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Lessons I learned from instructing a belly dance class

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 4 Aug 17

Back in 2010-2011 I taught a belly dance class - rather unwillingly. Why unwilling you ask? I had been in a troupe that failed -- and had found these belly dance classes, and met a fantastic bunch of women. However that...

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Dancing at the Art Fair

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 6 Jul 17

I know some time back I was telling you about sewing costume pieces - so here's a photo. I made the bra and the belt and my friend made the dress. The bra and the belt were a lot of sewing by hand but I'm really pleased with the...

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Do you like Belly dance?

Nowrin Tanzina @Nowrin (54) 6 Jan 17

My mom used to practice at home. And now I am learning belly dance. I think I am doing great. :D

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Bellydance Journey Lessons: Weight Loss Myth

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 3 Nov 16

Another thing I think people think about bellydance is that the art form will magically make you fit. As much as I hate to, I have to debunk this one. While I will not argue that bellydance is a wonderful exercise , much...

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Bellydance, an admirable art form

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 5 Oct 16

I've been practicing belly dance as an art form and fun way to exercise for 17 years now. Half my life. (I'm 34). I became interested in the art form when I was 17. I saw a dancer on a music video and soon decided to learn at...

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What is Your Favorite style of bellydance?

ihearttinytim @ihearttinytim (614) • United States 22 Mar 09

Do you like Bollywood/Indian style dancing? Do you like Turkish, Egyptian or Cabaret, or do you like to incorporate a little bit of everything in your routines?

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Does Anyone here Bellydance?

ihearttinytim @ihearttinytim (614) • United States 16 Mar 09

I danced for 5 years before I became a professional, and then continued on for annother 5 years. I fell in love with most Middle Eastern music - especially the fast rhythms that make you want to get up and dance! I had to get out...

Gypsy bellydance

nzbellydancer @nzbellydancer (14) • New Zealand 26 Oct 07

Can anyone reccomend a good video/dvd which teaches a Gypsy style of bellydance, also I have been hunting online for information about this style if anyone has any would appreciate there help in finding it.

Belly dance while pregnant?

Muttnboofer @Muttnboofer (154) • United States 31 May 07

I'm in my first trimester so bellydance is still pretty easy for me to use to keep in shape.I just have to remember to drink plenty of water and keep from getting to overheated. I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with...

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Ode to a Bellydancer

thatcrazyqbanita @thatcrazyqbanita (3312) • United States 2 May 07

Ode to a Bellydancer By sigriet ferrer Aphrodite, The world halts to see you move Your gracious body: Turn, Twist, and Twirl To profound sounds of Doumbek, Kanoon, and Oud. Undulating stomach: unroll and...

You Tube and belly dance

eyeswideshut @eyeswideshut (108) • United States 11 Jan 07

I love to look at some of the dancers doing their thing on YouTube. You can get great ideas for technique there. What disturbs me is the mean comments some of these dancers get. They are putting themselves out there only to be...

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Music for belly dance?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 1 Jan 07

I like to dance to a wide range of musc, currently I like stuff by Hossam Ramsy but I also dance to folk music and to some modern pop. What do you dance to, what is your favourite belly dancetrack of all time?

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Folkwear Patterns

auburndreams @auburndreams (838) • United States 4 Dec 06

I just splurged and ordered Folkwear's Tribal Belly Dancing pattern and the accessory book of tribal headdresses and make-up. If you want to see the photo it's on here: http://www.folkwear.com/aboutfolkwear.html. Go to the...

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Any bellydancers?

edm2000eclipse @edm2000eclipse (1003) • United States 23 Oct 06

I have started doing bellydancing as a workout. I cannot get my lower abs to move. I just had a baby 4 months ago, no c-section. Do you think that has anything to do with it? Any belly dancers with some advice?

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Bellydancing

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 14 Oct 06

I love my bellydance classes, huge fun and I lost 2 stone in weight when I started. Any other dancers here?

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