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Bare bellies in the name of art
"It has three petals, so it's just like us," said Kaplan, 37, who started belly-dancing three years ago after seeing a performance in a nightclub. After dancing with groups for a few years...
JS Online -
August 9, 2006
Anthea Poole is belly dance instructor in Fredericksburg
I started studying belly dance in 1985. Then after a short mentorship with my teacher Bedia (Sandy Koskoff), I began performing and teaching professionally in 1988...
Fredericksburg -
August 9, 2006
Shake it like Shakira!
As soon as you step into Veronica's chambers, you feel like you've been transported to another world. Low seating, comfy cushions scattered around, scented candles, Arabic music wafting...
Cybernoon -
August 9, 2006
MTV Eyes Middle East Market
London, Asharq Al-Awsat- With Many in the Middle East crying out "We want our MTV" , It seems their wish is about to come true as plans are underway to launch "MTV Arabia"...
Asharq alawsat -
August 8, 2006
Ibb Tourism Festival kicks off
The festival hosts several events highlighting folklore, culture, poetry and music, according to the Public Relations manager of Ibb governorate. The festival will also feature a number of new shows..
Yemen Observer -
August 8, 2006
Tipping... A Touchy Subject
Enraptured by the rhythmic pulses you sway your head, flipping your beautiful tresses. Like a glistening blanket the sweat envelops your vibrating body. You are in the midst of a heated...
The Hip Circle -
August 7, 2006
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
