February 2007 SnakeByte from the Gilded Serpent!
New Articles on www.gildedserpent.com -Web Magazine for Mid East Performing Arts

• 2-18-07 Its Not Your Grandmamma's Zar By Roxxanne Shelaby
  Luckily at some point we hear the distinct rhythm for a Zar and follow the drumming right to the front door of an apartment house.
• 2-17-07 An Inconvenient Body Truth by Barbara Donahue
  Therefore, here I am now, having worked very hard to learn as much as possible to master my body, invest in the costumes, and—Bam!—suddenly, menopause has hit me!
• 2-15-07 DVDs can be a Lifesaver to the Disabled! by Lia Medina
  Nonetheless, I continue to Belly dance. I will not give up dance until I can no longer succeed in dancing at least four of its basic steps.
• 2-13-07 Sunday Morning Panel Discussion at Carnival of Stars, November 11, 2007 Transcribed from video by Allyson
  Panel members discussed Fusion in Belly Dance. Members included: Jihan Jamal, Shareen El Safy, Dahlena, Debbie Lammam, Amina Goodyear, and Edwina Nearing
• 2-7-07 Sunday Photos PAGE 1-Carnival of Stars Photos by Michael Baxter
  Event Sponsors Alexandria and Latifa November 11 & 12, 2006 Centennial Hall, Hayward, California (panel discussion and Sunday photos PAGE 2 yet to come...)
• 2-5-07 Tips on Getting Tips by Zaheea
  Some audiences don’t know that they are expected to tip. Don’t take it personally.
• 2-2-07 Bellydance Basics and Beyond, Technique for a solid foundation with Jenna DVD Review by Monet
  This is probably one of the best and most complete beginner instructional DVD that I have seen in a while.
• 1-27-07 Mining for Gold in the Gilded Serpent Archives - List #1 Surreyya's Favorite Articles
  I've compiled a list of articles that have inspired, influenced and enabled me to cross many intersections when arriving at a challenge.
• 1-27-07 Geo- Mining for Gold in the Gilded Serpent Archives A New way to find articles on Gilded Serpent !
  Articles From or About Countries Outside of North America.- over 30 so far! North America coming soon! page-Mining for Gold in the Gilded Serpent Archives
• 1-25-07 One Banat: An Exploration of Some Belly Dance Costuming Origins by Tasha Banat
  Since the establishment of Israel, the definition of the term “Middle East” seems to have changed and now has come to refer to a conglomeration of a number of unrelated countries in the Asian and African parts of the hemisphere.

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March 24-25, 2007: Southern Fusion Productions proudly presents Mardi Love of The Indigo and BDSS in a two day workshop and Saturday evening show in Atlanta, GA.
Registration open: www.southernfusion.net.
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SPIRIT of the TRIBES 7, by MAJA, April 26-29, 2007 in Ft. Laud, FL - Festival w/ workshops, Shows
Bazaar : SUHAILA, DALIA, the INDIGO, DESERT SIN & more....
http://www.Majanile.com
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Trip to Egypt and Attend Ahlan Wa Sahlan Dance Fesitval with Scheherezade Imports. 7 different Options. Join us from anywhere in the world!!! June 22-July 4 or June 22-July 9 2007.
Personalized, individualized service in small group. Details at www.scheherezadeimports.com or email sherzade@earthlink.net
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Don't miss Morocco's Mideastern Magic - a wonderful Summer Weeklong Aug, 4-10, 2007
3 Routines + guests: AFRA al KAHIRA (England), YASMEEN el QA'HIRA, JOE WILLIAMS-Delsarte, music CDs & certificate morocco@casbahdance.org
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Morocco, the BEST dance tour organizer, will take YOU to CAPTIVATING CAIRO for RAQIA'S FABULOUS FESTIVAL & more June 24-July 7 includes 2 Cairo dinner/shows + Ahlan Opening Gala,!
http://www.casbahdance.org/CaptureCairo.htm
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Monthly finger cymbal workshops in Oakland, CA. CD's and Books on Middle Eastern Rhythms and Drum Techniques: GEMS of the the MIDDLE EAST, CDs and books,
Bellydance Favorites from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece.Visit MaryEllenDonald.com
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Leila of Egypt, 2007 workshops in the USA March 3-4,Washington DC with Yasmin , March 10-11,Seattle, WA with Dahlia, March 17, Dallas, TX with Little Egypt, March 23-25, Los Angeles, CA with Carolyn Mahfouz
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Amar Gamal, Kaeshi & the Belly Queen Dancers at Kira’s Oasis, Dayton, OH, March 9-10th. Hafla, Workshop w/ Kaeshi & Show.
Full details: www.KirasOasis.com/spec.asp , call (937) 620-1678 or Kira@KirasOasis.com
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Desert Dance Festival, September 22 & 23 celebrates 22nd year in new location; Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium - 1342 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA. Vendors, contests,workshops, performances & special presentations. Details at www.desertdance.com
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First annual Dance Master Belly Dance weekend June 1 & 2. HooverTheatere & Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, CA. Featuring Performances & Master workshops for dancers seeking to Master the Art of Belly Dance! Details at http://dm.thackerenterprises.com/.
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