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(31 articles)
2007
7-16-07 Fifi
Reloaded! Review of Fifi Abdo Workshop and Show by Catherine Barros
photos by Monica Bereni
Sponsored
by Little Egypt Holiday Inn Select, Dallas, Texas May 18-20, 2007
7-11-07 Dahlena,
The Classic Style Prevails, Workshop review by Rebecca
Firestone
Raqia
does everything from the knees, and Dahlena said not to do that! What's
a girl to do?
6-13-07 Le
Serpent Rouge Reviewed by Yasmela
The blending of theater and dance was really outstanding with
broad comedy moving seamlessly into dance.
5-24-07 Elegance
and Power, A Weekend Workshop with Raqia Hassan, Gala Performance Show,
Review and Report by Rebecca Firestone
April 21 and 22, 2007, Odd Fellows Hall, Redwood City, CA. Her personal
style was an oddly elusive mixture of street attitude and elegance,
both "fierce
and friendly" as one person said. 5-18-07 An
Evening with The American Bellydance Superstars, Reviewed
by Sierra
Marin Civic
Auditorium, March 3, 2007. "Even though the dancing
from Egyptian cabaret to tribal and venues in between is incredibly
bold, excellent in stylizing and format… it truly is an American
tableau of how we represent this art."
5-15-07 Thribal
Throwdown Photos and Workshop Review for Heather Stants’ “Appetite
for Deconstruction: Urban Tribal Style” Review by Eleyda
Photos by Brad
March 17, 2007 Live Oak Center in Berkeley. Heather’s task was to transmit
that fusion thought in the workshop. She did an excellent job.
4-18-07 Fresh
off the Plane from Cairo, A Workshop Review of Astryd Farah deMichele by
Betsey Flood
So
how does Astryd select the signature moves she wants to teach? What
she looks for first and foremost is being entertained.
4-13-07 Ballet
Afsaneh and Carmen Carnes Dance Ensemble Reviewed by: Rebecca
Firestone
Full
Circle Little Theater Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA February 16,
2007 And
since when was Rumi associated with Mother Earth?
4-6-07 My
Experience in a Suhaila Salimpour Weekend Workshop by Erin
It’s
a good kind of tired, one that makes you want to sleep, dream and then
wake up and do it all over again. That’s the way I felt after
a weekend in Austin, Texas, with Suhaila Salimpour, one of northern
California’s most renowned dancers.
3-9-07 The
Flame and Shadow Performance Review by Princess Farhana
To this observer, the production seemed like an important breakthrough
in oriental style Dance Theater.
1-17-07 Perfectly
Masterful Teaching: Drum Solo Master Class with Jim Boz Reviewed
by: Rebecca Firestone
With his shaved head tied up in a bandanna, with a burly torso,
powerful legs, and a thick neck, he looks more like a biker, a bouncer,
or a circus strongman. Thus, his grace and posture is even more amazing.
1-10-07 Ansuya's
San Francisco Performance Reviewed by Surreyya
Superstar Ansuya and Belly dancer enthusiast and event producer
Gina Grandi provide warm environment to feature up and coming local talent.
2006
12-19-06 Oriental
Dance Festival in Belgium reviewed by Artmeisia
I
went to this festival for my two heroes–Aziza and Jillina–and
came home with three!
9-13-06 Luna’s
Café Bellie Serves Up a Mix of Dance Delights Review and Photos
by Surreyya
Ten bones gets you a great lesson, and the best local
talent worth absorbing…
4-17-06
In a New England Snowstorm, Hopes
of Spring...Amel Tafsout, workshop review by Rachel Scherer
At
some point, one collapses into a dream, but this dream world is the
most real of realities.
4-3-06
Rachel
Brice Goes Balkan: Pogonometric
Revue Reviewed
by: Rebecca Firestone, Photos
by Brad Dosland
Sunday,
March 12, 2006, CELLspace, 2050 Bryant St., San Francisco, Cost: $15
and worth every penny
2-17-06
Belly Dance Superstars ~Raks Carnivale!
