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Ozel Turkbas on Youtube

Sat, 23 May 2009 15:31:14 GMT

Great to see this footage of Ozel Turkbas finally on "Youtube!"

My mother's first gig as a belly dancer was with Ozel at the Brittania. Marko Melkon Alemsherian was there on oud, Johanna adored Ozel's dancing-Ozel had two acts:a traditional one that ended with Karsilama and another one where she came out in different "layered" costumes-singing one song in Turkish, one in Greek, and one in Arabic. Each costume layer represented a different culture. As I said, Ozel was a big influence on Johanna. Ozel, Nejla Ates and another Turkish dancer named Shukran that played the Istanbul with Johanna were her biggest influences. Johanna is a major lover of "Karsilama"-is a fiery type person-and added Karsilama to her act as soon as she could. She said Ozel's Karsilama was gorgeous. Karsilama is not very popular now, but was then- Ozel, Saliha, Johanna and some other American dancers used it back then (early 60's)( Morocco and Serena did not add Karsilama to their acts until much later when they were into teaching and had dance groups, etc.)

A short bio of Ozel: Born in 1940, appeared in Ankara State Children's Theatre, did singing, acting, ballet, appeared in 14 movies, came to U.S. the first time in 1959, appeared in nightclubs here, appeared as "La Orientale" in the Dallas Civic Opera production of "Thais."

This particular video has more of an emphasis on the singer who is singing a novelty song-it's very cute and fun!. Wish it actually showed her doing more, but is great to see nevertheless! Maybe we will see more of her again. I hope so.

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Belly dance in the 70's compared to now

Noraia — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:47:30 GMT

I know there was a belly dance craze in the 70's when everyone and their grandmother was belly dancing. How does that belly dance boom compare to today? Is it bigger now or then. Does it seem bigger because of the technology? What was it like then. I would love to hear from those of you that were there in the scene.

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A Word on Sword Dancing

BellyDancingDiva — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:47:08 GMT

"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword." - John Ray

Female sword dancing, or Raks al sayf, was not widespread in the Middle East. Men in Egypt performed a dance called el ard, a martial arts dance involving upraised swords, but women were not widely known to use swords as props during their dancing in public. However, paintings and engravings of the French artist Jean-Léon Gérôme (who visited Egypt in the 18th century) show sword dancers balancing sabers on their head. Sword dancing, (Raqs al Saïf) is widespread in Turkey, Pakistan-India and Iran.

Women dancing with swords is an ancient skill in North Africa. Bedouin dancers of the Sahara dance in honor of their husbands. Some tribes had sword dancers at their wedding to bring good luck. The dancer is untouchable by other men. This ritual dance had psychic consequences: A married female sword dancer who was unfaithful to her husband lost everything, including her dancing skills.

"Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance." - Confucius

Read the rest of this fabulous article written by Jheri St James: http://bellydancingdiva.com/2009/09/sword-dancing/

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Jihan, Vintage Detroit Belly Dancer, Folkloric Show, 1980's

Norma — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:32:22 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui0V9uUGUVE

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Biggest BD star of the 1980s

starwilflowr — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:41:41 GMT

So I was a mere infant but I was just curious.

I was noticing that most of the BD lit I find is published post 1990s or 1970s so I was wondering what was going down in the 1980s for belly dancers. What was the hottest trend, hugest performer, sought after music, "the thing to do", place to learn - that kind of thing.

So for all of you who were there-
take a trip down memory lane:
what was it like being a belly dancer in the 80s?

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Pepper's 1979 Banat Mazin ghawazi photos

Lynette — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:41:19 GMT

http://www.gildedserpent.com/cms/2009/10/06/peppermazinphotos/

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Vintage, Damascus, Syria

Norma — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:50:27 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ6B-8T0FQo

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Sharifwear opening a new retail store in NYC!!!

Sharifwear — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:11:06 GMT

Hello everyone!
We just wanted to let you know that we are very excited with our new Sharifwear Store!!
At Sharifwear you will find: Tanka Shoes, Dance Wear, Bellydance Wear, costumes, zills, belts, ANYTHING and EVERYTHING for the DANCER!
Troupe orders welcome !
Opening Soon! Grand opening September 25th, 2009.
For more information, visit our website www.sharifwear.com

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Ahebbek, ahhebak

Beatriz — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:49:10 GMT

Hello, I'm looking for a classic egyptian piece called Ahebbak (Ahebbek) (not Warda's) it stars with malfuf and the baladi; does anyone know it?

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Vina

Norma — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:40:31 GMT

I was reading something the other day and came across this name. I then remembered my very first workshop was with this dancer. She was teaching Tsfitelli. Does anyone remember her? No anything about her?

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About Badawiya!!

Laurie — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:33:01 GMT

Hi Shems!!! My eyes popped out of my head when I saw her picture!! This is what I know about her.......she was a very popular teacher and performer in the early 70's...she may have started in California, but she ended up here in Portland, OR! She is from Jordan, and she was the gorgeous Nemra Khan's instructor....from what I hear, she's in her 70's now and living in Lake Oswego! I would give anything to learn more about her and see more pictures, too!!! She was beautiful!!

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Turkish Greek Gypsy Karsilama from Aziza Al-Tawil

Tue, 26 May 2009 20:59:56 GMT

Hey Everyone!,

We were just talking about Ozel Turkbas on the other post and I mentioned her karsilama skills.

I just shot a short clip of me doing Karsilama last night and posted to youtube today. I invite everyone to look at my blog which gives the full story behind the vintage music I used.

The standards in Greektown NYC clubs were so high. The foreign girls that came over in the heyday were the cream of the crop and the music-God-the music was sensational! It was hard to be a lousy dancer with music like that. if it didn't move you-you were dead!

Here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8P7L8Z1nrc

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online classes with the Salimpours

Suhaila — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:31:01 GMT

Now classes with Jamila and Suhaila Salimpour are available in your own living room!
Try our FREE 3-day trial of online classes today!
Visit www.suhailaonlineclasses.com to sign up!

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The Sultans are back

Carol — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:41:18 GMT

If any of you remember or have heard of this group, they are back in business. There is a new CD out called "Play your Cymbals" and I really love it. They also have a new tribe moderated by Askin.

It is confusing when I tell my students about this music because when I say that it is the traditional style that I learned belly dance with it sounds like the music is old fashioned. That is not true. As soon as I started playing the CD I felt my body respond to the music just as it did to the original Sultan's albums (yes I still have them on vinyl except for one which I have on cassette tape, and all have been converted to digital and are in my iTunes library as well as transferred to CDs).

Why not check them out?

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Aina Zorga?

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:10:02 GMT

Can anyone help with translation???? Have the song, love the song, wanna know what all of it means! All I know is "blue eyes".

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A Loving Tribute to Omar Khorshid, the Arab Elvis

Huzzab — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:53:51 GMT

and links to music (if you can get 'em to work). Thank you Rho-Xs.

http://rho-xs.blogspot.com/2007/12/around-world-09.html

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Website with Vintage BDer Photos?

SashaD — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:43 GMT

Folks,

A while back (and 2 computers ago), I recall stumbling upon a website that featured some fabulous old, vintage photos of belly dancers and people portraying belly dancers (i.e. Doris Day, etc.) in old films. Would anyone out there know which site I'm talking about and might be able to provide a link?

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!

~S~

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Princess Madiha Vintage photos

Norma — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:12:08 GMT

I just posted a few photos of my mentor Princess Madiha of Syria.

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"Legends" events - Massachusetts

Amy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:50:39 GMT

Greetings,

Just wanted to let you all know about some upcoming events that you may be interested in attending:

August 8th, Taunton, MA - "House of Shimmy" - traditionally a venue to introduce new dancers to performing to live music, our hostess, Aurel, has graciously given over the venue to some fundraising efforts for the documentary. :-) Music is provided by the Leon Manoogian Ensemble, and it includes none other than John Berberian and Harry Bedrosian. Our dancers that evening include none other than Kasim, Kanina, and a cameo by the fabulous Adonna!!! Your ticket price includes buffet dinner. There will be a raffle featuring some great "Legends" related items, including a Jemela Omar skirt and great old music. See www.ancientartstudios.com for more info.

August TBD - Athenian Corner, Lowell, MA - Our film crew will be there to get footage of the fabulous house band one evening in August (probably on a Thursday). Of course, that band includes Freddie Elias, Costas Manitokas, and Mike Gregian. We want a lively house that night! Ping me offline if you want more info, or to be updated as we get more details.

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Looking for a pair of Nile zils

Amy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:33:39 GMT

Nile zils were made by a musician named Ed Mekjian (I think) back in the 60s and 70s. Any dancer who was anyone had a pair.

