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- 5-16-08 Visiting
Cairo:
You live a whole lifetime in one week! by Paola
Laughter
builds bridges, and in today’s world, bridges – between individuals
and between cultures, are becoming more and more of an imperative.
- 5-13-08 The
Ancient Art of Keeping Your Mouth Shut by Neon
Even
one’s casual presence in the forums infested with negative-spirited
discussions can instantly strip a successful artist of her magical
charisma.
- 5-9-08 Carl
Sermon's Photos from the Hoover Hafla
Event
produced by The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of MECDA on
February 10, 2008, at Hoover Theatre in San Jose, CA
- 5-8-08 The
Dance Zones of Egypt: Sahra Kent's Journey Through Egypt
Basic 1 Workshop Report and photos by Debbie Smith
Although
not strictly speaking a “dance” workshop, for each
zone we got up to learn some characteristic steps and posture,
and gestures associated with each dance zone/style, a good
way to blend the theoretical with the experiential.
- 5-5--8 Dances
along the Nile, Part 2: Raks Al Balas by Gamila El
Masri, Reprinted with permission, from Bennu, Issue Vol.6
#3
Ah,
the poor balas (water jug). This is one of the most underestimated
and ignored of the dances along the Nile.
- 5-3-08 Improving
Breathing for Better Dance Performance by Taaj
We
also hold our breath when we concentrate or get nervous. This brings
tension into our bodies. The more tension we have, the more shallow
we breathe. It can become a vicious circle!
- 5-2-08 Live
a DanceDivas’ Life! Interview with Jane
Yee Shan Chung by Lisa Chen
Then
I saw the Suhaila technique workshop announced on her
website and I just signed up without knowing exactly what her format
is. I
am the only person who did not learn Suhaila format before
at that workshop. I was so naïve, I simply wanted to give
it a try.
- 4-23-08
to ? From Toronto, Ontario,
Canada The International Bellydance Conference of Canada
Video
reports by Gilded Serpent Staff
Reports are presented in video format inbedded all on the same
page.
4-23-08 Day
1 Wednesday Evening Show-
remix from last year's stars-Sofia,
Serena, Rhythm Of The Nile, Anita of Dance Poi, pregnant
Mayada, Shades
Of Araby- Valizan and Sofia, Rayna, Rahma, troupe
in shinny black straight skirts?
Masouma Rose
getting Mayyadah and Amir's reaction to the show.
Clip intro
reporting by Shira.
4-25-08
Day 2 Thursday Daytime Activities Introduced
by Ferda Bayazit and Lynette Harper. Glimpse of Aida
Nour and Tito teaching.
4-26-08
Day 2 Thursday Evening Show-Roula
Said's Roulettes M2,
Jaida of New York, Ozgen of Turkey and the UK, Ivanka
of Panama, The amazing Asha of Atlanta and the troupe,
Goddess Bellydance of Korea.
4-29-08
Day 3 Friday Daytime Activities -Reporting
today are Roula Said, Mark Balahadia, and Ranya Renee.
Video glimpses included: Tito, Bozenka, Ferda, Lynette
Harper, Ranya Renee, Mark Balahadia, Roula Said,
Stavros, The "Man Panel," plus more
4-29-08
Day 3 Friday Evening Show -This
video clip is a collage from the Main Stage show
on Friday night.
Performers included: Banat el Sharq, Ishra (we missed
her- sorry!), Suha, Mark Balahadia, Nouvel Expose',
Mariyah, Dominique,
edVenture Arts, Dr Sawa, Danielle, Maqamaikaze, Jim
Boz, Leah & Lynette Harper, Sefirah, and Arabian
Allspice
4-30-08 Day 4 Saturday
Daytime Activities-Reporting today are Andrea
Deagon and Rahma Haddad
Glimpses include: Bozenka's class, Aida Nour's class,
Amy Sigil's Class, Panel on Teaching Standards, and
Aisha Ali's lecture
coming soon!- The Gala Show
- 4-21-08 Strained
Relations Comic by Pepper Alexandria
Hi!
Remember me? I'm your long lost cousin!
Community
Kaleidoscope Reyhan Tuzsuz's
plight, Najia's Birthday party, notes
from Mile's 7 BDSS world tour, TerriAnne and Susu in Guatemala,
Kervan Ensemble at PennePacheMama in SF, 5-10-08 Valizan
interviews Ozgen, video clip on the CK ,
- New
letters- Keti's opening a studio article, New item on male
dancers in Cairo, Neon's article, Ozgen and Valizan video, buying
DVD's, Marta on MECDA, Miles, burlesque in the BD world,
- 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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Arabian Passion Ensemble,
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626-588-4907.
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