DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Hollywood Reporter) - When Franco-Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch was looking for the lead in Oriental dance romance "Whatever Lola Wants," he auditioned about 300 dancers.
SEQUIM — Laura Samperi-Ferdig has been studying belly dance since she was 8 and teaching since she was 16. “Belly dance is one of the oldest known art forms,” she said. “Its true name is Raks Sharki ...