One of Suhaila Salimpour’s proteges, a famous member of Bal Anat, Aida has been an inspiration to thousands of dancers over the years. She continues to teach workshops, and is generous and enthusiastic in sharing her knowledge online as well. … Read More
You want fabulous? I’ll give you FABULOUS! Normally it is only one photo, no words. But this is a slideshow of photos and I wanted to give you context. So for those who don’t know, this past September Amy Sigil, … Read More
Hauntingly beautiful boy. Rest in Peace, John.
YIP Podcast did a great interview with John Compton of Hahbi ‘Ru recently, which I thought y’all might enjoy if you weren’t already aware of it. When asked how he became interested in Bal Anat and studying with Jamila Salimpour: … Read More
We interrupt this regularly scheduled Mm Mm Monday video post to bring you this late-breaking video footage of my beloved friends and sisters in dance, Urban Gypsy. Just this week they posted video from their performance from 3rd Coast Tribal … Read More
Gilded Serpent is always full of such amazing gems. I have recommended it many times before, and continue to advocate frequent visits to see what treasures you find about bellydance past and present. Yes, I know it continues to be … Read More
I am loving that Habibi has been digitizing their articles and putting them in an online archive. THANK YOU! Here is snippets from a gem from 1999, a history of American Tribal Style written by Kajira Djoumahna of BlackSheep Bellydance: … Read More
Hello lovely dancers! Mondays are far too dreary, don’t you agree? We could all use a little inspiration, a little pick me up, a little kick in the tushies to get our week started right. So I am instituting “Mm … Read More