Our very own Carmen Bellotti was the featured guest on the local podcast, Shut Up and Shimmy. Give it a listen and hear what it’s like to go from student, to performer, to teacher, and all the challenges and joys … Read More
Old school yumminess is right here, right now, in your face. Tabu performs a fabulous old school bellydance pot dance and drum choreography. The costuming! The music! The skillz! Mmm MMMMMMMMM!
A dancer blog post has been making the rounds lately and has excellent advice. Here are just a sampling of the gems: 7. Strive to constantly make new discoveries about dancing (rather than waiting to be spoon fed the answers). … Read More
I teach costuming workshops now and again, specifically for tribal and fusion bellydancers. I used to be a professional costumer, so I have spent quite a lot of time considering all the elements that go into this style–what makes it … Read More
One of the most requested topics I get, both online and in workshop requests, is for makeup tutorials. Makeup takes a lot of experimentation and can be frustrating at first, especially if you have never or rarely worn makeup in … Read More
Jane Hall’s amazing mentor on doumbek; Rachel Brice on belly. Enjoy!
The lovely Kat Ross asked me to come on her new podcast, Shut Up! and Shimmy, and the resulting podcast is over on her web page. Check it out, and I hope you enjoy it! http://suaspodcast.com/podcast/suas-002-shay-moore/
Jenn Lemaire Kasper posted a fantastic blog entry devoted to the idea of Respect in our dance community. Give it a read! “The Tribal Code: Respect I feel that respect can be divided into two levels. One sits at the … Read More
The videos have been pouring in from Tribal Fest 2014. As usual, they run the gamut of tribal interpretations. A real standout for me was UJBABA from Russia. I have enjoyed their videos many times before, and this one is … Read More
Seriously one of my favorite sha’abi performances I have enjoyed online. Sha’abi, meaning “of my people”, is a dance full of sass, energy, and attitude. Defined by a relaxed, “street dancing” kind of feel, good sha’abi is playful and effortless–both … Read More