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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Dec 15, 20224 min read
Interview with Helene Haynes Stakem
by Nizana El Rassan Throughout the world of “bellydance,” there are a lot of well-known dancers, and well known for good reason due to...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Dec 15, 20222 min read
The Golden Era of Your Life
by Suli Adams Golden ages are defined as periods of great wealth, prosperity, stability and cultural and scientific achievement. In...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Dec 15, 20227 min read
Old versus New Generation of Dancers
The Never-Ending Dialogue By Lenka Badriyah "The new generation of dancers is not artful anymore." "They are vulgar!" "Their costumes...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Dec 15, 20226 min read
Evolution of Costume Styles
By Cathy Paveley What is a costume? The Miriam Webster dictionary defines it as: · the prevailing fashion in coiffure, jewelry,...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Dec 15, 20225 min read
The Turkish Delight: Nejla Ates The Original Belly Dance Showgirl
by Dawn Devine~ Devina During the 1950s, the most famous belly dancer working in the US was the incomparable Nejla Ates. Hailing from...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 202213 min read
Ayoub in Crete: Existential questions and talking to the dead
by Walladah Ayoub in Crete: Existential questions and talking to the dead Have you ever thought that the rhythm which we call ayoub along...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20228 min read
Between the Desert and the Sea: Bambouti
By Cathy Paveley We are the Bamboutaya No one resembles us We are the sea traders Working in the Canal Lyrics from Friends of Bamboute...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Anar Dana Intensives
by Nadine Olszowka Helene Eriksen spreads her knowledge about all MENATH cultures all over the world and teaches with her passion...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20223 min read
Danse Arabe - A Postcard From Egypt
by Dawn Devine “Danse Arabe”, a postcard from my collection hangs in a frame on my desk. Its lovely composition is quite appealing, and...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Street Sha'abi with Mohamed Mshakel
A Spotlight Interview by Oriana What inspired you to get into street sha'abi, Mohamed? My life [has been in the] slums and it's the...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Reflecting on My Bellydance Journey
by Adira Elham All images will expand when clicked on for easier reading. Adira is a bellydancer and instructor from Detroit, Michigan. ...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20225 min read
Reflections on the Nile: Lessons from Luxor
By Rachel "Rahil" Lee For most Westerners, the image conjured when one thinks of Egypt is ancient: pyramids, temples, technological and...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20221 min read
FUNtastical Fest Call for Dancers
from HayatiDance, sponsor Hayatidance is hosting her virtual FUNtastical Fest event for the 4th year in a row on Oct 22, 2022 7:30pm EDT!...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20225 min read
Treasures From the Nile
by Suli Adams The river Nile has fascinated humankind for thousands of years, and influenced human history as no other river has. The...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 202212 min read
Connecting Tradition and Technology: www.banatmazin.com
Shining Peacekeeper The echoing question of “What came before [modern Raqs Sharqi as we know it]?” has painted the walls of my mind since...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 202211 min read
Interview with A’isha Azar
by Staff Writer Nizana El Rassan Nizana: Thanks for the interview, A’isha! When I heard this issue’s theme was “along the Nile” I...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20221 min read
COVER STORY: Hosam Elmansy of Reda Troupe
Fanoos Magazine connected with Assistant Trainer and soloist of Reda Troupe via video call to discuss all things Egyptian Dance and the...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20225 min read
Interview with Serkan
By Staff writer Nizana El Rassan Nizana: Thank you for agreeing to spend some time with me for this interview, Serkan! I think more...
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Fanoos Magazine Oriana
Sep 15, 20226 min read
Grace and Beauty Creative Ensembles
by Florence Leclerc In 2016, Florence Leclerc created the first Grace and Beauty Ensemble in Montreal, Quebec. The goal of this Ensemble...
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