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Dance diva to perform 'Mata Hari' in Miami
Named by Dance Magazine as one of the "Top 25 to watch in 2005", Yatkin remembers that, as a teenager, she distanced herself from Middle Eastern dance: "I avoided it because it wasn't accepted as...
The Miami Herald -
January 30, 2006
Miami: The new mecca for belly dancing
Along with Los Angeles and New York, it's one of the nation's three pillars of belly dance. Classes in gyms and studios are packed as belly dance has evolved from kitsch to cultural phenomenon.
The Miami Herald -
January 30, 2006
Shake your booty Middle Eastern style
Her body shimmies and undulates to the beat of a Middle Eastern melody. The silver coins hanging from her bra and the eggplant-purple sash around her waist jingle in unison. Castaneda's long, brown...
The Payson Roundup -
January 29, 2006
Rock impresario's belly dancing troupe breaks the mold
"The belly dance community was up in arms," he says. "I got hate mail. They gave me a lot of flak because I've got beautiful, slim dancers. They say this isn't really belly dance. Well, it is...
Marin Independent Journal -
January 28, 2006
Belly dancing for joy and health
"Belly dancing is a cultural dance from the Middle East," Wood said. "It is very sensual and focuses on the art of isolating body parts ... and it's a lot of fun." Wood has been dancing all her life..
The University of Idaho Argonaut -
January 28, 2006
Belly dancing reality series in the works
Yes, there's perhaps never been a better time for a show about the belly dance craze with a strong human interest element. And you can never underestimate the appeal of two dozen or so scantily...
The Contra Costa Times -
January 28, 2006
"Sandstorm" in Ohio - Photoreport by Sarah Skinner
Since this production did such extensive advertising a great deal of the audience had never seen belly dancing before. Gayle educated them on the various audible responses that are appreciated...
The Hip Circle magazine -
January 27, 2006
Review: Morocco's Winter Weeklong Seminar
Going through the weeklong workshop, day-by-day, is hard work, but you often don't notice it because of Morocco's humorous, light-hearted approach and her many entertaining stories, facts, and...
The Hip Circle magazine -
January 26, 2006
Rhythm, dance create a rich cultural blend
The dancers, representing ethnic groups in metro Detroit, were gathered to practice for their upcoming show, "Nations in Rhythm," a multicultural performance...
Detroit Free Press -
January 25, 2006
Dancers sway to beat of Eastern culture
Long flowing skirts and tight colorful tops mingle with the likes of sweatpants and T-shirts. It's not hard to distinguish the newcomers from the seasoned...
The Post Online -
January 25, 2006