Review by Dondi Simone Dahlin
Am
I jaded because I was part of the company for so long? Am I unable to
view the show from unbiased lenses? How I yearn to have virgin eyes,
seeing belly dance for the first time.
2005
11-4-05
A Weekend with Horacio &
Beata Cifuentes, Part 2, Event & Workshop Review by Dondi Simone
Dahlin. For me, if I am still thinking about it and what
I gained from it as a dancer, months or years after I took it, then
that is a “golden” workshop. Making it “golden”
takes the effort of a lot of people involved.
10-13-05
A Weekend with Horacio & Beata Cifuentes, Part 1, Event &
Workshop Review by Dondi Simone Dahlin. What is it about
certain workshops in which the profundity and joy of the workshop stays
with you long after it is over?
9-28-05
Haft Paykar: "Seven Beauties"
Seeking Love and Enlightenment in 12th Century Persia, Event reviewed
by: Rebecca Firestone, performed on April 2, 2005 produced by Laurel
Victoria Gray . Even when a show attempts to borrow at
least the external forms from some body of myth or literary work, it
is unusual for the producers to be as aware of the allegorical content
as Gray is of the deeper meanings behind Haft Paykar.
8-17-05
Workshop with Issam Houshan
March 26, 2005, San Francisco Reviewed by Rebecca Firestone
In the solo improvisational forms of Middle Eastern Dance,
the chemistry between the drummer and the dancer is a vital ingredient.
6-14-05
Dancing With A SuperStar
Jillina’s Drum Solo Workshop in Vancouver by Erica
If you have the opportunity to dance with this amazing, educated, experienced,
beautiful, and did I mention fun? woman, do not hesitate to do it. It
is worth every penny and every minute!
5-18-05
Sultans of the Night performing
Pandora’s Legend Event review by Said el Amir
Olympic Hall Munich, Germany April 27, 2005. What progress
it is to see Belly dance as something more than a flesh show!
1-12-05
Farida Fahmy Workshop review by Perizad
What
you know, leave at the front desk in a little bag.
2004
11-15-04
Hakim’s Washington DC Concert
Rates a “C” A Review by Taaj
From
the moment I found out about the concert, it was like nothing I’d
ever experienced.
8-6-04
Suhaila Salimpour’s
“Sheherezade” review by Perizad of Santa Cruz, most
photos by Susie Poulelis
"...while
I can't comment on what percentage of the show was new material, it
kept me very well entertained nonetheless."
4-15-04
An American Belly Dancer:
The Significance of Jillina, Review by Arabia, Photos by Carl Sermon
workshop sponsored by Amina Goodyear, at Dance Mission, San Francisco,
California, January 25, 2004
It
seems quite evident that it wasn't Jillina's motivation to become the
Superstar title which now precedes her -- that she is, in fact, just
doing what she loves, being who she truly is, working hard at it --
and the rest sort of fell into her hands.
3-16-04
Yair Dalal in Boulder,
Colorado, by Daune C. Greene
The concert
received a standing ovation from a packed house
2-26-04
Celebrating the 5
Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water & Ether with Morocco and Tarik
Sultan, Review by KJ Mushung
Presented
by World Fusion Dance Theatre in April 2003. This is definitely a show
I’ll never forget. And that’s not necessarily a good thing.
2002
12-01-02
Review of Dalia Carella's "Transparancy"
by Susie
While
I have seen a few outstanding belly dance shows in the San Francisco
Bay Area...
3-4-02
Hakim and Cheb
Khaled Concert Review by Mark Kraft
...a revealing
look at Arabic music today and an indicator of how exciting the possibilities
are when cultures share influences, yet retain their individuality.
1-6-02 Building
Bridges Benefit by Susie Poulelis
Nobody seemed to mind the tight quarters and a good time was had
by all.
