The Belly Dance Reader 2

In this encompassing work, The Gilded Serpent presents to our diverse community a thoroughly researched, well-rounded, and focused book that reflects the many facets of this performance genre. With The Belly Dance Reader, book 1 & 2, we hope to share knowledge and experience in Middle Eastern performing arts and related fields. Our contributors reflect the diversity of this genre and their range of knowledge is great: From offering practical advice or delving into the history of significant periods to exploring music, costuming, or business practice, to focusing on theoretical interpretations of dance. Some writers reflect accumulated years of personal experience, while others are driven by academic research into the history, culture, and performances. Our authors encompass the cerebral as well as the passionate. In addition, The Belly Dance Reader provides difficult-to-find written sources and graphics that are not readily available elsewhere, thus serving as an archive of information as well as a meeting ground for sharing knowledge and wisdom. Section 1 - 19th and 20th Century HistoryThe Beginnings of the Bedleh, by Heather D. Ward ("Nisaa of St. Louis")The Religious Interpretations of Danse du Ventre in North America, 1890's by Andrea Deagon Ph.DA Biography of the Badia Masabni by Priscilla AdumBallet Russes & Middle Eastern Dance, Orientalism by Iana KomarnytskaFollowing the Trail of the Evil Eye, by Sierra SuraciImages of Vintage Assiut by Davina and AlishaSection 2 - Impacts of OrientalismEthical Authenticity by EmmaLucy ColeRaqs Sharqi Under the Orientalist Gaze by Catherine PerryCliches & Studio Fantasy, Images of Algerian Women in Colonial Postcards by Amel TafsoutSection 3 - Cultural Dance StylesA Brief Introduction to Women's Dances of Iran by Laurel Victoria Gray M.A, Ph.DZeibeikiko, by Amani JabrilCrafting Quality Fusion by Laura Tempest ZakroffConnecting to Tanoura by Senta DuffieldDance Style ChartsOur Global Community!Section 4 - TarabStructured Improvisation and Dance Composition by Alia ThabitMoving in Ecstasy by Tamra-hennaTaqsim in America by Amina GoodyearThe Emergence of Tarab by Candace Bordelon, Ph.D Section 5 - MusicA Musicality Technique for Western Belly Dancers by Najia MarlyzThe Dumbek Drum Family by Richard Adrian SteigerWho Follows Who? by Susu PampaninMusician Trading CardsSection 6 - Enhancing DanceA Photographic Glimpse of Diversity by Carrie MeyerDynamics of Your Dance by Stasha VlasukStar Power! by Princess FarhanaHow to Map a Solo by Piper Reid Hunt, Ph.D, and Melina Melinda Pavlata, Ph.DDancing to Live Music! by Denise of PangiaA Brief Introduction to Arabic for Dancers by Leyla LantySewing Instruction for Making the Standard Cabaret Skirt with Border by Suzanne McNeilSection 7 - TeachingLearning to Dance with our Senses by Barbara Sellers-Young, Ph.DA Dancer's Personal Response by Brigid KellyFoundations of Dance by Hala FauziMeasuring Outcomes by Mahsati Janan (Jessica Brown)Preparing to Teach Belly Dance by Sara ShrapnellMagnetism or Manipulation, Cult of Personality and the Middle Eastern Dance Scene by Shelley MuzzySection 8 - BusinessHow to Write Your Bio by Samira ShurukAdapting your Dance Business to a New City by ElianaeHow to Get Music Rights for Your Video Project by Mher PanossianMarketing a Divided Community by Miles CopelandA Photographer's Guide to a Successful Photo Shoot by Pixie Vision PhotographyWhat Good is a Competition? by Mezdulene BlissTips for the Traveling Dancer by Zaina BrownSelf Care for the Dancer by Terry aka Teresa Del Giorno