Jillina

Articles on Gilded Serpent by or about Jillina

• 1-9-14 From Evolution to Revolution, A Review of "Dark Side of the Crown" by Valerick
  Jillina’s character is mean and abusive which makes us think that she may be the killer!
• 7-18-13 Photos from Zulu Lounge, May 3rd 2013 at the famous El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, California by Rawtography, text by Jillina
  Below are a few highlight photos by Rawtography.com from the Zulu Lounge show held May 3, 2013 in Los Angles, California. The show was produced by dancer Khani Zulu and her husband, tattoo artist Zulu, at the swanky El Rey theater. The show's theme was "La Nuit d'Absinthe" which inspired artists to be creative with their pieces.
• 1-31-13 The Evolution of Jillina, An Interview Regarding Change, Flexibility and Lessons Learned Interview by Lauren Boldt
  Working with Jillina for the last six years or so, I’ve been a fly on the wall for a lot of this transition. I’ve been there for marathon rehearsal weeks, brainstorming sessions, the stress of taking a show on the road, the flops, and the standing ovations. Español!
• 11-7-11 Jillina Drum Solo Video from International Bellydance Conference of Canada on the CK!
  Jillina dances for drummer, Suleiman Warwar. This performance was held at the Acrobat Lounge in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• 10-5-11 MaShuqa interviews Ali Hamidzadeh of Turquoise International, video on the Community Kaleidoscope
  Ali tells us about how he came to produce his first cymbals. He is interviewed by MaShuqa. He also talks about Dahlena, Bobby Farah, his education, inferior copies of his zils, how to know that you have genuine Turquoise cymbals. Testimonials from Jillina, Princess Farhana, and Marta Schill.
• 9-27-11 Competition Strategies, A Judge's Suggestions by Jillina and Lauren
  Choosing a costume that fits and flatters your choreography is equally important. If you want to highlight your amazing hip work, be sure to choose a costume with lots of fringe and tassels on the hips so the judges cannot fail to see that hip work.
• 3-24-11 A Transformational Week, A Fan's View of Jillina's Weeklong Intensive Report by Sa'diyya of Texas
  I think that's another benefit of having scholarships in the world of Bellydance because it gives dancers another goal to work towards: "What do I have to do to rise to the occasion, to receive this other kind of award?"
• 3-22-11 Taiwan Bellydance: 2 Events Are Perfect Ending for 2010, Nefertiti Bellydance Carnival & Bellydance Evolution by Lisa Chen
  I admire those dancers participating in the production for their talents, skills, and artistic qualities, however, I feel the framework of story-telling compromises dancers from better expressing their love for this dance (or through it). They are acting through dance rather than dancing to the music.
• 11-27-09 My Dream: Dancing in Cairo! by Jillina
  To be asked to teach at Ahlan Wa Sahlan is an amazing honor, but to be performing, in the biggest show of the year? It was unbelievable! This was the most significant phone call I have ever received in my entire career.
• 1-11-10 Carl's Camera Captures Jillina's Bellydance Evolution, photos by Carl, introduction by Ma*Shuqa
  Jillina Carlano's Bellydance Evolution marked the beginning of an era in which bellydance moves beyond dance Oriental imported from Egypt and performed in clubs.
• 1-8-2010 Jillina Advances Dance Theatre, A Review of Jillina's Bellydance Evolution, by Kristina Nekyia, photos by Carl Sermon
  Bellydance Evolution is a full-length theatrical event directed by dancer and choreographer Jillina, ushering belly dance into the world of dance theater. The production is a melding of narrative with a wide variety of traditional and cutting-edge Middle Eastern dance and music. I saw the dress rehearsal of Bellydance Evolution when it debuted in Glendale, California in August, 2009.
• 2-1-04 Youth, Beauty and Branding, The Virgin Megastore Grand Reopening, part 2 photos by Lynette
  with Jillina, Sahlala Dancers, and Issam Houshan San Francisco, California, December 3, 2003
• 1-17-04 Virgin Megastore Reopening featuring Jillina & the Sahlala Dancers & Issam Houshan, photos and layout by Susie
  San Francisco, CA, Wednesday, December 3, 2003
• 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!
• 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!
• 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.
• 6-4-08 Jillina Redoux- Bellydance with Jillina DVDs Reviewed by Yasmela
  On the whole, this is a great set of instructional DVDs. They are top-notch quality and well worth the price. Even the minor annoyances of the camera work on the performance sections is very small compared with the wretched production quality of many comparably priced instructional DVDs. These are definitely top of the line.
• 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. "
• 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.
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