2001
11-11-01
SUMMER CARAVAN 2001
Lumbers Through the Bay Area with Heavy Feet by Lilly
Born and raised
in Lebanon, Lilly puzzles over an American bellydance festival in Oakland,
CA
10-23-01
The New Bal Anat, A Personal
View, June 30, 2001 by Shelley/Yasmela
The premiere
of the New Bal Anat reviewed by a former student of the old Bal Anat's
originator.
9-11-01 Bellydancer
of the Year Pageant, May 19th, 2001, by GS Staff
Are the dancers setting the trends, showcasing the trends, or simply
trying to appease the judges? This was one of the questions we pondered
during Leah Aziz's 28th Bellydance of the Year Pageant.
8-2-01 Tara
Al Nour's aim is off in solo recital Concert Review by George
Row
Much-hyped instructor and Raks Sharqi dancer fails to find heart of
the material in program of Lebanese and Egyptian songs
7-10-01 Tarzan
& Jane in the Jungle, Oriental Fantasy in Germany Review By
Roswitha Mohl
The pace of the show
is almost unbelievable!
2000
12-27-00 Special
Master Class Weekend with Amina Goodyear and Jacques al Asmar, by
Leyla
Lanty
....This
is why there are many repetitions of words, verbal and musical phrases
in Arabic music so that the musicians, singers, and dancers can build
on movements with the repetition.
12-3-00 "Where's
The Hook When We Need It?" Desert Dance 2000
Review by Bobbie Giarratana, Photos and Layout by Susie Poulelis
11-7-00
Googoosh's World Tour by Bobbie
Giarratana
Only the truly
fashionable need attend.
10-4-00 Magana’s
Marathon: Belly Dancer of the Millennium Contest!
by Lynette and Susie,
' There
were those who were sitting close enough to the stage that felt his
performance was
emotionally moving, "straight from his heart!".
9-22-00 Aisha
Ali Workshop in Phoenix, AZ, by Lucy Lipschitz
Aisha Ali, a long time pioneer in North African-style dancing, was the
teacher for the Saturday workshop.
9-15-00 Club
Galia Grand Opening by Bobbie Giarratana
Salamat Sunday and Babylon Friday
moves to a new venue
7-28-00 Belly
Dancer of the Year 2000, review and photos by Zu Zu/Susie Poulelis
and GS staff
Leea's contest in San Ramoan,
California, for troupes, duets, soloists and Grand Dancer.
5-28-00
The performance of "Transcendance
of Inanna by Titanya Monique Dahlin" Synopsis by Maria She
refers to herself as a "StoryDancer".
1-4-00 Workshop
Review-Raqia Hassan by
Rhiannon/ Shanna
Raqia Hassan is one of the
top choreographers in Egypt.
7-28-00 Pyromaniac's
Dream Event! by Bobbie Giarratana
1999
7-2-99"The
Living Goddess", June 18, 1999, Marin County, CA by Najia El
Mouzayen
Theatrical Dance production by
Dhyanis
 Videos
& Film
(25 articles)
2007
8-14-07 Tamalyn
Dallal's DVD- 40 Days and 1001 Nights, reviewed by Barbara Sellers-Young
Thus, the film did expand my visual awareness. Now, did it
deepen or extend my understanding of what that diversity implied? My
response would have to be no.
6-2-07 By
Dancers, For Dancers DVD reviewed by both Davina and Eleyda
As working professionals, these dancers present the style
of performance you would see in an intimate restaurant or at a house
party.
5-9-07 DVD
Review: Oriental Dancers of Europe by Ligaya
This
is not
your slick Hollywood production... 4-27-07 Rhythms
of Oriental Dance, Starring Nesma and Khamis Henkesh, DVD
Review by Leyla Lanty
Nesma and Khamis's
discussion of the complexity of Arabic music and dance is both appealing
and easy to grasp.
2-2-07 Bellydance
Basics and Beyond, Technique for a solid foundation with Jenna DVD
Review by Monet
This is probably one of the best and most complete beginner
instructional DVD that I have seen in a while.
