New students often ask where to find music to practice what they have learned in class. Here are some quick links to albums with helpful tracks for students: 50 All Time Greatest Belly Dance HitsEsmerimTablatastic I struggled with how to title this because all Middle Eastern music can somehow inform you as a dancer, help…
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,…
If you go to a bellydance workshop, you will find women and men in various workout clothing such as yoga pants, tank tops, t-shirts, etc. What makes it obvious that they are learning bellydance is that almost all of them will be wearing some sort of hipscarf. Yes, it can make dancing more fun, but…
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…
Need a water jar (ballas) for your Fellahi dance performance? Real jars are heavy, you can buy lightweight theatrical versions made from foam, but I decided to make my own for a show. I estimate that the process took five days, due to drying time between layers of newspaper and coats of paint. (Each evening…
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…