Bellydance Celebration Show in Fredericksburg, Virginia

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…

After a short break, Monday night bellydance classes at Dance Fxbg return Monday, July 23. This session runs through August 27. The session rate for all six classes is $72, but you can drop in for $15 per class. Classes will be focusing on technique, combinations, and special topics.7 pm – Intermediate/Advanced (ask for permission…

Taqsim, Taqasim, Taksim – however you spell it, the meaning is the same.  It is a section of a song where an instrument plays an improvised solo. How do you dance to it? That depends on the setting (recorded or live music) and the instrument.  Listen carefully to what the instrument is expressing. The musician will…

If you go to a bellydance workshop, you will find women and men in various workout clothing such as yoga pants, tank tops, t-shirts, etc.  What makes it obvious that they are learning bellydance is that almost all of them will be wearing some sort of hipscarf.  Yes, it can make dancing more fun, but…