1-16-07 Bellydancing
the Sacred Shapes with The Goddess Dancing DVD Review by
Eugenia Chao
Ultimately, this is an excellently taught video which a beginner
bellydancer may benefit greatly from, if only for the anatomical breakdowns
of movements.
2006
11-30-06 Fitness
and Dance Fusion, Multiple DVDs Reviewed by Jawahare
It may be a challenge to adequately achieve all three fitness
parameters while also offering a technically solid and tasteful representation
of the dance form.
 11-27-06 Azar’s
Belly Dance Workout Volume 1, DVD review by Monet
The first section is “alignment” which I was thrilled
to see. Far too few teachers stress the importance of proper alignment.
10-31-06 Dancers
Arms by Aruna, DVD review by Surreyya
Why
you must get this DVD and why some instructors don’t want you
to know about it…
8-22-06 Expo:
Magic of the White City The Chicago World's Fair of 1893 DVD
Review by Shira
Alas, there is a dark side to what could have been a superb
documentary – the way it handles nearly every subject related
to women, including the Middle Eastern dance performers.
7-27-06 Shades
of Goth Fall Upon Belly Dance Gothic Bellydance: The Darker Side
of Fusion DVD Reviewed by Amulya produced by WorldDance
New York. "There have been heated discussions on several
Belly dance forums about this DVD..."
 3-20-06
Leyla Jouvani's DVD 21
shimmies and 1001 variations Review by Monet
An
IAMED production. I would recommend this video. This video is very long
at about 2 hours and 15 minutes running time. You certainly get your
monies worth.
3-15-06
Princess Farhana's Instructional DVD
Bellydance Basics Reviewed by Monet
The
best section in the video is the “Figure Eight.” P. Farhana
does an excellent job explaining all types carefully.
1-27-06
"How to Bellydance
with Dondi" DVD Review by Megan Marietti
Dondi is a beautiful, voluptuous woman, who's pleasing
voice direction matches her visual cues in perfect sync.
2005
11-25-05
Rakset Assaya: An Introduction
to Egyptian Saidi Technique DVD Review by Lauren
So what could be better than learning Egyptian Saidi technique
from an Egyptian of Saidi background who is the renowned master of the
dance? How about learning it from his partner, who breaks the steps
down verbally in the American teaching style!
11-15-05
Shareen el Safy's Exploring the
Drum Solo “DVD” DVD Review by Mara al-Nil
I am pleased to report that what she said was true—everything
she covered in the workshop is on the DVD. Finding it, however, is another
matter.
9-26-05
The Superstars Back In
Action, A Review of the DVD, "Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris
at the Folies Bergere"
by Erica Fritch. The show is well staged and well filmed,
the music is fabulous and the dancing superb...
9-24-05
American Bellydancer, the Film
Review by Karin Haerter,
Film reviewed on April 10, 2005, postscript added about DVD
edition with bonus features
 9-16-05
The Golden Apple: Bellydance
Stars of New York DVD Review by Eugenia
Released by WorldDance New York, this DVD provides an almost
spiritual viewing experience.
7-26-05
Review of Princess Farhana's
Bellydance & Balance: The Art of Sword and Shamadan by Eugenia
Chao
This may not be the most professional-looking bellydance video
you ever bought, but it definitely serves its instructional purpose
-- perhaps more so than many high-budget productions.
5-11-05
Visual Melodies produced by Serena
and Hossam Ramzy DVD Review by Debbie Lammam
The essence of Oriental dance is in a dancer’s ability
to interpret Arabic music.
3-12-05
Keti Sharif’s A to Z Advanced
Stage Instructional DVD and booklet review by Monica Berini
It is rare that an instructional video marketed to advanced
dancers follows through to actually challenge experienced students or
performers. This one does.
