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- 2-16-11 Magana Baptiste, San Francisco Dance Pioneer by Amina Goodyear and Lynette Harris
This was in the 1920s and 1930s and at that time there was no TV and barely radio. For entertainment, Magana’s family asked her to don her tap shoes and perform for the family and for company.
- 2-10-11 Other Categories: Kids, Troupes, etc. Photos from the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition by Carl Sermon
Melanie, Kat, Punkin, Shanti, Wiiz, Ahgaar Karyma, ALyeeza and Julian, Babylon Mood,...
- 2-8-11 Mama Raqia: Approachable Dance Deity Visits Mexico by Martha Duran
Raqia Hassan gave away 3 prizes in the event. One in recognition to Niral for her outstanding effort on organizing the event and welcoming her to Mexico. Raqia took about 20 minutes on the stage saying that she was so sad and angry that other teachers didn’t come to greet her at the event.
- 2-3-11 Getting Home, Report from Cairo by Leila Farid from Cairo
As a new Egyptian national, I am proud that people are demanding their basic human rights, and at the same time, sorry for the economic hard times that have already begun here.
- 2-2-11- "But others do it too!" Pirating Recorded Music by Horacio Cifuentes
I figured we were investing in our future. “One day”, I thought, “we can retire from dance and collect the fruits of our efforts as music producers.” For a while we were able to retrieve our investment and go into profit. Unfortunately, this has changed now.
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2-1-11 Attention Dancers: Have You Seen this Man? Text and photos by Denise Mannion
I promised that I would let the world of Belly dance know about this singular character! Watch (out) for him at you next event, for he could be anywhere!
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1-30-11 North Bay Belly Dance Bazaar, A Northern California Community Event by Katherine Goldsby & photos by Carl Sermon
Deborah Bennett and TerriAnne Gutierrez co-produced the third North Bay Bellydance Bazaar (NBBB) which was held on September 18 & 19, 2010 at the Sebastopol Community Center in Sonoma County, California.
- 1-28-11 The Unpleasant Truths, Part 3 of Being a Professional by Naajidah and Ashiya
If you really want to be a professional, first and foremost you must understand you are not so much a professional dancer as you are an entertainer.
- 1-27-11 Joweh's "Call to Dance" In Guatemala, Part 1: Arrival by Chloe Villareal
Even our exhaustion couldn’t dampen our excitement and eagerness to explore our fascinating new surroundings.
- 1-25-11 The Fusion Category, Photos from the 20th Annual Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition by Carl Sermon
Amani Jabril, Apsara, Dilek, Eliza, Gina, Jane, Kellie, Khuzama, Lucia, Maria, Mireya, Rachel, Tiaja, Tracy, Valentine, Zondra
- 1-24-11 Smooth Growth of a Community Event, Las Vegas Intensive report by Neferteri
It was interesting to note that everyone I talk to said they came to the convention so they can say that they had danced in Las Vegas.
- 1-20-11 Queens in Arizona? USA Belly Dance Queen: Arizona Arab BD Contest by Roza
To be honest, my favorite part was that the show presented an interesting challenge to many American dancers. They were required to identify the regional and cultural style of music they would be dancing to and represent that root in their technique, costume, and dance styling.
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- 2-14-11 Gigbag Check #27- Kami of the Bellydance Superstars on the Gigbag Check page
Kami is a tribal style belly dancer. She shows us how she organizes her costumes in net bags. She is also very fond of the robe that Miles had made for each of the dancers. She tells of almost walking onstage with the robe still on.
- 2-7-11 Gigbag Check #26- Jayna of Bellydance Superstars on the Gigbag Check page
Jayna is the daughter of Marta Schill a well known dancer in the community, especially in the Los Angeles area.
Jayna takes a moment back stage at the Marin Civic Auditorium in San Rafael, California to show us what she carries with her to get ready for performance. Kami Liddle, who is a tribal style bellydancer had her station next to Jayna. This was filmed in February 2009.
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Black Orchid Danse presents Najm al Danse Orientale, Tito, Hayat El Helwa, Sharon Kihara, Nath Keo, and much more, May 26-30, 2011, Peachtree City, GA. http://www.blackorchiddanse.com/ PAID
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February 19-20, 2011 Workshops with Elena Lentini of NY in Santa Rosa, CA and Gala Show: Echoes of Egypt Workshops: Transcending Technique, Veil & Zils on Saturday and Zambra / Rhumba on Sunday
Produced by Raks Rosa Productions & Shoshanna www.raksrosa.com
THIS WEEKEND!
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Feb 18-21, Long Beach, 21st Annual Belly Dancer of Universe Competition! Sahra, Jillina, Louchia, Amir Sofi, Amina, Pr Farhana, Helena Vlahos, Marta, Jayna. bellydanceroftheuniverse.com
THIS WEEKEND!
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INTERNATIONAL BELLY DANCE FESTIVAL IN MARRAKECH, MOROCCO! June 7th-13th, 2011. Enjoy a Real Moroccan Fantasy with the best masters: Tito, Asmahan and many more!www.bellydancefestival.net
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Brand-new instructional DVD from Ranya Renée – BELLYDANCE TAQASIM: IMPROVISATION SKILLS & DRILLS
With Arabic musicality and performance skills to build your improvisation practice. A Ginger City Production. Order at www.ranya.net/shop
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NEW YORK THEATRICAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE: July 6-10, 2011, in Manhattan! Co-directors Ranya Renée and Anasma. Teachers and performer applications coming in January. Join e-mail list for updates at www.theatricalbellydance.com
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Mary Ellen at Rakkasah; doumbec workshop, Arabic Polyrhythms, Saturday, March 12; performance with Nazir Latouf with dancers Tatseena, Yolanda, Naiah, and Diana Sunday, March 13 5:15 to 6pm; Oakland, new monthly Sunday cymbal class. Call (510)654-DRUM (3876)www.maryellendonald.com
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Community Kaleidoscope
Roxxanne dances at Samba Fest
Which tours and events are still happening in Cairo this year?
Molly discover a Masha movie with her ties to bellydance
Monica's photos from the demonstration in San Francisco re Cairo
Princess Farhana's photos from Hong Kong
New Letters -most readers are now using our comment box below each article. Try it!
Strange note from Irv Robbins
Cory Zamora happy with her Gigbag Check video
Beautiful letter of suppport from Barbara Sellers-Young
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