Bellydance Hafla at Byblos April 28

Let’s dance! Join me on Mondays in May and June for belly dance classes at Strictly Ballroom in Fredericksburg, VA.  Find details and registration on this page.

Music I’m loving right now: Bellydance Seduction (check out Nesrin dancing to it here) This long track has a classic Vintage Oriental (or American Cabaret) continuous fast-slow-fast-slow-etc. set-up. It really takes you on a journey of musical variety with a live band, Middle Eastern club in the 70’s/80’s feel.  Dancer Norma of Detroit recently said on Bhuz,…

Mention that you “bellydance” and you’ll get all sorts of interesting reactions. There will be a few that hear “ballet dance”, so make sure you enunciate! Next, you may see a look of shock, nostalgia, fun, or puzzlement. To the shocked and puzzled, I sometimes try to explain how its origins are as a social…

Hope the New Year is off to a great start!  I’m really excited about getting back in the swing with classes next Monday & Tuesday, January 7 & 8. It’s always fun to see returning students and meet new ones. As always, you have two options – regular bellydance classes on Monday nights at Strictly…

We’re having another hafla! Call 571-445-3716 to make a reservation at Byblos in Gainesville, VA.