3rd Annual Bellydance Fundraising Hafla

I’m thrilled to present an evening of bellydance performances on October 14 in downtown Fredericksburg! This show will feature professional, hobbyist, and various levels of student dancers, all presenting dances inspired by those in the Middle East. Performers include several of my students (Yaalini, Jessy, Katrina, et al) and guests Suzana Nour, Kawakib, Prism Dancers,…

Inspired by the Women of Selket troupe costumes at their November 2009 show, I was on the look-out for paillette hipscarves to create something similar. Several eBay sellers carry them, but when Andrea of Stellar Advantage received a new shipment while I was at the Sahra Saeeda week-long intensive that Andrea hosted in Florida (June…

Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Fredericksburg, VA  Want to expand your dance repetoire? Interested in Egyptian folkloric styles? Join Blythe and Kiyaana, experienced instructors and dedicated students of Faten Salama, to learn to dance with a shamadan, the dramatic candelabra used to lead wedding processions, and the assaya (cane), the women’s prop for Saidi.   12 noon…

  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…