Zaghareet!

An American Belly Dance Magazine

Cover model: Jeanna Driver

What is Zaghareet? A Zaghareet is the joyous sound heard at happy events such as homecomings, weddings, and parties. Zaghareet is also the name of this publication, which began as a belly dance trade publication but has evolved into a Middle Eastern arts and culture magazine. In addition to great feature articles on dancers, troupes, music, musicians and personal experiences of professional development, it includes travel articles, reviews on books, music, videos, and events that relate to Middle Eastern culture. The magazine isn't just about the famous dancers; it's also about ... YOU! Click here to read sample articles. Do you have a great photo or an interesting article related to Middle Eastern dance or culture? Please submit it to be considered for publication.

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Subscriptions (6 great issues!) are:

$30 US dollars/year for US subscriptions

$40 Canada and Mexico

$60 Outside North America

For a subscription to Zaghareet!, pay by credit card through PayPal to: zaghareetmagazine@earthlink.net, order online or send check or money order (US funds only) to:

Zaghareet!

P.O. Box 1809

Elizabeth City, NC 27906

The Zaghareet Staff

Sharina is the Publisher/Editor of Zaghareet!, a performer, and director of World Tribe.


Ramia is the Assistant Editor of Zaghareet and owner of Zaghareet's Boutique. She is also a graphics artist, a dancer, and a member of World Tribe.


Kajira Djoumahna brings us news of famous dancers, and also writes about timely and informative dance related subjects. Kajira is the 2001 recipient of the IAMED award for Instructor of the Year, Zaghareet's Golden Belly Awards Instructor of the Year 2004 and is author of the Tribal Bible. She is a teacher, troupe director (BlackSheep BellyDance), workshop sponsor (Tribal Fest and Maui Tribal Intensives), and lifelong student of Middle Eastern dance.


Shira has been dancing since 1981. Shira is the webmaster of The Art of Middle Eastern Dance, a comprehensive website that has just about everything! She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and French and a Masters degree in Business Administration.


Habeeb Salloum has been a freelance writer for 27 years. He has been called "The most prolific and multi-faceted Arab-Canadian writer" and publishes about 150 articles annually on a wide variety of topics.


Anthea (Kawakib) writes our "For Beginners" column. She teaches in the Fredericksburg VA area, has over 10 years experience in the art of Oriental Dance and is the author of "Kawakib's Dance Tips." Catch her show Thursdays & Fridays at Washington, D.C.'s Marrakesh Restaurant, first Saturdays at Casablanca in Alexandria, VA or visit her online.


Photo credit: Carl Miller

Elizabeth Artemis Mourat, M.A., M.S.W., LCSW-C has been dancing, teaching and researching dance history in the US and abroad for her entire adult life. She has an M.A. in psychology, an M.S.W. in social work (with a specialization in cross cultural awareness) and has done postgraduate work in dance movement therapy. For more information, visit her website


A Word From Zaghareet!

Belly Dancers Poll

Announcing the Golden Belly Nominations for 2008!!!

The nominations are ...(click here...)

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