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Geek Out with Morocco – Again!

Changes in the Dance World

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 59:
My guest, Morocco, will talk about her perspective on the changes that she has seen in the dance world throughout her career.

As dancers, we often hear that “things have changed” from more experienced dancers in the community. But what exactly does that mean? And, just as importantly, why might some of those changes occurred?

Join us in the Clubhouse to hear from Morocco, who witnessed many of these changes and has given thought to how and why they have changed the shape of the community. Hear about the history of our dance in the United States directly from one of the sources.

You’ll learn:

What the scene was like when Morocco started
The big changes she has seen in the dance world
About dance tours and teaching in Europe

We’ll also have some discussion time, so you can ask Morocco your questions.

About Morocco

With over 57 years researching/assimilating /performing/lecturing/ teaching classes & master seminars internationally in Near/ Middle Eastern & North African dance, learned “in culture” here & “Over There”, Morocco has received numerous awards & accolades in her field & an interview with Morocco was commissioned by the Lincoln Center Dance Collection’s Oral History Archives.

Nominated as one of America’s 100 Dance Treasures, her reference book (in its 5th printing), “You Asked Aunt Rocky: Answers & Advice About Raqs Sharqi & Raqs Shaabi” is available German (2013) and Mandarin (2014), will soon be in Spanish & her 2nd book, “The Fundamental Movement Vocabulary of Raqs Sharqi (Oriental Dance)”, is in English & Mandarin.

Morocco organized & for more than 32 years directed & choreographed for her dance company, Morocco & the Casbah Dance Experience, which had it’s official debut at Lincoln Center’s Out-of-Doors Festival in 1978. She performed & lectured regularly in NYC’s Museum of Natural History (1970-98). Her articles have been published internationally since 1965. She’s been both a presenter & subject of other’s papers at CORD, ICHPER-SD/ UNESCO, CID & SDHS conferences. She filmed & produced 6 research videos/ DVDs that won the Giza Award.

Morocco is currently working on the follow up to “You Asked Aunt Rocky” & continues to teach & lecture internationally.

Check out her website at: https://www.casbahdance.org/