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Posted December 29, 2010, submitted by Amira Mor
Happy New Year!
"I'm in red. My daughter Crystal in white. The army guy I will find his name. He was there fascinated :). The guy in glasses was the organizer from the intelligence group-Al Elbana.
All the ladies are either soldiers or intelligence. It was taken Dec 12 2010 --
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry." More info on this event on Amira's Facebook page.
photo by a "Gitmo" Marines photographer. Click image for enlargement.
Names please!
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Posted December 28, 2010, submitted by Malia DeFelice
Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your families Health, Happiness, Inspiration and Prosperity.
And for all, Peace on a Flourishing and Verdant Earth.
Much Love, Malia
Artwork by Malia
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Posted December 28, 2010, Submitted by Gia al Qamar
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Posted December 28, 2010, Submitted by Vince Delgado and Coralie Ruso
Artwork by Vince
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Posted December 21, 2010, Submitted by Simona Guzman
It's also Simona's Birthday! Happy Birthday Simona! |
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Posted December 21, 2010, Submitted by Shoshanna
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Posted December 20, 2010, Submitted by Azrakeshj
Azrakesh and Santa, 2010
Seasons Greetings to you and everyone at Gilded Serpent!
Best wishes from Azrakesh
President, Middle Eastern Dance Association Vancouver, BC, Canada www.medabellydance.com
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Posted December 19, 2010, submitted by Yasmine of Siren In Sanity
We performed in the Nutcracker and this is one of the pics.
Dancers - back row: Shureen, Yasmine, Simone, Saiedeh Dancers -
middle row: Yajiara, Mutha, Nadima Dancers -
front row: Katia & Gaetana
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Posted December 17, submitted by Shabnam
"She's 20 months old...and a handful ;)
Happy Holidays!" |
posted December 17, 2010, submitted by Denise of Pangia
Happy Holidays From PANGIA!
www.pangiaraks.com
Photo of Pat, Denise & Carmine by Galen Schlich |
Posted December 13, 2010, submitted by Mesmera
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Posted December 13, 2010, submitted by TerriAnne
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Posted December 13, 2010, Submitted by Oreet
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Posted December 13, 2010, Submitted by Yasmine
Yasmine performing at Sirens In Sanity Dancer's Night at Sultan's Bistro Restaurant, Chico |
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Raks a Diva on stage at SFBA MECDA event this last Saturday, 11-13-10, in Los Altos, CA
Artemis Imports booth at left, Paloma's Lunatic Fringe on right.
Gilded Serpent given award below.
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Paloma holds the Gilded Serpent and Dhyanis shines on stage! |
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Posted 11-11-10, Submitted by Martha Duran
Exposition of the Maghreb
In Universidad del Valle de Mexico in Baja California (Valley of Mexicos University in Baja California)
This expositions consisted in serving meals from around the world.
My Bellydanceme Dance Company and I were invited to form part of the expo.
We were going to be the Bellydancers who entertain while the students from the university served the guest a wonderful dinner from several countries around the world.
Maghreb was the expo we participated in. The food was the best Moroccan meal I have had made by Mexican hands!
Carmen from Bellydanceme Dance Co in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico dancing to the guests
Chefs and dancers post for a final pictures
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posted October 19, 2010, submitted by Adriane
Photographer Michael Baxter bellydancing at Mychelle Crown-McDermott's baby shower in Sacramento on Oct. 3, 2010. Mychelle
is happily entertained.
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posted October 14, 2010
Opening night VIP reception for the 14th Annual Arab Film Festival
held at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. Music provided by Georges Lammam ensemble.
Opening night movie shown was an Algerian movie called "Masquerades."
more names coming soon hopefully!
* = filmmaker, + = AFF staff |
Jeannette Cool, Zeina Babetty, and Angela Ramsey+
Zaid Abu Hamdan*, Angela+, Tanya Ayoub*
Ibrahim Laetaief*, Lyes Salem*, and Michel Shehadeh+
Eva Cernik's Hubby, Rachid Halihal with Duraid Musleh
Amar Chebib short film maker with sister
Editor Lynette gets photo with Mosaic Newsman Jamal Dajani
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Georges Lammam's group entertains
Riffat singing, Loay on drum, Richard Michos on guitar
Daniella's sister & Daniella Jubran+, Swel Noury*, Angela, Imad Noury*
Michel, Zeina Angela, and Craig
good food, flowers and face
Georges mug towers over the wurlitzer
Angela with Norma Marcos* and William Lex
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posted 10-10-10
Tito Goes Glam
Photos taken by GS Staff (don't tak'em!) from performance in Redwood City, CA on October 9, 2010
Even the galbeyas are glitzy! Notice the cowboy boots. |
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posted October 6, 2010, submitted by Aziza
"I attached a picture from last weekend in Buenos Aires. 800 students!
