You know that hackneyed ‘everything happens for a reason’ cliché that people like to say when misfortune knocks at your door? Well, it’s true. At the time, I probably would…

After six months of changing drummers almost as frequently as I change my underwear, I finally found the perfect drummer to join my band. He’s skilled, powerful, properly translates my…

The $6.78 CondunDRUM After six months of changing drummers almost as frequently as I change my underwear, I finally found the perfect drummer to join my band. He’s skilled, powerful,…

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 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…