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Amara Al Amir's Belly Dance Follies...World Artists Dance Theatre, Available in Mosaic 2 DVD
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JAREEDA ARTICLES BY Amara Al Amir
MAY/JUNE 2008 - The History of Pharonic Dance in Egypt Pt 1
SEPT/OCT 2008 - The History of Belly Dance in Egypt Pt 2
MORE ARTICLES ON DANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM
Overcoming Obstacles, What's In A Name. How To Choreograph A Dance, Decline of Belly Dance in the 80's, Quirky Exercise For Men (Newsday Interview with Amara on Belly Dance For Men)
WEIGHT WATCHERS; BELOY DANCING; SWAY ANYTHING...by Jamie Gerardi
Advice on How to Promote Yourself Successfully without an Agent
1. Fraud, Credit Card Theft, Stealing Your Identity and protecting your wallet at shows.
Schadia Dance Styles In Middle Eastern Dance
Dancers Beware (Videoing & Music Licensing)
Ethnic Girls and Boys (The importance of good manners)
Standards
Body Fascism
Credit where Credit is Due
AMIRA JAMALAmira is just an incredible resource for information on Belly Dance and professional development, here are some links to her articles
GREAT DIRECTORIES FROM SAMIRA SHURUK
Traveling to...Egypt, Shopping, Classes, of cultural interest, articles
Performing and Professionalism...Articles, History, Styles, Finding a good teacher, dance specialties, makeup and costumes, music and lyrics
MARGO MEZZA, About The Dance & Music
More articles by Venus
The History of Belly Dance (Phoenix Bellydance.co.uk)
The History of American Tribal Dance (by Rina Orellana Rall, principal dancer FCBD, 1988-1998)
Guide to Teaching Belly Dance by Keti Shariff
The Dance of the Seven Veils and Little Egypt (Zahara)
What is Belly Dancing
Bellydance, TheAncient Art by Ayshah
The
positive and negative aspects of banning foreign dancers in Egypt
thoughts
by Keti Sharif
Bikini Belly Dancer Shocks Egyptian Sensibilities
Making The Big Move From Student To Professional
Soraya's Mission Statement, Professionalism and Integrity in the Entertainment Business and Beyond!
Soraya's Article on The Various Styles of Middle Eastern Dance
Soraya's Article on The History, Heritage & Memoirs of Belly Dance
Shamadon Dancing Fact
Sheet
http://www.bdancer.com/zarrevis.html
http://www.esque.org/guedra/guedraimages.html
http://www.casbahdance.org/cordconf.html
http://www.moroccanmusic.com/html/guedra.html
http://www.arab-esque.org/guedra/guedra.html
JASMINE JAHAL Too much to list, just visit, it is great info
BELTANE DAY MAY 1 Also known as May Eve, May Day, and Walpurgis Night, happens at the beginning of May. It celebrates the height of Spring and the flowering of life. The Goddess manifests as the May Queen and Flora.
Frequently asked questions & more resources, so much just visit The Egyptian Oriental Belly-Dance: Beauty Expressed in Movement
An article from YourEgypt.com of the true feeling about Belly Dance in Egypt family life on how belly dancing reflects joy and love in the family.
HOW TO DANCE WITH A SILK VEIL , How to wear a veil, using veils for healing, meaning of colors, by Nahari Veils
ABOUT SUFISM by Nahari Veils
FAN CARE TIPS Care and Feeding of Your Peacock or Pheasant edged Fans, How to use your fans & Boas BY Meleea
MORE ARTICLES IN ONLINE PUBLICATIONS AND MAGAZINES
ARTICLES ON COSTUMES
Schadia Belly Dance Costume Tips
Belly Dance Costuming Advice by Charlotte
BELLY DANCE COSTUMES EGYPTIAN STYLE BY JASMINE JAMAL
AHMED DIAA EDDIN , COSTUME DESIGNER OF CAIRO
ARTICLES ON STARS OF EGYPT
Naima Akef Star of 1940's and movie Ya Tamr Henna
OM KALSOUM The legendary singer also called the "Planet of the Orient."
PASSING STARS
Serena Opituaries, SERENA WILSON, our Teacher and Mentor has passed away. Read more here.
Announcement of the Passing of Spanish Born Dalilah
After a one year batle with Cancer, Renate, renowed teacher, performer and event sponsor has passed. We will miss you and send your sympathies to her family, friends and students. Her school is still running to help cover past medical bills. See Memorial posted.
METAPHYSICAL & INSPIRATIONAL
Someday....A short story to read now
The Men's Rules (You have heard of the rules for Women now read this)New Page 1
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