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How much do you know about the history of belly dance? Do you have a real understanding of Egyptian mythology, or the word “Isis” is only associated with wings in your mind? What do you know about the influence of the Ottoman empire in Egypt, Europe and the Balkans?
As belly dancers, we should not only know how to do shimmies, but also understand the culture and history of the dance. We also would benefit from studying the basics of marketing, nutrition, mindset coaching, and leave some time for simply fun reads.
Create a new habit of reading dance-related books on a regular basis.
It can be minutes daily during your morning coffee, or maybe a couple hours on the weekends. Whatever schedule works for you, but include this activity as a regular part of your life.
Find you next read among books below!
Belly Dance Related Books
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History, Culture, Politics
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Mind
Professor Francis L. Kaya is an Author and International Lecturer on the Interpretation of Dreams, Signs and Symbols in many countries throughout the world. He has written many International Bestsellers on these subjects and his capacity to understand and explain how human conscience works through symbolic language is an extraordinary source of knowledge and understanding. He is also the CEO and Founder of Universe/City Mikaël (UCM) Teaching & Research Center, a non-profit organization based in many countries. An excellent Pedagogue and Lecturer, Kaya helps us understand our autonomy of conscience as well as our immense inner potential. In , Kaya and Christiane his wife, begin the first cycle of the Dream, Sign and Symbol Interpretation (DSSI) training. One of its objectives is to train doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, medical and nursing personnel, teachers, business people and retirees, who will practice their profession or be able to help with a multidimensional consciousness via knowledge of symbolic language and understanding of EQ. The lectures are given in French and English in several countries. More than students complete the program each year and
Meet Kaya: An American Girl
by Janet Shaw
"Our actions speak for us. Our deeds show our worth. Let that be your lesson, Kaya." - Eetsa
Meet Kaya'aton'my', a Nez Perce Indian growing up in
Kaya allows her pride to get her in trouble. First she races her horse, Steps High, when she's been told not to and almost gets bucked off. Next, she races into the woods, almost getting lost and running into the stick people. On top of these mistakes, she forgets all about watching her little brothers!
Kaya tries to find her young twin brothers. They are deeper into the woods, but they are found. As punishment, not only does Kaya get whipped by the Whipwoman, all the children do. This is done as a lesson that what one does affects others. Along with the whipping, Kaya also earned the nickname "Magpie" for being so selfish. Kaya continues to struggle with boasting, but begins to learn her lesson through her nickname, and the help of Toe-ta teaching her how to be slow and patient with Steps High.
The Courtship Dance is where all the young men and women dance together and the men pick their favorite woman and if the woman returns the favor the
Belly Dancers' Reading List, by Shira
Table of Contents
Introduction
Every raqs baladi (belly dance) student who decides to make this dance a serious part of her life should learn more about Middle Eastern music, dance, history, and culture, regardless of which style of dance she chooses to study and perform. It's even more important for everyone who intends to teach this dance form to learn more about these topics, again, regardless of which dance style she intends to teach.
However, for someone new to these subjects, it can be confusing to sort out which ones offer the most accurate, interesting information.
This reading list offers a place to start with suggestions for well-researched, well-written books about Middle Eastern dance, music, and culture.
History of Belly Dance
A Trade Like Any Other
by Karin van Nieuwkerk
What It's About
Describes the history of women singing and dancing as professional entertainers in Egypt from the 19th century into the present.
Mini-Review
Difficult to read because of its academic language, but provides valuable background on history of our dance.
Shira's Rating
Read Shira's ful
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Professor Francis L. Kaya is an Author and International Lecturer on the Interpretation of Dreams, Signs and Symbols in many countries throughout the world. He has written many International Bestsellers on these subjects and his capacity to understand and explain how human conscience works through symbolic language is an extraordinary source of knowledge and understanding. He is also the CEO and Founder of Universe/City Mikaël (UCM) Teaching & Research Center, a non-profit organization based in many countries. An excellent Pedagogue and Lecturer, Kaya helps us understand our autonomy of conscience as well as our immense inner potential. In , Kaya and Christiane his wife, begin the first cycle of the Dream, Sign and Symbol Interpretation (DSSI) training. One of its objectives is to train doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, medical and nursing personnel, teachers, business people and retirees, who will practice their profession or be able to help with a multidimensional consciousness via knowledge of symbolic language and understanding of EQ. The lectures are given in French and English in several countries. More than students complete the program each year and
Meet Kaya: An American Girl
by Janet Shaw
"Our actions speak for us. Our deeds show our worth. Let that be your lesson, Kaya." - Eetsa
Meet Kaya'aton'my', a Nez Perce Indian growing up in
Kaya allows her pride to get her in trouble. First she races her horse, Steps High, when she's been told not to and almost gets bucked off. Next, she races into the woods, almost getting lost and running into the stick people. On top of these mistakes, she forgets all about watching her little brothers!
Kaya tries to find her young twin brothers. They are deeper into the woods, but they are found. As punishment, not only does Kaya get whipped by the Whipwoman, all the children do. This is done as a lesson that what one does affects others. Along with the whipping, Kaya also earned the nickname "Magpie" for being so selfish. Kaya continues to struggle with boasting, but begins to learn her lesson through her nickname, and the help of Toe-ta teaching her how to be slow and patient with Steps High.
The Courtship Dance is where all the young men and women dance together and the men pick their favorite woman and if the woman returns the favor the
Belly Dancers' Reading List, by Shira
Table of Contents
Introduction
Every raqs baladi (belly dance) student who decides to make this dance a serious part of her life should learn more about Middle Eastern music, dance, history, and culture, regardless of which style of dance she chooses to study and perform. It's even more important for everyone who intends to teach this dance form to learn more about these topics, again, regardless of which dance style she intends to teach.
However, for someone new to these subjects, it can be confusing to sort out which ones offer the most accurate, interesting information.
This reading list offers a place to start with suggestions for well-researched, well-written books about Middle Eastern dance, music, and culture.
History of Belly Dance
A Trade Like Any Otherby Karin van Nieuwkerk What It's AboutDescribes the history of women singing and dancing as professional entertainers in Egypt from the 19th century into the present. Mini-ReviewDifficult to read because of its academic language, but provides valuable background on history of our dance. Shira's RatingRead Shira's ful Biographies you may also likeVelikkakathu sankaran achuthanandan biography books V. S. Achuthanandan is a senior Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Kerala. His full name is Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan. He was a Marxist communist member . Library book search system Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books. Lena mae riggi biography of michael Who is Lena Mae Riggi? Tips For A Successful Marriage: Raha Etemadi's Wife Shares Insights Discover The Enigmatic World Of Richard Warner Carlson: Unveiling Life's Missing: michael. Gautam bigg boss biography of william hill Rhea and Prince were the leaders in the previous season and now Neha and Elvish have joined the gang. The show has started and has got a good response from the Missing: biography · william hill. Shigeko kubota biography of christopher Kubota’s video sculptures, installations, and videos have been exhibited internationally and she participated in the Venice Biennale and the Sydney Missing: christopher. Man on wire philippe petit biography In August , a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit boldly—and illegally—fixed a rope between the tops of the still-young Twin Towers, a quarter mile off the . Peter rivera rare earth biography Peter Rivera is the original lead singer and drummer for the '70s Rock group Rare Earth. Rare Earth enjoyed great success with songs such as "Get Ready" and "I Just Want To Celebrate". . Best biography of william james William James, American philosopher and psychologist, a leader of the philosophical movement of pragmatism and a founder of the psychological movement of . |