Our next session at M&S Studio begins Monday, Nov 7. This seven-week session runs through Dec 19. Register here to reserve your spot! Pay $84 for all seven classes or $15 per class to drop in. The 7 pm Continuing class will sample folkloric styles and work on technique. The 8 pm Intro & Essentials (beginner/adv beginner) will develop technique and explore traveling steps and turns.
On April 15th, join me to learn some bellydance moves and shimmy your cares away at Baba Ganoush! No charge, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Hope House women’s and children’s shelter in downtown Fredericksburg. Baba Ganoush is letting us use their space, so purchasing a beverage and/or food item will be appreciated. The fun…
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,…
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…
Join us Sunday, April 28, 4pm for a Bellydance Party! Enjoy great food, plus dance performances by pros, hobbyists, and students. Byblos Lebanese Restaurant 6850 Piedmont Center Plaza, Gainesville, VA 20155 ph. 571-445-3716 for reservations
PRO Tip: Keeping Up with Local Rates If you consider yourself a professional bellydancer, whether full of part time, you need to keep yourself updated on the going rates for your area. When rates are increased, they usually stay there for a looooong time, especially with a venue or event that has been hiring for many…
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…