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documentary

Amy — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:19 GMT

Greetings!

I'm glad to have found this tribe. I publish a magazine and Web site (www.bellydancenewengland.com) for the New England Middle-Eastern music and dance community. I've always been interested in our local history - George Abdo, Mike Sarkissian, Morocco (not the one from NYC!), Artie Barsamian - it's a rich history indeed.

I'm collaborating on a documentary about this very subject with a Cambride-based media company, Interlock Media (www.interlockmedia.com). A summary of the film:

"Aziza!" is a new documentary profiling the history of belly dance in the Boston area as it has evolved and thrived over the past century within various local ethnic groups including the Armenian, Lebanese, and Greek communities that have settled here since the early 1900s. This documentary presents a unique perspective on how music and dance has played a crucial role in the immigrant experience of these communities, and how belly dance - a fringe ethnic art form - eventually gained popularity in mainstream America.

This tribe might be the right place to put out this request. We are in the pre-production phase and are just beginning our research. We are looking for historical material on the Boston belly dance scene - photos, film and video footage, articles, show recordings - from the 1950s - 80s. We are especially interested in talking with anyone who was a regular club goer in those days, to get the audience perspective. If anyone here has such material, or knows of someone who might be able to help, please email me at info@bellydancenewengland.com.

I'll also just put it out there - while we're going for grant money, we need seed money for the next 4-5 months to bring the production staff on board. If anyone might be interested in donating or investing, please email me at info@bellydancenewengland.com.

Thanks so much! I'll post periodic updates here, if anyone is interested.

Amy
Publisher/Webmaster, Middle-Eastern Dance in New England

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Standard-Colonial Records (Woburn, MA)

Amy — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:49:26 GMT

Hello again. Does anyone have any information on this record label, or know anyone who might? It was a major producer of belly dance music in the 50s and 60s, including LPs by Artie Barsamian and John Berberian. Our production assistants are searching the dry, dusty archives of state government, but I thought I'd give this group a try, as well.

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Interested in Lebanese Bellydance

sonia — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:15:05 GMT

Does anyone know the history of how belly dance came about in Lebanon? What the style is (like what moves and props) and what the costume looks like? I cannot find any valid information online about it. Any one know about it, or does anyone know any resources i can go to?

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Eddie "The Sheik" Kochak

alexia — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 04:55:16 GMT

www.eddiekochak.com/index.htm

Eddie Kocak created a genre known as "Ameribaba" ~ a collection of Arabic/Armenian/Turkish/Greek tunes with a unique "over here" rather than "over there" feel. He played a major role in the NYC music and dance scene. Often he would name songs after his favorite dancers. Many of those NYC dancers such as Ibrihim Farrah, Phaedra, Jemela Omar and Saroya Melik to name a few, graced the covers of his albums.

Check out the album covers at http://www.radiobastet.com/covgal/covgal15.html

Some more info about Eddie at
http://www.mozuna.com/eddie.htm

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"Sahara City" Nightclub, Egypt

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:14:09 GMT

Well, I enjoyed so much the bio of Norma Warah's mentor Princess Madiha. Ironically, I just heard the latest about the "Sahara City" night club Madiha performed in many years ago. When my Dad Samir Al-Tawil was teaching at the University in Cairo back in the 1970's he performed at "Sahara City." One of my sisters went to Egypt on holiday just a few months back and related to me that she went in search of Sahara City. The cab driver was an older man and told her that it had closed, but he knew where it had been so he took her there. The experience was touching for her. She told me that now most of the belly dancing is in the five star hotels and that the old type night clubs are gone. Most of the bars are the seedy kind hidden away now. In other words there's not much "in between" right now.

My mother Johanna and I thought that the name "Sahara City" was very romantic, invoking memories of the fez, "Casablanca," and so on. Too bad my sister could not go in. She was going to try to book me to dance there! Alas....it is not to be!

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bedlah origin myth

lisafiera — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:03:34 GMT

When did Egyptian dancers start having a bedlah? The story I heard was that it was Westerners having the harem fantasy, creating the bra/belt set, and having that re-adopted in the Middle East... What have you heard/learned?

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Elena Lentini's classes

Bibi — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:25:46 GMT

Is any one know the dates and locations regarding Elena Lentini's New York City Spring-Summer 2008 workshops and special classes?
I e-mail her many times and I did not get any response.I do not know what's wrong. If anyone knows any news ,please let me know.
Thanks,

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Fab photos in this album!

SashaD — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:19:56 GMT

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you who posted such fab vintage photos! I get such a kick out of looking at them all.

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Berts Baladi CD

Basinah — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:53:19 GMT

Does anyone know where I can order another Berts Baladi CD? Mine is being played to death and my friend wants a copy too. And if he has any other music cds, where can I get them?
Thanks,

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Spinoff from Feenjon: Greektown in America

Norma — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:43:22 GMT

Belly dance scene was an "international scene" and that is why it was so exciting!

Very true Aziza. It truly was international. When I was working in Greektown in Detroit it was so much fun. Greektown was considered a tourist destination and we used to get busloads of tourists. There were always 2 shows. The first show was the "American show". This show was for the tourists. There were always 2 belly dancers and 2 singers, male and female. One of the singers would be an international singer that could sing in several languages: Greek, Armenian, Israeli, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, etc. The band would play songs such as Aziza, Mustapha, Never on Sunday, Ta Mavra Matia Sou, Lawrence of Arabia, Blue Spanish Eyes, etc.

The second show was more "Greek". Now we started getting into the more traditional Greek songs. The music became more sentimental. The Greeks would close up their shops in Greektown and come to the bouzouki clubs. Also on their days off, the Arabic musicians would come down too. Often a derbke player would be invited to play for the belly dancer.

The clubs were open 6-7 days a week. All the musicians and dancers from the Arabic clubs would come to Greektown on their days off. It really was a party and family atmosphere. It was like Cheers, in a way. It was home. Greektown was considered THE place to work for belly dancers as the pay was higher. However the best dancers were usually the ones that were proficient and skilled in Arabic music. That's why so many "Greek" songs were really revamped Arabic songs. And the style of dancing was a blend of American Caberet, Raks Sharqi, Turkish.....It's so hard when I try to describe the style to someone who has never seen it. I'm hoping in my upcoming Chicago workshop to shed some light on the subject but nothing is like experiencing it firsthand.

Alas, the last Greek supper club in Detroit closed in 1997 and just last week, a famous Greek restaurant that had been around for 108 years closed it doors.

I know Chicago still has a Greektown although they haven't had belly dancers since at least the mid to late 80's.

Any other Greektown's in America still thriving?

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Sultona-"Child Star" from "Mahrajan"

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:37:43 GMT

When my mother's dance company "Oasis" played the "Mahrajan" in the sixties there was a sensational, talented Arabic girl of about ten years old who was on the bill. If our old color slides of the event have not deteriorated we may have a picture of her one day. You could tell from the pictures even that she was great-had great style, etc. This event was held in Marlton NJ. Her name was "Sultona."

I wonder if Lee Ali or someone from that general vicinity would know if she kept dancing?

Let us know!

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music from Bobby Farrah workshop

90candy — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:37:07 GMT

Hope someone can help here..I am on a search for a pc. of music Boddy Farrah used in one of his weeklong workshops in NYC..I think early 90's..The music was a nice melodic musically traditional oriental pc, with a funky jazz like passage. The choreography had a section of 2 to 4 sets of barrel turns using a veil. the music at that time was only on cassette tape if that helps with the time line.

Part of musicians name may have been somehting like Basoudi.

For the longest time I kept that cassett in a sfa eplace and since moveing a few years ago have not been able to come across itr.

Any leads would be so appreciated!

thanks, Cathy

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Feenjon Group

Eric — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:40:26 GMT

Hi folks,
Check out Youtube, do a search for the "Feenjon Group"
These clips are awesome!! Ali Hafid the drummer (one of my favorites) is incredible.
Ahhhh..... they don't make bands like this anymore!!

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dancer from "Allos gia to ekatommyrio" (1964) Greek movie?

il-Troubadore — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:24:05 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ukyhxNJyYds

Anyone know who the dancer is?

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60's Greek Singer-Looking For.....

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:07:26 GMT

I would like to ask any belly dancers from the 1960's era in NY to try to help me figure out the identity of a Greek female singer that lived in the Bronx and worked the "Istanbul" nightclub around 1967.

The woman is rumored to have given birth to twin boys.

If anyone has any inkling of who this might be, please send me a message through "Tribe."

I found my sister Renee' two years ago through website of my mother's old friend Eddie Kochak. She was on a lifelong search for any siblings we may have. (Our father was oud player Samir Al-Tawil). My beloved sister Renee' was killed in a car accident two weeks ago in Indiana. I am going to continue our search on my behalf and our sister Marta. It will be bittersweet. A tribute to Renee' is in my blog on my page. Any info on this Greek singer would be appreciated.

