Bogdana Sokolov of HayatiDance Art forms rarely develop spontaneously and in isolation. New styles are likely to have been inspired by...

1. Tell us all about Global Caravan and your group! Global Caravan (GC) began as one woman’s inspiration and has grown into being one of...

By Columbia Strawberry Cunha When Masha Archer developed her style, which we currently call FatChanceBellyDance® Stylem (FCBD®), she...

Saqra Raybuck When you are working with beginning students it is easy for them to become discouraged because they have no idea how to...

1. Tell us about your group, Stygian!  How did you get started and what is the focus? The Stygian Collective is an exclusive worldwide...

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Nizana: I’m so excited to be doing a double interview with the two of you wonderful dancers! Since it was the fusion/transnational issue,...

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Join Oriana for an exhilarating and inspiring Bellydance Workshop as we kickstart the New Year with a burst of creativity and fun-filled...

By Dawn Devine ~ Davina Born in Cuba in 1933 Apolonia García Hernández would take Europe by storm as one of the most beautiful and...

Fanoos chatted with the Legendary Judy Reda about her time in Egypt, her recordings and her memoirs. Oriana: Judy! It's such a...

In the enchanting world of linguistics and translation, Ahmed Elswify stands out as a prominent figure, bringing the beauty of the Arabic...

By Columbia Strawberry Cunha Mahmoud Reda created a lot of things in his lifetime. Farida Fahmy was his muse and has made it well known...

When I came into Belly Dance , I was from decades of the tap/ballet studio format. In the 1950's all mothers sewed. They were given a bag...

Interview by Nizana El Rassan Interview with Zara Nizana: Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this interview!...

Amy Smith I fell in love with the music as soon as I started taking belly dance classes in the early 90s. I live in northeastern corner...

Leyla Amir…. Pre Egypt. 1971-1981 You could say my Egypt interest began when I was 8 years old, when the moving of Abu Simbel appeared on...

Badia Star When I arrived from Canada to Cairo in 1982 I was a brave and over confident young woman 25 yrs of age. I had been performing...

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