Performing Arts

Madame Mozuna's Caravanserai Madame Mozuna's Caravanserai- Quotes, suggestions on finding dance music, lyrics to a couple of songs translated into English, and a glossary defining more than 50 terms. Belly Dancing Plus Belly Dancing Plus- Photo galleries, costuming suggestions, plus-sized belly dance attire vendor links, articles, FAQs, video reviews and opportunities to contribute. Helena Vlahos: Tips and Tricks Helena Vlahos: Tips and Tricks- Advice on posture and dancing to fast and slow music. The Gilded Serpent The Gilded Serpent- An online magazine focused on Middle Eastern dance, arts, travel, and culture. Large archive of articles and reviews, North Beach history project, staff and co… Morocco and the Casbah Dance Experience Morocco and the Casbah Dance Experience- Researchers of dance traditions in the Middle East and North Africa. Articles on oriental dance and childbirth, floor work, ethics of ethn… Joy of Belly Dancing Joy of Belly Dancing- Articles, history, dance styles, how to, magazines, recipes, drum rythyms, lyric translations, spotlights on troupes, stars and videos plus dancers' director… Desert Spirit Films Desert Spirit Films- Production company created by Middle Eastern, Gypsy dancer Monique Monet. Offers inspirational, philosophical, and historical articles on dance and personal d… Bellydance Bellydance- Information on the origins of oriental dance, stories and photos of Fifi Abdu, Beba, Soheir Zaki, Samia Gamaal, Farida Fahmi and Mona Said. Features photos of oriental… Belly Dance Hub Belly Dance Hub- Discussion board and directory for Middle Eastern dancers. Includes articles, stories, interviews and Arabic song lyrics and translations. Serpentine Communications Serpentine Communications- Middle Eastern dance video production company and information on dancers Artemis and Yasmin. Includes current and in production titles. Bellydance Museum Bellydance Museum- Online collection of rare postcards, film posters, engravings and other paraphernalia on Oriental dance. Zaida Bellydancing for Older Women Zaida Bellydancing for Older Women- Several articles exploring topics related to belly dancing that are particularly slanted to the needs of older women. Middle Eastern Dance and Healing Middle Eastern Dance and Healing- Information about Raqs Sharqi. Article covers information on the different Middle Eastern dance styles, instruments, costuming, and props. Belly Dancing - Art Of Middle Eastern Dance Belly Dancing - Art Of Middle Eastern Dance- Features poetry, translated song lyrics, a glossary of belly dance terms, tips and tricks, finger cymbal rhythms, and Egyptian goddess… The Egyptian Castle The Egyptian Castle- Egyptian music, dance, and culture. Includes vintage film clips of popular Egyptian dancers and music available to download Topix: Dance Topix: Dance- News about dance, collected from various sources on the web. Dance Magazine, The Dance Magazine, The- Free dance magazine in Dutch and English offered as a Microsoft Word file. Proximity Magazine Proximity Magazine- Quarterly journal devoted to contact improvisation, movement improvisation and new dance. Published in Melbourne, Australia and welcomes unsolicited material. London Dance London Dance- Includes what's on listings, features, directory and news. London, UK. The Dance Current The Dance Current- Monthly publication out of Canada. Provides back issues, web features and information on subscriptions. Dance Europe Dance Europe- Monthly magazine published in London covering performances across Europe and beyond. Online auditions, European performance diary, dancer and company links and notic… Zaghareet Magazine Zaghareet Magazine- An american publication with a Middle Eastern Dance focus, about dancers, troupes, music, and events. Dance.net Dance.net- Promoting online dance communities with online magazine for dance enthusiasts, instructors, and studio owners; live chat; discussion boards; searchable database; free h… DanceSpirit Magazine DanceSpirit Magazine- Featuring a directory of dance schools and a chat room Dance Magazine Dance Magazine- Online version of Dance Magazine known for its Young Dancer section, reviews, dance news, and features on Dancers, Choreographers, Dance Companies, Teachers, techn… Dance Aotearoa New Zealand (danz) Dance Aotearoa New Zealand (danz)- National umbrella organisation shaped to meet the needs of dance in all its diversity. Answers4Dancers Answers4Dancers- Dance auditions and career advice for working dancers, entry-level dancers and student dancers. critical dance critical dance- An inclusive site for dancers and dance fans dedicated to all types of performance dance, but especially ballet and modern. Features a moderated discussion forum, … Dance Art Dance Art- Dancezine. Helpful resource for all dancers, including a search for studios by location. Lynn Brilhante Lynn Brilhante- Choreography, instruction, performance in Jazz dance. Off Jazz Dance World Off Jazz Dance World- All about jazz and tap dance; history, terminology, teachers, workshops, Instructional videos, quick time demo clips, pictures. Oxford Historical Dance Society Oxford Historical Dance Society- Runs one-day workshops in different dance styles. Includes information about workshops. The Early Dance Consort The Early Dance Consort- Based in Sydney, Australia. Offers classes and performances in Renaissance and Baroque dance. Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble- Performs dances from the late-15th to mid-19th centuries. Information about classes in the Philadelphia area, and background information on Renai… Early Dance Circle Early Dance Circle- Umbrella organization for early dance in the UK. Includes information about membership and events, and an overview of Western dance from the Middle Ages to the… Dance Through Time Dance Through Time- Company that researches, preserves, presents, and educates the public about Western social dances from the 15th century to the present, based in San Francisco.… Nonsuch Nonsuch- History and dance company based in the UK. Information about classes, performance and education services, and books and tapes for sale. We Make History We Make History- Organizes Colonial, Regency and Victorian dance events throughout the Southwestern United States. Site provides information about upcoming balls, and introduction… Ken Pierce Ken Pierce- Baroque and late Renaissance dancer and researcher. Includes papers, videos, and information about his summer workshop in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Period Dance Group The Period Dance Group- The memories of a performing group formed at the University of Georgia in the 1970s. ZeitenTanz ZeitenTanz- Association to promote historical dance in Austria, based in Vienna. Includes information about workshops and their Baroque dance summer school, and an overview of dan… Teatro Arcimboldo Teatro Arcimboldo- Renaissance and baroque dance-theater ensemble based in Switzerland. Information about performances, classes and recordings. New York Historical Dance Company New York Historical Dance Company- Offers workshops and performances in 15th to early 20th century dance. Includes information about services and products for sale. Dolmetsch Historical Dance Society Dolmetsch Historical Dance Society- Society aiming to promote teaching, performance and research in European dance from the 15th to the 19th century. Includes information about th… Choregraphie Antique Choregraphie Antique- Dance history ensemble of Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. Performs ballroom dances of the 18th, 19th and early 20th century. Calendar of upcoming per… Dance History Teachers Discussion Group Dance History Teachers Discussion Group- Discussion archives, and information about subscribing. Library of Congress: Dance Instruction Manuals Library of Congress: Dance Instruction Manuals- Facsimiles and SGML versions of social dance manuals from 1490 to 1920. Also includes video clips and an essay giving an overview o… The Calendar of Historical Dance The Calendar of Historical Dance- Upcoming events including classes, summer schools, performances and balls. Plus, links organized by country, period and type, facsimiles of early… Society of Dance History Scholars (SDHS) Society of Dance History Scholars (SDHS)- Organization dedicated to Western and non-Western dance history, with working groups in early dance and reconstruction. Includes informat… Earthly Delights Earthly Delights- Music and dance band based in Canberra, Australia. Information about their instruments, performances, dance classes, dance history, dance terms, and some instruc…