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Oct 14, 2009
Krumping, an Aggressive Urban Street Dance
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Allen Williams
Krump is an aggressive and energetic dance developed during the 1990s in Los Angeles. Featured on TV and in film, krumpers are sharing the wild dance form with the world.
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Apr 18, 2009
Comeback of the Male Belly Dancers
By:
Inka Piegsa-Quischotte
A summary of the new trend and the historical background of the male belly dancers.
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Feb 23, 2009
France's Electro Dance Takes World by Storm
By:
Joe Lofaro
A dance that started in a nightclub outside of Paris in 2001 has now become a huge sensation among youths in different corners of the world.
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Apr 24, 2008
Whirling Dervish Dance
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Catherine Owen
Whirling dervish dances are performed by the Sufi sect of Mevlevis, in Turkey and around the world. The origins, terms, clothing and movements of this dance fascinate!
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Apr 22, 2008
Belly Dance to Better Health
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Laurie Hodges Humble
Celebrating the natural beauty of the female form, belly dancing is beneficial to both the dancer's mental as well as her physical well-being.
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Apr 21, 2008
Belly Dancing In the Western World
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Laurie Hodges Humble
Ever since Little Egypt performed on the Midway Plaisance at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, North Americans have been enthralled with belly dancing.
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Apr 21, 2008
A Brief History of Belly Dancing
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Laurie Hodges Humble
As an art form belly dancing honours the goddess within all of us and celebrates the female body of all shapes and sizes.
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Feb 20, 2008
Michael Flatley Biography
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Michael Rowland
Biography of Michael Flatley, Irish Dancing Icon and Best Paid Live Performer in the world.
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Feb 12, 2008
Valentine’s Day Dances
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Lorna Jota
Spend this weekend dancing the night away, enjoying musicals or learning some sexy moves to surprise your significant other
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Feb 4, 2008
Its Carnival Time Around the World
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Lorna Jota
The new year starts with an explosion of festivities around the world that traditionally take place right before lent, a time of reflection and moderation
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Jan 31, 2008
Harbourfront Dance Weekend 2008
By:
Lorna Jota
Dance Ontario's Dance Weekend from January 19 to the 20 was the opening event for Harbourfront's Next Steps dance series for the winter/spring edition of 2008
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Dec 14, 2007
Salsa Dance
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Anuradha Muralidharan
The Spanish word Salsa literally means sauce or flavor. Take the literal meaning and add it to a dance form and you have Salsa - saucy, flavored and great fun!
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Sep 17, 2007
Belly Dancers Prepare for Tour
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Lacey B. Lyons
Jillina Carlano, lead dancer and choreographer in the Bellydance Superstars, spoke with contributing writer Lacey Lyons.
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Mar 6, 2007
Ice Dance
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Anuradha Muralidharan
Ice dancing is different - it is a combination of a sports activity with the grace and poise of dancing. It calls for agility, technical skill, strength and confidence.
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