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Kalamatianos: History & How-To
In: European Dance
By: Lia Karidas
The Kalamatiano is easily the most representative dance of the Greek culture. Learn about its origins, style, steps, and performance. more...
Greek Dancing at Weddings & Events
In: European Dance
By: Lia Karidas
This is the beginner's guide to Greek dancing for celebration (weddings, baptisms, festivals, etc.). Learn about steps, style, line formations, and dance etiquette. more...
By: 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! more...
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. more...
Belly Dancing In the Western World
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. more...
A Brief History of Belly Dancing
As an art form belly dancing honours the goddess within all of us and celebrates the female body of all shapes and sizes. more...
By: Michael Rowland
Biography of Michael Flatley, Irish Dancing Icon and Best Paid Live Performer in the world. more...
By: Lorna Jota
Spend this weekend dancing the night away, enjoying musicals or learning some sexy moves to surprise your significant other more...
Its Carnival Time Around the World
By: 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 more...
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 more...
