Belly Dance
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Belly Dance Pilgrimage And Identity
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Author : Barbara Sellers-Young
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-11-07
Belly Dance Pilgrimage And Identity written by Barbara Sellers-Young and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-07 with Performing Arts categories.
This book examines the globalization of belly dance and the distinct dancing communities that have evolved from it. The history of belly dance has taken place within the global flow of sojourners, immigrants, entrepreneurs, and tourists from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. In some cases, the dance is transferred to new communities within the gender normative structure of its original location in North Africa and the Middle East. Belly dance also has become part of popular culture’s Orientalist infused discourse. The consequence of this discourse has been a global revision of the solo dances of North Africa and the Middle East into new genres that are still part of the larger belly dance community but are distinct in form and meaning from the dance as practiced within communities in North Africa and the Middle East.
Belly Dance Around The World
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Author : Caitlin E. McDonald
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-07-11
Belly Dance Around The World written by Caitlin E. McDonald and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-11 with Performing Arts categories.
In these essays, dancers and scholars from around the world carefully consider the transformation of an improvised folk form from North Africa and the Middle East into a popular global dance practice. They explore the differences between the solo improvisational forms of North Africa and the Middle East, often referred to as raqs sharki, which are part of family celebrations, and the numerous globalized versions of this dance form, belly dance, derived from the movement vocabulary of North Africa and the Middle East but with a variety of performance styles distinct from its site of origin. Local versions of belly dance have grown and changed along with the role that dance plays in the community. The global evolution of belly dance is an inspiring example of the interplay of imagination, the internet and the social forces of local communities. All royalties are being donated to Women for Women International, an organization dedicated to supporting women survivors of war through economic, health, and social education programs. The contributors are proud to provide continuing sponsorship to such a worthwhile and necessary cause.
Belly Dance
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Author : Martha Burns
language : en
Publisher: Martha Burns
Release Date : 2008
Belly Dance written by Martha Burns and has been published by Martha Burns this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
Beautifully photographed live Belly Dance performances. Photographed during ten years with over 100 dancers. Author Martha Burns: "I wanted to recapture and share the dancers' inspiration and magic by means of visual images. I have been honored with Dr. Christiane Northrup writing my book's foreword, Alice Walker, Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD, and Jalaja Bonheim allowing me to quote from their books and for their encouraging words. Belly dance is a misunderstood art. Through my book, I hope to illustrate belly dance's beauty and power, why belly dancers believe this movement is the mother of all dance and why they dedicate their lives to mastering this art form. Belly dancers celebrate their (and each others') power and femininity with profound respect and reverence regardless of age, color, or size. Many feel a divine feminine energy during their dance transforming them into Goddesses. We all bask in this feminine force; those of us watching also become Goddesses." www.BellyDanceBook.net
Howexpert Guide To Belly Dancing
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Author : HowExpert
language : en
Publisher: HowExpert
Release Date : 2020-06-04
Howexpert Guide To Belly Dancing written by HowExpert and has been published by HowExpert this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-04 with Performing Arts categories.
HowExpert Guide to Belly Dancing is for all dance lovers, especially for those in love with belly dancing. It serves as a guiding tool to learn the dance from the basic movements. This guide is divided into eight main sections that teach the different aspects of the belly dancing, starting with the basic belly dance posture and then going through the belly dance movements of the lower and upper part of the body. Each section contains several sub-sections that guide you gradually towards the next step. At the end of the book, there is a review part highlighting the key moments that you have to incorporate. Besides sharing instructions for engaging the upper and lower parts of the body, this guide also gives you insight into the basic techniques on how to move on stage and how to manage your choreography. All techniques gained from the sections will not mean a thing if you do not connect them into a graceful dance. The key point of this book is to motivate and inspire you to learn, grow, and succeed in your belly dancing journey. Although some steps are easier and can be learned faster, others require more time and practice. However, no matter what the obstacles are, challenge yourself to become better with every new step. About the Expert Aneta Dimoska is a passionate dancer and dedicated learner. Her love for dancing began in the early years of her life. Ever since then, she has nurtured this passion and developed skills in many dances. Her favorites are belly dancing and Latin dancing. She has an affection towards all belly dance styles. As a graduate of a sociology degree, she is in love with the Middle East culture and tradition. Her interest in this civilization expands through the years following the challenges that these societies are facing. Understanding this unique culture has made her connection with belly dancing even stronger. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Belly Dance For Health Happiness And Empowerment
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Author : Tina Hobin
language : en
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Release Date : 2015-08-28
Belly Dance For Health Happiness And Empowerment written by Tina Hobin and has been published by John Hunt Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-28 with Health & Fitness categories.
