Most every teacher I know has run into this question in one form or another from new students–some of us hear it many times a year. “I saw ‘The World Famous Debbie Dancer’ on YouTube. Can you teach me to … Read More
From Mish Mish via BellyTalk, a NW discussion group for bellydancers. It is confirmed by what Jamila told us at her weeklong, that she was essentially the one who conceived the sword as a bellydance prop: “In Turkey and Arabic … Read More
I came across an article I remember reading before (and maybe even posted here, not sure and didn’t have time to search), and thought it was timely and interesting to read. From Aziza Sa’id’s blog Today my students were teachers, … Read More
Sometimes I feel a little upset when people imply that because I dance as my vocation, that somehow I don’t do it for the love of it. My personal take on it is that I love it SO MUCH that … Read More
Over on Momma Paulette’s blog she wrote late last year about moving with grace while still being grounded. I enjoyed this summation at the end of the post: That is what should happen in tribal when you are following your … Read More
A quote about yoga practice, but really about any classroom… “When you’re burdened with a million errands and anxieties, what your well-being requires is an exercise regime that, first and foremost, leaves no room for mental wandering.” This is exactly … Read More