Join us for an afternoon of wonderful dancing, good food, and excellent fun! Student soloists for this event are Yaalini, Naida, Heather, and Eleya. Guest dancers include Suzana Nour, Sama, and Nadirah of Serenity Tribal. This Aladin location is at exit 133B of of I-95. Immediately turn right. Drive between Wawa and Panera, curve to…
What: Performances by Kiyaana’s students and featured guests, plus open dancing When: Sunday, Oct. 5, 3-4:30 pm Where: Aladin Rte. 17, on S. Gateway Drive, next to Target Why: We love to share what we’ve been learning! Our joy for this dance is evident on the dance floor.
Our 4th annual combined-levels bellydance class at Strictly Ballroom begins August 4th! Join us on Mondays in August to practice bellydance technique and learn important skills for group dancing. Learn a fun, basic choreography that is suitable for beginners, but appropriate for experienced dancers, too. (Add finger cymbals to increase the difficulty level!) There will…
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…
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…
Want to donate to Rappahannock CASA as part of our fundraising efforts this Saturday, but can’t make it to our event at Aladin? Please send the funds directly to me via PayPal, to kiyaana@kiyaana.com, without fees, & I will write a check to CASA for all funds received. Every $2 donated receives a raffle ticket….
Hope you can join us on Saturday, May 10th, to raise funds for the Rappahannock CASA. Print a flyer here.
The holidays are here and many of you are wondering, “What can I get for my bellydancing spouse/friend/family member?” I put together my first list of suggestions a few years ago, now let’s add to it: For beginners (keep it simple, she’s just getting started!): Search for these items at Bellydance.com: square sequins scarf, turquoise…
Even though I’m based in Fredericksburg, where I teach weekly bellydance classes and perform a couple times a month, I spend just as much time, some weeks more, dancing in the Northern and Central Virginia areas. If you are interested in finding classes and events within a 60 mile radius of Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania,…
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…