Resistance is Futile: How to Assimilate Dance Stylization
When we begin our dance journey, we spend a lot of time building a particular dance technique, usually the technique…
Top Classic Turkish Oriental Dancers … in 40 seconds
Watch the video below and learn who the top classic turkish oriental dancers are… in 40 seconds. Ozel Turkbas Saliha…
101 Belly Dance Ideas to Refresh & Renew Your Love of Oriental Dance
Some of the toughest seasons of our dance journey happen when we have become bored or feel uninspired with our…
Fabulous Folkloric
Raqs Sharqi was born in Egypt, but did you know there are other styles of Egyptian dance, beyond the hustle…
Music Appreciation: Egyptian Instruments
When you first start learning Egyptian Oriental dance and begin to piece together a belly dance music collection, you are…
Taking Great Pix: How to Become More Photogenic
Growing up, I always hated having my picture taken. Especially during my awkward teen years, I avoided the shutter at…
Singer Spotlight: Abdel Halim Hafez
Abdel Halim Hafez is one of Egypt’s greatest singers. Almost 60 years later, we are still using some of his most…
Top Places in Houston Belly Dancers Like to Visit
People that find themselves interested in belly dancing are usually a unique sort. They are often drawn to the art…
The Whole Package: Performing Like a Winner
As belly dancing competitions become more and more common around the US and World, many dancers are choosing to compete…
Khaleegi: Better Understanding the Arabian Gulf’s Thobe Dance & Music
For several weeks now, I have been introducing Khaleegi (Arabian Gulf) movement, more specifically Saudi, to my students. To help…
