The Belly Dance Chronicles October/November/December 2016 Volume 14, Issue 4 | Page 6

FEATURESe 9 Ruby Beh Interview by Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan 17 In Memorium: Harry Saroyan 23 The Isis Foundation presents Amaya with Lifetime Achievement Award 25 Vanessa - part 2 Interview by Lisa Price 48 A R T I C L E S e 19 19 Star Talk by Amaya 32 Change: Challenges and Opportunities by Tess Haranda 44 Belly Dance Can Replace Your Gym Workout by Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan 54 The School of Hard Raks Top Ten Ways Belly Dance Makes You a Happier, Healthier Person by Jasmin Jahal 57 Have You Decided Yet? by Fahtiem 25 65 Ingrained Racism in “Gypsy” Dance: “I Know what I Know Don’t Confuse me with Facts” by Kristin Raeesi and Morocco EVENTS & TEACHERS e 61 Upcoming Events 97 Teacher/Performer Directory 33 6 The Belly Dance Chronicles Cover - Ruby Beh - photo by Michael Baxter Photography  October 2016 9