Thank you.
Aziza Al-Tawil

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Fazil's Studio NYC: Last Dance by Jennifer Dunning New York Times

alexia — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:12:39 GMT

The places where cultural history was made in New York City have largely disappeared, and on Friday another institution was lost. Fazil’s Times Square Studio closed after 73 years as a ramshackle, homey rehearsal center that served as a mecca for everyone from movie stars to struggling tap, flamenco and Middle Eastern dancers.

Anne Tyus, a dancer who has been coming to the studio since the 1960s, shared goodbyes with Fazil Cengiz on Thursday. More Photos »
The rates were cheap. Even penniless artists could afford to rent there. In Studio A-4 — one of 14 rehearsal rooms in the three-floor center on Eighth Avenue, between 46th and 47th Streets in Clinton — dancers for many years paid 25 cents to spend an entire day working in the studio that was affectionately known as “the snake pit.”

“As many as could fit in,” said Fazil Cengiz (pronounced FAY-zil cen-GEEZ), a languid former owner and driver of taxis who bought the center in 1978. “The only rule was that you couldn’t bring a blanket and sleep there.”

Bill Irwin, the performance artist, was at Fazil’s on Thursday, its last day, rehearsing a new show for the Philadelphia Theater Company. “It’s very sad around here,” he said. “We’re all saying goodbye to each other.”

Mr. Irwin recalled that he fell in love with the unusual atmosphere of the place from the start. “I first walked up the stairs in 1978 or ’79, to take tap class with Brenda Bufalino,” he said. “The place was clouded with cigarette smoke. Some of the old tap dancers wouldn’t talk to each other.” They’d shut the studio door, Mr. Irwin said, so that other tappers would not steal their steps.

That studio, the spacious A-1, became known as the Copasetics Room, named after the ensemble of august tap stars, including Honi Coles and Charles Cook, who gathered there. It was the only studio with a working piano, though the old hoofers tended to sing out accompaniment.

Fazil’s was first known as Michael’s, owned by a former wrestler who taught acrobatics, tap and ballroom dance. No one seemed to know his last name, though he was immortalized in the 1948 film musical “Easter Parade” when Fred Astaire invites Judy Garland to run over to Michael’s and go through some steps. The center’s next owner was Jerry LeRoy, a vaudevillian whose specialty was tap dancing in ice skates, who renamed it after himself.

From the start, tap, flamenco and Middle Eastern dancers thronged there, as well as Broadway hoofers. By the late 1950s, Alvin Ailey was teaching there. Countless workshops and rehearsals for Broadway musicals were held at the studios. And a gangly youth named Savion Glover honed his tap style by jamming with members of the Copasetics and continued to rehearse there as his career flourished.

“The floors really had history,” said Jane Goldberg, a tap solo performer. “Those were the best-sounding floors in the city.”

Fazil’s was full of unexpected nooks and legends. “Upstairs there was a bar where there were belly dancing performances,” Ms. Goldberg said. “I don’t think it even had a name. You just knew about it.” An ancient seamstress named Chiquita who made affordable costumes for regulars in B-4, the center’s smallest room, was said to be the model for the Chiquita Banana girl.

Soledad Barrio, of Noche Flamenca, taught there, along with flamenco artists like Mariano Parra and Maria Alba, a fiery performer who taught the ballerina Gelsey Kirkland at Fazil’s.

“Everyone who comes from Spain goes to Fazil’s,” said Isabel Soler, a director of the Danzas Españolas company. “I got Maria Alba’s locker. Such ghosts there. I cried like a baby my last time there.”

Rap and hip-hop stars also found their way to Fazil’s, among them Missy Elliott. “She was such a sweetheart,” said Serpil Civan, the studios’ office manager, an ethnic dancer who is Mr. Cengiz’s sister.

Something of Fazil’s will live on in scenes in the movies filmed there, among them Woody Allen’s “Broadway Danny Rose” and Nick Castle’s “Tap.” Gregory Hines, a fixture at Fazil’s, modeled Sonny’s, the hoofers’ hangout in “Tap,” after Studio A-1. When Fazil’s received a move-out date from its landlord in July, work began on “And 5, 6, 7, 8 ...,” a documentary about the studio by the filmmaker Timur Civan, Ms. Civan’s son.

The building is one of several on the block slated for demolition to make way for new construction. Ms. Civan said the fine old maple floor in Studio A-1 would be lifted and cut into pieces, to be distributed to Fazil’s habitués as souvenirs. During a Christmas party last year that ran well into the next morning, Mr. Cengiz insisted that everyone sign the walls of Studio A-1 before leaving.

He discovered the place in 1971, when he began picking up Elena Lentini, a Middle Eastern dancer and his longtime companion, after rehearsals. Mr. Cengiz had grown up in a dancing family of Turkish descent and soon found himself taking tap and ballroom classes there.

That was the effect the studio had. “The kinds of people I met there opened my eyes to other worlds of dance,” Ms. Soler said.

Fazil’s still has a branch in Istanbul, in an old building where posters for Turkish movies were once printed. After exhaustive searching, Mr. Cengiz has found one possible new space in Manhattan, but he said it was not ideal. One problem has been the largely unearned reputation of flamenco and tap dancers for tearing up floors with their thundering feet.

“Where are the flamencos going to go?” he fretted. “Nobody wants them.”

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Elena Lentini Buffalo NY Apr 12 - 13 2008

90candy — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:39:22 GMT

Elena Lentini (NYC)

in workshop... in concert
Buffalo , NY
Apr 11-13, 2008

(scroll down for reg.info )

Celebrate our 20th year of bringing dancers together to explore, mingle, and experience the magic of Middle Eastern Dance.

Featuring: ELENA LENTINI - NYC

..ethereal..heart of an artist..artistry at its finest..and generous...

Pls join us for the unique opportunity to study for 2 days and see Elena perform in a theater concert on Sat evening. (there will also be a Fri eve concert)

Workshop will include

Arab, Contemporary Turkish Dance, Spanish Dance/Fan

Creating Dance-- veils, art in motion, rhythm/movement, improvisation

Exploring the expressive power of movement -- improving stillness, flexibility, balance, perception of contour and imagination

-2 days of workshops with Elena Lentini

Sat
Turkish - Arabic Oriental
Movement combinations, techniques, explore the beauty and richness of movement possibilities
10-3:00

Sun

11-4:00
Spanish
Zambra--A Moorish Legacy-- A Rich Combination of Arabic\Spanish Dance, Luxuriate in Passion, History revisited
Fan - movement ocmbinations, handling the fan, incorporating fan into oriental dance

FRI & Sat eve concert 8:00 pm
New Pheonix Theatre,
95 N. Johnson Pkwy, Buffalo NY

Vending for your exotic shopping needs

Workshop & Concert location:

New Phoenix Theater
95 N. Johnson
Buffalo, NY 14201

Registration info: (you may pay via paypal at folkloric.org)

Package by Mar 15 -
Both workshops & concert $90.00
One day workshop 37.

Package by Apr 1 -$100.
One Day workshop 43.

Package after April 1 - 115.
One Day workshop 48.

Concert Tix seperately 20. adv. 23. day of concert

Registration to: Folkloric Productions, PO Box 956, Buffalo, NY 14207
716 876 6291 folkloric@aol.com
www.folkloric.org

Suggested hotels:

Hampton Inn

Lenox

Best Western

for complete bio www.bellydanceny.com/p_elena.html

-evening theater concert entitled
:
"WOMAN & DANCE..a timeless journey"

showcasing the spirit of women thru dance...

Fri & Sat 8:00 pm

-Marketplace for all of your exotic retail needs...

pls see our web for more info www.folkloric.org

We can be reached at: (716) 876 6291 or folkloric@aol.com

Cathy Skora
Executive Director
Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc
WWW.FOLKLORIC.ORG
Physical Address: New Phoenix Theatre
95 N. Johnson St, Buffalo NY 14201
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 956
BUFFALO NY 14207
716 876 6291

Cathy Skora
Executive Director
Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc.
www.folkloric.org
physical address: 95 N. Johnson Pk.
Mialing address:
PO Box 956, Buffalo NY 14207

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Art from the '80's

Carol — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:50:28 GMT

Does anyone remember an artist who did calendars, note cards and t-shirts from the 1980's? The artist signature is pretty tiny on the pieces I have (not to mention my eyes are not so good as they were then) but it looks like "Ami" or possibly "Jami" and the calendar pages are trademarked to a "J. McGuire".
The drawings look like pen and ink (almost like coloring book pages) with very sweet looking dancers and simple backgrounds.
I have tried "google-ing" with no success and don't know what else to try. If anyone has a suggestion, it would be greatly appreciated

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Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film - Lecture/Video Series; March 30 - May 4, 2008

sausan — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:08:05 GMT

Hello, All...

