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Abir's Casbah E-zine **January to April '08**Volume 3 Issue 6 Contents The contents are bookmarked, just hit & go!
Paid Advertising... Yep! Abir's Casbah E-Zine has that service! The "Spectacular Events" gives a cover poster and a link to your website or e-address or tel, and if you have a PDF registration document, a hyperlink to it for downloading by the students is included! Your "Big Ad" will display on "What's Happening" Page! If you submit a listing in the preferred "What's Happening" format, it will be DOUBLE COVERAGE! The cost is a one time charge of $100.00. The ad will run until the event has past. This is open to ALL Canadian Events. "Featured Shopping" - Space is negotiated with the Editor off line Next issue will be May 1, 2008. Get your events in before April 28th, or you WILL miss out on all this great advertising vehicle!!! Note: Articles or letters sent in to Abir's Casbah E-Zine is the writer’s view, not that of the editor of Abir's Casbah E-Zine…
From the Editor
Dance Always!
Spectacular Events
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All the hottest new fashions from Egypt- sheer netting, spectacular beading... you have to see them to believe the artistry & workmanship.... Carol Card & Emad Adley take pride in importing the best. They have also developed their on-line shopping site! Their prices are VERY reasonable. If you can come in person, there is a Belly Dance Showroom on the 2nd Floor- Hundreds of Costumes, Accessories, MUSIC ..... Everything your heart desires, and on the main floor is the outstanding Home decor including the largest Chess set collection in Canada, furniture and MORE!!
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Aziza
Performs in Calgary
By Azura (Barbara Tomporowski), March 2008
Photo of Azura: Ben Checkowy
On February 2, 2008, Jumanah and the Little Fish Belly Dance Company hosted a dance show featuring Aziza and dancers from Calgary and western Canada. It was a well-balanced show with Oriental, tribal and folkloric routines as well as a breathtaking performance by Aziza.
Nazirah Belly Dance Troupe opened the show with dynamic zilling to Greek pop music. Dance to Enhance followed with an East Indian fusion piece called “Belly Wood”, and then I performed an Oriental routine to Nourhan Sharif’s “Darb el Howa” from Raks Sharqui Volume 3.
At this point, the show took a folkloric turn. Banat el Nile performed a khaleegy dance in bright, glittering thobes, and Aurora performed an exceptional Melaya Leff. Her saucy Egyptian diagonal steps and cute looks captured the flirtatious spirit of the melaya without overdoing it. The “Port Said” routine by the Little Fish Belly Dance Company was another highlight. According to the program, the Port Said style developed from the dances of workers, sailors and fishermen during the construction of the Suez Canal. The nautical roots of this dance were evident in its lively footwork, and the Little Fish dancers wore navy blue pants, white nautical t-shirts and caps.
The two tribal routines reflected the different ways in which tribal dance can be interpreted. Little Fish performed a hypnotic, otherworldly sword routine displaying poise, control, and technique. They balanced swords on their heads while performing snake arms, undulations, and chest drops. In contrast, the Bedouin Dance Company did a tribal routine that screamed “attitude!” They sashayed onto the stage with vampy looks, fanned themselves, and stood with their hands on their hips at a jaunty angle. Humour and personality enlivened every aspect of their routine.
Jumanah displayed great technique during a cute baladi routine about a girl “who can’t afford a fancy dance costume”. Wearing purple and blue leggings, a tunic, and a head scarf, her performance featured impressive torso contractions and shoulder shimmy combinations.
Aziza’s first routine showcased some of her signature veil moves, such as the “helicopter” and the “Sharita”. Then it moved into bouncy accents and ended with a tail spin that sent the fringe on her costume flying. Her second routine brought the house down. She wore a two-piece magenta costume with lime accents. This high-energy colour combination went well with her dynamic routine, which featured heel drops, chest drops, and the floating genie step with head slides. Her technique and presentation were fabulous, and the routine got even better as she moved into the drum solo. Aziza came into the seating area to dance for a few minutes, using humour and expressive facial gestures to interact with the audience.
The show was sold out, and Jumanah announced that its entire proceeds would be donated to charity. I hope that she will hold more shows in the future, in a larger venue with better facilities for the dancers. Since it was held in a place that trains circus performers, the audience could see white ropes dangling behind the dancers, who were changing on gymnastic mats. Nonetheless, Jumanah and Little Fish Belly Dance Company should be commended for putting on a show with such high-quality performances in a range of dance styles.
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