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Origins of belly dance

Google and you'll find hundreds of websites claiming that belly dance originated from a Middle Eastern birthing ritual. If so many sources say so, it must be true - or is it? The truth is by no means as...

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Belly Dancing: Tips for Mature Women

Belly dancing is a wonderful exercise and creative outlet for mature women. It's gentle on the body and doesn't require the flexibility of youth! Belly dance class offers a rare haven where older women can...

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Burj Dubai85

Things to See in Dubai

Believe it or not, the tiny little Middle Eastern city-state of Dubai is a hot spot for economic growth and the tourist industry. And unlike most other areas in the region, people flock to Dubai not for the...

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How to Make a Belly Dance Veil

Belly dancers often look at the price of veils and think, "It's only a rectangle of fabric, why should I pay that price - I'll make my own!" It's certainly easy enough to buy the material, and doing it...

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Islamic Sects. An Extremely Simplified Description

Islam, like Christianity and Judaism, is not a united or unified religion or belief system. Unlike either of the worlds other two major religions, however, there is a quantifiable date and an initial event...

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Belly Dancing: How to Choose and Play Zills

Finger cymbals - also called "zills" or "sagats" - may seem like an easy addition to your belly dance repertoire. After all, they're just two little domed discs of metal with a piece of elastic attached....

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Where to Buy Henna Supplies for Hair and Body Art Online in the USA

Here is a brief list of US suppliers of henna for hair and body art. Included are links to free patterns and information on how to use henna.

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Big Beautiful Bellydancers

Those of you that know me know that ever since I got to the Internet I've been an advocate for bellydancers that happen to be curvaceous and larger than life. What I never imagined was how many of you were out...

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Belly Dancer Irina Akulenko74

How to Choose a Belly Dance Balancing Sword

Adding a sword to your belly dance performance adds a different dimension. There's a soupcon of danger (how sharp is it?) and the thrill of suspense (will she drop it?). The audience will "ooh" and "aah" as...

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Tuna Salad Recipes

I have loved tuna salad sandwiches ever since I was little. I was a very picky eater. One of the few times I was happy when meal time arrived was when Mom made tuna salad. Tuna fish salad has remained a staple...

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