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Feel the beat
On a recent afternoon at the Drum & Dance Learning Center in Bordentown City, percussionists immersed in their music played a variety of instruments, while female dancers gave...
PhillyBurbs -
August 7, 2006
Burhan Ocal & Istanbul Oriental Ensemble, Grand Bazaar
This 10-track CD is a kind of concept album based around Istanbul's celebrated Kapali Carsi - the grand bazaar of the title. Led by percussionist and composer Ocal, the six-piece Ensemble...
Guardian Unlimited -
August 4, 2006
Students dabble in different cultures
Belly dancing instructor Catherine Liska said what's hard and tiring about the dance is the strict muscle control and isolation. Because the purpose of the dance is to express and interpret...
The Minnesota Daily -
August 2, 2006
Sao Paulo to be centre of Arab culture in August
There will, for example, be folkloric dance presentations from Syria, with groups Mabruk and Vitrine da Danca with Marcia Dib, and other oriental dances, with Group Nour El Raim, as well as...
ANBA -
August 1, 2006
Chicago Lyric Opera Is Looking For Belly Dancers
The Chicago opera house is asking people with belly-dance experience to try out for its fall production of Salome. Officials at the Lyric say their August 26th auditions are open to dancers...
WBBM -
August 1, 2006
Tribalation! CD Review by Sabine
Americanistans latest CD, Tribalation! captures the spirit of tribal belly dancing with music that is fun, funky and fresh. In a radical departure from the groups other two CDs of belly dance...
Americanistan -
August 1, 2006
Interview: Mohamed Shahin
Oh yes, for instance I'm talking about Egyptian style Oriental Dance all Egyptian teachers come to New York City, so there are many people who are "into" Egyptian style. In Miami...
The Hip Circle -
August 1, 2006
Wholesome healing
The cool waters of the Caribbean Sea gently lapped the shore. Combined with the hospitality of the villa staff, it was the perfect setting to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul...
Jamacia Gleaner -
July 29, 2006
Ethnic dancing unveiled
Belly dancing is essentially a pre-Christian fertility dance, designed to petition pagan goddesses for their assistance and to physically affect a woman's menstrual cycle. It has since become...
The Pawtucket Times -
July 29, 2006
Daughter of Sderot
Amidst the recent tensions in the Middle East, a voice for peace and unity has emerged. No, it is not the voice of a political leader, nor is it the voice of a grassroots movement; rather...
The Epoch Times -
July 29, 2006
