Bellydance Celebration on May 7 in Fredericksburg, VA

“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’ve been so lucky as a working dancer and dance teacher! And very fortunate as a dance student, too. For the past seven years, I have been able to gig consistently at Middle Eastern restaurants and for over six years, teach weekly classes in Fredericksburg, and attend classes and workshops with internationally known instructors. In…

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. …