3-11-05
Wings, The Complete Technique,
a private lesson with Ayshe a review by Mara al-Nil
Well, I have to say that I must take a bit of an issue with the title
of this DVD. “A private lesson” with Ayshe? More like an
intensive, private seminar! This 2-hour “workshop” is one
of the most comprehensive instructional DVDs for dancers I’ve
seen.
3-8-05
Belly Dance Super Stars Video
Review
by Amina Goodyear
Produced
and Directed by Jonathan Brandeis Executive Producer: Miles Copeland.
"... However, as there is no audience, most of
the dancers have a difficult time conveying the emotions of the dance
to the video viewer. Only Jillina and Dondi seem to overcome this obstacle.
"
2-4-05
Comments On American Bellydancer
Film Review by Gregory Burke
A
documentary film or video is made up of "real" images constructed
in such a way to reflect the point of view of its maker. So a documentary
film is a fiction, especially when financed by its key subject..
2004
8-5-04
DVD Review - "Instant
Bellydancer, Curves, A Crash Course in Belly Dance" by Neon,
Review by Mara al-Nil. So,
with a somewhat more open mind, I popped the DVD into my computer and
from the opening shot found myself captivated!
6-1-04
"Raqia Hassan
presents Ahlan Wa Sahlan Oriental Dance Festival Opening Cairo 2003."
A video review by Mara al-Nil
While
my personal preference is to focus on the dancers, some people may enjoy
celebrity spotting, or looking for friends and fellow dancers fortunate
enough to have attended the gala.
10-15-04
Video Review: Veena and
Neena’s Discover Bellydance by Eugenia Chow
Marina’s
three performances are worth the price of the entire set of DVDs.
12-14-04
DVD Review of Bellyqueen’s
Bellydance Jam by
Mara al-Nil
The videography is
still excellent, even in the darkened club setting,...
2-5-04
Marquerite's Video,
"Spins & Turns," Video review by Yasmela
Her
spotting technique was intriguing and involved a finger-snapping exercise.
2003
7-7-03
An Evening of Experimental
Middle Eastern Dance Video Review by Dhyanis
...this
genre encourages performers to intermingle other dance forms with belly
dance, to develop a theme or make a statement.
9-12-03
Classic Cabaret
Floor Work with Anaheed Video reviewed by Yasmela/ Shelley Muzzy
Good
lighting, good sound, clear instructions and good camera work seem to
be the hallmarks of IAMED videos.
12-5-03
Jillina’s
DVD or All Jillina, All the Time Video reviewed by Yasmela/ Shelley
Muzzy
In fact, the production quality is exemplary.
9-17-02
Raven and Zephirah Dance
In Light Rain Reviewed by Wendy Meluch
"...dared
to go public with a depiction the sensual, sexual nature of belly dance
and have managed to do so in an artistic way."
2002
9-20-02 Satin
Rouge a film by Raja Amari, movie
review by Bobbie Giarratana
Subtle communication
is the film’s core strength. The characters struggle with public
vs. private life through a delicate balance of “don’t ask,
don’t tell”...
5-23-02 "Festival
of the Nile XXI" from Beledi Productions Featuring Shoshanna,
Video Review by Sadira
To market such a
video for profit is a travisty, in my opinion.
4-29-02 Fire
at the IAO, Video
Review by Lilly
This high quality
of dance is rarely seen.
2-21-02 Egyptian
Drum Solo Choreography Video, Volume 1
By: Al Wahid Productions Featuring: Jamilla Al Wahid and Reda Darwish
on drum by Gennevie Hebranson
If you are looking for a video that will inspire you ...
2001
12-12-00
Armando's
Drumming Dazzles the Dancer by
Claire
Video review of "Uncle Mafufo's Riqs & Defs: a practical approach
to Middle Eastern Frame Drums"
 Amaya's
Gypsy Fire Video Music
(26 articles)
2007
7-24-07 The
Zar, Trance Music for Women, CD Review by Amina Goodyear
produced by Yasmin of Serpentine.org. “Once a spirit is called, it must
be appeased. Then it will always be there.” And it will have to be periodically
dealt with.
