In Our Own Words

Mosaic interview with Yasmina

The image shows the title from the video of the documentary "In Our Own Words: The Cairo Dance Scene Explained" which is reviewed in Mosaic MagazineYasmina of Cairo and Belly Dancer Randa Kamel Picture to illustrate this Mosaic Post about 1. An interview with Yasmina of Cairo and 2.  "In Our Own Words: The Cairo Dance Scene Explained" Documentary

In Our Own Words: The Cairo Dance Scene Explained

In Our Own Words: The Cairo dance scene explained is reviewed in the upcoming Mosaic magazine. The magazine also includes an interview with Yasmina. Better known as Yasmina of Cairo or The English Rose of Cairo, this is an opportunity to gain some insight and hear first hand from this world-famous Belly Dancer. Within the upcoming magazine, you can read an exclusive Mosaic interview in which Yasmina talks of her Belly Dance journey. 

Included in the interview: Yasmina talks about her path to Belly Dance, challenges, business advice and living and working in Cairo. Furthermore, Yasmina is an astute businesswoman as well as a professional dancer. Helpfully Yasmina is also a professional photographer. Currently, she provides tailor-made Belly Dance tours to Cairo as well as one-to-one teaching. Find out more on her website: Yasminaofcairo.com

“In Our Own Words: The Cairo Belly Dance Scene Explained”

The second of two related topics that will be covered in the upcoming Mosaic magazine is a review of the new Documentary: “In Our Own Words: The Cairo Belly Dance Scene Explained.” For updates Follow Yasmina on FaceBook

This is a current documentary, so much so that it is still being filmed. It is a logical follow on from her previous work, the film; “Journey of Desire” which came out about 12 years ago.

Mosaic interview with Yasmina

The image shows the title from the video of the documentary "In Our Own Words: The Cairo Dance Scene Explained" which is reviewed in Mosaic MagazineYasmina of Cairo and Belly Dancer Randa Kamel Picture to illustrate this Mosaic Post about 1. An interview with Yasmina of Cairo and 2.  "In Our Own Words: The Cairo Dance Scene Explained" Documentary

In Our Own Words: The Cairo Dance Scene Explained

In Our Own Words: The Cairo dance scene explained is reviewed in the upcoming Mosaic magazine. The magazine also includes an interview with Yasmina. Better known as Yasmina of Cairo or The English Rose of Cairo, this is an opportunity to gain some insight and hear first hand from this world-famous Belly Dancer. Within the upcoming magazine, you can read an exclusive Mosaic interview in which Yasmina talks of her Belly Dance journey.

Included in the interview: Yasmina talks about her path to Belly Dance, challenges, business advice and living and working in Cairo. Furthermore, Yasmina is an astute businesswoman as well as a professional dancer. Helpfully Yasmina is also a professional photographer. Currently, she provides tailor-made Belly Dance tours to Cairo as well as one-to-one teaching. Find out more on her website: Yasminaofcairo.com

“In Our Own Words: The Cairo Belly Dance Scene Explained”

The second of two related topics that will be covered in the upcoming Mosaic magazine is a review of the new Documentary: “In Our Own Words: The Cairo Belly Dance Scene Explained.” For updates Follow Yasmina on FaceBook

This is a current documentary, so much so that it is still being filmed. It is a logical follow on from her previous work, the film; “Journey of Desire” which came out about 12 years ago.

Dance like an Egyptian…

A Tribute to Mahmoud Reda: An Interview with Keti Sharif and Mosaic Arabic Dance Network.

Mahmoud Reda passed away on the 10th of July 2020 aged 90. With heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and to the dance world.

If you want to dance like an Egyptian and study the roots of the dance, look no further than Mahmoud Reda...

In a Tribute to Mahmoud Reda, Keti Sharif speaks about his life and work. In an interview with Rosemary Le Fevre for Mosaic Arabic Dance Network Keti talked about her first-hand knowledge of Mahmoud Reda.

Who was Mahmoud Reda?

In this tribute to Mahmoud Reda, we spoke to Keti Sharif. When we spoke to Keti Sharif who trained with Mahmoud Reda, she told us candidly about, who he was. What it was like to train with him. Furthermore, what he brought into the dance world. As a result of many years, research and interpretation, Reda brought Egyptian Folkloric dance to the World Stage.

It is through Reda that so many people, both native and from all over the world learned to dance like an Egyptian.

With Thanks also to Farida Fahmy.

In order to learn more about Keti Sharif and for an interview with Mahmoud Reda himself, check out Keti’s exclusive DVD which is available on her website: www.ketisharif.com

This is a Tribute to Mahmoud Reda by Keti Sharif : Interview with Mosaic Dance Network…

During her time dancing and teaching, Keti has collected some excellent material to help dancers. Ranging from historical, teaching resources, music and more. This is a tribute to Mahmoud Reda by Keti Sharif in an interview with Mosaic Arabic Dance Network in which Keti talks about some of these aspects.

