The Art of Teaching Dance
Dance, like all performing arts, includes a mix of theater arts the knowledge of which creates a true artist. Dance instruction goes way...


PROGRAMMING a SHOW
The document you are handed when you arrive at any show called, “The Program”, is a reflection of many hours of work, research and...


Personality, Presence and Projection
The Art of Performing involves three "P's": Personality, Presence and Projection. Understanding these makes it easier to understand one's...


THE ART OF PERFORMING
This is a multi-part series on the art of performing. Science and Art Science is the intellectual and practical activity of observing,...


Commercial Art
If you did not grow up studying or being involved in the performing arts, then it may seem strange that there is such a thing as a...


MUSIC INTERPRETATION
I have always said that dance is visual music in movement. What the audience hears they see in the dancers’ body moving in space. So,...


A BRIEF HISTORY OF BELLY DANCE IN SANTA BARBARA
The 1970’s was a time of Globalization. World dance and music became the hottest thing since the 1930’s clubs with giant floor shows! LA...


Tips on Improvisation
Improvisation is extemporaneous choreography. That means that improvisation is accomplished with the same mechanics and principles as...


WINNING in 2019
THE PLAKA In 1975, when I began studying belly dance, I was a serious balletomane – I took classes all week - point, ballet, barre...


Christmas in Turkey
CHRISTMAS IN TURKEY – Yup! During this time of the year I am reminded of my trip around the world in 2001 and in particular, my time in...