TRANSITIONS
As a belly dance instructor, Feng Shui Practitioner, and a human being (of sorts), I am something of an expert in change. In Feng Shui...
How to Practice Effectively
Here are some tips for flattening the learning curve when learning a dance, improving your muscle memory and your long-term choreographic...
The History of Belly Dance, Part 3
With the advent of the industrial revolution came international communication and travel. People began visiting other countries and...
The History of Belly Dance, Part 2.
Qajar Dynasty Ends By 1906, the Qajars had introduced Western science, technology, and educational methods into Iran. Contact with Europe...
The History of Belly Dance, Part I
PERSIAN DANCE - THE FOUNDATION OF BELLY DANCE AS WE KNOW IT Early History of Persian Dance The Greek historian, Herodotus, documented...
FUSION
FUSION By Alexandra King Fusion is the synthesis of two or more things brought together to create something new. In dance and music this...
Finding Your Passion and Profession
When I was a young person in my teens, I fretted about what I would be when I grew up. My fear was not that I would not have the...
Belly Dance - Art or Entertainment?
BELLY DANCE ~ ART OR ENTERTAINMENT? When I became a belly dancer in 1975, I was horrified to discover that the art had a stigma attached...
What It Takes to be a Professional Dancer
What distinguishes performing arts from plastic arts, crafts or fine arts, is that they depend on the body, mind and soul of the...
American Cabaret Belly Dance
AMERICAN CABARET BELLY DANCE The American Cabaret began in the 50’s in the clubs of NYC, Chicago, LA and SF. It developed as a solo art...
