Dance History

Aazura has extensively researched and written on the history of Middle Eastern dance costume and is available for scholarly lectures on the following subjects:

Dance du Ventre and the White City
Aazura examines the scandal that erupted at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition when Middle Eastern dancers first began appearing in the United States and suggests reasons for the public outrage that surrounded the performances.

Exotic Personae: The Development of the Egyptian Cabaret Costume
Aazura examines the trans-cultural development of the modern cabaret costume popularized by Casino Opera dance stars of the 1930s.

Coming Soon! Check back for essays on dance history.