Friday, 5 December 2014

Your Body: The Relationship With Your Reflection

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By Kathleen McGuire How to use the mirror to improve—without getting lost in a cycle of self-criticism Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre pri...

Words of Wisdom From an Older Dancer

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by Keesha Beckford (mother, dance teacher, blogger, momsnewstage.com) Posted: 04/22/2014 5:16 pm 1. Treat class, and your every opportunit...
Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Region: Egypt - Move to teach art in state institute triggers controversy

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A plan to create a government institute to qualify belly dancers has raised eyebrows and drawn criticism in this predominantly Muslim count...
Wednesday, 1 January 2014

With Willing Spirit, a Reprise for Ailey Dancers

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By SARAH LYALL Published: December 24, 2013 The voice on the phone belonged to Masazumi Chaya, the associate artistic director of Alvin ...
Thursday, 7 November 2013

Be a Smart Dancer: 10 Qualities of Smart Dancers

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In workshops and at your classes, you often hear, “Be a smart dancer!” Being a smart dancer will help you,...
Monday, 4 November 2013

Going Through the Motions Improves Dance Performance

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July 23, 2013 — Expert ballet dancers seem to glide effortlessly across the stage, but learning the steps is both physically and mentally d...
Sunday, 20 October 2013

'Silver Swans' taking to the barre later in life for ballet lessons

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By Emma Ailes, BBC Scotland More pensioners are taking up ballet in a bid to stay fit and lead a healthier, longer life More and more...
Sunday, 8 July 2012

Belly Dancers in Egypt Worry About Possible Islamist Takeover

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Prohibiting Women’s Dancing Ends a Once-Sacred Art By: Kamel Saleh posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Translator: Naria Tanoukhi Fears...
Saturday, 7 July 2012

TIPS: Making the Most of Your Classroom Experience (by Mirah Ammal )

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Good tips, with the bellydance student in mind... Maybe you've just started taking dance, or maybe you've been studying for years...
Friday, 29 June 2012

Adina Gamal Shimmies Her Way Out of Belly Dancer Stereotypes

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June 27, 2012 By Bonnie Caprara Belly dancing. Cabaret dancing. Burlesque dancing. They all evoke visions slim, seductive and exotic w...