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- 2-17-10 Shimmying on the Shores of Paradise, The Dancers of the Dominican Republic by Sylvia Richards
White sands and turquoise waters come to mind when most picture the Dominican Republic, but the Caribbean paradise offers visitors far more than its natural beauty. It may come as a surprise that the small tropical country most known for its pristine beaches and Caribbean hospitality also has a vibrant and thriving belly dancing scene.
- 2-16-10 Digital Dancer! Belly Dancing in Second Life by Caitlin McDonald
In Second Life, the dancing is done digitally by applying a computer program that causes one’s avatar, the digital representation of the self online, to move in a prescribed manner. Instead of learning movements and needing time to practice them, they are loaded onto the avatar just like Nero learns Kung Fu in the “Matrix” films.
- 2-16-10 Hot Bellydance Event in Tijuana by Martha Duran
Leila Farid from Cairo Egypt is a sweetheart! She is what many Mexican dancers aspire to look and dance like. Wow! She is gorgeous and mesmerizing - as well as extremely nice, polite and down to earth! My star struck students were amazed to catch her snacking on Mexican Rancheritos (chips) and eating breakfast like a Mexican, with tortillas! She’s so fit that we couldn’t imagine she snacked on chips tortillas like the rest of us. Her master class was magnificent.
- 2-9-10 Carl's Camera Captures Dancers from Z to A, Tatseena's Fantasy Festival 2009, photos by Carl, introduction by Ma*Shuqa
This festival was a festive day of good vibrations with dancers sharing their talents on the raised stage, and on the beautiful wood dance floor. The day was replendent with beautiful dancing, beautiful costumes, and wonderful music - with the bands: Al Azifoon and Light Rain. This is a favorite festival for dancers in the East Bay area.
- 2-3-10 Bellydancer in 21 Days: My Internship with Aunt Delilah by Averill
I am incredibly fortunate to be a junior at a very nice independent school in Toledo, Ohio. One of the programs they offer is called "Winterim". No one goes to their normal classes for a month; instead, all the students embark on some kind of intensive independent study program.
- 2-2-10 Serena Wilson (1933-2007) A Student of Ruth St Denis, Part 2: Salome and Her Impact by Barbara Sellers-Young PhD
When suited to the context, she also had no hesitation in using the term belly dance as she considered the dance as evolving as an Americanized version based on primarily Middle Eastern as opposed to North African influences.
- 1-27-10 Shoo Shoo Amin, A Forgotten Treasure of the 80s by Yasmin
Twenty years ago when I told people I had worked with Shoo Shoo Amin in Cairo, the response was “Wow!” Now, people go “Who?” Today no one seems to know who she is. For belly dance purists, this is a tragedy. Every so often, someone my age or older will wax lyrical about her on-line, but for the most part, she’s an enigma – even to young Egyptians.
- 1-25-10 Behind the IBCC, a Talk with the Founder, Yasmina Ramzy by Laura
I wanted it to be more scholarly, no competitions and not a festival. I felt it was important that all viewpoints were shared.
- 1-24-10 A Fan Speaks with Nagwa Fu’ad by Najia Marlyz
Nagwa seems to have excelled in innovation and creativity with the new compositions. She dances with the old favorites, but shines with the new orchestras playing current pieces.
- 1-21-10 Is Belly Dancing Provocative? by Maria Strova
This stereotype of Belly dancing has caused me a lot of displeasure; it has made me angry to see how imprisoned in negative models Belly dancing still is,and how much it had lost since it was formerly an ancient art that honors the female body.
Reviews
- 2-16-10 Rainbow Dancers of the Dunes; Amera's Khaleegy DVD Reviewed by Bonita
Amera, a legendary Australian dancer who worked in the Middle East, begins with a brief poetic, documentary presentation of Khaleegy basic background history and how it personally touched her heart.
- 2-15-10 Drumming for Bellydancers and Bellydance Drumming Wannabes: 3 Drumming DVDs reviewed by Amina Goodyear
However, the three "how to play the drum" DVDs I am reviewing really do introduce the beginning drummer to the drum and, if used as a three unit package, these three DVDs can take the drummer or dancer/drummer from absolute beginning level to the stage.
- 2-4-10 Three New Music CDs: New York, Lebanon, and Worldwide: Sayyah, BDSS 6, BD New York Reviewed by Tracy Benton
Three good albums came to me for review: one a fine choice for a student, one a good choice for lovers of original music, and another for the dancer who wants everything!
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March 15-21, 2010 Dominican Republic Resort: Fifi Abdou, Randa Kamel, Saida and Alabina in concert at Festival Isis de Baile Oriental! Top ten beach in the world! www.festivalisis.com
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Raqs LA, a two day celebration of Bellydance –Glendale, CA. April 17th & April 18
*Open Stage Dancing
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*Workshops with Sonia, Suhaila, Bozenka, Zoe Jakes, Kami Liddle www.raqsla.com
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Mary Ellen performs at Rakkasah in Richmond, CA Sunday, March 14 from 3:15pm
to 4:00pm with Nazir Latouf, Hannah Romanza and others, beautiful music for
extended dance practice and performances available from www.maryellendonald.com
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