From Aurel
Meeting Farida Fahmy in Egypt
If it appears I am smiling and crying at once... it's true (again). Here's why. Along with a small and dedicated group of dancers, some of whom were colleagues who came to Egypt with me from New England, I sat sharing an afternoon of tea complete with pretty finger-food, in an elegant, sun-filled apartment in Cairo. [...]
And Raja Danced!
In all the years I’ve danced I never ever thought I’d be in the presence of a Ghawazi dancer. Let alone have a few historic events happen during the visit. Some background. I began investigating belly dance about 20 years ago. I was taking lessons, loving it, and I was struggling to find the [...]
My Heart is in My Hat
Covered in sun screen and wearing a blue and khaki hat for shade as Luxor’s antiquities stood before us in the 100 degree desert sun, I was ready. As a person whose education was sketchy, this was such a thrilling opportunity. Nothing could be better than learning about the world in a hands-on [...]
