Mosaïque Center for Cultural Arts . . . bridge to a colorful world!

Links & Resources

Dance, Music & Art

Mosaique Language & Cultural Arts- www.mosaiquecenter.org

Tiraz Dance Network- www.tirazdancenetwork.com

Art of Middle Eastern Dance by Shira- www.shira.net

American Ballet Theater Ballet Dictionary- www.abt.org

Shizumi Dance Theater of Japan- www.shizumidance.com

Nomad Dancers- www.nomaddancers.com

Middle Eastern Percussion by Mary Ellen Donald- www.maryellendonald.com

Belly Dance Classes, www.bellydanceclasses.net

Language & Culture

French
Comptine.net- French site for kids
 
About.com French - Learn French at ABOUT
 
Tennesse Bob's Famous French Links


Persian
Lang-Media Persian Materials and Resources
 
Hoosh Hoosh Bahoosh, Persian Language materials for kids

The Persian Mirror

General

CIA World FactBook

Loudoun County Public Library - LCPL patrons may access Mango Languages, FREE online interactive language lessons

Books & Publications

Persian Mirrors, The Elusive Face of Iran, by Elaine Sciolino

The Language Instinct, How the Mind Creates Language, by Steven Pinker

Images of Enchantment, Visual and Performing Arts of the Middle East, Edited by Sherifa Zuhur

Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women, by Geraldine Brooks

A Trade Like Any Other: Female Singers and Dancers in Egypt, by Karin van Nieuwkerk

Making Music in the Arab World: The Culture and Artistry of Tarab, by Ali Jihad Racy

The Belly Dancer Magazine, iShimmy.com

Many more resources are listed in our Resource Directory, included in Mosaique Membership.