6-27-07 Outi's
CD, "Al Amoura" Review by Catherine Barros
I think that there is something for everyone on this CD as
it contains some very useable pieces of music for performing.
4-2-07 “In
a Beirut Mood”: Jalilah's Raks Sharki 6, A Review by Amina
Goodyear
I found the
selections included make exciting listening. Each selection is a beautiful
arrangement and a good mix. Best of all: each musical selection is
useful and conducive for dance.
3-27-07 Macedonian
Bellydance CD Reviewed by: Rebecca Firestone
On one of the
mailing lists I'm on, there was recently a heated discussion on whether
there
was such a thing as "Balkan bellydance".
2-21-07 Veiled
Visions: A Trip Down Memory Lane CD review by Amina Goodyear
The CD titled “Veiled Visions” is a re-release
of music that was formerly produced on vinyl. 2006
 12-7-06 Jazayer's "Enchanted
Journey" CD Reviewed by Surreyya
“It
is easy to make easy music sound good…” they say.
2005
3-23-05
Turbo Tabla Arabic music re-imagined
Review by Sadira
Traditional Arabic and Turkish with House, Hip Hop and Techno. "Mostly,
the Techno style appeared in the tabla solos. I loved this CD because
it has a mix of songs that are traditional, old Arabic, and Turkish."
3-18-05
Leila Haddad Presents: Traditional
Vol. 2 SidiMansour. Songs and Beats from Tunisia. A CD review by
Sadira
This recording goes beyond mere music for dancing and listening.
Whether one is a dancer who is studying North African /Tunisian Dance,
a world music enthusiast, or an ethno-musicologist who specializes in
traditional regional songs and music at its most pure level….this
CD encompasses all of that --and more!
2004
12-26-04
Scott Wilson's CD
"Efendi" review by Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan
Scott’s
quest is to make Mid-East music more accessible to American audiences...
8-11-04
Scott Wilson's CD “An
American in Istanbul” review by Dhyanis
The
entire CD is laced with instrumental solos featuring each artist, many
of whom are from the Mid-East, most notably George Strathos
on clarinet, plus Rip Wilson, Scott's darabuka-playing
Dad.
3-16-04
Millenium by Amir
Sofi and Orchestra El Musaya CD review by Latifa
Some
parts of this CD would work well in a performance...
3-7-04
Jalilah's Raks Sharki
6 “In a Beirut Mood” feat. Ihsn al Mounzer review
by Alexandria and Latifa
This
is a CD to enhance any collection! It will definitely delight the beginner
or expert of Raks Sharki style dance.
2-27-04
Review of Americanistan
CD “Mosaic” by Yasmela
This
CD will certainly be a welcome addition to a Tribal dancer’s music
library.
2003
3-15-03
Review and Rating
of 2002’S MIDDLE EASTERN DRUM CD/TAPES by Sierra/Sadira
This
is a review of eight of the most popular Middle Eastern Drum recordings
produced this year. Incuding works by Reda, Susu, H Ramsy, Zaid, Mafufo,
and more...
12-22-03
“Itneen- Tribal
Dance, Tribal Drums” by Helm Review by Yasmine, Sirens In
Sanity
Drumming
like this is a gift.
2002
10-1-02
"Zig n Zag",
a Music Review CD Review by Claire
All of the instruments used
for this recording are acoustic, providing a warm and genuine sound;
nothing is looped, sampled or synthesized.
8-14-02
"Right Where I Want To Be" Mimi Spencer's newest CD reviewed
by Sadira
...will be spellbound by this CD.
8-13-02 "Yarus”
by Mirage CD Review by Najia
The Mirage sound is exceptionally clean ...
7-16-02 “Pangia,
Classic & Original Music Arranged with the Dancer in Mind”
CD Reviewed by Najia El-Mouzayen
this well recorded music gives the “Belly Dance” a decidedly
fusion flavor
5-30-02
Leila Haddad
presents Traditional Tunisian Rhythms (2001) CD Review by Sadira
Be prepared
to fall in love...
