Gilded Serpent presents...
Posted June 22, 2011, submitted by Iman, photo by Carl Sermon
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posted June 22, 2011, submitted by Princess Farhana, photographer?
"Hi! I am about to send you pix from my instructional stage make-up DVD shoot, hope you can use them for the Community section! : )
"Bombshell: Dramatic Make-Up For The Stage" With Princess Farhana & Devilla (instructional DVD on stage make-up for dance)
Shoot took place in Los Angeles June 11 & 12, 2011 all face-models and two crew members are belly dancers!"
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More Belly Dancer of the Year 2011 photos by Denise of Pangia
NAMIRA - 2011 Belly Dancer of the Year
Yvonne - 1st Runner Up
Isis San Miguel - 2nd Runner Up
Khalilah Samah - 3rd Runner Up
Cassandra Fox - 4th runner Up
JAOUAHIR TAHOE - 2011 Troupe of the Year
Midnight Mirage - 1st Runner Up
Modern Gypsy - 2nd Runner Up
Jewels of Beladi - Congeniality
JAMILEH & HARLEY - 2011 Duet of the Year
Raks Africa - 1st Runner Up
Najwa & Khalilah - 2nd Runner Up
Yeni Dunya - Congeniality
KIMMY O - 2011 Grand Dancer of the Year
Devi Safir - 1st Runner Up
Taroob - 2nd Runner Up
Theresa Jade - Congeniality
NATIKA - 2011 Tribal Soloist of the Year
LuLu - 1st Runner Up
Tanja Odzak - 2nd Runner Up
Naima Faddin - 3rd Runner Up
Jizan - 4th Runner Up & Congeniality
VERBATIM & STREET TEAM - 2011 Tribal Ensemble of the Year
Al-hambra Tribal Dance - 1st Runner Up
Tahoe Tribal - 2nd Runner Up & Congeniality
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posted Sunday May 29, 2011
Namira wins Belly Dancer of the Year 2011
Cassandra Fox (C), Idena Suzanne(4th RU), Khalilah (3rd RU), Isis San Miguel (2nd RU), Yvonne(1st RU), Namira and Zafirah(last year's winner)
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posted May 22, 2011, submitted by Sherena
Sherena's Genies!
The picture of the Little Genie's and I was a performance they did (their first big performance) at the Desert Inn in Canton ,Ohio. All three girls are 9 years old.
Their families came along with friends and everyone had a great time!
I have danced at the Desert Inn since I was 9 and thought it would be alot of fun to add them to the show.
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posted May 14, 2011,submitted by Eric Godfroid
Sample photos from
Raks Madrid 2010
Held in Rivas, a suburb of Madrid, from June 29th to July 4th 2010.
15 shows at the big open air stage were for free. 52 workshops (100 hours) distributed over 5 days .Performance by the famous singer
Fatima Serhan (70) with her unique voice. She is called the "Queen of Baladi". The 2011 festival will be held July 6-10 in Madrid. See here for more information.
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Posted 5-9-11
Class photos from Leila Farid's workshops (sponsored by Amina) this weekend in San Francisco.
Workshops were done as a benefit for the Leila's musicians. Because of the Jan 25 revolution, the tourists are gone, and the economy is on hold.
$1,200 was raised for the Musician's Benefit.
$100 for 12 musicians= 600 Egyptain pounds. This should buy about a months worth of food for the most needy and their families.
Some of the musicians that will benefit from this event are interviewed in Leila's recent article here.
back row: Shoshanna, Salena, Zahara, Monica, Julia, Leila, Dannhae, Parri, Judy, Crystal, Hana, Laila Yasmina, Alia
Front row: Terrianne, Sumaia, Nancy, Suzzi, Rose, Yasmin, Lovina, Navani, Susu, Amina
Back row: Rebecca Firestone, Salena, Ahava, Zahara, Monica, Dannhae, Adrianna, Lailah Yasmina, Leila, Lovina, Hana, Ellen, Julia, Amina
Front row: Yasmin, Alia, Navani, Lilli, Nancy, Maria's friend , Rose, Maria, Lara, Courtney, Susu
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Posted 5-5-11, News submitted by Antoinette
Interview with Marliza Pons here
"I'm sad to say that Marliza Pons has passed.. Marliza and I have been friends for many years. We met on the set of "Alexander the Great" in 1963, I don't believe she was belly dancing yet. We became friends and I found out she had a son the same age as mine and her sister-in-law Joni took care of him. When the film ended my agent had a dancing job for me in Oahu I asked Marliza if she would like to join me in the show and bring her son and her sister-in-law. I really wanted my son to come with me. It was perfect, we had both our children with us and Joni who was a wonderful caretaker. We had a great time together. Joni remained with me many years and took care of my boys while I was a dancer. I'm so sad to see her pass. I thought you would like to know. Joni also passed away tonight. "
Antoinette
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Posted April 23, 2011
Sahra Kent with the help of Roxxanne Shelby reports on what she has heard from her friends in Cairo since the protests began less than a month before this interview on February 20, 2011. It was conducted at the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition in Long Beach, California
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posted 4-18-11, submitted by Davina
Press coverage on Sudeep's event yesterday- Bay Area Bellydance
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Interview with Shadi of Diamind Pyramid
posted April 6, 2011
Gilded Serpent interviews Shadi of Diamond Pyramid regarding the business scene since the Egyptian Revolution less than a month before this interview.
