[Artemisia] Egyptian Can Can?

[Stephanae Baker]

I can only agree. I've heard her talk about her sword before, and she  
is utterly amazing when she dances with it (and pretty damned amazing  
when she dances without it). Although if we're going to sing  
Zahirah's praises, I'd have to add that one of the things I admire  
most about her, outside her dancing, is that she's a belly dancer who  
isn't often nasty to other belly dancers, which is an absolutely rare  
and wonderful quality. I spent many years listening to ugly, bitter  
belly dancer politics, and I truly love Zahirah for simply being  
generally gracious.

Belladonna (Taja when I dance)


On May 23, 2007, at 9:19 PM, Megen/Phoebe wrote:

> Off topic a bit..... I danced with Zahirah for quite a few years  
> and her sword is very real and a bit heavy!  It was purchased on  
> one of her tours to the middle east, though I can not remember  
> exactly where she said she got it.  One of the things that makes  
> her dance with the sword so amazing is her respect and  
> understanding of the weapon.  Not just anyone is allowed to even  
> touch it.  She is the best I have ever seen dance with a sword and  
> after all of these years I am still at awe.
>
>   Megen
>
> Stephanae Baker <stephanae at countryrhoades.net> wrote:
>   I WAS sort of wondering if it was related to the can can.
>
> Will you have canes there to lend or do interested participants need
> to bring their own? I have a sword (albeit not the enormous,
> dangerous-looking, Zahirah style scimitar I wish I had), a couple
> sets of finger cymbals (they're even Zills), various sizes and shapes
> of fans, and a ton of veils. I even have two doumbeks I can hardly
> play. But I haven't a cane to my name. It's very tragic.
>
> Belladonna
>
>
> On May 23, 2007, at 8:36 PM, Reuben and Arwen wrote:
>
>> Friday
>> Zills Practice Rebba 10am $1.00 optional handout
>> Egyptian Can Dancing Rebba Noon $.25 for optional handout
>> Intermediate Middle Eastern Dance Rebba 1pm
>>
>> Hee hee :) I love how computer forms translate stuff! I'm
>> teaching Egyptian *Cane* Dancing, although I might try the can
>> dance for a really special occasion! If you're interested in
>> finding out more about what cane dance is, or more specifics about
>> any of my classes, just ask me. Thanks for the chuckle! Rebba
>> (Lady) Esther bat Baruch
>>
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