Sign up for your free SnakeByte Newsletter!Journal of Record for Middle Eastern Music, Dance, and BellyDanceMagazine ContentCurrent ArticlesReviewsArchivesLetters to EditorCommunity KaleidoscopeNorth Beach HistoryClubs and CalendarMusical InstrumentTourEdwina's Ghawazi SeriesGeo GoldGigbag ChecksLetters to EditorLetters to EditorCommunity KaleidoscopeZine BizAd GuideSubmission Guide and Edit PoliciesAbout UsHow to Feed the SerpentContact UsVolunteerF.A.Q.sSerpentShoppingSerpent ShoppingAdvertisersListResourcesClubs & CalendarTools & More ResourcesArchived ArticlesArchived ReviewsSelfPost Events CalendarMusical InstrumentTourF.A.Q.sWelcome toNew Articles1930s Cairo Gossip Column Translations by PriscillaBadia, Hekmet, Taheya Carioca, Fathya, Khayria Sadki,Tribal Fest Under Fire, Fusion Stars Quit by GS StaffChuck, Kajira, sexist FB post, social media, communityDangerous Beauties' Aura photos by Brad DoslandSurreyya, PrFarhana, Terry, Crystal, Talia, Mira Betz, Rose,Interview with Francesca Pedretti by Rachael LundyDante’s La Divina Commedia, Italy, New York, online castingHelene’s Folklore Seminar in Berlin by Isabellasilk road, theater, Balkan, 2013/14, traditional, GermanyAmel's Maghreb Dance Seminar by Nisreenauthentic, Morocco, Algeria, W Sahara, Tunisia, Sufi, JanineAttending Austin Belly Dance Convention by Jenniferphotos, video collage, Amara, Aziza, Badraw, Jamie LynnEmbrace the Spotlight! by Lidastage fright, negative self talk, perfection, prepare, performEncore, My Return to Dance by Barakareturn, retire, Bal Anat, Renn Faire, DVD, photos, Rita, JohnAssala - Misconceptions about Kawliya by Chicainterview, native, costume,  "Gypsy", wedding, daggersLeading the Dance, On Stage and Off by Wendycareer stages, museum consultant, TED coach, speechNYCairo Fest 2014 on Egyptian Dance Review by LaraContest, Tito, Jehan, Mo Shahin, Mercedes, class live drummerInterivew with John Bilezikjian by Artemis Mouratconducted in 2007, musician, oud, child prodigy, film, RIPI Believe in Gypsies! (not as BD style) by SaraRom, disrespect, Irish Traveler, census, UK, self identify  Color - Graphic Design for Dancers by Lidaclashing, hierarchy, backgrounds, pattern, emphasis, legibilityAlive - Inside and Out! Tai Chi by MelindaDtr of Rhea, core, inner eyes, peace, mom and dadRetirement, Is There Life After Dance? by Najia MarlyzMartha Graham, cane thump, Bert, cancer, recovery, illnessEvening of Egyptian Music Report by Terry Del GiornoEl Leil, Amina, Pasha, Aswan Dancers, Jalal, Susu, SFThe Best of the British! UK scene update by Sarahafla, economy, clash of event dates, consumer marketDon't Come Whining to Me! by Naajidah and Ashiyaburlesque, culture, music, family entertainment, restaurantA Journey to the West Bank by ZainaDabke, tourism, the wall, water, Palestine, IsraelPatient is a Bellydancer, Part 2 by Margaret Annenormalcy, beauty, future, stoma, health, mental, UC vs Crohn'sThe Belly Dancer Reader 2 is now available! GS Editorsbook 2, contrib