I am formulating a lecture and video series on the Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film. It will span over several weeks and be in several parts, and it will include watching and talking about the dancing of each dancer.

With each dancer, we will discuss technique, performance, era costuming, essence of their dance, their biographies, and more, as well as introduce the singers who sometimes appear in the scene with them.

Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film

Part 1. - Sunday, March 30, 2008: The dances of Taheyia Karioka, Samia Gamal, and Na'eema Akef

Part 2. - Sunday, April 6, 2008: The dances of Katie, Na'met Mokhtar, and Zinaat Aloui

Part 3. - Sunday, April 13, 2008: The dances of Samiha Tawfique, Nebawiyia Moustafa, Hoda Shams El Din

Part 4. - Sunday, April 20, 2008: The dances of Hend Rostom, So'ad Hosny

Part 5. - Sunday, April 27, 2008: The dances of Nadia El Guindy, Nabila Ebeid, Lebleba

Part 6. - Sunday, May 4, 2008: The dances of Nagwa Fouad, Zizi Moustafa, Suhair Zaki

Price: Each Part is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. The purchase of all six parts is $200 in advance.
Location: Al-Masri Restaurant, 4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Contact: Sausan at sausanacademy@gmail.com or 415-262-0175
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Refreshments Served (yummy!)
Videos will be available for purchase after viewing.

Invite your friends!!!

If you think you are going to miss one of these sessions, don't worry. I will repeat the series.

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Ali Hafid = Musician New York City

alexia — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:18:06 GMT

Here is a link to Eric Peterson's blog...info about Drummer Ali Hafid:

http://people.tribe.net/a753e4ff-d39f-47a4-8aeb-9a5f78eeba06/blog/90ecee4b-c9fd-4d8d-b4ee-05fad1d30cdb

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Jamila Salimpour

alexia — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:13:26 GMT

Jamila Salimpour is credited with (among many other things) developing vocabulary and format to teach the ancient art of belly dance in a classroom setting. She trained innumerable dancers in the 1960's and 70's. This was the first wave of students to learn in this structured format. The vocabulary and steps still echo throughout belly dance classes here and abroad.

Here are Two articles:

Bal Anat, the West Coast dance troupe that inspired the Tibal Dance Movement
http://www.therealsuhaila.com/Pages/Articles/from_many_tribes.pdf

A speech by Jamila Salimpour at a MED conference 1997:
http://www.therealsuhaila.com/Pages/Articles/dance_conference.pdf

Jamila produced an amazing instructional CD for Finger Cymbal playing:
http://www.smartcart.com/suhaila/cgi/search.cgi?terms=CDs::Suhaila_CDs&category=CDs+:+Suhaila_CDs

also a 4 dvd archive series of some of the movements she has taught over the years:
http://www.smartcart.com/suhaila/cgi/search.cgi?terms=DVDs::Jamila_Archive_Series_DVDs&category=DVDs+:+Jamila_Archive_Series_DVDs

as well as few manuals on Finger Cymbal playing, dance vocabulary and history:

Jamila is still teaching on Saturday mornings in El Cerrito, California.

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7-Day Intensive EDC® Seminars for 2008 Scheduled.....Levels One and Two

sausan — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:25:25 GMT

SEE PHOTO SECTION of this TRIBE for FLIER

2008 Schedule

Complete Study in Egyptian Style Dance and the Egyptian Dance Code® (EDC)®
and Fundamental Classic Egyptian Dance Technique using the Sausan Method

Level One* - Technical Instruction & Interpretation
March 17-23 • June 23-29 • September 22-28

Level Two** - Choreographic and Improvisational Application
September 29 - October 5

• Learn to dance the way the Egyptian Greats danced in Egyptian film.

• Uncover the secret of what makes Egyptian dancers “look” Egyptian.

• Find out why it is so easy to “get” this concept yet so difficult for most dancers to execute.

• Study the lives of Badiya Al Masabni, Taheya Karioka, Samia Gamal,
Na’eema Akef, Nagua Fouad, Fifi Abdo, Katie, Suhair Zakhi,
Nabaweya Moustafa, and many more!

• Learn about the great musicians and singers like Mohammad Abd el
Wahab, Abdel Halim Hafez, Om Kolsum, Ahmad Adaweya, and others who
composed the music, and/or sang these classic pieces for these
Egyptian Greats.

In a word, discover the “expression” of Egyptian dance.
________________________________

$799 per seminar

$699 paid one month in advance.
$749 paid two weeks in advance.
$1349 for Level One and Level Two combined.

*Intermediate to Advanced students preferred.
**Completion of Level One or equivalent required.

All seminars offered to females only. Registration is non-refundable.
Seminars held at 4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco.

Includes: Instruction, notes, lectures, performances, meals, and more!

Previously sponsored non-related 2007/2008 seminars/workshops paid registration fees considered.
(If you attended a workshop with Sausan as the workshop instructor during 2007 or 2008, you may apply the registration fee to the 7-DIS seminar fee. One on previously attended workshop fee per seminar.)

contact: Sausan at sausanacademy@gmail.com; 415-262-0175
Additional information mailed upon request.
www.sausanacademy.com

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So'ad Hosny...NEW DVD!!

sausan — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:38:55 GMT

HOT OFF THE PRESS

So'ad Hosny now on DVD.
Be the first to own it!!

So'ad Hosny was an actress who appeared in over 80 Egyptian films and was known as the Cinderella of Egyptian film.
Tragically, she died from a fall off a balcony six stories high. She had been suffering from depression as well as seeking treatment in the UK for a spinal injury. She was much loved by the Egyptians.

Find it on:

www.sausanacademy.com/suq.htm

-Sausan

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Egyptian Dance Code (EDC) Workshop with Sausan in Newark, CA

sausan — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:27:18 GMT

Shayna will be sponsoring yours truly (Sausan) in a 2 hour workshop on February 3, 2008 in Newark, CA.

Come learn "The Secret to the Egyptian Dance Code!". If you are the least bit intrigued, now is your chance to find out what it all means.

I will also be teaching a short choreography. I will also be bringing my Dancing in Egyptian Film Series for sale.

Workshop is from 12:00 - 200 PM at Steps Styles and Spotlights, 40983 Encyclopedia Circle, Newark, CA.

To sign up on line... go to shaynaz.com/sausan.html

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Samia Gamal and Tahia Carioca Mugs, Journals, Tile Coasters, etc.

ShiraDotNet — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:39:43 GMT

Hi all! Just wanted to announce a new Cafepress store with a scene of Tahia Carioca dancing from her movie, Shatie el-Gharam, the Shore of Love. Items available there with her image include mugs, a journal, tile coasters, a wall clock for your dance studio, notecards, and more. You can find it at:

http://www.cafepress.com/shoreoflove

Also, here's a reminder of an existing store with a scene of Samia Gamal and Farid al-Atrache from the movie Afrita Hanem, the Genie Lady. You can find this one at:

http://www.cafepress.com/afritahanem

If you're curious to see what other Cafepress shops I have, a full list is at www.shira.net/shopping.htm

These Cafepress shops, as well as the Amazon-based bookstore, video store, and music store at the above link are the sole source of funding that pays for the Shira.net web site to exist. I incur several hundred dollars every year in expenses for hosting fees, software upgrades, etc., and these shops generate the income needed to pay for all that. My web site couldn't exist without the support of everyone who buys my merchandise. So, a big THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased something from my shops in the past!

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Dance and Islam

Laura — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:06:01 GMT

Hello Everyone,

My question regards dance and Islam. First and foremost, I hope I do not offend anyone...this is purely to gain knowledge in regards to dance, Islam, inter-cultural norms and transitions as well as transnationalism. In other words, how has feelings and beliefs concerning dance changed? How has it changed in regards to religion and changing times? How has it changed in regards to living in different countries? Etc. Specifically my questions are:

*How is dance viewed within Islam? (Historically? Today? In the future?)
*How is dance viewed in terms of women within Islam?
*Dance as transnational, trans-cultural discourse…your views?

There are no right or wrong answers so please feel free to explore this as I am doing the same. Thank you!

Blessings,
Laura

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Youtube compilation of Golden Era dancers

ShiraDotNet — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:52:08 GMT

See this youtube link for a beautifully done compilation of Egyptian dancers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qwiorV-a6I

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ELENA LENTINI NYC CONCERT NOV 7-11 ...

