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

• 12-13-05 The Zar by Yasmin
  We do know that today thousands of women in Africa and the Middle East use this music to cure all kinds of illnesses. They literally dance until they drop.
• 12-10-05 Articulating the Collective Dream: The Giza Awards, and why the legacy-making process is important to you. by Amina Goodyear and Gregory Burke. "We embrace change however roughly it appears. With video we feel secure in the knowledge that the legacy of the past will never abandon us."
• 12-9-05 Noshing around the Bay by Neran and Nisima
  On Neran's first visit back to Bay Area a year after relocating to Knoxville, Tennesee she announced to Nisima, "there are no and I mean no Middle Eastern restaurants in Knoxville; let's go to as many as we can while I'm here."
• 12-7-05 The Universal Categories of The Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition, report by Amy Bonham
  held February 19-20, 2005 in Long Beach, California, photos by GS staff
• 12-3-05 Sirat Al-Ghawazi, Part 8 by Edwina Nearing
  Begun in the mid-1970's , the early sections of "Sirat Al-Ghawazi" were first published under the title "The Mystery of the Ghawazi." We are happy to be able to respond to the continued demand for these articles by making them available to our readers worldwide.
• 12-2-05 A Photographer's View, The North Valley Contest 2005, photos and report by Michael Baxter
  It was an exciting contest, covering five categories: Novices, Intermediates, Troupe dancers, Solos and Live Solos. Live music was provided by the amazing Light Rain.
• 11-30-05 Paradise Found at Habibi Hawaii 2005 A Report by Tammy Yee
  Azure skies and sun-kissed palms provided the perfect backdrop for Habibi Hawaii, Honolulu's Premier Bellydance Festival and Celebration.
• 11-27-05 Belly Dancer USA Competition, Canyonville, Oregon, June 11-12, 2005, photos and report by Saroya Ahlaam
  Mezdulene and her supporting staff need to be commended for their hard work and effort. It was a smooth running event that was well organized and a joy to attend. I’ll be back next year!
• 11-25-05 Rakset Assaya: An Introduction to Egyptian Saidi Technique by Lauren
  So what could be better than learning Egyptian Saidi technique from an Egyptian of Saidi background who is the renowned master of the dance? How about learning it from his partner, who breaks the steps down verbally in the American teaching style!
• 11-24-05 My Incredible US Tour by Maya
  This trip was almost two months of intensive adventure and provided an exchange of experiences with many dancers.
• 11-22-05 Rhythm and Reason Series, Article 7, Negatudes by Mary Ellen Donald
  I have just enjoyed putting on a show for a warm and responsive audience. What a joy! This has prompted me to take time to look at the role that an audience plays in the outcome of a performance.

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Don't miss Morocco's Mid-Manhattan Mideastern Magic - a wonderful Winter Weeklong Jan.7-13, 2006 4 routines + SAQRA, ROBYN FRIEND: Uzbek dance, TAHYA, JOE WILLIAMS, music cassette & certificate morocco@casbahdance.org
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The 16th Annual Belly Dancer of the Universe Competitions, February 18 and 19, 2006. Spacious New Location, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on the beach in downtown Long Beach, California.11 COMPETITIONS:Tribal Fusion Solo, Tribal Group, Drum Solo, Little: 6 to 12 yrs old, Junior: 13 to 17 yrs old, Junior Group: 13 to 17 yrs old, Divine, Fusion, Egyptian, Universal, Group, -16 WORKSHOPS - MORE ROOM, MORE FUN! bellydanceroftheuniverse.com/bduc2006.htm
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Special Screening of “The Bellydancers of Cairo ” by Natasha Senkovich, Thursday, Dec. 15th, 8:30 pm at the GEMINI MANOR (www.geminimanor.com)1341 N. Mariposa Avenue, Hollywood, Calif. 90027-5809, This is a fundraiser for the completion funds for the documentary. Suggested donation, $25.
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Visit MaryEllenDonald.com for instructional materials on Middle Eastern Music; 6 CDs and 2 DVDs, by her friends and colleagues: Doug Adams, Azar, M.B. Hanif, Nazir Latouf, Mimi Spencer, and Betty Wong. Silk Road Experience DVD featuring cymbal solo by Mary Ellen.
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