Middle Eastern Cuisine: Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Middle Eastern countries Arab?
The term Broader or Greater Middle East is used to describe the region that encompasses countries from Morocco in the West to Iran in the East. Using this broad definition, there are a number of non-Arab countries that are part of the Greater Middle East, and these include Iran, Israel, and Turkey. In addition, there is a large non-Arab population living in the Middle East, such as the Kurds, the Berbers, the Assyrians, the Persians, the Israelis and the Turks. ...
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Who are YOUR favourite Middle Eastern Dancers?
Dina, Mona Said and Azra Sharif are my all time favourites, although I greatly admire Zohair Zeki and always enjoy Fifi.
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Why "Middle Eastern" Belly Dance?
Because "belly dance" originated in the Middle East. These are
dance classes based on real dance performed by real people, now. You are quite welcome to use what you learn in class in any way you wish, but we’ll start with both feet evenly balanced on the floor.
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What is it that you love about Middle Eastern Dance?
I love the softness and fluidity of its movements, the abundance of time within which these movements are allowed to grow and evolve, and the endless potential for individual expression and creation.
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Where can I see a Middle Eastern dancer?
You will typically see performances at Lebanese, Turkish and Greek restaurants. Check your local yellow pages for listings of the restaurants in your area and ask if they have dancers. Check the Performance section to find restaurants with dancers in Airdrie and Calgary.
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Are you Middle Eastern / Greek / Arabic / Romany?
No, at least not that I'm aware of. My ancestry is mostly northern European. But I do enjoy the food, music, and dancing of various Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures. Belly dance is a wonderful medium to learn about cultures you may not otherwise be exposed to.
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No, at least not that I’m aware of. My ancestry is mostly northern European. But I do enjoy the food, music, and dancing of various Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures. Belly dance is a wonderful medium to learn about cultures you may not otherwise be exposed to.
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Why the theme: middle eastern garden wedding?
The obvious reason is that I am married to a middle eastern guy and want to pay tribute to their rich and lively culture. Before I even met him, I was already fascinated by the marrakesh style. The timing is also right, since it is a trend now with ethnicisity in fashion and interior, and hence it will be easier to buy stuff for the wedding. When it comes to the garden part, well first of all I am a true romantic, and garden is much more freespirited and I love the natural light, the blooms and the scent. ...
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Is Middle Eastern Dance good exercise?
This dance is great exercise. It will get your heart rate up without any jumping or impact. It is easy on the knees and back and provides a full body workout.
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Do I have to be of Middle Eastern ethnicity to be a Maronite Catholic?
By no means. (St. Maron himself wasn’t even a Lebanese. ) All that is needed is that one desire to worship the Holy Trinity by living out the Gospel according to the Maronite Way.
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Where can I go to see Middle Eastern dance in Atlanta?
Gilbert's Mediterranean Cafe ( gilbertscafe.com ) in Midtown features Middle Eastern dance shows on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Saroya is one of the featured dancers, performing the first Wednesday of every other month. Check her Upcoming Events listings to find out when she will be dancing there next. Lawrence's Restaurant ( lawrencescafe.com ) on Buford Highway in Atlanta also has Middle Eastern dancers performing every Friday and Saturday night.
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Are dependents allowed to accompany you on the ExxonMobil Middle Eastern Scholars Program?
Dependents are not allowed to accompany you to the United States. It is imperative that you discuss this issue with your family and that you prepare yourself for this time away from your country.
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Is this an attempt to impose a Western solution on a uniquely Middle Eastern problem?
The OneVoice solution is coming from the Middle East; it is not being imposed on anyone. Hundreds of Palestinians and Israelis were involved in its inception and now more than 600,000 are members. OneVoice is shaped according to what people who live in the region believe will work. In this regard, we provide a neutral gateway towards consensus that is not linked to any existing entrenched power. OneVoice is a non-biased, grassroots platform that derives its legitimacy from popular participation.
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Do any troupe members have Middle Eastern ancestry?
We are asked this question more often by people who are from countries in the Middle East. Usually it's because they recognize dance and music they know and are charmed that we know it, too. They wonder if one of us learned the music and the dance from our mother and grandmother. None of us is of Middle Eastern ancestry. Troupe members have travelled to Turkey, Egypt and Jordan.
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Are you planning on offering any more Middle Eastern products?
Our company has access to all sorts of Middle Eastern not available to most of the U.S. population. If there is an item you are interested in purchasing, please fill out our Product Request form and we will do our best to accommodate.
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Why are Asian, African, Middle-Eastern, and Latin American countries not involved?
This is initially a very specific European-North American Transatlantic initiative. However, The British Council has over 70 years of experience developing long-term relationships between the United Kingdom and other countries around the world. The British Council has also facilitated a number of leadership networking programmes outside of Europe, including Interaction, the Network Effect, Dreams + Teams and The Road to Davos.
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How did you become involved with Middle Eastern Dance?
