by BellaBianca What does a strip of masking tape, a hula-hoop, and Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos have in common? All three contribute to the effective and creative warm-up one can give the body before belly dancing. Begin with Yoga Breathing stimulates the flow of creativity in the body. The first thought that comes to …
You are funding this show partially through a cultural grant. You clearly presented the program to the funding organization in a way that made the content accessible. In brief, what did you tell them? The Arlington Cultural Council (ACC) exists to support public programs in our community that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in …
by Sahina The start of the new year is a great time to commit to trying a new approach to beauty and stage makeup. Nowadays it is easy to find products that will make you look great on stage and avoid animal testing or animal-derived ingredients. Vegan and cruelty-free makeup is not only kinder to …
by Katia of Boston Velerie Camille passed away on July 4th , 2017 in New York City. Her birthdate is unknown, as she preferred, but it should be said that she had a full life of dance with a career in Italy, France, and New York as a performer and choreographer on stage and screen. …
by Brittany Capozzi (BellaBianca) Grandmother’s Secrets: The Ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing, Rosina-Fawzia B. Al-Rawi, Interlink Publishing, 1999 In her memoir Grandmother’s Secrets: The Ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing, writer and belly dancer Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi illustrates how her grandmother’s gems of wisdom are more than enough to understand how …
Tarifa Salem is a Middle-Eastern dance artist and instructor. Her early exposure to the music and dance of her Lebanese heritage set the stage for her dance career. Her uncle and mentor, the late great Ibrahim Farrah, helped her develop and refine her art and inspired her to pursue graduate studies in dance in the …
Su’ad founded the Desert Moon Dancers in 1991. Since then, Su’ad, Hijara, Rayya, Astrea, Elena, Aziza, Khalisa, Noor, and Nadia have delighted audiences with their rich choreographic repertoire and on- and off-stage camaraderie. They celebrate their 25th anniversary as a troupe with a show on December 10th at Connecticut College. You founded the Desert Moon Dancers in …
by Brittany Capozzi With her upcoming visit to Boston to teach a workshop, I was intrigued to find out what inspires Aaliyah Jenny’s delicate, yet, poignant movements across the stage. She agreed to be interviewed for BDNE and openly discusses both the difficult and graceful transitions in her life as she continues to dance. When did …
by Brittany Capozzi (BellaBianca) We all shed and layer identities; it’s a growth process. At the start of my belly dance journey I thought that by simply immersing my body in movement with music I understood my new identity in its entirety. I only saw one dimension within the dance while studying my reflection, but now, choosing …
I was curious about the premise of Jaylee and Lulu Stone’s upcoming show Green Light Effect. They both graciously agreed to be interviewed for BDNE about the unique and innovative origins of the show. – Amy Smith BDNE: Could you elaborate on the show theme of “consensual art”, and the various interactions in which permission and …
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