belly dancing
Sihir brings fire, energy, and passion
A day after Rochester’s first snowfall ushered in winter, Sihir’s fall show, “Gaia,” warmed its audience with fiery energy inside the May Room. The Friday show started with a brief speech by Sihir president and junior Anush Mehrabyan. She said she is constantly inspired, challenged, and motivated by her incredible fellow belly dancers, and encouraged […]
anime
‘Sarazanmai’: beneath the surface
“Sarazanmai,” a newly released anime, has quickly gained popularity for its exploration of human suffering, told through powerful fighting scenes and unique symbolism. The anime centers around kappas — a Japanese folklore figure resembling a toddler-size frog with a plate on its head. After they break a golden statue, the three main characters — […]
anime
‘Senryu Girl’: a return to simplicity
Out of the many new releases this spring anime season, “Senryu Girl” is a breath of fresh air. Based on the eponymous manga series by Masakuni Igarashi, the anime revolves around Nanako Yukishiro, a cute and cheerful girl who struggles with normal conversations and often fails to translate her thoughts into words. Yukishiro devises a […]