4-27-02 “Amera
“Wahyatak Habibi: Music for Middle Eastern Dance” CD Review
by Najia El-Mouzayen
...the
production is meant to be "dancer-friendly" ...
3-16-02 “Modern
Bellydance from Lebanon, The Enchanted Dance” Produced and
arranged by Emad Sayyah, Reviewed by Najia El-Mouzayen You
are going to have to strap on your dancin’ stiletto heels tightly...
3-15-02 Review
of “Qanun El Tarab” By H. Ramsy and M. Serour Reviewed
by Najia El Mouzayen
Ramzy has fired yet
another musical salvo across the bow of your tall ship...
3-6-02 Nourhan
Sharif Presents: "Arabic Rhythms Volume Wahid" Reviewed
by Najia El-Mouzayen
...consisted of rhythms disembodied from the motivational force of complete
music
2001
10-28-01 "Faddah"
(Silver) by Hossam Ramzy, A Review and Commentary by Najia El-Mouzayen
Dancers who have enjoyed many of Hossam Ramzy's 16 other CDs will doubtlessly
be thrilled by this
beautifully produced collection of new music.
10-22-01
CD Reviews- MahaMaya
& Shri Durga
by DJ Cheb
I Sabbah
reviewed by
Harry S. Pariser
It mixes
ragas with techno sounds in a special synthesis that will appeal to
lovers of trance music.
10-15-01 Turkish
Bellydance: Nasrah By the Ensemble Huseyin Turkmenler CD reviewed
by Najia
What an
absolutely delightful surprise it was...
10-15-01 CD
review -Fil Waha by Helm, reviewed by Yasmela
From raucous funky tribal tunes to lovely complex rhythms from southern
Persia, ...
2000
10-27-00
Tribal
Tales review by Kajira Djoumahna
The
moods and flavors of the varied songs on this CD are sure to be useful
for dancers and listeners who like something out of the ordinary to
challenge and delight.
9-29-00 "Halawah"
on Compact Disc by Reda Darwish review by Najia El-Mouzayen
San Francisco's favorite
Egyptian drummer has again produced a musical offering for the dancer
and Middle Eastern music fans.
Amorphia's
Audio Tape Fyom Weleleh: A Day and A Night
Leila
Haddad's Tape #2 The Music of Mohamed Sultan", Ya Leila",
Volume Two.
Books
(17 articles)
2007
8-21-07 Flamenco
Dance: Secrets of the Professionals Book reviewed by Surreyya Hada
Paco Sevilla, one of the foremost flamencologists, writes nearly an encyclopedia
and professional reference book for the ambitious dancer let alone, flamenco
enthusiast, musician or dancer.
2005
3-5-05
A
Book Review: "Also Known as Sadzia! The Belly Dancer" written
by Merrill Joan Gerber,
review by Karen Roberts The
dance information portrayed in the book is, largely, sound, (although
Sandy’s instant success as a “natural belly dancer”
is a bit unbelievable!) and Sandy’s growing self-acceptance and
brightening future are compelling.
2003
3-9-03 On
The Costumer’s Bookshelf, a series of book reviews by Dawn
“Davina” Devine Brown
Beaded Embellishment Techniques & Designs for Embroidering on
Cloth by Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins
Well-written directions for all of the most useful stitches for the
application of beads are accompanied by clear illustrations.
5-21-03
Tribal Bible Reviewed
by Shelley Muzzy/Yasmela
And I suppose to some dancers, it is a way of life. There is repeated
emphasis placed on the concepts of bonding, healing, empowering, and
connecting throughout the book. From the sound of it, American women
are desperate to connect, to be part of a tribe, to belong.
9-11-03
Embellished Bras: THE
How To of How Tos A great book by Dawn Devine Brown, review by Robin
Ackerman-Gray
The subtitle on the cover is “Workshop in a book”.