The event is EIDA (Encuentro Internationale Danse Arabe) and is sponsored by Amir Thaleb.
I taught with Randa Kamel, Momo Kadous, Mohamed Shahin, Amir Thaleb, and Yael."
[ed note- normally we ask for names to go with all the faces! whew! We can try!
There is a larger photo linked to this one. If you HAVE to take it from here, give linked credit! Better yet- ask Aziza for a copy]
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posted 10-3-10
The San Francisco Arab Cultural Center presented Sami Abu Shumay in a
free workshop for instrumentalilsts and singers on October 3, 2010.
Most the participants were part of the ASWAT chorus and ensemble.
Covered was an introduction to "ajnas" (plural) or overlapping melodic groupings of notes within maqams.
The song "Khayyi Khayyi" by Mohamed Abdel Wahhab was taught along with the typical "jins" (singular) within
rast, hijaz, nahawand, bayyati, kurd and suznak.
Names, left to right, top to bottom-
 1- Hesham Hussein in white shirt , 2-? in blue shirt, 3-white shirt man, 4-Chetan, 5-Kristina Ben Arab in blue shirt blond woman, 6-Younes, 7- Amina Goodyear, 8- woman blue sweater, 7-Annabel Ibanez in glasses, 8- Leah- woman in glasses.
Next row-1-Soha Al-Jurf in orange jacket, 2-Noam Smooha, woman in cap, 3-man in blue shirt, 4-Amro Younes, 5- Sami Abu Shumays with violin, 6-woman in plaid shirt, 7-blond woman in blue shirt and glasses, 8-Karen with violin, 9- behind her is Karem Nagi. In front- 1-Danny Fryerin stripped shirt.
Pictured at right--also there were
Dilek's Daughter, Sedef Seren, and Mina Girgis of Zambaleta school of world music
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posted 9-30-10, submitted by Yasmin
Leila Faird's Workshop in Washington DC in September 2010
"Here's a photo of the Leila workshop, for the kaleidoscope. I have more if you want them. There were many more people but just not present at the photo session."
Back row, Left to Right:
Jennifer - Annayir - Jessica Costantino - Fifi Selene - Leila - Farasha - Farah Abi - Zahira Nour
Middle row:
Leyali - Samira Shuruk
Kneeling:
Karen Graff - Yasmin Henkesh - Ishta of Alexandria |
Posted September 20, 2010, submitted by Ali Reda after update request from editor.
Provided is a photo of Amani dancing in St Petersburg, Russia.
Amani is working in Lebanon and abroad.
Below is a video link promoting the 2 big concerts of Amani in Tokyo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8o-PGrLAPw.
I have seen the article's link about visiting Beirut. Of course Amani doesn't work in restaurants or night clubs.
One should search for Amani in Theatres (Casino Du Liban, Al Madina Theatre, Ceasar's Palace, etc)
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posted 9-20-2010, submitted by Michael Baxter
from Jewels of the Sierra 2010 Competition in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Sapphire (Non Pro)
1. Heaven
2. Kelly
3. Carol |
Ruby (Troupes)
1. Ooh La La
2. Raks a' Diva
3. Troupe Dhyanis |
Diamond (Pro)
1. Jewels
2. Yvonne
3. Tabitha |
Crystal (Fusion)
1. JR
2. Malika
3. Nancy Asiya |
Emerald (Live Music)
1. Adriane Dellorco
2. Khalilah
3. Yvonne |
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Posted September 17, 2010, Submitted by Eileen of Jawaahir
Cassandra and Nesma pose together on the stage after the last show of their series,
"The Dark Nightingale (al -'Andaleeb al -Asmar)" held August 26 – September 5, 2010 in Minneapolis
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posted September 15, 2010
On August 22, 2010, Sausan held a show featureing "fellow vintage dancers" including herself.
She cooked a huge buffet. Enjoy the clips of these dancers:
Asia, Alana, Una, Stasha, Amina Goodyear, Nisima, Neyehma and Zelina.
We missed the others, Sorry!
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posted September 13, submitted by Mandanah
Shabnam & Mandanah (Petite Jolie)
performed at the Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive Show
Saturday, September 11th. Costumes by Eshta.
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Posted September 1, 2010
Class Photo from Sunday August 29, 2010
Astryd Farah instructor, sponsored by Amina Goodyear
Help with names appreciated! Please link to this page and give credit if reposting these photos anywhere!
