Our 4th annual combined-levels bellydance class at Strictly Ballroom begins August 4th! Join us on Mondays in August to practice bellydance technique and learn important skills for group dancing. Learn a fun, basic choreography that is suitable for beginners, but appropriate for experienced dancers, too. (Add finger cymbals to increase the difficulty level!) There will…
Looking for some last-minute holiday gift ideas for your belly dancing girlfriend, wife, or friend? Kiyaana to the rescue! (Men can do this dance, too, but my suggestions are geared more towards the ladies.) Easy to order in advance:Sparkly, Noiseless Hip Scarf – How many hipscarves does a bellydancer need? One more! Search for “square…
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…
Looking for gift inspiration for your favorite belly dancer? Here’s a quick list with seven recommendations. Most of the links are either for Amazon.com or Bellydance.com. Square sequins hipscarf (I love these!), available on Amazon or Bellydance.com Gold hipscarf that’s flashy, but quiet. Not all silk veils are equal! Here are two reliable sources that…
Ask five bellydancers what they wear on their feet for practice and performance and you will get five different answers. Barefoot, ballet slippers, jazz shoes, lyrical sandals, hermes sandals, ballroom heels, and the list goes on! Part of the decision is based on personal preference and part on what is recommended by dance instructors. What…
Join us in Fredericksburg, VA the afternoon of Saturday, October 28 for a bellydance celebration, “Dance for Joy!” Our show will feature Amy Kiyaana’s students as well as invited guests. Doors open at 2:30, show starts at 3:00. Location is the downtown Fredericksburg branch of the CRRL (Library) in the theater meeting rrom, 1201 Caroline…