90candy — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:09:06 GMT

November 7 to November 11 (Wednesday to Sunday): Fazil's Time Circle Studios presents Caraanserai Dance Theatre "Argumentum Ornithologicum," Elena Lentini, artistic director & choreographer at Hudson Guild Theatre, 441 W. 26th St. 11/7 - 11/10 at 8pm and 11/11 at 7pm. Tickets $25. For reservations call 212-245-9504 or 646-707-0786. FLYER HERE. bellydanceny.com/events.html
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Habiba's articles - Ghawazee, etc on her website

fatimaphillyraqs — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:48:33 GMT

I thought this tribe would be interested in some of the articles Habiba has written and graciously placed on her website to share.

The articles include her encounters with the Banat Mazin in the 1980's and her experiences in Tunisia.

http://www.habibastudio.com/articles.html

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Passing the torch in Utah

Yasamina — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:09:31 GMT

The 27th Annual Kismet Bellydance Festival will be on Fri/Sat August 17-18, 2007, at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 West 3100 South, West Valley City, UT 84119 (Salt Lake City).

Hours are Noon to 10:00 pm, admission is $5 at the door, children 12 and under are free.

After 30 years teaching BD in Salt Lake City (of all places!), this will be the last time Yasamina produces it.

She is passing on her legacy (most Utah BD companies and teachers came through her), as the Festival and her Kismet Dance Company will be continued by a group of four of her students for the next 27 years. Yasamina will continue to teach workshops and perform, and live a life filled with love and happiness.

www.KismetDance.com

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Carla Lopez, aka Zaida, aka Khadija al-Nakhla

asharah — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:37:13 GMT

Carla Lopez was a dancer at the Bagdad, according to Aziza!'s Tales of North Beach on the Gilded Serpent... She danced in San Francisco for several years before moving to New York where she taught classes. Texas-based dancer Z-Helene mentions Carla as one of her most influential instructors (she also mentions Bobby Farrah, Anahid Sofian, and Elena Lentini) Today, Carla is no longer dancing, is married (to her second husband, a Turkish man), and living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

My mother discovered that her cousin, Carla Lopez, was a belly dancer back in the 1970s, had performed at the United Nations, and specialized in the Turkish style. At a family get together, my mother met Carla, and this is in fact the same Carla Lopez mentioned in Aziza!'s article. I had no idea there was another dancer in the family, let alone another professional. When my mother showed Carla my business card, Carla responded with, "How did she learn Turkish dance?" My mother replied that I learned on the East Coast, and Carla responded, "Ahhh... that makes sense because there's very little Turkish here."

I've always felt a connection to both the Turkish-American styles that came out of New York, as well as the dancers of San Francisco that can be traced through the Jamila Salimpour "line". Now I know I have a relative who is very connected to both!

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UPDATE Nov 4 event for John Bilezikjian

Jeanie — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:49:22 GMT

BC November 4 Event, in honor of Music Legend John Bilezikjian

VENDORS: John Bilezikjian, Patsy Okada, Helen Kelso,
Mary Tanamachi, Zekiye’s Treasures, Shahira’s Trinkets & Treasures,
Catharae, Doyne’s Place, Diamond Pyramid

PERFORMERS: Angelika Nemeth, Apadana, Atlantis,
Esmerelda, Fahtiem, Jaqueline Provost, Jeanie
Kamala, Marina Darowish, Rabia, Vilia & Frank
PLUS 3 Male dancers: Kamaal, Prince Andrew, DaVid

DONORS: Kathy Thomson, Anne Missbrenner, Kathy Liviaratos

Here is the latest info for Sunday's event Near LAX in CA.
The fliers should still be here in photos, if you need more info.
Thanks,
JJC

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Catskills and Belly Dance

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:05:18 GMT

Was in in upstate NY recently and reminisced about the golden age of the "resorts" that proliferated in the Catskill Mountains serving up heaps of entertainment to vacationers from the city.

Belly dancers who worked the resorts had to ride between gigs still dressed in their costumes which was usually under a raincoat. They worked very hard because they usually got a whole weeks work done in one night. My mother's friend Midge (who performed with a snake named Sami) loved working the Catskills. One of the best agents for the resorts was Charlie Rapp. He is still remembered to this day and my Mom Johanna was one of his acts. Johanna preferred working in Greektown (six nights a week) over the Catskills, but she did go up occasionally. (Johanna thought she'd freeze her butt off in Catskills! Ha Ha!)

Sabah Nissan used to like a gig she had at an Armenian resort way up in the Tannersville area which was a part of the area they now refer to as the "Yogurt Belt." (The "Borscht Belt" was the area around Liberty/Monticello, etc. etc. Was founded by European Jews, thus that name.)

I'd like to invite Sabah to tell us a little about Tannersville (what happened to that place, etc.) if she'd like to join in to this post.

Also, I have a question about a place I came across in Liberty, NY. There was a dilapidated old sign falling down at Lake Marie Rd. that said, "Persian Garden" with an arrow pointing the way. I made my boyfriend go in search of it and a few miles out we found an old resort (two beige color 150 year old looking rooming houses!) and even a boat house that matched. It was long abandoned. Does anyone know if that was Armenian or has anyone even ever heard of "The Persian Garden"?

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I'm on a quest, I must find this recording!

Shems — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:48:26 GMT

Someone posted wanting to know what this song was on bhuz - a song I've long known and loved- but now I must know where I can get this recording of this song. I must have it!

Please if you know, or know somebody who knows, or know somebody who knows somebody who might know how I can get my hot little hands on a copy, please share. I will be eternally grateful.

Here is the bhuz posting and 2 youtube clips with the song. The name of the song is Al Toba, originally sung by Abdul Halim Hafez.

Pleeeeeeeaaassee :-O

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=73086#post73086

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjpnMJUTwVM&eurl=http://www.bhuz.com/forum/rest-belly-dance/5495-help-what-song.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y_aMnlQUxk&eurl=http://www.bhuz.com/forum/rest-belly-dance/5495-help-what-song.html

where else can I post this? forgive the cross postings - actually please cross post this further anywhere you think somebody might know.

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John Bilezikjian Legendary Musician

Jeanie — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:06:34 GMT

Many dancers over the years have enjoyed dancing to John's music both recorded and live on stage.

He is now having a difficult health challenge, and we want to show our love and support.

Dancers in Los Angeles can come to our event on Nov. 4 to do just that.

I will post the flier with all the info.
JJC

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Upcoming video/lectures on Egyptian dance history & culture

ShiraDotNet — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:52:48 GMT

I'm going to be presenting two video/lectures next month on different aspects of Egyptian dance history and culture next month (October 2007). The two presentations are different topics, with different focus.

One is Dance In Egyptian Cinema. In Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Details in the events section here in this tribe: http://minnesota.tribe.net/event/Dance-In-Egyptian-Cinema-VideoLecture-Presentation/minneapolis/5d4f829f-4f4c-4a7b-bedc-038607964687

The other is How Egyptian Dance Evolved in the 20th Century. In Cable, Wisconsin.

Details in the events section here in this tribe: http://wisconsin.tribe.net/event/VideoLecture-How-Egyptian-Dance-Evolved-in-the-20th-Century/cable-wi-54821/08decb45-e9bf-44d2-96c2-6ef3eb434e19

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Aisha Ali

alexia — Wed, 18 May 2005 00:24:23 GMT

Excerpt from bio on website: http://www.aisha-ali.com/bio.html

Aisha Ali is an internationally recognized authority on the dances of Egypt and North Africa. Following her successes in the United States, she performed widely in Europe and the Middle East. For over twenty years she directed her folkloric ensemble, the Aisha Ali Dance Company.
In 1971, Aisha traveled to the Middle East to observe firsthand many traditional styles of dance not seen in the United States. She made subsequent visits to Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia from 1973 to 1997 to document folkloric materials that were fast disappearing. As a result, she has released numerous audio and video recordings.

Aisha has an awesome photo gallery of vintage photos of the pioneers on the west coast and more.

http://www.aisha-ali.com/gallery.html

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Amar Gamal in Nasvhille,TN October 27-28,2007

monica — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:50:52 GMT

Hello All-Amar Gamal of the BellyDance Superstars&BellyQueen will be in Nashville,TN October 27-28,2007. Go to www.kemetdance.com for more details.

Have a great day!
Monica

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Question for Shems!

ShiraDotNet — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:01:44 GMT

Shems, you've posted some WONDERFUL photos to this tribe showing Egyptian dancers from the early 20th century! Did you find these in a reference book somewhere? If so, I'd love to know where so I can get a copy for myself! Internet photos are nice, and I'm so glad you shared them, but I still love the feel of a nice, beautiful book in my hands...

