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Moiseyev without the man himself
"He invented a revolutionary synthesis of classical ballet and ethnic dance," Shcherbakova says. "But he didn't just copy folk dances; he studied the region or nation's music, history...
Boston.com -
January 18, 2008
Seniors learn the ancient art of belly dance
After a class of learning to use a veil in dance and isolating different body parts for the dance, Catalanotto said it was tough the first time, but she definitely intends on giving another go...
Wicked Local -
January 18, 2008
Habiba Raks Medsok
We were to learn that the costumes know as Pharaonic were designed by the Youssef Maazin family. The costume consisted of a crown, chemise, vest beaded with large sequin pailettes , bustle, slip...
The Hip Circle -
January 18, 2008
Making a comeback
Male dancing, along with officially proscribed activities like open prostitution and smoking hashish, goes on in some nightclubs. Mahmoud Karim, 20, who dances in discos along Pyramids Street...
IHT -
January 18, 2008
Local belly dancer competes for 'dancer of the universe'
Asheville belly dancer Lisa Zahiya is preparing to travel to Long Beach, Calif., to compete in the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition. Zahiya is one of more than 200 entrants in 10...
Citizen-Times.com -
January 18, 2008
Belly dancing: A vehicle for spiritual exploration
The movements of the women, short and tall, young and old, thin and not-so-thin, have a meditative quality. Their expressions are peaceful, some are almost beatific...
USA Today -
January 5, 2008
Eclectic shop will offer a boutique with 'wiggle' room
Belly dancing is a growing exercise trend among women, said Febe Jackson, who started belly dancing about five years ago and teaches a belly-dancing class at Fred Astaire...
Winston-Salem Journal -
January 5, 2008
Belly dancing has aficionados for health, fun
Zephyr member Sherry Calahan has been an instructor for 15 years and views the class as a key to developing grace, confidence and range of movement. It's also great exercise, she said...
Statesman Journal -
January 5, 2008
Male belly dancing re-emerges in Egypt
Men used to be more reputable than their dancing female colleagues, but the taboo over homosexuality resulted in occasional crackdowns by political and religious authorities. Now male belly...
USA Today -
January 5, 2008
Belly Dancing gains favor with boys
Belly dancing has become a new fashion among boys in the southwestern China's metropolis of Chongqing, as a means of body maintenance, especially when developing a flat stomach...
Chinadaily.com -
January 5, 2008
