Can I Learn to Belly Dance Online?
Posted by Adrianne on 3/31/2021 to
Tips & How-to's
Can I Learn to Belly Dance Online? Sometimes taking that first step into a belly dance class can be the hardest. You don’t know if you’ll be able to keep up in class, find a time that works for your schedule or will you be able to discover
Choosing the Perfect Belly Dance Costume
Posted by Aditi on 1/22/2021 to
Tips & How-to's
Choosing the right
costume can be a stressful event. With performance opportunities few and far
between and budgets tighter, making the right choice can feel very daunting. Check out useful bellydancing costuming guidance and tips by Aditi with helpful illustrations.
Top 10 Best Bellydance Albums of All Time
Posted by Mher Panossian on 1/13/2021 to
Props & Fun Stuff
Let’s review some of the most acclaimed and successful belly dance recordings that continue to inspire the heart of a dancer! Introducing our list of the Top Ten Bellydance Albums Of All Time!
Keeping up with the Cairo Belly Dance Scene
Posted by Yasmina of Cairo on 12/11/2020 to
Dancer Education
Cairo has been my home for twenty-five years. Like so many others I was seduced by the city’s magic, and dazzled by the dance and music scene, which at that time (the mid-1990’s) was vibrant with star dancers, and buzzed with the kind of raw energy I hadn’t found in my years performing around the Middle East.
Havana Habibi: Meaningful Exchange, Impact and Challenges of Bellydance in Cuba
Posted by Valerick Molinary on 11/17/2020 to
Dancer Education
Dance is an effective tool of communication and a healing strategy that rebuilds a bridge of contact and bonds two realities that are seemingly antagonistic. Havana Habibi teaches us that we can have deep and heavy political conversations involving our bodies and our dance.
Arab Folk Dance 101 For The Belly Dancer
Posted by Morwenna Assaf on 11/10/2020 to
Dancer Education
Learning folklore can add depth and authenticity to your performance; folklore is the
backbone of the dance.
Got to be Real: Formula for Authenticity
Posted by Olga "Shamiram" Kramarova on 9/28/2020 to
Dancer Education
To begin, I would like to loop this back to authenticity...Whether you are preparing a set for your regular club or putting together a customized show for a wedding, there are some universal things of which we should always be mindful..
My Life as a Dancer: 1980’s South America
Posted by Tamalyn Dallal on 8/31/2020 to
Dancer Education
In 1980, I met a singer who sang on cruise ships and at hotels in Miami Beach. She suggested I could travel the world as a dancer. She then incorporated me into her hotel shows.
Got to be Real: Self-Reflection and Making the Moment Important
Posted by Olga "Shamiram" Kramarova on 8/17/2020 to
Dancer Education
Do you remember watching a dance performance that you truly enjoyed? Do you remember what made it so memorable? Do you ever catch yourself taking mental notes for “things to try” when watching a great performance?
What To Expect In Your First Belly Dance Class
Posted by Leela on 7/15/2020 to
Tips & How-to's
You’ve seen an exciting Bellydancer performing at a local middle-eastern restaurant and you were mesmerized by her grace, fluidity and beauty. You’ve heard that belly dancing is a great way to keep fit and build strength and balance! You love the