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Roger Krikorian Passes Aug 10, 2007

alexia — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:29:58 GMT

From Eric Petersons Blog:

Well-loved Boston musician Roger Krikorian sadly passed away August 10, 2007 and will be missed very much.
Roger was a main fixture in the Middle Eastern music scene in Boston for many years, a well respected person in the Armenian community as well as in music.
I met Roger for the first time earlier this summer when he let me sit in with his band at St. James Armenian church picnic. It was pure joy to play this music as it touches me very deeply. Roger was a very nice person to meet and I enjoyed playing music with him very much that day.
Thank you Roger Krikorian for all that you gave to many people for many years.
May your soul always be divine.

More Links about Roger:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBSV_ogg0uU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbetRtDcgo0

http://www.legacy.com/BostonGlobe/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=92512160

http://www.cilicia.com/2007/08/boston-musician-roger-krikorian-passes.html

http://www.geocities.com/tomzara/asari97.htm

http://people.tribe.net/a753e4ff-d39f-47a4-8aeb-9a5f78eeba06/blog/6ac11eb9-5d0f-43e8-b005-4b71fedf99a7

http://www.arpmusic.com/arpshop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-148

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Golden Era of Egyptian Dance tribe

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:46:15 GMT

New tribe for students, teachers and performers interested in Golden Era dance of the 40' and 50's. Yesterday dancers like Samia, Tahia and Naima and today's dancer like Shareen El Safy, Bahaia and Sausan of California.
http://tribes.tribe.net/goldeneradance

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Serena Is No Longer With Us

athallia — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:25:25 GMT

I have just been informed that Serena Wilson passed away last night after a short stay at a hospital. She was a legendary dancer who helped shaped our dance scene in the East Coast. For those of us who had the chance to know her and study and study with her the loss hits very close to home. I feel like I lost a family member.

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Leila Gamal

Dharlene — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 20:32:31 GMT

Has anyone studied with Leila Gamal? I had only one workshop with her about 8 years ago, and she was so inspiring and influential. But, it seems she's retired now, I'm not sure. Anyone have news?

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Ibrahim Farrah's "Rare Glimpses" now available on DVD!!

latifa — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:35:16 GMT

(Paraphrasing Nina Costanza's DVD notes here...)

"...the entire DVD is designed to illustrate the dance in historical and stylistic evolution as it moves from the archival film of Fatima (1897), the Coney Island dancer and controversial performer at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, to culminate in a contemporary style, classical oriental finale by the legendary Nadia Gamal. In between, the viewer is taken to the village of Goulimime, Morocco (1950) to witness a real, breathtaking Guedra, followed by Mr. Farrah's choreographed rendition of the Guedra (1975) and performed with eloquent emotional intensity by Jajouka (1994), and then to 1971, Lebanon, where we are invited through Mr. Farrah's personal filming to experience a vivacious family of Bedouin Gypsies executing movements and naturalness of feeling that we can 'rarely glimpse' anywhere today."

Approximate running time 1 hour. The DVD is $50 plus shipping and may be ordered directly from Phaedra -- fefecoed (at) hotmail (dot) com.

I derive no benefit from the sale of these DVDs... but I hope everyone will buy them, to give Bobby more of the recognition he deserves!

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Mahmoud Reda in eastern Iowa July 27-29, 2007

ShiraDotNet — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:44:33 GMT

Date & Time: Friday, July 27, 2007 - Sunday, July 29, 2007
Location: Ballantyne Auditorium (Saturday/Sunday only)
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa view map
More Info: 319-354-9638
Web site: http://www.kahramandance.org/Mahmoud_Reda_Web_Flyer.htm

Mahmoud Reda will return to the Iowa City area on July 27-29, 2007 to teach workshops in Egyptian dance. The event includes:

* Early bird arrivals: showing of the Reda movie Gharam fi al-Karnak with English subtitles on Thursday evening
* A hafla Friday night featuring performances by workshop attendees (some professionals, some students)
* Workshops during the day on Saturday and Sunday
* A show of entirely professional dancers on Saturday night

The workshops will be held in an air-conditioned facility.

For those not familiar with Mahmoud Reda, he was the founder of an entire performing art in Egypt, that of the theatrical presentation of folkloric dance. He founded Reda Troupe in 1959, starred in several movies that also featured his choreography, and became known as Egypt's greatest choreographer.

Even if you normally dance barefoot, be sure to wear either dance shoes or socks to this workshop to protect the soles of your feet and your knees. Reda's dance style involves a large amount of spins, Arabesques, and other pivoting moves, and your feet need to be able to pivot freely without sticking to the floor.

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Nadia Gamal

Kiraze — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:18:36 GMT

I have tried to dig information about gorgeous Nadia Gamal from Internet but without much results. Does anybody know any good site about her: I would love to write an article about her dancing to our local dance magazine but without backgroud the task seems to be almost impossible...

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Serena -video clip-teaching Turkish karsilama and more

Norma — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:55:13 GMT

I came across these clips on bhuz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB76_4rSDS8&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhVAiYQvLik&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK99AImsKtM&NR=1

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Anahid Sofian (NYC)

alexia — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 16:17:32 GMT

Bio excerpt from
www.anahidsofianstudio.com

Originally trained in ballet and modem dance, she has been involved in the middle eastern field for over thirty years and has excelled in many areas - as performer, choreographer, teacher and producer. Self-trained by observing and working with the Turkish, Greek and Arabic dancers in New York's famous "Greektown" nightclubs of the Sixties, Ms Sofian was one of the pioneers in taking oriental dance out of the nightclub milieu and onto the concert stage. She has performed both as soloist and with her company in a wide range of settings including the Museum of Modem Art sculpture garden, the United Nations, the Unis Theatre on Broadway the original Dick Cavett TV Show, and Carnegie Hall, and was the first oriental dancer to be accepted into the prestigious New York Dance Festival at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park.

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Belly Dance America

Hanna — Tue, 22 May 2007 18:26:35 GMT

We have Just launched this site www.bellydanceamerica.com to help build a directory for dancers everywhere. Our listings include a picture and a short description as well as a link to your pre-existing web page. For dancers that don't a have a site of their own we offer to host a full page for them (these pages will be shielded from e-mail spam). In addition to this we can provide anyone interested with their own email address (your name@bellydanceamerica.com) , and here is the best part, it's all for FREE! So log on and register today.

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New York legacy

samirashuruk — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:44:55 GMT

Serena - great old clips on youtube from her son, musician Scott Wilson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhVAiYQvLik&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB76_4rSDS8&mode=related&search=

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Need Points of Contact for Habibi Magazine Back Issues Given Away

Jennifer — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:23:14 GMT

Hello! I am looking for people in Eugene, Oregon (or willing to come to Eugene) who are interested in being Points of Contact for dancers who are out of the area. I have to get rid of all the back issues of Habibi. There are are thousands of magazines and over ten years of Habibi Magazine are represented in these boxes. This includes the issues published by Shareen el Safy and Jennifer James-Long, from the early '90's until 2006. They new owner in New York City cannot ship and store them and so they are still in Eugene, OR and I have been instructed to recycle them. I cannot bring myself to simply put them in a recycle bin when I've known this magazine since I was a little kid, then owned and published it myself.

I do not want anyone to make money off of the magazines. I feel that this is one of the most important aspects of the give-away process. Since leftovers are going to end up in a recycle bin, they should be distributed to as many people within the dance community as possible.

THERE ARE RULES TO THE GIVEAWAY. SO PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POSTING.

DATE: June 2nd and 3rd (Saturday & Sunday)
TIME: 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am - 3pm Sunday
PLACE: 620 Horn Lane, Eugene, OR
Google Link: maps.google.com/maps m=1
NOTE: Do not come early!

I am posting this on Bhuz, but I would also like to see someone post this message in its entirety on the MED list, Tribe, and any other relevant place to get the word out.

I understand that being in Oregon means that I am far away from most of the bellydance community. The other complication is that I don't have the time to organize and ship magazines to everyone who wants them. So I have devised a way to distribute them in the fairest way I can think of.

FOR LOCAL PEOPLE WHO CAN COME TO EUGENE:

- I will allow people, who come in-person, to take ONE ISSUE OF EACH MAGAZINE for themselves. I will put your name on a tablet when you arrive.

- If you want to bring an email from a friend, and not be a major Point of Contact, that is okay.

- If you are going to be able to come to Eugene and would like to be a "Point of Contact" for other people far away, you need to post your intention on this thread on Bhuz so people far away can contact you. Please include your 1. name and 2. email and 3. the day & time you will come to the giveaway so people far away can decide who to contact. Obviously there will be more magazines to chose from on Saturday than on Sunday.

