New Belly Dancing Blog

For any of you who used to follow this blog, huge apologies that it hasn't been updated for the past year.

However, good news for you and new visitors.... I have created a new Belly Dancing blog that WILL be updated regularly and I would love you to take a look.

There are already a few weeks worth of posts on there and lots of ways to interact and share your own Belly Dancing experiences, so please take a look and add it to your rss reader (if you use one): http://www.bellydancingsecrets.com/blog

Lisa

Decline of Belly Dancing in Egypt

I was browsing the videos in the video bar on this blog (look in the right-hand column) and found this interesting news piece on the decline of belly dancing in Egypt.

I think it is sad that there are so few professional Egyptian dancers in Cairo now, and that other countries, such as the US, are leading the way in training and supporting belly dancers. Please watch the video and add your own comments:

Belly Dancing Podcast - Latest Episode

The latest Belly Dancing Secrets Presents podcast is now available and you can listen to it here on the blog - simply click the play button on the mp3 below:







You can also listen at http://www.bigcontact.com/bellydancingsecrets or download it at iTunes. If you missed the last episode it is still available at both of those locations.

This podcast features feedback from some of the dancers and participants of the Egyptian Moonlight Tour, including confessions of a belly dance workshop newbie, there is a guide to upcoming belly dancing events around the world and music from the album "Rhythm of the Dance" by Solace.

Enjoy!

Lisa

Different Type of Belly Dance

Looking for a different type of belly dance?

Learn about some of the dances that evolved into the styles of belly dance we know today. From Beladi to Ghawazee, Karsilama to Khalegi, discover some of the folk and country dances of the Middle East.

New Look Belly Dancing Blog

Do you like the new look blog? OK, it's not that different, but definitely less cluttered.

If you look down the right hand side you'll also see some useful links and some belly dancing videos from Google Video - just click on a video and (all being well) it should play in the blog.

Enjoy!

Lisa

Belly Dance Tribal Costumes

Are you interested in creating your own belly dance tribal costumes?

Read more about the different elements you will need for your outfit and how different styles of tribal dance warrant different costumes. These are different from all other belly dance styles.

My Backstage Secrets

This is the sight that the audience didn't see at the Egyptian Moonlight Tour show in Torquay. On stage I wore a lovely pair of black suede heels. Off stage I prefered comfort and kept slipping on my pink slippers! Here I am with dancers Raheesha and "the ever so slightly pregnant" Anna.

Lisa

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Belly Dancing for National Dance Week

One of our Belly Dancing Secrets' subscribers has emailed to let me know what she is doing for National Dance Week. There aren't many belly dancers taking part according to the website, but please post your events on here (by making a comment to this post).



Or join Barbara and her event:

Let’s celebrate!!!!

Saturday, April 21 from 1:00 – 2:00
More than a thousand dance studios, solo dancers & dance friends across the country will be unified in celebration together for one hr

Join in!!!!
http://www.nationaldanceweek.org/ lists all National Dance Events
In Tiverton RI - 1 hr from Boston, ½ hr from Providence, ½ hr from Newport, ½ hr from Taunton, Mass, 3 hrs from NYC Barbara http://www.thedancingspirit.com/ of The Dancing Spirit Studio, 1761 Main Rd is hosting

“Scheherazade on Main Rd”

Dancers flying veils, accompanied by a costumed horse and rider, will walk down Main rd to the nearby beach (beach dancing photo ops)

Back to the studio, in hafla spirit, solos and group dances will be shared

Call to be in the studio performance line up – All welcome
The vision is a parade walk of many colorful dancers, zill players, sword dancers, snake dancers, drummers and musicians walking together, dancing together to celebrate this dance life we all love
call 401 338 9905/ email Barb@thedancingspirit.com for details

Spread the word to your dance friends & fans!!!!!


“We dance to express the inevitable, fundamental emotions and fully conscious moments of life ”

Lisa

P.S. Barbara has also been interviewed for an article on American Belly Dancing for the latest issue of New Times Naturally. If you click on the website http://www.newtimesnaturally.com/, click to the left where it says “ download this issue.” At the bottom of the page you can see a place where you can turn the pages. Go to page 25. There is a 3 page article of American Belly Dance.