The Definitive Guide-More Entertaining Than Many Performances

The definitive guide – and a book more entertaining than many performances!, May 2, 2012 By Shantimar (Athens, Greece) This review is for: You Asked Aunt Rocky: Answers & Advice About Raqs Sharqi and Raqs Shaabi (Perfect Paperback) … Continued

Technique Frees Dancer’s Soul

The great classical /ethnic dancer and dance scholar, La Meri, has commented: “The only reason for mastering technique is to make sure the body does not prevent the soul from expressing itself.” A wonderful technique is so misvalued, … Continued

A Weekend with Morocco “Aunt Rocky” in Salina, Kansas!

It was by chance that I stumbled upon a Facebook event for Morocco’s workshop in Salina, KS. Honestly, I knew little of this incredible woman who calls herself “Aunt Rocky,” and had no idea what to expect. Morocco … Continued

Your Program Possibilities

It’s obvious to anyone who reads newspapers, watches TV or listens to the radio that the countries of the Near and Middle East and North Africa affect an ever-increasing portion of today’s world-shaping events, sometimes affecting our everyday … Continued

A MUST OWN for ANY Middle Eastern Dance Lover!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars. After 10 years of studying with Rocky, I couldn’t WAIT for her book to come out! Case after case my students can’t get enough, and we have even developed an entire 3 month … Continued

An Essential Book on Dance

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a triumph! I’ve followed Morocco’s career for thirty years as she has performed and taught — from Lincoln Center to many venues around the world. Her wide experience and encyclopedic … Continued

A Must-Have Reference Book!

5.0 out of 5 stars After waiting for this for years, I am so glad it is available. This book contains a wealth of information from someone who has really seen it and done it. Rocky has seen … Continued

Definitely Worth Pride of Place on Any Dancers Bookshelf

5.0 out of 5 stars Over 50 years of experience & research has been poured into this comprehensive reference text for Middle Eastern Dancers. “You Asked Aunty Rocky: Answers & Advice About Raqs Sharqi & Raqs Shaabi” by … Continued

The Book That Gives Raqs Sharqi the Respect It Deserves

5 out of 5 stars You Asked Aunt Rocky: Answers & Advice About Raqs Sharqi and Raqs Shaabi (Perfect Paperback) is the definitive book that gives Raqs Sharqi/ Middle Eastern dance the respect it deserves as a beautiful … Continued