The intention of this book is to inspire men & women to enhance their self-awareness, to overcome common health problems and improve their health and general wellbeing through the ancient art of the belly dance. It helps readers to understand how the body works, the root causes of illness and how by taking up belly dancing it will help to stimulate the body's healing process, restore and enhance their appearance, revitalize, rejuvenate and help to promote a longer life expectancy and independence in old age.
Belly Dance Business 101
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Author : Helen Blondel
language : en
Publisher: Helen Blondel
Release Date : 2020-07-30
Belly Dance Business 101 written by Helen Blondel and has been published by Helen Blondel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-30 with Art categories.
Belly Dance Business 101 is ideal for performers who have already studied belly dance and feel confident in their ability to excel at gigs, but just need help in getting to that next level which is becoming a paid professional. In the book, Helen stresses the importance of handling yourself as a business and continually references back to general business practices when conducting yourself as a paid performer. This book covers subjects like branding, online presence, pricing, correspondence, professionalism, etiquette, and much more. While Belly Dance Business 101 is primarily written for those with an interest in belly dance, performers of all kinds can gain valuable knowledge from this book. Having also immersed herself in the performance industry as a singer, Helen draws parallels between the different fields within the entertainment business, and her formula for this guide is influenced by her industry experiences as a whole.
Dancing The Veils Away
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Author : Cynthia Holling-Morris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-27
Dancing The Veils Away written by Cynthia Holling-Morris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-27 with categories.
Belly dancers are often used in Europe and America as symbols of a sensuous and exotic Orient. They appear in Orientalist paintings, novels, movies, and even cartoons. We tend to assume that these portrayals accurately reflect the dance as it is practiced in the lands of its origin; in reality they perpetuate a number of erroneous stereotypes: Belly Dance is the dance of the haremIt is a dance of seductionIt is only performed by women for menOnly young women perform the danceBelly dance has no culturally sanctioned role within the modern Middle East. All of these stereotypes are at least partially incorrect. In reality, belly dancing plays an integral role in both westernized and traditional Middle Eastern women's lives, in which--according to anthropologist Karin Van Nieuwkerk, who has done extensive fieldwork with professional belly dancers in Cairo-- "singing and dancing are essentially regarded as expressions of rejoicing." She explains; "entertainers are central to the most important occasions in people's lives, such as births, engagements, and weddings. A celebration without performers is not a real celebration."This book explores the history of belly dancing's origins, development, and dissemination as well as its cultural relevance today in the Middle East and beyond.
Belly Dancing For Beginners
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Author : Liz Byrski
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2011-05-27
Belly Dancing For Beginners written by Liz Byrski and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-27 with Fiction categories.
Gayle and Sonya are a study in contrasts: one reserved and cautious, the other confident and outspoken. But their very different lives will be turned upside down when they impulsively join a belly dancing class. Marissa, their teacher, is sixty, sexy, and very much her own person, and as Gayle and Sonya learn about the origins and meaning of the dance, much more than their muscle tone begins to change. Gayle, crippled by the secrets at the heart of her marriage, is forced to face who and what she has become; the seriously single Sonya begins to explore her isolation from her family; and even Marissa, accustomed to seeing other women changed by the dance, must finally confront a horrifying event from her own past.
Dynamic Belly Dance
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Author : Ramona
language : en
Publisher: ABI
Release Date : 2007
Dynamic Belly Dance written by Ramona and has been published by ABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Belly dance categories.
Grandmother S Secrets
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Author : Rosina-Fawzia al-Rawi
language : en
Publisher: Interlink Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-15
Grandmother S Secrets written by Rosina-Fawzia al-Rawi and has been published by Interlink Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-15 with Performing Arts categories.
"Come, sit by me," says Grandmother. "Take this chalk in your hand. Now draw a dot and concentrate all your energy into this one dot. It is the beginning and the end, the navel of the world." So Fawzia Al-Rawi describes her grandmother's first lesson about the ancient craft of Oriental dance. Grandmother's Secretsalways circles back to this grandmother and this young girl, echoing the circular movements of the dance itself. Al-Rawi has written a strikingly graceful and original book that blends personal memoir with the history and theory of the dance known in the West as "belly dancing." It is the story of a young Arab girl as she is initiated into womanhood. It is a history of the dance from the earliest times through the days of the Pharaohs, the Roman Empire, to the Arab world of the last three centuries. It is a personal investigation into the effects of the dance's movements on individual parts of the body and the whole psyche. It is a guide to the actual techniques of the dance for those who are inspired to put down the book and move. Al-Rawi conveys in this book not only the history and technique of grieving and mourning dances, pregnancy and birth dances, but the spirit of these age-old rituals, and their possibilities for healing and empowering women today.