If you are a Point of Contact, come to me on that weekend with:
1. The email(s) from out of town folks, and make sure the 4 points are included in each letter (see below)
2. Enough space in your car to accommodate the magazines
3. Boxes to hold the magazines for each person. A complete set would fill a 15" x 11" base box that is 10-12 inches high. The large format magazines that Shareen printed is the reason the box base has to be so big.

FOR PEOPLE TOO FAR AWAY OR TOO BUSY TO COME IN PERSON:

- If you cannot come in person, you can send an email to a Point of Contact -- someone who is going to be there. They will bring an email on behalf of you. This note will entitle you to one copy of each available issue of the magazine. You will have to coordinate the box and shipping with the person picking up your magazines.

- I will keep a printed copy of your email. This will help make sure that no-one uses more than one contact person to get more magazines than allowed. Like I said, my purpose is to get the magazines into as many hands as possible.

- If you are sending an email to a local Point of Contact, please include:
1. Your legal name
2. Your dance name
3. Your mailing address
4. Your phone number (in case we have question while collecting your magazines)
5. The magazine issues you want (who was on the cover, or the number of the issue is fine).
6. Note: please expect to pay your Point of Contact for both the box and the shipping

There is one issue of the magazine that I will not be stingy with. I have over 1,000 copies of it! So I may throw an extra issue or two into your mix so you can give it to friends if you want to.

Any left over copies of the magazine will be recycled. So please PASS THE WORD and hopefully we won't have to do that.

As I conclude this message, I only feel that I need to emphasize that this kind of giveaway will never happen again with Habibi, and these issues will never be printed again. So please take special care of the ones you get. There are generations of dancers in the future who will benefit from their contents. They truly are collectors items at this point and it's sad to see the end of them. You will be able to look back and remember the debates, the issues, and what a uproar it caused when Kathy Smith was put on the cover.

I look forward to the opportunity to touch base with those of you who do come. You can come bid farewell to this magazine that many of us have known for 33 years.

If you want to stick around and have a potluck, we might be able to arrange this if there is enough interest and schedules aren't too crazy. Let's discuss it.

Please drop me a message if you have questions.

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STLBD presents "Blast from the Past!"

Cultured Pearl Productions — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:11:16 GMT

Vintage video clips of belly dance in St. Louis! Check out the first one at http://www.stlouisbellydancers.com/blast.html

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need help with music! x-post

kawakib — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:01:33 GMT

Does anyone have a good copy of Cairo By Night vol. 2 (Ali Srour)? Can't find it on cd & would like one particular 5-min. number from it - can anyone help me out? write me privately please, thanks!

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Crosspost: A must have for Oum Khoulsoum lovers and history buffs.

Norma — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:20:42 GMT

http://www.pyramidimports.com/dvdsandentertainment/dvd2299.htm

Excellent DVD. There is so much interesting info on this DVD about Oum Khoulsoum that I never knew. I never knew she had a rivalry with Mohammed al Waheb or how much her singing was tied to the politics of the time.

The best part is that the few song clips they have of her have English subtitles.

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Nadia Gamal New York Workshop 1989 VHS

Azara — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:52:28 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the VHS of "Ibrahim Farrah Presents: Nadia Gamal New York Workshop 1989"? I have searched the internet but can't seem to find anything. Any suggestions or does anyone have a copy they'd like to sell? I would greatly appreciate it!!!!

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Bellydancers of Color FEST 2007!

Yanna — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:30:32 GMT

Bellydancers of Color FEST 2007!

Time to get shimmying & shakin' at BOCA Fest!

Friday, May 25 - Monday, May 28, 2007

This year's incredible location:

The BEAUTIFUL University of Maryland's Marriott Inn & Conference Center!

Just a taste of the amazing offerings:

. Moroccan Tray Dance & Floorwork!

. Sizzling Saidi Choreography!

. Hip Hop Bellydance!

. Tribal Style Bellydance!

. Levels, Pops & Locks!

. Flamenco Bellydance Fusion!

. Classic Indian Footwork, Face & Hand Gestures!

. Ancient Egyptian Yoga!

. Torso Isolations!

. House Dance Workshop!

. Zills & Thrills - Hot Finger Cymbals!

. Sexual Kung Fu for Women & Men!

. Afro-Brazilian Orixa Dance!

. Traveling Shimmies!

& much more!

Dance, sweat & laugh with thousands of 'new friends & old family' and more than 40 vendors!

Classes are filling quickly! Click on the link to register now!

www.bellydancersofcolor.com/wst_....html

Don't miss the Incredible Instructors Performance on Saturday night! And Sensational Sunday Showcase!

The hotel is almost at capacity for rooms! Click below to make your hotel room reservations now

Click here!! www.bellydancersofcolor.com/wst_....html
Or Call 301-985-7300 / 1-800-228-9290

3501 University Blvd. East, College Park, MD 20783

301-985-7300 / 1-800-228-9290

Want to vend your wares at BOCA Fest? vending@bellydancersofcolor.com

Hurry! Spaces are filling up quickly. Don't miss another stellar BOCA event!

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Fifi Abdo in Dallas!

nari — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:30:29 GMT

Check it out ladies!
http://dfwmedance.tribe.net/thread/0cddc62c-d84a-4250-ad12-850491c9e211

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MAJOR MOTION PICTURE LOOKING FOR BELLY DANCER

Nicole — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:15:50 GMT

Casting a Mike Nichols film starring Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julia Roberts. It is a drama based the true story of a Texas congressman, Charlie Wilson, and his covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.

Belly dancers must have phenomenal skills and can dance with a sword. Looking for females all ethnicities ages 20-30s. Role films in January. AUDITIONS JANUARY 5-8TH.

Please call our office if interested. Thanks so much!

Natasha Cuba/Nicole Abellera Casting
12340 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 233
Los Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 820-5250 Office
(310) 820-5245 Fax

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who taught you

Eshe — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:54:12 GMT

...your BD history? (herstory?)

teachers? books? internet? Am just starting out and am looking for where I should be lookin

Eshe
xo

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vintage bellydance videos

Amethyst-of-Baya — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:37:20 GMT

Anyone know how I can get a hold of some?

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Please ID these dancers

Shems — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:33:04 GMT

This last batch of photos I've posted, I don't know where I got them, who they are or anything about a good chunck of them. I'm not even sure if they are all vintage or not, but I'm hoping y'all can ID them- give some background info on the dancers if you have any or names or something.

:-)

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Wow, Shems -- great pix!!

latifa — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:36:19 GMT

Just emerging from my Sudafed and Nyquil haze to catch up on tribe, and saw the pix you posted, Shems. Very nice! Thanks!

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Nadia Gamal

Norma — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:17:35 GMT

I was browsing through youtube last night and came across this demo of Nadia.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nadia+gamal

I actually own the VHS tape but hadn't watched it in years. I shook off the dust and was amazed all over again. You can really see how she has influenced the modern Lebanese belly dancing and especially Amani. In fact at the end of the tape Nadia does a drum solo with Setrak which is the same music for the famous Amani Drum Solo. Nadia however does only the beginning. Nadia also does her famous Bonanza galloping horse step which was later copied by Nariman Aboud.

I don't think Nadia's style is as graceful and elegant as many Eygptian dancers but there is no disputing her energy and the power she packed in her shimmy.

I believe this performance was one of her last before she died. Nadia is older and I swear she wears one of the most ugliest costumes I ever saw in the second half. But you can see the love the people had for her.

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Habeeba & Eddi Kochak

BellydancerMariah — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:14:12 GMT

How many of you own Eddie "The Sheik" Kochak volumes 3, 5, & Golden Hits? The beautiful dancer on the covers is my teacher, friend, and mentor Habeeba, www.habeebas.com.
"Habeeba began performing in 1960, and began instructing in 1971 when she created Habeeba's Dance of the Arts, Inc. Hers was the first belly dance school in Ohio and she is an inductee in the American Academy of Middle Eastern Dance Hall of Fame".
I feel so lucky to learn from a true legend in the Dance!

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The photos -a question

Shems — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:06:54 GMT

I've collected random photos off the internet and about, some of which might be of interest here. I was wondering if I should post them? I can't remember where I gathered them all from anymore, so I don't know if I will violate any rights by showing them here. I guess we can just delete them if there is a complaint? The other thing is, I'm not 100% sure of the who and when of all the photos. So you think I should just post em, and y'all can help with IDs and the like?

:-)

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X-Post: Alternate name for this song or the original composer?

mirahammal — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:57:05 GMT

On the Amani and the Badawist CD there is a song titled "Kamar we Noujoum" (or El-Qamar wu el-Nojoum...or anyone of a gadjillion transliterations similar to one of these.)

