April 2005 SnakeByte from the Gilded Serpent!
New Articles on www.gildedserpent.com -Web Magazine for Mid East Performing Arts

• 4-11-05 San Francisco Screening of American Bellydancer by Miles Copeland
  Traveling to San Francisco to attend the screening of American Bellydancer to a largely belly dance community crowd was like jumping into a hornet’s nest of opposing views!
• 4-7-05 Daughters of Shahrazad: Face to Face Cultural Encounters Through the Expressive Arts of Middle Eastern Women by Shira
  On March 5, 2005, a unique conference in Iowa honored International Women’s Month.
• 4-6-05 The Rhythm and Reason Series Article 1- Cymbals, Beyond Basics by Mary Ellen Donald
  Each rhythm has a distinct arrangement of accents. If you are sure of where these accents come, you can bring a unique flavor to each section of your routine.
• 4-3-05 The London Belly Beat! by Alexandria
  They have nothing against tribal or fusion styles and seem to enjoy all belly dance.
• 3-31-05 Rakkasah West Festival 2005 Photos- Friday Page 1 photos by GS Staff and Friends
  More to come!
• 3-31-05 Defiant Dancer: How I became a Dance Pioneer In a small 1970s California Community Festival by Najia Marlyz
  My attitude turned from community spirit to outright defiance.
• 3-26-05 “My Aim in Organizing a World-inclusive Oriental Dance Festival” by Amani
  Dancer Amani of Lebanon Comments, "Oriental dancing has become a widespread art; it is now found all over the world, and among all levels of society in all the five continents! "
• 3-23-05 Turbo Tabla Arabic music re-imagined Review by Sadira
  Traditional Arabic and Turkish with House, Hip Hop and Techno. "Mostly, the Techno style appeared in the tabla solos. I loved this CD because it has a mix of songs that are traditional, old Arabic, and Turkish."
• 3-22-05 Happy To Be Me: Dancing Without Shame-- Recognizing Beauty & Potential Within by Nisaa Elon
  I don’t worry about comparing myself to others. Instead, I spend my energy educating myself about the different styles and techniques of Belly dance, and I stretch my boundaries to derive unique performances through innovative presentations.
• 3-20-05 Rakkasah Democracy Skips First Amendment! Report by Lynette, Editor
  The second call, a few minutes later, warned me not to come to Rakkasah at all.
• 3-18-05 Leila Haddad Presents: Traditional Vol. 2 SidiMansour. Songs and Beats from Tunisia. A CD review by Sadira
  This recording goes beyond mere music for dancing and listening. Whether one is a dancer who is studying North African /Tunisian Dance, a world music enthusiast, or an ethno-musicologist who specializes in traditional regional songs and music at its most pure level….this CD encompasses all of that --and more!

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Don't miss Morocco's Mid-Manhattan Mideastern Magic - a wonderful Summer Weeklong Aug. 6-12, 2005 3 routines + SAQRA, ROBYN FRIEND: Uzbek dance, TAHYA, music cassette & certificate morocco@casbahdance.org
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Tour Egypt with Scherezade Imports/ Attend the Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival 2005. June 23-July 5 or June 23-July 9, offering a variety of trip options to fit your specific needs.http://www.home.earthlink.net/~sherzade/id2.html
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Morocco, the very BEST dance tour organizer will take YOU to CAIRO/GIZA for RAQIA'S AHLAN WA SAHLAN FESTIVAL & optional Nile Cruise June 24-July 5 or 9, 2005 includes opening gala! http://www.casbahdance.org/Cairo2005.html
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Brand new from Mary Ellen Donald! 8 recordings originally released on cassette now all on CD's! Check out the very useful PRACTICE MUSIC FOR DRUMMERS & DANCERS great for teachers and students alike. www.MaryEllenDonald.com
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DANCE OF LEADERSHIP: A day with: Fahtiem, Mésmera, Aziza Said, Marguerite who share their experience of leading through dance. April 17th,10 am – 4 pm; Palomares Community Center, Pomona, CA. www.danceofleadership.org
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American Bellydancer, an inside look at the exotic, riveting art and lifestyle of belly dance in the USA will begin playing in select theaters across the country. Please visit http://www.milescopeland.net/bellydance/calendar/ for city, date, location and ticket purchase listings.
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Arabesque & SonyasSouk.com are Proud to Present Yasmina Ramzy & drummer Suleiman Warwar in Seminar & Show! June 3 - 5 2005 in Chicago Illinois. Check www.ArabesqueChicago.com/yasmina.html for details or call Sonya at 773.742.5250
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