3rd Annual Bellydance Fundraising Hafla
Hope you can join us on Saturday, May 10th, to raise funds for the Rappahannock CASA. Print a flyer here.

Hope you can join us on Saturday, May 10th, to raise funds for the Rappahannock CASA. Print a flyer here.

Ah, the age-old question asked by women (and some men) for special events or even a night out with friends. We want to dress appropriately for the occasion, feel comfortable, and look our best. The same is true for bellydance, whether it’s your weekly class, a casual hafla, or a full stage performance. What to…
We’re starting the next session of classes at Strictly Ballroom in Fredericksburg, VA this Monday, March 7. Both classes will learn choreography during the March/April session to perform at my 5th annual fundraiser hafla on Saturday, May 7. The 7 pm “Continuing Bellydance” class is for Intermediate level and above. “Intro and Essentials” at 8…
Join us Monday, April 22 for a bellydance party to benefit Rikki’s Refuge! Wear your favorite animal prints and animal ear headbands. Be ready to dance and have fun with some animal-inspired games and other activities. All donations will go directly to Rikki’s Refuge. This event is open to all current, past, and potential…
Want to donate to Rappahannock CASA as part of our fundraising efforts this Saturday, but can’t make it to our event at Aladin? Please send the funds directly to me via PayPal, to kiyaana@kiyaana.com, without fees, & I will write a check to CASA for all funds received. Every $2 donated receives a raffle ticket….
I love Raks El Shamadan! The drama of a dancer with fire balanced on her head is fun for everyone. It’s a traditional dance in Egypt for leading the bride and groom from the ceremony to the reception (even if that’s just through a hotel lobby), but can also be performed on stage. Learn more…
Taqsim, Taqasim, Taksim – however you spell it, the meaning is the same. It is a section of a song where an instrument plays an improvised solo. How do you dance to it? That depends on the setting (recorded or live music) and the instrument. Listen carefully to what the instrument is expressing. The musician will…