3rd Annual Bellydance Fundraising Hafla

Music that “moves” you is absolutely essential for bellydance,  perhaps even more so than other dance forms.  Oriental (belly) dancers seek to become the music. If an observer were wearing earplugs, the music would should still be seen through the movements. When I perform in restaurants, guests often ask me about the music I use. …

Join us for an afternoon bellydance show featuring Amy Kiyaana’s students, plus guest performers from Richmond, Northern VA, and Gloucester. Doors open at 2:30 pm. This event, held at the downtown Central Rappahannock Library, is free and open to the public.

Well, she (or he) is still a bellydancer, but it sure is a nice skill to have! In fact, many, many times when I’ve performed in restaurant settings, if I haven’t yet played my cymbals, one of the customers will ask, “Where are your bells?” accompanied by hand movements that loosely indicate playing cymbals.  History…