Saturday, February 16th – Join me at the Spotsylvania Towne Center (mall) for dance-for-fitness demos and health information, sponsored by MWHC. Dance with me at 3:30. Contact me if you want a preview of the routine(s) I’ll be using. Looking forward to a fun afternoon of dance!
Thinking about trying a bellydance class? There are many reasons why students sign up for that first session – curiosity, feeling adventurous, seeking a new fitness activity. (I myself had always loved dancing and wanted to learn a style that didn’t require a partner.) Whatever brings you into your first class, don’t be surprised if…
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…
NEW! Coloring page of Kiyaana. Enjoy! I was a Girl Scout for 12 years and am thrilled to help girls learn about Middle Eastern dance. Whether your troop is working on a Dance badge, want to learn some moves for Thinking Day, or want bellydance to be part of a fun night together, I can…
You’ve been invited to perform at a hafla and the time limit is around five minutes. If you can’t find a singular song that allows you enough variety to showcase your abilities, put together your own mini-set. With a little editing (Audacity is free to use), you can have your own mini-set. Suggested Short…
Join us Monday, April 22 for a bellydance party to benefit Rikki’s Refuge! Wear your favorite animal prints and animal ear headbands. Be ready to dance and have fun with some animal-inspired games and other activities. All donations will go directly to Rikki’s Refuge. This event is open to all current, past, and potential…
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…