New Articles on www.gildedserpent.com -Web Magazine for Mid East Performing Arts
• 11-16-07 Nonprofits for Middle Eastern Belly Dancers, Is a 501c3 Right for You? by Dawn Devine
  By understanding the nature of non-profits, how they are organized and run, you can see their potential for developing successful arts organization, performance space, dance company or troupe.
• 11-15-07 It’s Not Me; it’s You: Toxic People and What to do About Them by Taaj
  The problem is, sometimes it’s hard for a reasonable person to tell if she or he is under attack by a toxic person who intends harm.
• 11-14-07 Three Web Apps for Busy Dancers by Asim
  Since part of my day job is to keep up with technical information, I thought I would write about three free useful online services for busy dancers, and see if these can give you a hand—without killing your Bella Budget!
• 11-13-07 Where Have All The Cover-ups Gone? by Ashiya and Naajidah
  What happened to professionalism? Mystery? Decorum and good taste?
• 11-9-07 Performing: Taking It to the Next Level by Piper
  Some people think that performing is a way for egotistical show-offs to get attention. Nothing could be farther from the truth. A true performer entertains her audience, doing her best to make sure everyone is having a good time. What could be more generous than that
• 11-7-07 Review of “Tribal Beats for the Urban Streets” by Roz
  Most songs had hardly any trace of Arabic music influence. Tribal Beats for the Urban Streets contains pop club music that is taking a risk when delving into the realm of the belly dance world. Will the electronic music on this CD still be the trend in ten years or will it be old news?
• 11-5-07 Two For One, Two very different DVDs on Turkish Dance reviewed, DVD review by Surreyya
  I Love Turkish Dance by Sarah Skinner & Turkish Style Belly Dance by Elizabeth Artemis Mourat
• 10-30-07 North Bay Bellydance Bazaar by Aziza! photos by many including: Aziza!, Carl Sermon and others, Santa Rosa, California There were workshops all day (taught by Theresea, Susu Pampanin, Magidah and Hannah Romanza), a large bazaar, all-day dancing performances and an evening gala show. Everything a dancer could want.
• 10-24-07 Four Bellydancers... I AIN'T SCARED! Bellydance Superstars- Introduction to Bellydance DVD review by Dina
  The ladies seem to enjoy each other’s company (except for an occasionally withdrawn Sonia) and the chemistry that they have with each other comes across well in their instruction. That is if you don’t get bored or tired before the video ends.
• 10-23-07 Khamsa Holidays, A Dance and Culture Camp in Tunisia Report and photos by Denise Leclair
  How do you judge a dance trip? Would you go back next year? …in a heartbeat. Damn the cost and mercury retrograde and the heat. It was that good!
• Community Kaleidoscope- Georgina of Argentina in Mexico City, Carnival of Stars in Hayward, CA, Rakkasah East photos,"Skinsongs- Women on Drums". David's Burning Man photos, Jasmin Jahal's 5th annual Chicago Shimmyfest
• New letters- reactions to the "Cover ups" article, BDSS DVD review
• still working on the Serpent Souk

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Cairo Meets Calcutta! Global Dance Fest '07 Dec 1 & 2, Gainesville, Florida
Guest teachers: Amani - Egyptian Drum Solo and New Cairo Moves & Kush - Bollywood and Bhangra: www.globaldancearts.com
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Rhythm Essence and Cymbal Workshop Sun afternoon Dec 2 in Oakland CA; Mary Ellen featured as jazz singer in benefit Concert of Hope, honoring suffering of abused children, Saturday, Dec 8 in Berkeley, CA. Call 510-654-DRUM or visit www.MaryEllenDonald.com
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