Horacio Cifuentes book release

gisela · 10-22-2009, 07:40 PM

Thought this might be of interest. I just received a newsletter from Beata and Horacio Cifuentes. It said that Horacio is soon to release a book that he has been writing for 12 years.

Quote from the newsletter:

Quote:

Horacio drops a bomb! After 12 years of writing he will release his biography

"Confessions of a
Male Belly Dancer"

The truth behind the artist – not suitable for weak nerves!!!

Here's a link to the actual letter on their website including an e-mail address in case you want to reserve a copy.
Oriental Fantasy - Tanzakademie Cifuentes

After having met him and his wife recently and taken workshops, I am curious and would love to get this book.

Zorba · 10-22-2009, 10:44 PM

I think I need to get this - it will be interesting reading for sure!

gisela · 10-22-2009, 10:53 PM

not suitable for weak nerves!!!

Sure you can handle it Zorba?

Zorba · 10-23-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gisela

Sure you can handle it Zorba?

No.

But I want a copy anyway! I've always thought I should write me memoirs some day - I'd *love* to read his. I stand on the shoulders of giants - and he's one of them!

Maria_Aya · 10-29-2009, 08:09 AM

Sounds very interesting !!!!

Amulya · 10-29-2009, 09:05 AM

Interesting indeed!

Zadiel · 01-13-2010, 03:46 PM

Somebody red it already?

Cheart · 01-13-2010, 10:06 PM

Intersting. I'd pick this up if I can get it.

Prusilusken · 01-14-2010, 12:31 AM

I've only just browsed a copy of it last tuesday.

I think it's a beautiful book, lovely format.
At the first glance (which is all I got

) it looked well written, lots of pictures, lots of ballet stuff too. It didn't seem like he had a lot to say about his more recent years and his general philosophies when it comes to dancing and teaching bellydance, but I might have missed it, so don't take my word for it.
I did, however notice, that it also included a few stories where Horacio tells us openly about "blunders" he has made in the past - I really respect him for that alone! I am definately getting this book as soon as I can afford it.
I hope it is as interesting as it looked at first glance.

Safran · 01-19-2010, 09:47 AM

The studio I take classes at has a little library and they just received the book last week. So I intend to spend many extra hours there with a cup of tea (not that I don't do enough of that already). At first glance I agree with Prusilusken - the book looks good with all the photos and Horacio's dance journey in general, not just belly dance... I'll keep you posted as I actually start reading it!

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Zorba Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,097	I think I need to get this - it will be interesting reading for sure! __________________ http://www.doubleveil.net

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Amulya Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Rivers (NSW), Australia Posts: 2,056	Interesting indeed! __________________ The Belly Dance Video Clip Blog Blog: What Were They Thinking? Amulya on BellyDancingDiva

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Zadiel Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In Berlin- Germany Posts: 65	Somebody red it already? __________________ Zadiel / Berlin - www.Zadiel.de

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Cheart Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 397	Intersting. I'd pick this up if I can get it. __________________ The brain when drained is really quite insane.

01-19-2010, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Safran Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Estonia Posts: 1,418	The studio I take classes at has a little library and they just received the book last week. So I intend to spend many extra hours there with a cup of tea (not that I don't do enough of that already). At first glance I agree with Prusilusken - the book looks good with all the photos and Horacio's dance journey in general, not just belly dance... I'll keep you posted as I actually start reading it! __________________ "[A good bellydancer] must express life, death, happiness, sorrow, love and anger, but above all she must have dignity." -Tahia Carioca,

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gisela Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,255	not suitable for weak nerves!!! Sure you can handle it Zorba?

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Maria_Aya Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 2,965	Sounds very interesting !!!!

01-14-2010, 12:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Prusilusken Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Posts: 136	I've only just browsed a copy of it last tuesday. I think it's a beautiful book, lovely format. At the first glance (which is all I got ) it looked well written, lots of pictures, lots of ballet stuff too. It didn't seem like he had a lot to say about his more recent years and his general philosophies when it comes to dancing and teaching bellydance, but I might have missed it, so don't take my word for it. I did, however notice, that it also included a few stories where Horacio tells us openly about "blunders" he has made in the past - I really respect him for that alone! I am definately getting this book as soon as I can afford it. I hope it is as interesting as it looked at first glance.