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

• 3-18-07 Circle Dance by Melina of Daughters of Rhea
  The circle is a perfect, democratic & unending shape, the shape of an energized community, the shape of this lovely round planet.
• 3-16-07 In Tribute: Rhonda/Baseema of Troupe Ooh La La by Shabnam
  There were times she could barely walk due to a flare up of Lupus, but she always came to rehearsal and gave a 110%--despite the pain or trouble, she was going through that day. Rhonda soon became the troupe mascot because of her courage and commitment. "If Rhonda can do it, you can do it!" became our motto. She was a great source of inspiration and motivation for all members of Ooh La La.
• 3-14-07 Morgana's Animal Magnetism, Interview with Morgana of Madrid by Surreyya
  After seeing Morgana’s Serpent Dance, where she embodies the personality of the serpent, I was hooked. Any snake lovers or snake dancers will have a special appreciation for this piece.
• 3-12-07 Islamic Architecture by Michel Harris
  Oil wealth, along with social and political change, has threatened Islamic culture and traditions. Therefore, many Muslim planners and architects are reacting to this invasion of Western culture by reasserting their Islamic heritage.
• 3-10-07 Belly Dance Workshops: Realistic Expectations by Eleyda Negrón
  The difference between a Christmas gift and a workshop though, is that in the worse case scenario, you can always return your gift and change it for something else, but… What do you do with a workshop that didn’t suit you? It can become a waste of time and money for both ends.
• 3-9-07 The Flame and Shadow Performance Review by Princess Farhana
  To this observer, the production seemed like an important breakthrough in oriental style Dance Theater.
• 3-8-07 Nakish- An inteview with "The Lady with the Eyes" by Sausan
  I worked hardest for the dancers in San Francisco to wipe out the discrimination factor and to make sure that all cultures were included in the performance of this dance.
• 3-5-07 My Dance Career’s Dark Side: As seen through a fog of murky emotion by Najia Marlyz
  Will recounting my dark stories help me to purge them? Should one forget those special moments of insult and bad human behavior that all performers face?
• 2-27-07 Sunday Photos PAGE 2-Carnival of Stars Photos by Michael Baxter
  Event Sponsors Alexandria and Latifa November 11 & 12, 2006 Centennial Hall, Hayward, California
• 2-21-07 Veiled Visions: A Trip Down Memory Lane CD review by Amina Goodyear
  The CD titled “Veiled Visions” is a re-release of music that was formerly produced on vinyl.

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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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Middle Eastern Treasures Concert Oakland, California on Sunday, April 22, 2007. Nazir Latouf, oud, bellydancing by Aliena & Yosifah; beginner Doumbek class starting Saturday, March 31 in Oakland. Cd's and books on Middle Eastern music on my website at MaryEllenDonald.com
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Leila of Egypt, 2007 workshops in the USAMarch 23-25, Los Angeles, CA with Carolyn Mahfouz
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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. Hoover Theatere & 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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Mary Ellen teaching and performing in Phoenix, AZ, June 22-24 and in Baltimore, MD, on July 1st; Arabian Passion Ensemble (Mary Ellen and Nazir) in San Rafael CA, May 21 and in Alameda CA on June 10th, more at www.MaryEllenDonald.com
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Coming soon!
Temptation Show in Colorado reviewed by Anisa Macedonian Bellydance CD reviewed by Rebecca Firestone Finger Cymbals by Melina of Daughters of Rhea Shooting a Peko DVD byElisheva DVD Review: Oriental Dancers of Europe By Ligaya Copyright: The Law and the Common Practice. by Ling Shein Bell Ballet Afsaneh Review by Rebecca Firestone	BDSS in Marin reviewed by Sadira Suhaila workshop experience by Erin Yasmela shares more about touring on the Bou-Saada Bus and more!

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