That’s no joke. This is the most complete “how to”
costume book I’ve read in a long time.
10-16-03
“Snake Hips:
Belly Dancing and How I Found True Love” by Anne Thomas-Soffee
book review by Lilly
To say I enjoyed the book would be a gross understatement.
2002
12-6-02
A Young Woman's
Multicultural Adventures in Columbia, by Tamalyn Dallal book review
by Sierra/Sadira,
If we had the farsightedness to use dance as a form of diplomacy and
ambassadorship towards human rights and dignity throughout the world
12-3-02
“Adventures
In Belly Dance Costuming” by Stasha Vlasuk, Vol 1 book review
by Robin Alnisa Wood
This is a good book for both sewing veterans and beginners alike.
10-11-02
Review of "Style
File, A Visual Vocabulary of Middle Eastern Dance Costume"
, book review by Aziza!
Dawn
Brown has created a handy reference guide to the main costuming trends...
5-16-02
To Cabaret
or Not Cabaret? Book review by Krista Gettle
"Cabaret
Belt and Bra" Book 3 in Dina Lydia's Costuming Series
1-16-02 BOOK
REVIEW-“The Belly Dance Book" Edited by Tazz Richards"
Reviewed by Sadira
This book has a surprising
change of format from all the various books that have been published
recently...
2001
12-20-01 Frank
Words about the Whimsy of Costume, A Review of The Costume Goddess’
Flattering Costume for Bellydancers by Krista Book 1 in Dina's
costuming series
10-25-01 Belly
Laughs Gives Reviewer Terrific Case of Reader’s Indigestion,
Reviewed by Sadira
“Belly Laughs: Adventures with Celebrities & Other Unusual
Characters” book written by Rod Long.
9-1-01 On
The Costumer’s Bookshelf, by Dawn “Davina” Devine
Brown
Indian Embroidery by Rosemary Crill, Davina's second in a series
of book reviews.
This book includes a chapter on textiles made specifically for export
to Europe and other parts of the globe.
5-21-01 Learning
from the Goddess, Book Review of Dina's #2 by Ignatia
No matter what your body type, there is a style in there for you. This
is the first reference guide I have ever found of this sort.
5-8-01 On
the Costumer’s Bookshelf
by Dawn 'Davina'
Devine Brown,
The Splendor of Ethnic Jewelry. For the reader or researcher
interested in ethnic jewelry, this sumptuous coffee table book is worth
every penny of its rather steep price. This is the first in a regular
series by Davina!
3-21-01
A Book Review: Iris Stewarts's "Sacred Woman, Sacred Dance"
review by Rhonda Stengl
For years, I've used dance and movement to commune with the Divine.
2000
9-18-00 Tribal Style Made Easy
by Jay Bangle
Book review of "Turban
to Toe Ring", by Dawn Devine Brown and Barry Brown
Other-
including web sites, restaurants, other products (5
articles)
2004
12-14-04
My Disastrous Experience at the New
Luxor Restaurant in South San Francisco! by Sadira
We
noticed patrons around us being brought drinks, and food, yet not one
waiter stopped by our table. In true Egyptian style she was showered
with dollar bills during her performance from both men and women alike.
12-4-04
A review comparison of Mini-kit gift items:
-The Art of Belly Dancing: Box Set written by Valerie Rushmere and Jennifer
Worick
-Facial Expressions for Dancers by Natica Angilly, Review
by Sadira
This would be perfect
for young girls, teenagers, any age, as a wonderful, unique primer on
dancing and the exotic appeal it portrays to the regular population.
1999
9-23-99 Review
of the Sultan Restaurant, Santa Clara CA, by Aileen
You'll have more power in numbers…
Web Site
The Egyptian Castle
February
1999
A
full report of Dalia Carrella's Workshop & Show
by Baraka
Snake
Tossing in Taiwan by Natica Angilly
Second Annual Giza Academy Awards
by Amina Goodyear |
