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
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A R T I C L E S e
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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
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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
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Upcoming Events
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Teacher/Performer Directory
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The Belly Dance Chronicles
Cover - Ruby Beh - photo by Michael Baxter Photography
October 2016
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