Habibi: Winter ’96 Vol.15, No.1 By Morocco (C.V. Dinicu) My first inkling that there was any connection batween the slower movements of Oriental dance and the physical act of giving birth came in 1961 when, at the end … Continued
First Published in Habibi, Spring 96, Vol 15, No. 2 By Morocco “I don’t understand what the problem is, what they find wrong. It isn’t written we must always be serious to be good Muslims. I’m a good … Continued
Originally published in Caravan, vol 9, #2-4 By Morocco Sorry it’s so long between articles I’m still too busy: performing, researching, teaching classes & seminars, rehearsing my dance company, organizing & leading tours for dancers and myself, lecturing, … Continued
First published in Habibi – 1970s By Morocco (C.V.Dinicu) In addition to her ongoing teaching and performing activities, Morocco has been doing week-long seminars, commuting to Europe twice a year to do seminars and concerts, leading tours to … Continued
While Morocco (the country, not me) is simply a gorgeous place to visit at just about any time of the year, the only time an ethnic dance freak should go is during the fabulous Marrakesh folk festival. To … Continued
Originally published in Fantasia By Morocco What is Ethnic dance? How can we tell if we are doing the “correct” thing? Is there such a thing as “correct”? Does it change? How? Why? How far can we go … Continued
Originally Published in Shimmy Chronicles ’95 By Morocco/Carolina Varga Dinicu ©’94 Headline gotcha curious? Good: I’ve got alot to say on the subject. During my 38 years in this field, I’ve heard & read many pro & con … Continued
Fantasia, Vol 5 #5, Sept/Oct 1982 By Morocco When I started in this business, just after Noah landed his ark, milk was 18 cents a quart, yogurt 16 cents a pint (flavored), tuna in water 31 cents a … Continued
FROM the ETHEREAL and SUBLIME to the EROTIC and SEXUAL (For the Congress on Research in Dance & the Society of Dance History Scholars Conference/ Lincoln Center, New York City, June 1993) I. GUEDRA: Spreading Soul’s Love & … Continued
By Morocco (Carolina Varga Dinicu) To be considered folk or ethnic does not mean being swathed in black from head to foot or being in lines and circle formations only. Nor does fitting into any of the above … Continued
