14 New
Articles on
www.gildedserpent.com
Web Magazine for
Mid East Performing Arts
- 2-18-08 A
Conversation with Dr. Mohamed Geddawi Ahlan Cairo Nights,
August 4, 2007, Dallas, Texas by Catherine Barros Dr.
Mo is attentive to the workshop participants, giving a breakdown on each
combination, and provides individual attention when someone has a difficulty.
His no-nonsense style of teaching is informative, making you think about
why you dance, how to dance, how to be a better dancer, and making you
laugh.
- 2-18-08 A
Night at Wahib's
Roxxanne Shelaby's "Pure Sharqi" video and photos by Lynette
On
January 19, Gilded Serpent was in Los Angeles for Pure Sharqi, a special
evening of live music and dance, hosted by Roxxanne Shelaby (Hypzotica
Productions),
at Wahib’s in Alhambra. The evening featured the house band, led by Mouhamad
Salem, along with invited dancers Aubre, Alexandra, the Lumina Dance Company,
Debbie Smith, Sahra Saida, and Roxxanne herself, in addition to the regular
house dance company the Sahlala Dancers.
- 2-18-08 Have
Belly Will Travel by Tanya Lemani book review by Birute
The process of getting booked on these
shows and her relationships with other artists, both famous
and unknown, who help her on her way
is the most interesting part of the book.
- 2-16-08 An
Invitation to Haiku the Bellydance by Najia Marlyz
Haiku
often does not take itself or its subjects too seriously and is
simply word images and sensory feelings conveyed by means of three
lines
only.
- 2-14-08 Photos
from Carnival of Stars 2007- A-Z Page 2- L through Z
photos by
Carl Sermon, Duane Stevens, John Kalb, Murat Bayhan,
Christopher Erickson, Lynette Harris
Novemenber
10 & 11, 2007, produced by Alexandria and Latifa Centennial
Hall in Hayward, California
- 2-11-08 Photos
from Carnival of Stars 2007- A-Z Page 1- A through
K photos by
Carl Sermon, Duane Stevens, John Kalb, Murat Bayhan,
and Lynette Harris
Novemenber
10 & 11, 2007, produced by Alexandria and Latifa Centennial
Hall in Hayward, California
- 2-8-08 Amina's
North Beach Memories, Chapter 7: Yousef – Black
Lights and Veils by Amina Goodyear It
was kind of hard to compete with this kind of action when we
kept our clothes on.
- 2-07-08 Aruna's "Dancer's
Body" Reviewed DVD review by Rebecca Firestone
One of Aruna's claims to fame is being 50 and
being tougher than chicks half her age. And it's true, at least
with regard to the strength training - which
was her profession for many years. Considering that most belly dancers want to
be as youthful as possible, it's a nice change to have someone so athletic who's
still improving with time.
- 2-6-08 The
Secret of Saiidi Song and Dance-Straight from the
Horse’s
Mouth by Keti Sharif
"Saiidi".
Say this word anywhere in Egypt (including El Saiid) and
colloquially it implies someone who is funny, backward - a loveable,
gullible
character with salt-of-the-earth village simplicity. To call
someone “Saiidi” is
a local term or endearment for a likeable buffoon!
- 2-5-08 My
First Mid East Gig by Yasmina Ramzy
Once
we landed in Amman, we were greeted on the tarmac by solid
lines of soldiers on both sides leading to the doorway of the airport,
machine guns pointed towards the passengers. I don't recall
ever
seeing even one Canadian soldier in the flesh and blood,
let alone a gun, let alone so many big guns and pointed at me. I don't
think
I blinked during that endless walk. We were clearly not in Hawaii.
- 2-1-08 MECDA
Breaks Its Silence by Rachel Lazarus Soto
Thomas
agreed that this was a good idea, and Schill volunteered
to do the paperwork, presumably on the behalf of MECDA.
- 1-31-08 A
Vendor's View by Artemis
Promoters
need to respect their vendors, not just for fees that
they have given them, but because without the vendors lining
the room, where is the
color (other than on the stage), and where is the “bazaar” atmosphere
of the event?
- 1-28-08 The
Devil's Details, Show
Ethics for Professionals Part
5 - Beauty by
Yasmin
For
new dancers, mastering the art of glamour can be daunting.
But take heart, while internal sensuality
requires character work, external
beauty is easier
to fix
- 1-22-08 “Dancing
In The Streets; A History of Collective Joy” Authored
by Barbara Ehrenreich, A Book Recommendation by Delilah
In
her book, Barbara Ehrenreich takes one back to the original motivations
of dance along a historic journey of how human impetus to dance, has
been repressed by societal hierarchy, and religious zealots.
- Community
Kaleidoscope Yasser Darwish in San Francisco
- New
letters- reactions the "MECDA Breaks its Silience" by
Harry, Anniitra, Marta, re: John B by Mark Bell
- Serpent
Souk, List of long time advertisers, Gilded Serpent products
through Cafe Press, Amazon "Astore" (GS gets a few cents
on each book)
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Trip
to Egypt and Attend Ahlan Wa Sahlan Dance Festival with Scheherezade
Imports. Join us from anywhere in the world!!! June 22-July
4 or 9 , 2008. Personalized, individualized service in small group. Details
at http://www.scheherezadeimports.com or
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Morocco,
first /BEST dance tour organizer, takes YOU to CAPTIVATING
CAIRO for FAB AHLAN FESTIVAL (includes Ahlan Opening Gala) & INTRIGUING
ISTANBUL for 3 dinner/shows!!! June 24-July 8 (or 13), optional
Nile Cruise! http://www.casbahdance.org/HAVEITALL2.htm
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Nakish
presents- Summer Heat! 3
day power intensive with Nakish, Feiruz
Aram, Helena Vlahos, Lotus Niraja, July
23 - 26, '08 at
the African American Art & Culture Complex in San Francisco,
CA, powergoddessesunleashed.com/events.html
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Don't miss Morocco's FAB
FOLK FEAST!!! - a wonderful four days Aug, 1-4, 2008
3 Routines: 1 MODERN & 1 TRADITIONAL SCHIKHATT & TUNISIAN
SHABA + GUEDRA TECHNIQUE, music CD & certificate morocco@casbahdance.org
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Rakkasah West: Mary
Ellen teaches Rhythm Essence for Dancers March 13,
performs with Nazir Latouf Sunday, March 16. Check out her
booth for exciting new products. Mary Ellen teaches doumbec
and cymbals at Masala Imports, Santa Cruz CA April 6. Visit www.MaryEllenDonald.com.
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Accepting submission
for the 2008 Giza Awards. Emphasis this year is on performance
and documentary videos, though others are also welcome. Please send your
submissions now to Giza Academy at 829 Elizabeth Street, San Francisco,
CA 94114. aminajune@aol.com
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