The conquest of the colonies led many citizens of the old continent to frequent travel. Even Oscar Wilde succeeded 'to resist the allure of belly dance, and in 1883 represented a "Salome" which danced a dance of the seven veils in which the public, given the boldness of the show, perhaps it was not prepared but to which the rest' anything but indifferent. At the same time also the United States accorgevano of this new trend thanks to the performances of dancer, probably of Algerian origin, "Little Egypt" that came to play World Fair in Chicago. Even in that case was touched upon the scandal but the public remained hypnotized by its exotic movements and from

that moment on film also propose increasing the performance of belly dancers during the first silent films shot in Hollywood. By now the western public was accustomed to "new dance came from afar" and demanded more and more., The same leaders of the colonies and the first western tourists remained estasiati before the graceful and rhythmic movements of fascinating dancers who esibivano during the first nightclubs Middle East and North Africa. In 1900 the Eastern dance has fascinated people of the calibre of Mata Hari and Isadora Duncan. The first spy in the service of Germany, has become famous for its exotic dances that inspired Orient, while the second is often proposal dances barefoot and with the veil (a style similar to that of Egypt). In recent times the belly dancing was reported by the popular Colombian singer Shakira, of Lebanese origin from the father, that while interprets his songs manage to capture the eyes of his fans with elegant movements of the pelvis and hips. Even in Italy schools of belly dancing have multiplied in recent years, which shows a growing interest towards this discipline. Milan, multi-ethnic and cosmopolitan metropolis, could not remain indifferent to charm came from the East. And 'right here who lives Jamila Zaki, one of the most popular dancers of the moment. Performer thick and strong sensitivity, Jamila is very demand abroad, has in fact produced in several European and North African countries, including Morocco and Tunisia, as well as in the United States, in New York. In 1993 he founded in Milan on Zagharid Circle (a term that means ring or scream of joy, and that is attributable to the joy expressed by women during rallies), reality No.1 in Italy for the study of Eastern dance, which is soon become an international point of reference. Jamila is' a woman minute and Mediterranean, has large dark eyes and expressive, full of sweetness and pride: in his eyes can read the great passion that has for the Eastern dance, the joy that test dancing and teaching this art to women. As she herself says, Zagharid Circle, offers much more of classical dance schools because it specializes in one area and proposes all the different variations, thanks to several teachers who have depth studies (for example, ' use of an accessory, as may be the veil). Great importance is given to musical training and understanding of the sense of rhythm, a matter that our Jamila knows very well having behind both musical studies in the field of percussion that experience working with orchestras and musicians who esibivano in traditional celebrations. The Club has also fixed the contribution of supervisors, many from abroad which are hosted periodically and several times a year, which allows students to offer continuous path besides ensuring a quality education very high. The variety of courses, training courses and workshops organized by the circle is truly rich. There are courses for pre-adolescents, for girls largest and also for ladies over 50. The school also offers professional courses and courses devoted entirely to the use of accessories, the veil (the most widespread), cimbali and the stick, which the dance eastern ago widely used. There is also the opportunity to follow courses percussion that help develop a sense of rhythm that in a belly dancer, is essential, and for more "unrealistic" are also available courses in Arabic. Jamila while dance expresses elegance and satisfaction, her eyes are bright and it is not rare to see you smile. His love for dance, belly and 'started for pure case about twenty years ago after having undergone a dancer that the U.S. has sent this great passion. A Jamila have liked, as she herself tells me, the way in which the belly dance was presented, the values that his teacher could transmit the values of ' "feminine universe." Even the look was captivating and Jamila had suffered remained positively impressed: not wearing the traditional costume, adorned with beads and rhinestones, but adopted a very personal style, using Indian and Indonesian fabrics, adorned in silver coins. So had a proper look tribal. Since then Jamila continued to study and improve followed first by an Algerian teacher who forwarded the dance Maghreb and then by a teacher turkish with whom he could deepen the Gypsy culture gipsy. He stayed frequently in Egypt and also in the United States, where the bellydance is rooted longest When compared to dance, both during the exhibition that during the courses, test very strong emotions. And 'as if they staccasse completely from the newspaper and closed in a world all his own, without boundaries, where one feels absolute freedom. It 'a very special feeling but allows her to communicate both with the public during the shows which remains hypnotized by the grace of his movements that with the students that "feel" its energy in during lessons. During our interview Jamila said the belly dance should not be experienced as a fashion but just as a way of life that helps to reappropriate of their femininity. As I said during our meeting, she herself always tries to transmit to his students, advising also courses tailored to each. Even so the circle Zagharid has always been against the fashions of the moment, trying to forward an alternative model and not cavalchi the taste of mass. The dance of the belly must be lived as a means to open up a new world, the world of aesthetics, but also to open one's mind from a cultural point of view. Ballarla may be less easy than you might think and acquire the techniques require years of study and dedication, but is worth. Just Jamila tells us that this strong attraction to belly dance by women western seconds you depends on the fact that the modern woman has lost its roots and no longer vent valves. He lives in a perpetual disharmony because it is forced to choose between his female character and the denial thereof, in the working world for example, where to be appreciated had to comply to and follow the parameters that it belonged. The dance of the belly instead helps to regain energy strong, but relaxed, enabling it to reappropriate its sweetness and its sensitivity. There 'no doubt that between the belly dance and femininity there is an unbreakable bond and is not a coincidence that this discipline, with the necessary arrangements, is an effective exercise of preparation for the birth. The benefits that the dance movements of Eastern Europe have on the health of women are many, This is a gymnastics sweet, but complete that can be practiced even by non-young. There is an identikit of the kind because the dancer can dance to both women magrissime that those "rotondette." It allows to work hard on the spine and joints, improving breathing, coordination and a sense of rhythm. It 'a very good cardiovascular exercise and improves flexibility and strength of muscles. Danzando the woman discovered to have muscles which are not aware of the existence and learn to use them in new and unusual. The basic technique is based sull'isolamento muscle; contrary to other disciplines because while some work other muscle groups remain completely buildings. This feature allows not only to bring attention only on the part that is moving but also to tone and strengthen those muscles to the fullest. The belly dance, stimulates circulation and increases coordination: his regular practice can help to shape the abdomen, buttocks and thigh. The benefits are not only physical. A course of belly dancing can be a way to evade the commitments newspapers and an opportunity to cut hours to devote to ourselves, rediscovering our being a woman and attracting the "goddess" that there 'in us.