Middle Eastern Dance

Julie Elliot

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Aug 31, 2002

What is Pharaonic Dance?

Once in a while the term "Pharaonic dance" comes up among Middle Eastern dance artists. Here's a view into what it means and where this dance style came from.

Jul 31, 2002

Learning Belly Dancing from Books and the Web

So you can't find a belly dancing class in your community? Here's how books and web sites can help you get started.

Jun 30, 2002

Learning to Belly Dance from Videos

So you can't find a belly dancing class in your community? Here's how videos can help you start learning how to belly dance.

May 31, 2002

Costumes for SCA and Renaissance Faires

Here are some costuming recommendations for historical re-enactment events such as Renaissance Faires and Society for Creative Anachronism.

Apr 30, 2002

Language of Song and Dance

How can you interpret the music through dance when you don't even know what the lyrics are saying? Here's how to learn more about the songs you use.

Mar 31, 2002

Dance of the Seven Veils

Explores how the "dance of the seven veils" came to be associated in people's minds with belly dancing.

Feb 28, 2002

Dance Performances: Art or Entertainment?

When doing a belly dance performance, are you delivering entertainment or an artistic presentation? The answer will determine how successful the performance is.

Jan 31, 2002

Why the Fuss Over Egyptian Style Music and Oriental Dance?

Explores why the Oriental dance community worldwide is dominated by Egyptian music, props, and dance style.

Dec 28, 2001

What Makes a Belly Dancer's Blood Boil?

Belly dancing isn't all sweetness and light. If you stay with it long enough, you'll almost certainly clash with some other people.

Dec 14, 2001

"Isn't That Like Stripping?" - Why They Ask

Just why do people link belly dancing with stripping? Here's a historical and cultural perspective.

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