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	<title>Everything Belly Dance: History, Instruction, &#38; More</title>
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	<description>Essential information for belly dancers by Mellilah</description>
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		<title>Egyptian Music All Serious Bellydancers Should Know</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2011/09/22/egyptian-music-all-serious-bellydancers-should-know/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2011/09/22/egyptian-music-all-serious-bellydancers-should-know/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Music for Belly Dancers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every serious dancer should be familiar with the classics.  Sahra Saeeda advises everyone to learn at least 3 that you know inside and out.  In Cairo there were four classic, top singers, including Oum Kalthoum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Farid al-Atrash.  Many of the songs they composed and/or sung [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Proper Dance Alignment (posture) for Dancers</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2011/06/14/proper-dance-alignment-posture-for-belly-dancers/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2011/06/14/proper-dance-alignment-posture-for-belly-dancers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good alignment is important for life not just dance! With a good instructor, your dance training should improve your daily alignment; helping you prevent injury and pain, as well as helping you prevent unnecessary postural problems associated with aging.  The road to good alignment is a process of identifying problems and habits and improving [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Am I there yet?</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/12/08/am-i-there-yet/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/12/08/am-i-there-yet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Am I there yet? &#8230; a very interesting and common question among dancers.  As dancers we get so easily distracted when someone says, &#8220;Great job,&#8221; often thinking, &#8220;That means I&#8217;m there.&#8221;  In contrast, dancers can get easily discouraged when they hear criticism.  However, a compliment is a compliment, not a comparison, scale, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Care for Silk Belly Dance Veils</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/12/08/care-for-silk-belly-dance-veils/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/12/08/care-for-silk-belly-dance-veils/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Costumes for Belly Dancers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do I clean my silk veil?
Dry-clean or hand wash your silk veil in cold water with a gentle detergent.  If it&#8217;s a dark color, rinse and gently agitate with vinegar and 2 cups- gallon of water for 15 minutes to set the color.  Iron with a cool iron set for silk, hotter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Audience &amp; Performer Etiquette at Belly Dance Shows</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/11/08/audience-performer-etiquette-at-belly-dance-shows/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/11/08/audience-performer-etiquette-at-belly-dance-shows/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[strong>Audience &#038; Performer Etiquette at Belly Dance Shows
Written by Mellilah
As an Audience Member:
·Wait a couple of seconds before clapping to make sure the artist is finished. 
·Tipping is a typical way to show your appreciation of the dancer&#8217;s performance.  Generally, audience
members tip as the performer dances up to your table during the final section [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book List for Belly Dancers</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/04/25/book-list-for-belly-dancers/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/04/25/book-list-for-belly-dancers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Instructional Articles for Belly Dancers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[belly dance books]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[belly dancer reading list]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[elow is a reading list for belly dancers that I&#8217;ve compiled based on books I&#8217;ve enjoyed and reviews from my colleagues. I will be working my way through the books I have not read, adding more when I hear of them, and reviewing them when I finish.  If you have a book you&#8217;d like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Your First Belly Dance Costume</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/03/05/resources-for-making-your-first-belly-dance-costume/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/03/05/resources-for-making-your-first-belly-dance-costume/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making Your First Belly Dance Costume
Written by Mellilah
Need a costume for your first performance, recital or student troupe or just to wear to class for fun?  Low on cash?  Making your own costume can be rewarding, inexpensive, and you don&#8217;t have to know how to sew.  Some basic sewing is involved but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learning to Belly Dance from Videos: Instructional &amp; Performance VHS and DVDs for Belly Dancers</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/02/17/instructional-performance-videos-for-belly-dancers/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/02/17/instructional-performance-videos-for-belly-dancers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning to Belly Dance from Videos: Instructional &#038; Performance VHS and DVDs for Belly Dancers
Written by Mellilah
There is a plethora of professional performance and instructional DVDs and videos that will help support what you’re learning in class. Performance videos will help you develop an appreciation and better understanding of the dance, while assisting you develop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Male Arabic Dancers</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/01/20/77/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2010/01/20/77/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[History of Belly Dance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Male Arabic Dancers
From what I have learned up to this point, throughout the Arabic world, men were historically seen performing dance while impersonating women (cross dressing) at times when women were not allowed to dance in public.  Today, this is still commonly seen, and of the Middle Eastern countries, it is most tolerated in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Belly Dance Articles by Hadia</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/09/22/belly-dance-articles-by-hadia/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/09/22/belly-dance-articles-by-hadia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I highly recommend that you visit Hadia&#8217;s new and improved website, as she has included all of the articles that she has written.  There is some excellent material here that every belly dancer should read! Articles by Hadia  If you&#8217;re short on time, definitely read &#8220;Five Reasons to Not be a Squatty Dancer&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sahra Saeeda intensive workshop</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/22/sahra-saeeda-intensive-workshop/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/22/sahra-saeeda-intensive-workshop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WEEEE!  I bought my ticket and paid for my course!!!  I&#8217;m taking 20 hours of instruction with Sahar Saeeda!  For those who don&#8217;t know anything about her, you can visit her online at http://www.sahrasaeeda.com/
She will be coming to Seattle, too, sponsored by MEAI.  Check www.middleeastarts.org for more info
Comments: Sahra was an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>So you want to be a professional belly dancer! (performing and teaching)</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/20/so-you-want-to-be-a-professional-belly-dancer-performing-and-teaching/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/20/so-you-want-to-be-a-professional-belly-dancer-performing-and-teaching/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you want to be a professional belly dancer! (performing and teaching)
Written by Mellilah
PERFORMING
Belly dance is such a beautiful art form. People say that this is a “dance for everyone.” It is! Belly dance makes us feel sexy, feminine, and proud of our bodies. Without a lot of training or expertise, you can get instant [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s in a cover charge?</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/17/whats-in-a-cover-charge/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/17/whats-in-a-cover-charge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s in a Cover Charge?
Written by Mellilah
Sometimes we have a hard time paying the flat fee, cover charge, that is sometimes collected at restaurants and bars that have belly dancing and/or live bands.   Especially when the cover charge is high, it&#8217;s easy to think that you don&#8217;t need to make a purchase of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sustainability and Community</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/12/sustainability-and-community/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/12/sustainability-and-community/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sustainability and Community 
Written by Mellilah
With so many shows which ones should I attend?
My greatest hope is that we will support high-quality shows that showcase high-quality dancing, from dancers who have &#8220;earned the right to dance,&#8221; as Hadia says.  I think this is how we can elevate our dance form, including all it&#8217;s variations [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dance Flooring: Injury Prevention &amp; Dancer Longevity</title>
		<link>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/03/importance-of-proper-dance-flooring-injury-prevention-dancer-longevity/</link>
		<comments>http://mellilah.com/blog/2009/06/03/importance-of-proper-dance-flooring-injury-prevention-dancer-longevity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Importance of Proper Dance Flooring: Injury Prevention &#038; Dancer Longevity
Written by Mellilah
Don&#8217;t forget to check out the dance flooring before taking dance classes or choosing a studio.  Dancing on hard surfaces, like concrete, or dancing on flooring that is too soft, can lead to injury and can even end a dancer&#8217;s career.
Dancing on hard [...]]]></description>
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