I seem to think, though, that I have another version of this song (or parts)...probably older...on another CD, but that it might have been under a different name. I knew what it was at one point, but have now forgotten. I have far too many CDs to count...don't know where to begin.

Does anyone know an alternate name/song using this melody or know the original composer? Or know for sure that I'm just nuts?

Thanks!

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Soheyr Zaki club performance video?

weisha — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:58:20 GMT

Some years ago I was given a video of Soheyr dancing in a nightclub. She begins the show in gold and green/black
bedleh, and has a couple of costume changes, one into a nice shiny snug beledi dress with a black and gold striped belt - the stripes go
on the diagonal. She does cane in this, a nice drum solo, and finishes the show with Saudi style.

I thought this was filmed in Cairo but recently heard it was actually in L.A. or somewhere in California, if not L.A.

I'd like to learn anything anyone can share about this video.

Weisha

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Dahlena of Chicago

janina — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 00:56:08 GMT

Any other former students of Dahlena here?

she now has a website: www.dahlena.com

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New York/East Coast Belly Dance Legacy

Barb aka Fikriyyah — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 14:03:41 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to research early happenings and roots of belly dance on the east coast? I have found Rhea and Jamaila's articles about the west coast scene very interesting but I just haven't stumbled upon any writings about the east coast history.

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GREAT photos on this tribe

divasoma — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:55:05 GMT

Wow! I never took the time to really browse the photos before - there are so many wonderful pictures!!! It is especially interesting to see the pictures of Morocco. She has always been a ball of fire, hasn't she?

If you haven't yet, take the time to browse the photos on this tribe. It is like a mini modern-history lesson of Middle Eastern Dance.

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Elena Lentini

alexia — Sun, 27 Feb 2005 04:23:25 GMT

Excerpt from Elena's bio at:
http://www.bellydanceny.com/p_elena.html

Elena Lentini began performing Middle Eastern dance in 1969, dazzling audiences in New York area Middle Eastern clubs with her grace and intensity. Elena brings to dance a unique lyrical focus, a qualify of mystery, and a commitment to the integrity of every movement as she sculpts fluid designs with her body.

In 1971, when the esteemed dancer Ibrahim Farrah started his company, Elena joined as soloist, teacher and right-hand to Farrah.

.....In June of 1988, Elena started her own company, Caravansary Dance Theater. The group used Middle Eastern dance fonns in conjunction with the many other types of performance which had influenced Elena, presenting startling and imaginative new hybnds.

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Elena Lentini Apr 21-22 Buffalo NY - Join us for this dance legend...

90candy — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:18:14 GMT

NIAGARA RIVER ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL

APRIL 21 & 22, 2007 BUFFALO NY

Celebrate our 16th year of bringing dancers together to explore, mingle, and experience the magic of Middle Eastern Dance.

Featuring: ELENA LENTINI - NYC
.
..ethereal..heart of an artist..artistry at its finest..and generous...

Pls join us for the unique opportunity to study for 2 days and see Elena perfrorm in a theater concert on Sat evening.

Workshop will include

Choreography -- Arab, Contemporary Turkish Dance, Spanish Dance/Fan

Dance Studies -- veils, art in motion, zills, rhythm/movement, improvisation

Exploring the expressive power of movement -- improving stillness, flexibility, balance, perception of contour and imagination

-2 days of workshops with Elena Lentini

Sat

10-3;00

Sun

11-4:00

Sat eve concert 8:00 pm

Vedning for your exotic shopping needs

Workshop location:

New Phoenix Theater
95 N. Johnson
Buffalo, NY 14201

Concert:

The Church

Corner of Delaware & Tupper minutes from workshop and hotels.

Registration info:

Package by Mar 15 -
Both workshops & concert $90.00
One day workshop 37.

Package by Apr 1 -$100.
One Day workshop 43.

Package after April 1 - 115.
One Day workshop 48.

Concert Tix seperately 20. adv. 23. day of concert

Registration to: Folkloric Productions, PO Box 956, Buffalo, NY 14207
716 876 6291 folkloric@aol.com
www.folkloric.org

Suggested hotels:

Hampton Inn

Lenox

Best Western

for complete bio www.bellydanceny.com/p_elena.html

-evening theater concert entitled
:
"WOMAN & DANCE..a timeless journey"

showcasing the spirit of women thru dance...

-Marketplace for all of your exotic retail needs...

pls see our web for more info www.folkloric.org

We can be reached at: (716) 876 6291 or folkloric@aol.com

Join the celebration!
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Vintage belly dance laserdisc on ebay

ShiraDotNet — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:00:33 GMT

Here is a link to the ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150077895373

It's for a laserdisc from 1982 that contains belly dance instruction. I already have one, which is why I don't mind sharing the link here. Unfortunbately, I don't (yet) have a laserdisc player, so I haven't had an opportunity to watch it. If anybody wants to know more detail about what it contains, I can post some of the text from the back cover - let me know if you want me to.

The cover claims that it features 4 dancers. Someone else who has seen this tells me that the primary instructor is Marta Schill, and that it also shows John Bilezikjian on-screen.

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Vintage photos

Jemira — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:01:07 GMT

Looks like these date back to the mid '70's

http://www.bellydancer.net/galleryMalia.html

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Primary & Secondary Course Materials (DVD, CD, Reference Manual) Available

sausan — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 08:09:37 GMT

Hello, Everyone....

I've just finished the Course Materials for the Primary and Secondary Course (sausanacademy.com/suq.htm) - $35/each. Please note that these are Course Materials and are assembled for use with the dance course corresponding to the level course material taught at the Sausan Academy of Egyptian Dance.

Although the movement that is being taught for that week is not broken down by yours truly in the DVD, it is, nevertheless, a demonstration of the dance movement by an actual bona fide Egyptian Dancer who was/is celebrated during her lifetime in movies and where ever she worked. This course material also serves to introduce these celebrated Egyptian Dancers to the up and coming next generation of belly dancer, so that they will know where we got this beautiful dance expression.

Each DVD contains movement examples by the following dancers:

Katie
Na'eema Akef
Nagwa Fouad
Samia Gamal
Samiha Tawfiq
Suhair Zaki
Taheyia Karioka
Zinaat Alouie
Zizi Moustafa

Each DVD demonstrates and categorizes ALL dance movement according to the Sausan Academy™ of Egyptian Dance and within the Egyptian Dance Code®.

Although they are best used for my dance courses, after a long time thinking about it and some encouragement from some supporters, I've made them available to the public for curiosity sake as well as educational purposes.

Also, if you take a look at my Tribe page, I've put up a very short movie showing all the Egyptian dance DVDs I have available right now. However, it will continue to be upgraded as I add more footage to the DVD collection.

Thanks for all of your support and thanks for allowing me to post this message. :-)

-Sausan
Sausan Academy of Egyptian Dance

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In Honor of Johanna's 79th B-Day December 16th! (Belated!)

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 23:56:59 GMT

I just now got this scanning thing figured out! Johanna turned 79 on December 16th, also Beethoven's B-Day. He is her favorite classical composer and she has always been honored. Her tambourine was already an antique in the 60's, with stunning mother of pearl inlay.

She was known for her spirited Turkish Karsilama with this instrument.

Happy Birthday and Happy New Year Mama! Love, Aziza

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Research into the Source of modern bellydance

synchronicitygirl — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 17:43:47 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I am passionate about bellydance but I don't feel like I know enough about its origins and leaders in the development of the dance to now.

I am the type of girl who needs to know where I am coming from in order to know where I am going :)

Where should I begin to look for understanding the dance from the inside out? Where and who do I start with? Who are the main "teachers" from the original dance and sources in the Middle East? Why are they so important? Are there books? Are there documentaries?

Any help is so appreciated and thanks so much!!!

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early 'Tribal'? dancer (x-post)

Yasemin — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 23:05:56 GMT

Hey all, I've been cleaning out some of my old mags, and found a Habibi from 1975.
The cover shows a dancer wearing a big ol' tassel belt and Turkmen/Afghani cuffs.
The rest of the costume is 70's nightclub gear. Hard to see from the old pic what the skirt/pants are, but it looks heavy.
No idea who she is. Old BalAnat? pre-tribal?
The caption says it's taken at 'The Bold Knight Restaurant during a folk and belly dance party.
I'll try an scan the pic and post it.
I just thought it was interesting in that is shows Tribal- Cab fusion.

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Getting rid of old stuff

Yasemin — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:24:47 GMT

Hi, I have a bunch of old Habibi Mags. from Vol 1and 2 (a few) to 13. They date from the early 70's thru the 80'2. Lots of old pics, ads, articles etc.
I also have a LOT of old belly dance lp's.

My question - would anybody want this stuff, or should i toss them out? If someone did want to buy them, what would i ask?
Thanks!
Yasemin

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