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Buy this album! I am always looking for new dance music and this is my latest favorite. I love the classics, but appreciate the efforts of modern composers, too. Leila of Cairo‘s new album, “Min Gheer Kalaam” (Without Words) is a welcome addition to my music library. Unlike her previous albums, there are no entrance…

There’s Folklore in my Oriental! Workshop with Faten Join us on Saturday, August 16, in Fredericksburg, VA for an Egyptian folkloric and oriental master class with world-renowned native Egyptian instructor and choreographer, Faten. Learn the origins of Egyptian folkloric dance, its influence on modern bellydance, and how it will enrich your oriental and tribal bellydance performances. (At least…

Need a water jar (ballas) for your Fellahi dance performance? Real jars are heavy, you can buy lightweight theatrical versions made from foam, but I decided to make my own for a show. I estimate that the process took five days, due to drying time between layers of newspaper and coats of paint. (Each evening…

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…