and the Mummies in the Basement, Malia's Story Part 1 by Malia DeFelice
So, at age 4, my world was good. I had a rich imagination sparked by images of Egyptians in the crawlspace and iron ore waiting to be turned into gold. I had a family that consisted of pirates, genies, fortune tellers, wanderers and minstrels. Most of all I had been captivated by the bejeweled beauty in the dancing tattoo. It was 1957 and I knew, like my Uncle Omar and great Aunt Katie, I would one day grow up to be someone who would follow a special calling. I decided, at age 4, that it was my destiny to become a Belly dancer!
- 4-4-10Carl's Photos from Rakkasah East Festival 2009, Page 3: K-Q by Carl Sermon
Kaoru, Kinnari, Kismet, Latifa, Lili, Lisa, Luja Mahalat, Marabesh. Maisah, MaShuqa, Melanie, Mia Naja, Naheda, Naimah, Nubian Moon, Pyramidiva, Queens
- 3-31-10 Can a Non-Arab Dancer Really Belly Dance? by Margaret MacLennan
Belly dance is seen as an Arab art form, and has gained considerable popularity outside of that circle. But can a non-Arab belly dancer really belly dance? Should a non-Arab represent a cultural art form when she is not a part of that culture? This article is an attempt to arm a non-Arab belly dancer against the inevitable questions leveled about whether her ethnicity or cultural background should prohibit her from dancing.
- 3-30-10 Be Your Own Design Diva, Costume Bra Alteration: How-To Change Halter to Conventional Straps by Davina
However, the halter styling of the bra had straps that were far too short to fit around her neck limiting her ability to lift her arms over her head.
- 3-26-10 Carl's Photos from Rakkasah East Festival 2009, Page 2: D-J by Carl Sermon
Page 2: Dalia, Daniel, Dorothea, Denise, Egyptian Sun, Elisheva, Fahtiem, Fatima, Femme Fatale, Gabi, Groove Merchant, Habiba Dance Ensemble, Hannah Nour, Helena Zahra, Hipnotiq, Jamilah Bellydance, Jenivina and the Mystical Hips Tribe, June and Chandani Oriental Dance...
- 3-25-10 Carl's Photos from Rakkasah East Festival 2009, Page 1: A-C by Carl Sermon
Page 1: Alana, Alchemy, Alex King, Alia, Alrana, Amalia, Amy, Anasma, Aneena, Angelique, Anku Kusu, Artemis Mourat, Athalia, Attiya, Avivah, Ayshe and the Cult or Isis, Blanca, Bliss, Blooming Rose, Chellcy and Fringe Benefit
Reviews
Community Kaleidoscope
PHOTOS:Anne White of UK
Dee Dee's photos from Randa Workshop in DC,
Shabnam's photos from around RakkasahMichelle Joyce & Dondi with babies, Sean's photos from Ft Worth Texas, MissiHIPPY photo from Black Hearts Ball, Lynette Harper and Rahma Haddad gig photos, SF De Young Concerts- Moh Alileche Ensemble (Algerian),
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re: Mark's Gigbag Check, Brigid's article,Taaj's review of 3 CDs, Pauline response to Zorba, Yasmina R's columns, Lynette and Rahma's photos |
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THIS WEEKEND! Raqs LA, a two day celebration of Bellydance –Glendale, CA. April 17th & April 18 *Open Stage Dancing *All Day Vending
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The New York Theatrical Bellydance Conference - July 8-11, 2010, NYC
Performance Technique Workshops for BDers of all styles, with top instructors! Concerts, Open Stage, & Panel Discussions! Ranya Renee & Anasma, co-directors. http://theatricalbellydance.com
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Change of Master Instructors @ Camp Negum! Azza Sherif will replace Shoo Shoo Amin who is sick. Learn classic belly dance from from the star of "Khali Bellak min ZouZou!" http://campnegum.net/
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Register NOW for the 7-Day Intensive Seminar, Level One! Learn the secret to the Egyptian Dance Code®! Classic Egyptain Style Belly Dance Intensive. May 30 - June 6, 2010. www.sausanacademy.com.
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Starting NEXT WEDENSDAY!-The third International Bellydance Conference of Canada April 21-25, 2010 is a unique phenomena in the world of Bellydance. World-class workshops and performances are interwoven with lectures, debates. discussions, live music and films - a place where master teachers, students, musicians and scholars come to together for five days to network in a warm, and inspiring environment.
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Middle Eastern Treasures Concert, Sunday, April 25 in Oakland, CA. Mary Ellen's Arabic Music Ensemble (six members) with Nazir Latouf: belly dance headliners, Nanna Candelaria; solos on cymbals, doumbec and frame drum by Mary Ellen; potluck feast. For details visit www.maryellendonald.com
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