For many belly dancers around the world, dancing in Cairo is the dream of a lifetime. Whether it’s the opportunity to perform every night to a live orchestra or the…

For many belly dancers around the world, dancing in Cairo is the dream of a lifetime. Whether it’s the opportunity to perform every night to a live orchestra or the…

My Run-In with the Egyptian “Belly Dance Police”   At the time it was happening, it wasn’t funny, but now I look back on the day I almost got deported…

My Run-In with the Egyptian “Belly Dance Police” At the time it was happening, it wasn’t funny, but now I look back on the day I almost got deported and…

French TV channel TF1’s 2011 Documentary on the Cairo Belly Dance World A few months ago, I had the privilege of being filmed for a French documentary on belly dancing…

French TV channel TF1’s 2011 Documentary on the Cairo Belly Dance Scene A few months ago, I had the privilege of being filmed for a French documentary on belly dancing…

Good News!!! Egyptian Paperwork Completed! I woke up this afternoon to good news. The Egyptian government approved my work papers.  Well, whatever remains of the government. This means I am…

This is an account of how I experienced the political turmoil of Friday, January 28th, 2011, aka the “Friday of Wrath.” I apologize to my readers for not accompanying my…