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Cultural Stylisations
     
Core Bellydance Techniques MORE >
Hip drops, shimmies, figure 8's, undulations, snake arms, accents and more. Self-test with quiz.
  Geography & Middle Eastern Dance MORE >
Historic and geographic regions of various cultural and traditional dance styles from Middle Eastern countries.
     
10 Secrets to Better Bellydancing MORE >
Keti's tips on techniques, musical awareness and enjoyment to improve your dancing.
  Cultural Middle Eastern Dance Styles MORE >
Saiidi, Baladi, Karsilama, Guedra, Shikhat and much more - traditional Middle Eastern dance from Egypt, Turkey, North Africa & Gulf.
     
Maximize your Teaching Skills MORE >
Information and skills for effective teaching - learn about the various ways people learn and how to teach better.
  Cultural Stylisations Quiz MORE >
Multiple choice quiz on history, geography, names and characteristics of dance styles!
     
Teacher's Course Planning Guide MORE >
Tips for effective course planning for dance teachers, from structuring lessons to delivery and supporting students to achieve goals.
  Egyptian Costumes MORE >
See photos and read descriptions about the popular costume styles for Egyptian dance, including folkoric and cabaret costuming.
     
Creativitiy for Dancers/Artists MORE >
Ways to discover and enhance your creativity in dance, music and the creative arts. Learn how to boost your creativity and stay inspired.
  Saiidi Egyptian Cane Dance MORE >
Learn how to twirl the stick with step by step for the folkloric saiidi cane dance of Upper Egypt.
     
The Business of Bellydance MORE >
Learn how to improve your business skills as a dancer - marketing your dance concept for productive profitable business in dance.
  Glossary of MED Terminologies MORE >
Keti's comprehensive glossary of moves, cultural styles, colloquialisms, instruments and more (with pictures). Great for teachers!
     
Opening a Bellydance Studio, Tips for Success
Article exclusively for Gilded Serpent MORE >>
  Saiidi - Straight from the Horse's Mouth
Article exclusively for Gilded Serpent MORE >>
     
Rhythm and Music   Dance and Health
     
Music and Instruments MORE >
Learn about various music and percussion instruments from the Middle East.
  Health Benefits of Bellydancing MORE >
Discover bellydance health benefits - online course includes dance in pregnancy.
     
Music and Instruments Quiz MORE >
Know your music! Multiple choice quiz for the course above.
  Health and Bellydancing Quiz MORE >
Multiple choice quiz for the course above.
     
Rhythms for Egyptian Dance MORE >
Egyptian rhythms from Saiidi to Malfuf - how to recognise to them, by percussionist Amit.
  Energy & Rejuvenation with Dance MORE >
Exploring links between healing qualities of bellydancing and Tai Chi.
     
Poem - 'Elements of Dance'
Keti's poem about rhythm and music
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  Belly Dance Secrets for Fitness
Article exclusively for Gilded Serpent
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Egypt Related Articles   Esoteric Arts and Dance
     
Travel Tips for Egypt MORE >
Helpful tips for travellers, from shopping to tipping to taxis! Includes language lesson to make your travels easier.
  Sacred Geometry in Dance MORE >
Learn about sacred geometry in dance - fractal patterns and ancient symbolism of shapes in dance.
     
Egypt's Banned Foreign Dancers MORE >
In 2004 the Egyptian government banned all foreign dancers from performing - why?
  The Power of the Circle in Dance MORE >
Unlock the power of the circle in bellydance; sacred geometry in rhythm and movement.
     
A Taste of Egypt MORE >
Healthy and delicious vegetarian recipes. Egyptian salads, soups and desserts.
  Astrology, Esoteric Arts & Dance MORE >
Fascinating links between ancient esoteric arts, chakras, colours, music & astrological wheel with bellydance. Large diagrams.
     
Keti's Arabian Summer Drinks MORE >>
Delicious, healthy juices and herbal teas.
  Chakras and Dance MORE >>
'Dance of Colour' - Chakra colours for your Bellydance music and costume!
     
The Streets of Cairo
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  Bellydancing, Mythology, Astrology
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