It's time for my annual bellydance hafla in Gainesville, VA! Performers include: Katayoun, Iesha & Jasara, Angel, Graciella, Yaalini, Kiyaana, Naida, Al-'Anqa, Sama, Amaria Selene, Asala, Ayperi, Troupe Eshveh, Suzana Nour, Faerima, and Jessy.
I'm always looking for music that inspires me. It may be a new release or an oldie-but-goodie. Sometimes there's an album or track that has been around for years, but somehow I missed it! These are my recent finds; some I have purchased and am listening to now, others have been recommended.
Enta Omri from Nesma
Ya Lil - Oriental Dance Music
Ten from Guy Schalom
Visit Bellydance.com and search for Mohamed Shahin (recent album Ya Ghazal) and Mercedes Nieto (recent is Habibi)
Ornina and Hanin by Zaher Assaf
New shirt design! Currently available only from Zazzle.com. Available in heather gray or white.
I'm thrilled to present an evening of bellydance performances on October 14 in downtown Fredericksburg! This show will feature professional, hobbyist, and various levels of student dancers, all presenting dances inspired by those in the Middle East. Performers include several of my students (Yaalini, Jessy, Katrina, et al) and guests Suzana Nour, Kawakib, Prism Dancers, and Graciella.
Our venue is Collab Studios, located on the 4th floor of 810 Caroline St (upstairs from Jabberwocky). Doors will open at 7:00 pm; performances will begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 5-12, free for age 4 and under.
Pay in advance via PayPal (convenience fee of $.50 added)
Know what you're dancing to! Check these sites for translations for classic as well as pop songs that bellydancers use:
ArabicMusicTranslation.com
Bellydance Lyrics Translations on Tribe.net
Belly Dance Hub (OrientalDancer.net)
Amina and the Aswan Dancers Share Their Songs