"We are nomads by nature. Our natural state is to be in motion, exploring the world to understand the soul of its cultures."
Personal stories from the road. My travel memories, anecdotes, and the lived experiences of a life dedicated to art and constant movement around the world
Four years ago, I had the chance to visit this beautiful country. It had plenty of surprises in store for me: a striking desert landscape, sandstorms, a bustling cosmopolitan city, welcoming people and a rich musical… Read more
My story with Indonesia began many years before I ever set foot on its land. In 1997, when I was still a band musician playing the French horn, I traveled to the Netherlands as part of a group to participate in an… Read more
Today I want to share with you the origin of my artistic name, it´s been about fifteen years since I was baptized in this way, and it happened like this: I was walking through the famous Khan el Halili bazaar, looking… Read more
Hello my dear Asaliyos. Here I am to tell you about my adventures in Hurghada. How did I end up living in this beautiful city? Well, it wasn't by thoughtful choice. I was living in Dubai, at the beginning of 2021 the… Read more
And that was how it happened: I arrived and fell in love… with the sea 😊. As I mentioned in my previous article, I had only planned to stay for a few days. But I loved being by that beautiful sea, enjoying the weather… Read more
In the middle of August, I was on my way to Sesga. But where exactly was this village? A hamlet would be a better description: a place with a charm all its own, for so many reasons. I am so glad I accepted the… Read more
About a year ago, my students performed at a natural therapies fair at Bioparc. It was a wonderful performance, and the audience joined in too. Afterwards, we explored the different stands. At one labelled… Read more
the oriental dance journal Discover a little piece of my Oriental Dance Journal. Free 5-page Sample A space to plan, learn, create and, grow as a dancer. Read more
An anthropological look at the world. Research, global traditions, and interviews with the cultures I have lived with to understand their rituals, history, and way of life.
Shaabi means “popular” or “of the people”. It is not unique to Egypt: other Arab countries, including Morocco and Algeria, have their own shaabi traditions. Here, I will focus on Egyptian shaabi and how it has evolved.… Read more
Zaar is a ritual dance practised in North Africa and the Middle East. Various accounts trace its roots to ancient African rituals associated with two figures, Azuzar and Asitu. There are many reasons why women in the… Read more
introduction Oriental dance, also known as belly dance, is an ancient art form that has traveled across multiple geographic, symbolic, and political territories. Beyond being a stage performance or recreational… Read more
rituals, herbalism & the healing power of oriental dance Since ancient times, human cultures have known that body, nature, and spirit are deeply intertwined. At the core of this ancestral wisdom lie two powerful tools:… Read more
I am delighted to share this interview with Khaled Emam, a cultural ambassador for Egypt in Brazil and an arts producer. Khaled studied engineering and completed a master's degree in design before qualifying in tourism.… Read more
Katie was a celebrated dancer known for her delicate, playful and subtle style. Born in Alexandria, in northern Egypt, she was affectionately known as Kitty and had Greek and Jewish ancestry. She appeared in more than… Read more
Dabke (Arabic: دبکة) means “stamping”. It is a folk dance performed in circles or lines, with men and women following the steps set by the al-ras—the “head”, or leader, of the group. Dancers hold hands or link shoulders… Read more