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- 6-17-10 Leila Delivers Live Music Under the Stars, Camp Negum 2010 photo and video report by Yasmin Henkesh
Camp Negum did indeed happen May 4-8, 2010. It was everything Leila promised and more – 5 days and nights of music and dance classes, almost all to live music.
- 6-16-10 IBCC 2010: Thursday Main Stage Performance Photos and Video, Photos by Samira, Video by GS staff
The Thursday Night Main Stage Performance of the International Bellydance Conference of Canada was held April 22, 2010 at the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Video report consists of a collage of clips caught of performances. IBCC is produced by Yasmina Ramzy and company.
- 6-13-10 Miles Jay demonstrates the String Bass. Musical Instrument Tour Video
Another video filmed at the Mendocino Music and Dance Camp in 2008. Miles show us bowing and plucking the bass as well as the maqam bayati and how the bass is tuned.
- 6-11-10 Teacher or Coach: What’s the Difference? Why All Performing Dancers Need a Dance Coach by Najia Marlyz
Most performers have a great deal of untapped potential; additionally, many consider it cheating to engage a professional coach and yet, that is exactly what they would look for if this were the Olympics and they were competing for the gold!
- 6-10-10 Debke, A Brief History by Tasha Banat
How does one combine Debke with Bellydance? What does that mean? In order to combine two beautiful dances, we have to first separate them and understand the different types of Arabic music
- 6-8-10 Interview with Yamil Annun, An Argentinian Belly Dancer by Martha Duran
Yamil Annum has created his own dance style and has evolved his specific style of Oriental dance by using the well established foundations of classical Ballet, Ukrainian dance, Ballroom dancing, Celtic dances, Jewish folk-dance, Bhangra, Armenian and Argentinian Tango. His elegance on the stage has revolutionized stages all over Argentina and Latin America.
- 6-7-10 There's More to Being a Professional? by Ashiya and Naajidah
Many are the times we have heard belly dancers bemoaning the fact that there are so few venues, especially paying ones, for our art form. They long to be professional dancers, and are understandably frustrated at the lack of opportunities afforded us for acceptable venues for performances. But, does the lack of venues keep dancers from being professional, or does being unprofessional create the lack of venues?
- 6-4-10 IBCC 2010- Wednesday Stage, Opening Night Gala Performance Photos by Samira
The Opening Night Gala Performance was held April 21, 2010 at the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre. Video report reposted here as an introduction to the photos.
- 6-1-10 Choosing Finger Cymbals by Lara Lotze
Learning finger cymbals can be intimidating for many dancers. It is not just another prop, it is a musical instrument that should be used to enhance the dance and help accent the music. One the major barriers to learning finger cymbals is simply finding a good pair of cymbals that you like.
- 5-30-10 Building A Dance Community by Mary
A community does not operate in a vacuum and there is no room for cattiness or drama if the community is to be effective and truly benefit the area as a whole
- 5-26-10 Dancing with Legends: Interview of Freddie Elias, Part 5: Today’s Music by Artemis Mourat
If they are good musicians, they will abide by the rules and respect the dancer. We have to work for her, not against her. The young lady depends on you. She depends on the musicians.
- 5-24-10 Loyalty, A Virtue Out of Fashion? by Beata and Horacio Cifuentes
Some do not stop to think that it is a matter of basic manners to express your gratitude to an individual who has made an effort to provide well-being and knowledge. They just go and move on to their aerobics classes, horseback riding sessions, judo drills, or other, while the teacher is left behind wondering if any aspect of their lesson caused the pupil to go.
Reviews
- 6-14-10 Got Baby? Two Prenatal DVDs: Amira’s Bellydance & Yoga for Pregnancy, Prenatal Bellydance with Naia, Reviewed by a very pregnant Sonja Oswalt
For students who are looking for a quick but easy workout with some light and simple bellydance movements, Prenatal Bellydance with Naia may provide a slightly more satisfying pace. However, new beginners may be overwhelmed, and would do better to select Amira’s Bellydance & Yoga for Pregnancy. Neither DVD offered a challenge for advanced dancers, while both DVDs are more suitable for a dancer in her second or third trimester, as they may be too easy for a dancer in her first trimester.
- 5-31-10 Creating and Listening to Musical Ecstacy, CD Review-Yasmin’s "Cry to the Moon, Taqsim lil Qamar" reviewed by Amina Goodyear
Taqsim traditionally follows a certain melodic progression… Following the introduction, the improviser is free to move anywhere in the maqam and even modulate to other "maqams" as long as he returns to the original. Taqsim is considered by many to be a connection to the spritual world.
- 5-24-10 Lots and Lots of Combinations, Review of 2 Belly Dance Step Combination DVDs: IAMED’s Ultimate Combos #5 and Combination Nation #2 by Cheeky Girls reviewed by Tracey Farmer
With the Belly dance market being saturated with all plethora of instructors, genres, production companies, etc., it’s inevitable that the same type of DVDs will be produced. As I’ve said before, its difficult to decide which titles to buy unless you are certain you enjoy the dancer/instructor.
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The New York Theatrical Bellydance Conference - July 8-11, 2010, NYC
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Unforgettable MED Professional Training For Dancers & Teachers with Nigma in Bali (Indonesia): Section I: Sept 3-12, Section II: Sept 17-26. Excellent course on a magical island. www.nigmabellydance.com/ProfessionalTraining.htm, nigma@el-oasis.org
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Desert Dance Festival 2010, Sept. 25-26 at S.E.S. Hall, Santa Clara, CA; Zahra Zuhair and Suzanna Del Vecchio workshops; visit www.desertdancefestival.com for details on dance slot reservations and mailing list sign up.
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Hosseny 2010 Tour of US, Canada, and Venezuela, sponsored by Sharifwear! June through Sept. Check site for workshop date near you!. http://egyptianacademy.com
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Books and CD's available with detailed explanations on technique for playing finger cymbals, doumbec drum, and arabic tambourine: thorough treatment of Middle Eastern rhythms with recordings to play along with. Visit www.maryellendonald.com
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Community Kaleidoscope
Ozgen's interesting science gig
Belly Dancer of the Year 2010 Winners!
contestants list of Belly Dancer of the Year 201
New Letters
comments on many of the above articles- Loyalty, Professionalism, Coaching...
re:Rebaba's Queen of Denial Mark's Gigbag Check, Brigid's article,Taaj's review of 3 CDs,
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