Firstly, Keti Sharif is well known for her A-Z of Belly Dance in which she draws from the solid grounding she learned from Mahmoud Reda and Farida Fahmy. Keti spent time living and working in Egypt and has known both Mahmoud Reda and Farida Fahmy for over three decades.

We may think of Reda as bringing Egyptian Folkloric dance to the stage through steps and choreography. Shown within this tribute interview with Mosaic Arabic Dance Network is so much more…

In recent years Keti has honed her skills and naturally flowed towards Somatic movement. This progression to Somatics has become her main interest now. But even here, there is a Reda influence beneath her seemingly different genre of motion. Learn more by listening to the YouTube interview and reading the extended interview in Mosaic. This is a tribute to Mahmoud Reda by Keti Sharif in an interview with Mosaic Arabic Dance Network.

Mahmoud Reda as Keti Sharif explained, also worked with balance and fluidity bringing the two together in harmony.

This is a tribute to Mahmoud Reda by Keti Sharif in an interview with Mosaic Arabic Dance Network. For further dance resources click on our relevant page

Due Diligence, what is it and why is it needed for Belly Dance classes during covid

Due Diligence for Belly Dance Classes.
Why do Belly Dancers need to practice due diligence, but what is it?
  1. Due Diligence for Belly Dance Classes is showing you have done everything you could to prevent a problem.
  2. It is taking care and precautions for health, safety and prevent and keeping accurate records.
 *Keep accurate records and follow gov and gdpr guidelines*

How do I use room and zoom for my Belly Dance classes?

How do I use room and zoom for my Belly Dance classes?

Try using Room and Zoom or equivalent for your online classes during covid

Teaching online whilst also teaching in-person may help both those who can’t come to class and may help improve your dance business.

What is room and zoom when it’s at home?

This is where your class or workshop is taught in a room, it can be a studio or your own home, and recorded on a platform such as zoom, to share teaching either live or at a later date.

GDPR Notice: MADN

 GDPR  Notice: MADN

 

This is to give you notice of GDPR compliance at MADN the new rules that came into effect MAY 25th 2018 enforce previous Data protection rules and include some changes.

 

Dear MADN members,

Thank you for your continued support.

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 GDPR  Notice: MADN

 

This is to give you notice of GDPR compliance at MADN the new rules that came into effect MAY 25th 2018 enforce previous Data protection rules and include some changes.

 

Dear MADN members,

Thank you for your continued support.

This is a letter to keep you updated about GDPR many of the regulations regarding Data protection have already been in force for some time. Recently these laws became more stringent. We operate with the understanding that as members you have given us permission to use your data to manage your subscription and for membership related business.

We will never share your information with third parties, *with the exception of Insurance (see below).

 

At MADN we do all we can to ensure your data is safe and only shared on a need to know basis. We hold your information online on password protected computers. We share your information among the committee members as is deemed appropriate for the function of running the organisation smoothly.

 

Where hard copy is necessary this is kept in a secure place and will be destroyed securely after 8 years or as is appropriate.

 

Insurance is the only area that differs. Our Insurance team liaise with and share your insurance information with the insurance brokers as is necessary to enable us to provide you with insurance.

 

Our printer used to distribute the Mosaic magazine, we have decided to keep this in-house so distribution, once published, will be through MADN this removes the need to share your addresses with the publisher.

 

You can request to know all information we hold on you at any time and we will produce this.

 

We cannot print the teachers list online without consent. We have printed the list in Mosaic on this occasion, using the basis “legitimate interest” we would like to continue to print the teachers’ listings and for this we need your express permission. Please advise us for the future so we can continue to print your details in the magazine and on our website. *You must have current insurance cover to go on the list.

 

Where you have given MADN permission to use your image, you also have the right to withdraw consent.

 

You can opt out from any of the above at any time.

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Review of Bellylicious – The Sequel by Maggie Godsland

The belly diva’s confessions cover all sorts of subjects from the origins and nature of the dance to whether she is wearing knickers or not (I’m not telling you the answer here) and are illustrated by dance and to my surprise songs! That Galit can dance I already knew before I saw the show but I didn’t realise that she can also sing. As the belly dance diva of the title she also bursts into song both to make us laugh and to drive home a point with both eloquence and feeling.

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Maria D’Silva – A Life in Dance

Question What advice would you give a young dancer?

Simply work hard on your craft perfecting technique, understand the music, the culture of the people is an important factor, to be able to grasp and respect the art form. It is important to explore all forms of the dance within one that is chosen eg. Egyptian Dance, study the folkloric roots of the dance, classical, baladi, oriental etc. I recommend study from knowledgeable teachers who are willing to share their skills and experiences and who are encouraging. Find your own style and bring out your own personality to make you unique as a dancer and most of all enjoy what you are doing.

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