Back to Bellydance School

A few summers ago I couldn’t move my left arm without excruciating pain.  (I prefer waiting it out, trying home remedies, homeopathic methods, etc. to going to a medical doctor.)  My self-diagnosis was tendonitis in my elbow and, along with a trip to the local health store, I ordered the book Pain Free: A Revolutionary…

PRO Tip: Keeping Up with Local Rates If you consider yourself a professional bellydancer, whether full of part time, you need to keep yourself updated on the going rates for your area. When rates are increased, they usually stay there for a looooong time, especially with a venue or event that has been hiring for many…

When I perform at private parties such as birthdays and wedding showers, I like to bring my own sound system.  Recently I purchased the Harman Kardon Go + Play High-Performance Portable Loudspeaker System with Dock for iPod (Newest Model) for such occasions and tried it out a couple weeks ago.  Success!  I already knew from…

“What should I wear to my first bellydance class?”  I have been asked this question several times recently through email.  I had the same question when I started taking classes.  My quick response for someone taking a class with me: comfortable exercise clothing such as yoga pants and a close-fitting t-shirt, socks or ballet slippers…

I’m always looking for music that inspires me. It may be a new release or an oldie-but-goodie. Sometimes there’s an album or track that has been around for years, but somehow I missed it! These are my recent finds; some I have purchased and am listening to now, others have been recommended. Enta Omri from…