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Today I was chatting to my wonderful friend and master musician Amir Ezzat and like the rest of the world, he is also enduring COVID restrictions and loss of work. Egypt has been through so much, especially in the last … Continue reading →

Well here is the latest on the tomb of Nefertiti… via the tomb of Tutankhamum (see link below). There is something that doesn’t sit well with me in all of this, an inkling that not enough has been done, not … Continue reading →

I do find reconstruction work combining science and archeology extremely fascinating, however this research (see link below) is quite different to clothing/banquets/boats/buildings/flora/music/ritual or colour palettes. I am not quite sure what this research project is trying to achieve. The article … Continue reading →

‘Juliet has transformed my life and way of thinking, in mind, body and spirit. An amazing talent, so knowledgeable on all levels, uniquely special and has saved me from myself and old ways with respect to poor posture and poor … Continue reading →

It is very common for students to meet a particular expectation by externally painting on a shape or being coached to perform, rather than to seek a deeper experience with their bodies, and by extension their movement expression. Dance movement, … Continue reading →

“When we walk like (we are rushing), we print anxiety and sorrow on the earth. We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the earth… Be aware of the contact between your feet … Continue reading →

AUTHENTIC BEGINNINGS Are you a Conscious Incompetent? Congratulations – you are rarer than you think.    Being aware of your current ’state of play’ is not only the first critical step to improvement, but a sign you possess the capacity to candidly … Continue reading →

http://www.madamasr.com/sections/culture/crash-course-egyptian-cinema-cinematology-episode-1 Crash course in Egyptian cinema: Cinematology episode 1 Wednesday, March 30, 2016 – 16:51 By: Mada Masr Mada Masr has teamed up with YouTube series Cinematology to publish subtitled video essays on appreciation of Egyptian cinema twice a month. In 2015, young … Continue reading →

October 18th 2016 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_ThisMorning_videos_10154800537497122_&d=CwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=opcsBFeNOGibikhitrWp_vvUpAwW-hA4UeIW8Ekh45I&m=PHEUhKKS0JKd2hmh6bNTNpzwN6pIaKWoJuCWA4bs5to&s=D5SvqW9jLpRvoIcdaz4w0jP39vO9agxcGCASmT0NIA8&e=> I have a great respect for the work of Zahi Hawass and despite the criticism often levelled at him regarding ego and personal aggrandisement, one has to admit he has attracted broad improvements and opportunites for … Continue reading →

This would be like a dream come true especially since Hollywood continues to be such a disappointment in the 21st century – at least in terms of honoring such an extraordinary history and culture.  It is my sincere hope that this will provide … Continue reading →