Bellydance Hafla at Natalie’s in Richmond Feb 2020

The Sameeha Bellydance Collective will be performing in the 7 pm show on Friday, July 22, as part of the 2022 Performing Arts Festival. This annual event is hosted by Dance Matrix Company in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 

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.

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…

Looking for gift inspiration for your favorite belly dancer? Here’s a quick list with seven recommendations. Most of the links are either for Amazon.com or Bellydance.com. Square sequins hipscarf (I love these!), available on Amazon or Bellydance.com Gold hipscarf that’s flashy, but quiet. Not all silk veils are equal! Here are two reliable sources that…

Join us for a bellydance show featuring students and guest performers. Sunday, Nov 103:30 pm (doors open at 3)White Oak Volunteer Rescue Squad Banquet Hall, 535 White Oak Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405(This venue is on White Oak Rd, close to the intersection with Ferry Rd in southeast Stafford County.) Donate via PayPal, Venmo, or cash…

I love Raks El Shamadan! The drama of a dancer with fire balanced on her head is fun for everyone. It’s a traditional dance in Egypt for leading the bride and groom from the ceremony to the reception (even if that’s just through a hotel lobby), but can also be performed on stage.  Learn more…