L-R, Back to Front:
Zelina, Yasmine? Heather?. Farah, Ziva. 6, Betsey Flood, Astryd, 9, 10, Rita, Kim, MaryAnee, Kim,
Masouma Rose, Amina Goodyear, Miriam, Jeanne, Gloria, Zulya, lady in front?
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posted August 30, 2010
SF Mecca Review 2009, Part 2:Glimpses of Dances, reported by Gilded Serpent
On August 1, 2009 The SF Mecca Immersion held their Saturday Night Review at
Broadway Studios in North Beach, San Francisco, CA. Performers include:
Carolena Nericcio and FCBD, Jill Parker, Deb Rubin, Zoe Jakes, Kami Liddle, Fredrique, Cera Buyer, Kristina, Sister Kate.
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posted August 23, 2010, submitted by Shabnam, Photo by: Bei Hsieh
Names: Emi, Clint, Enisa, Heaven, Karimah, Shabnam (center) Julie, Jules, Paula, Gita, Paula
Info: Bellydance Day show took place on Saturday August 21, 2010 in Alameda.
Thank you everyone for the continued support and we look forward to seeing you August 2011!
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Posted August 7, 2010
GS Award to be given out today in the costume contest at Carnival of Stars in Richmond.
Later that same day...
Surreyya wins GS Favorite Costume for 2010. Costume made by Davina, photo by Carl Sermon
pictured: Surreyya, Lynette, John Stanley, Pepper Alexandria
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Posted August 2, 2010, Submitted by Amaya
Announcement to our dance friends, Glenn Schneider, domestic partner to Bert Balladine, passed away this morning, Sunday, July 31, 2010, after a short illness. He joined his beloved Bert and also dogs- Angels, Rupert & Guapo. He was a ex-ballet dancer, a lover of all animals, superb chef, well-read, a highly entertaining and interesting man. I will miss him and his great story telling. Another era is gone. There will be no funeral. ~Amaya
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Posted July 29, 2010, Submitted by Leyla Lanty
"I've just attached one of me dancing at Ahlan wa Sahlan with Safaa Farid's (Leila of Cairo's husband) band and the one of me and `Azza Sherif during that same performance. These photos are from my performance at one of the nightly Summer Shows (open stage nights) during Ahlan Wa Sahlan. I did an "old style" Saidi-style number with a cane and zills. During the zills part, Azza Sherif came up on stage (do I look surprised enough in the pic?), bumped me with her hip, posed with me for a picture to be taken. I was flabbergasted!!!! "
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Posted July 28, 2010, submitted by Bulent
Here are some latest photos from Gokpinar Music and Dance Center
Sema Yildiz, Turkish master dance teacher, giving dance classes and a pose with bendirs (Turkish folk music instruments) Students: Eva Bencini from Italy, Chica Hilma from Japan, Brenda Brody from US
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Bulent, owner, teaching drum and spoon playing classes |
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posted July 20, 2010,submitted by Carl and MaShuqa
Mo El Hosseny comes to the San Francisco Bay Area
Mo El Hosseny's Class in the Zohar Studio in Palo Alto. Sponsored by Zsuzsi.
Names: back row- 1-? of Tijuana MX, 2- Helwa, 3- Cythia, LA, 4-(purple tank)?, 5-?, 6- Ruby of Alaska (behind w hand up), 7-?, 8-?, 9-?, 10- Tina Edhuenna of L A, 11-(thumbs up) Khalila, 12- MO, 13- Lovina Chahal of Palo Alto, CA (pink shirt) , 14- Halla, 15-?, 16- Kelly, Morgan Hill, CA (white tank), 17- Masha, Monterey, CA, 18-? from Tijuana, MX, 19-?, 20-?. Front Row: 1- Zanada, 2- MaShuqa, 3- Phaedra, 4- Masouma Rose, 5-?, 6- Bonnie, Los Angeles. 7- Zsuzsi the sponsor, 8- Andrea, 9-
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 Posted July 19, 2010, submitted by Raqsie
Theatrical Belly Dance Conference
Teaser!
July 10-11, 2010
New York City
more to come!
Aepril Schaele performs "Gaia," a protest against the destruction of the planet, at Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) in Manhattan. Photo by Stacey and Clement Lespinasse.
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Kaeshi Chai and Bellyqueen in "Mastika," a dance dedicated to the beloved Eastern European liquor of the same name, at DNA. Photo by Stacey and Clement Lespinasse. |
Anasma performs "The Love Letter." She tells a story about the universality of love through fusion of yoga technique, mime and Raqs Sharqi. Photo by Sal Romano. |
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posted 7-13-10
Congrats to Kaya and Saidi
for making it to the next round on the TV show "America's Got Talent"!
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