This interview was conducted at the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition in Long Beach, California on February 20, 2011
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March 15, 2011
MaShuqa interviews Dahlal and Tim Kent on the Cairo Revolution for the Gilded Serpent
In February 2011 while at the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition, we catch Dahlal/Debbie Sinclair and Tim for an interview.
Discussed are the affects of the curfews, blocked streets, and lack of cell phone coverage on the production of costume orders.
They also talk about the difference between Cairo designed and US designed costumes.
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March 7, 2011
Gigbag Check #29- Samantha of the Bellydance Superstars
Samantha is from Brighton, England. Sam starts to tell of her start with the troupe when Rachel joins the conversation briefly to help out
and testifiy to Sam's talent and commitment. Sam was discovered in Rachel's workshop in Birmingham.
Sam also shows us her gig bag and her favorite skirt made by Madi Love. Sam suggestions bringing a sewing kit and tells of problems getting her
belt ornaments tangled in her bracelets. This footage was filmed February 15, 2009 backstage at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, California
see more Gigbag Checks here
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Posted March 2, 2011 GS video report
We caught Barbara at the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition in Long Beach in February 2011.
She tells us of her trip to Cairo trying to attend the Nile Festival. Included are descriptions of getting to her hotels, rode blocks,
checkpoints, neighborhood militias, attending classes, cell phone video, curfew, teachers
including Aida Nour, How caring Mohamed was of his group.
Barbara is a vendor of belly dance costumes. Her site is www.bellydancewear.com
Video 16- 17 minutes long and formatted with graphics to use as markers if you want to watch it in more than one sitting.
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posted on February 14,
photos taken by Lynette on Saturday February 12, in Berkeley at the
6th Annual Yemanja Festival Performance, at BrasArte at studio dedicated to Brazilian arts including music and dance
"Honoring Yemanja"
Viver Brasil Damce Company
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Roxxanne Shelaby in a Yemanja inspired Belly Dance costume by Eshta |
Roxxanne Shelaby being complimented by a lovely audience member. |
Roxxanne Shelaby and Linda Yudin director of Viver Brasil Dance Company |
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Mid East 2011 Tours & Events ...
And how they stand with current events in Egypt.
contact ed with more info including other tours and events
last update- 2-9-11
JAN
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Astryd – Jan 24- Feb 3, Nov 2011-
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January 25- protests begin
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Leyla Amir- Nile Group- Jan 31- Feb 7 --- Cancelled
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Sahra- March 18-26, 2011 Marrakech, Morocco
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Delilah, March 22-April 10 “Not sure yet, we may bump to April 2012”
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Nourhan- March 25 - April 9/11. Canceled
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MAY
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Bulent – Gypsy Fest Istanbul, May 3-8
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Sahra - JtE-3 Cairo: May 29-June 3 continued as planned
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Shira and Caroline Afifi- May 31-June 12, Shaabi clubs in Cairo --Tour has been postponed to 2012
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Bulent –Istanbul, June 14-25
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Leyla Lanty & Roza – AWS June --Tour has been postponed to 2012
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Sahra-JtE-3 Cairo: June 19-24 -continued as planned,
JtE-4 Upper Egypt: June 24-July 3- continued as planned
JtE-5 Suez/Sinai: June 10-17 -cancelled
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Angelika, Fahtiem – AWS June-July
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Simona- Marrakech- June 7-13
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Leyla Amir- Nile Group- June 20-27,
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Zahra and Princess Farhana - June 24- July 8- cancelled
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Keti Sharif – Red Sea- 6-12 Sep 2011 A-Z Teacher training - relocated Croatia
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Amera- Sep 29-Oct 10
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Bulent –Istanbul, Sep 22,- Oct 3
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Ali Turquoise- Istanbul, Egypt- Oct 31-Nov 13
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Oasis Dance Camp- Oasis Morocco October 31 - November 15, 2011
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DEC
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posted 2-8-11, submitted by Molly Bode
If you have a chance check out Masha Archers' website. There is a
film about Masha and her family that is about 30 minutes long.