My initial encounter with Middle Eastern. Belly Dance was very much a chance encounter. Several years ago while still serving active duty in the military and training as an amateur kick boxer in CA (never a dull moment in my life:) a fellow soldier invited me to attend a belly dance class with her. Being the tried and true athlete that I was at the time I laugh and told her how belly dance really “wasn’t me,” (like I would know since I had never tried before, lol) but that I’d go check it out. ...
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Do I have to be a Middle Eastern Studies or Arabic major?
No, the AFP accepts students from any major and is particularly interested in applicants that come from other disciplines such as business, engineering, journalism, natural sciences, and social sciences.
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What is the role of study-abroad programs in an Asian and Middle Eastern Studies major?
The AMES faculty regard foreign experience as extremely important. At the moment the AMES Program runs a foreign study program (next offered Spring term 2007) in Fez, Morocco, for students with special interests in the Middle East or the Islamic world. The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures offers an FSP in China and LSA+ programs in Japan and Morocco, and AMES majors with East Asia or Middle East concentrations are strongly encouraged to qualify for and participate in those programs. ...
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What can I do with a major in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies?
The answer partly depends upon the amount of language work incorporated into the degree program. In the past, AMES majors have entered fields of journalism and television, trade, banking, and teaching without further study. Others have entered graduate school and gone on to careers in medicine, law, finance and trade, journalism, international affairs, writing and academics.
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What is significant about the fact that Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is an interdisciplinary major?
The AMES Program encourages students to design majors around a geographical, cultural or historical center. This is especially important for students who wish to combine extensive language study with knowledge of other disciplines. The faculty's primary geographical specializations are East Asia, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia , and Central Asia. At present the Program recommends degree concentrations in Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, South/Southeast Asia and East Asia. ...
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What is the most common mistake made by Asian and Middle Eastern Studies majors?
Failure to consult early regularly with an advisor listed on the masthead for the AMES Program in the ORC . Because the requirements for the AMES degree are flexible, many students tend to be casual about the way they design their program. This can cause many opportunities for coordination of foreign study with on-campus degree requirements, or to gain adequate preparation for advanced research or language work, to be missed. ...
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What are the typical benefits offered to someone working in Saudi Arabia or another Middle Eastern country?
Although each company varies somewhat in the benefits offered to an expat employee, there are some standard benefits. Free housing with paid utilities, free in- country medical insurance, 30 days paid vacation, a car or a transportation allowance and at least one round trip ticket back to your home of origin each year are standard.
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Will I lose weight if I take Middle Eastern dance classes?
Maybe. Many students do lose some weight. However, the biggest benefit you will see is toning and firming. Because we learn how to control our muscles to make our bodies do the movements, the muscles become firmer and more developed. This does not mean you will look like a body builder – unless you also lift weights. It does mean you will notice positive changes in your body.
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Is the ExxonMobil Middle Eastern Faculty Sponsored Program an open competition?
Participation in the faculty component is by invitation only. Only the home academic departments of the selected ExxonMobil Middle Eastern scholars will be invited to nominate one outstanding faculty member to participate in the ExxonMobil Middle Eastern faculty sponsor program. ...
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What should I do if I want to be tested in Middle Eastern or South Asian language (such as Turkish) that is not offered by MESALC?
Contact Dean Christine Zunz in Garrett Hall ( cmz9m@virginia.edu ). The Dean's office can arrange for you to be tested in any language you know how to speak, read, and write.
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What is the difference between Middle Eastern Dance and Bellydance ?
Belly dance is a name that many M.E.D. teachers try to distance themselves from. It gives the wrong impression of what we do, and conjures up images of the Harem, wiggling our bellies and exploitation. Unfortunately many people have no idea of what Middle Eastern dance involves and so use the term Bellydance instead. I have no problem with either term- - some of my classes are Middle Eastern dance, while others are Bellydance- - the basic structure and the moves taught are the same. ...
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What is the difference between a major in the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Program (AMES) and a major in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Languages and Literatures (DAMELL)?
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Languages and Literatures is a department in the division of the Humanities, and its faculty participate in the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Program along with the faculty of about a dozen other departments. The AMES Program is a multidisciplinary program in the division of the Social Sciences. All AMES majors are strongly encouraged to study a relevant language, which is most often done in DAMELL. ...
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How does the course MEST 301 Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies work?
The main course requirement for the MA program is that all students take MEST 301 Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies. It is offered each Fall semester and surveys a range of topics from a variety of academic disciplines that relate to the Middle East. A different AUB professor is invited each week to give a session related to his/her field of expertise in Middle Eastern Studies. Reading lists and articles are made available to the students prior to the lectures. ...
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Is it important that I study an Asian or Middle Eastern language while at Dartmouth?
It depends on what you would like to do after graduation (please consult with your faculty advisor). Language study is not required for a degree in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, but in almost all cases students create more opportunities for themselves after Dartmouth by becoming competent in a modern Asian or Middle Eastern language. This means being not only fluent in speaking, but capable of writing and advanced reading. ...
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