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.
There’s Folklore in my Oriental! Workshop with Faten Join us on Saturday, August 16, in Fredericksburg, VA for an Egyptian folkloric and oriental master class with world-renowned native Egyptian instructor and choreographer, Faten. Learn the origins of Egyptian folkloric dance, its influence on modern bellydance, and how it will enrich your oriental and tribal bellydance performances. (At least…
Join me on Saturday, September 11, 9 am and 10 am for free mini classes. Meet me by the LOVE sign at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg, VA. The Farmers Market is hosting Community Day, so be sure to check out the wonderful local non-profit organizations as well as the market vendors.
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…
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…
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,…
Looking for some last-minute holiday gift ideas for your belly dancing girlfriend, wife, or friend? Kiyaana to the rescue! (Men can do this dance, too, but my suggestions are geared more towards the ladies.) Easy to order in advance:Sparkly, Noiseless Hip Scarf – How many hipscarves does a bellydancer need? One more! Search for “square…