Faisal Zedan and Rachel Brice – solo at the DeYoung Musem
Jane Hall’s amazing mentor on doumbek; Rachel Brice on belly. Enjoy!
Mm Mm Monday – Aida Al Adawi
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
Dramatic Hair for Tribal Bellydance
One of two in a follow-along video series where I share one of my routines for getting dolled up for performance. Ladies with short hair take note, this one is especially helpful for you! Hope you enjoy it.
Mm Mm Monday – Nana Candelaria, Rachel Brice’s Roots
Here at Deep Roots Dance, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out we value the roots from which we all came. Nobody sprung fully formed from Zeus’ forehead (though I joke to my students all the time that I … Read More
Mm Mm Monday – Scarlet Lux
Some dancerly friends had posted this to Facebook over the weekend and I just had to bump it up to the very next Mm Mm Monday. Love the costuming, the music, the choreography…it’s playful and skillful, my favorite combo! Enjoy! … Read More
Mm Mm Monday – Dragonfly Tribe
There are no words. I know you will all “get it”. *moved* Get ready… 3…2…1…
Mm Mm Monday – Nawar Troupe Slovenia
These ladies SELL the sass. So joyful, so committed to their movement, their energy was completely infectious. All the way from Slovenia, I present to you: Nawar and their Saidi and Iraqi folk dance.
Mm Mm Monday – Students of Deep Roots Dance Featuring Nomaditude
I interrupt this regularly scheduled Mm Mm Monday to bring you my beloved students. They performed at Serpent’s Muse at Cues & Tattoos over the weekend, and I am a proud momma. They worked hard and climbed over stumbling blocks … Read More
Zill Drill Video
Just in time for Finger Cymbals week! A video from Afsana helping you get your triples up to snuff, as well as an ingenious way to get you to start working with the “1” in your music! Reminds me of … Read More
Mm Mm Monday – Dahlia Moon
Dahlia is a lovely local dancer here in Seattle. She is incredibly versatile, dancing both classical Oriental styles (as seen here), and also studying and teaching Hot Pot ITS. My favorite is when she goes old school on us, as … Read More