I’m thrilled to be teaching workshops and performing in the hafla on Saturday, April 21st, hosted by The Queens of the Universe! Location is the Colonial Heights Community Center, just south of Richmond, VA.
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Join us Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 for a fun night at Aladin! Arrive no later than 7 pm, dancing starts by 7:30. Enjoy bellydance performances by Kiyaana and her students, as well as guest dancers. (Rte. 17 location in Fredericksburg, exit 133B off of I-95). Print a flyer from this PDF.
Ah, the age-old question asked by women (and some men) for special events or even a night out with friends. We want to dress appropriately for the occasion, feel comfortable, and look our best. The same is true for bellydance, whether it’s your weekly class, a casual hafla, or a full stage performance. What to…
Music that “moves” you is absolutely essential for bellydance, perhaps even more so than other dance forms. Oriental (belly) dancers seek to become the music. If an observer were wearing earplugs, the music would should still be seen through the movements. When I perform in restaurants, guests often ask me about the music I use. …
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…
Know what you’re dancing to! Check these sites for translations for classic as well as pop songs that bellydancers use:ArabicMusicTranslation.com All the Lyrics Shira.net Arabic Song Translations site Bellydance Lyrics Translations on Tribe.net Belly Dance Hub (OrientalDancer.net) Amina and the Aswan Dancers Share Their Songs Arabic-Lyrics.com Golden Arabic Lyrics The Joy of Bellydancing Music Translations…
Join me on the University of Mary Washington campus for a free belly dance class, sponsored by the UMW Arab Culture Club. Tuesday, March 29th, 5:30-6:30 pmGoolrick Fitness Center, Fredericksburg, VA Free & Open to the public (masks required, proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hrs)Registration required via QR code or here: https://forms.gle/Y75wF5qu548dhAAg7