There are some photos of her and other dancers in Masha's troupe. I may even be one of the dancers in one of the background shots.
http://www.masha.org/ |
1-29-11, Submitted by Monica
Photos from the demonstration in San Francisco in solidarity with what is happening in Egypt
Reports on our
Friends in Egypt During Current Crisis
1-29-11 Sahra Kent--Farida's phone has been busy, now it says my international call can not go through. Mahmoud Reda's phone continues to be busy. Those who have gone to Cairo with me know Khalid ...(Khan al Khalili), minutes ago he said his store is gone and he is now standing outside his home (with all the men in the building) with clubs in their hands protecting his women, children, home, cars. Has anyone heard from Amera El Kattan? Aley a was writing up till the internet blackout. She is dancing and living in Cairo (originally from Los Angeles).Just called Ahmed (Nubian dance teacher in Aswan) and he said there are no problems there.
Debbie Smith is here in San Francisco for a visit, no word yet on her new family in Cairo.
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Posted January 27, 2011, Submitted by Princess Farhana
"Happy New Year! Here are some pix from my shows & workshops in Hong Kong, Jan 6-11, 2011"
Ed note- Let's get more names to go with these photos if possible. Thanks!
Matsika from Japan and Princess Farhana pose together backstage at
thier show in Hong Kong
Princess poses with Pasha of Tajikistan and the Desert Mermaids while backstage.
L-R: 1, 2, 3, 4, Pasha, Pr Farhana, 7, 8
 
Sponsor Suzette Ackerman leads the warm up for the workshop and
Oksanna, a Bollywood dancer from Russia poses backstage.
Class photo from Princess's Fan-Fusion workshop in Hong Kong
back row standing , l-r: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
front: 1, 2, Suzette, 4, Princess Farhana, 6, 7, 8.
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posted 1-26-11, submitted by Zeina
The Nile Group Festival is now held four times a year, Feb, April,June and Nov. Its first year was 2005 and is located in Cairo held at the Pyramisa Hotel .
The organizers are Mohamed Abou Shebika, Aida Nour and Freiz Sayed. Photos by Mohamed and Zeina.
These photos are from the event in November 2010.
Nour, Liza Laziza, Zeina, Asmahan
Mayoudi, Hayat, Mona
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posted 1-22-11, submitted by Marion Nowak
Winners of the Miss Bellydance South Africa Competition!
held 10-10-10 in Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa
Photos courtesy of Miss Belly Dance South Africa
winner - Kyati
2nd: Micah Bellydance (right) & 3rd: Lucille Kambarran (left)
Judges with winner: From left to right: Bhana van der Walt, Marissa Cuenoud, Senta Duffield, Kyati Naidoo, Bozenka, Angela Anzilotti
for more info www.missbellydancesa.com
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posted 1-16-11
Graduates of Sahra's Journey to Egypt #2 held January 15-16, 2011
Names: Adriane, Beatrice, Hala, Julie, Andriana, Monica, Hana, Jeanne, Salena, Ahava
Amina, Sahra, Ellen
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posted 1-15-11
Here are the graduates of Sahra's 27th Journey to Egypt #1 held January 9, 2011.
#2 is being taught now on January 15. #3 & 4 will be taught this June in Egypt.
More names will be added soon!
Adriane, Beatriz, Jennifer, Sahra, Hanna, Jill Parker, Adriana, Salena
Next row: Julia, Amina (sorry Amina!), Ellen
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 posted 1-11-11, submitted by Christine Yaven of Bellydance Jakarta
photos from their recent recital on November 13, 2010
celebrating the studio's 5th Anniversary
Bellydance Jakarta in collaboration with Gedung Kesenian Jakarta presents...
CELEBRATION V
Special Anniversary Recital 2006 - 2010
Past. Present. Future.
This milestone event marks the anniversary of Bellydance Jakarta.
Established in 2006, this event celebrates our present achievements, and ushers in a new era of beautiful bellydance!
Christine Yaven- director
Aprina Setijani,
Andrea Lies,
Adriana Valentina,
Anggita Maria,
Akhina Siman,
Bertha Andante,
Catherine Farouk,
Evi Lylyana,
Effie Hardjo,
Eveline Teguh, Fahmia Badib,
Febi Purnamasari,
Febi Utamawati,
Fita Moeslichan,
Helen Susanto,
Hikmah Ali Huraibi,
Irene Josoeb,
Joice Wijaya,
Josefina Wiryaningtyas,
Kate Rijsenbrij,
Karmilah,
Lynda Ibrahim,
Muzdalifah Faried,
Mitha Tiara,
Natalia Lukito,
Patricia Tirta,
Ressy Mahasari,
Rossanna Hangawitawati,
Rita Susetya,
Rosalind Setiawan,
Santi Wongso,
Siaw Loniwati Susanto,
Thersya Lukito,
Viva Nurhanifah,
Yuka Hase,
Yukiko Ikushima,
Yukiko Mazawa,
We focused more on modern pieces rather than folkloric dances. In total there were 38 dancers in our recital. Around 250 people came to watch our show and we are the first Middle Eastern dance group to have worked together with the Jakarta Performing Arts Theater (Gedung Kesenian Jakarta) and showcasing a night of bellydancing.
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