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
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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.
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
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
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
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.
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.
Friday, May 04, 2007
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
Thursday, April 19, 2007
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
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 ”
“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.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Egyptian Dance Weekend Follow-up
I am just recovering from my weekend of Egyptian Dance. My feet are raw and every muscle and joint aches, but it was fantastic. I will be making posts about it here, and will create another podcast, but until I have caught up let me just say...it exceeded ALL my expectations!
So, until the next post, feel free to post any questions you might have here (I did workshops in Ghawazee, Saidi & Baladi and Hagla Gypsy...pure magic).
Lisa x
So, until the next post, feel free to post any questions you might have here (I did workshops in Ghawazee, Saidi & Baladi and Hagla Gypsy...pure magic).
Lisa x
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Move Over Tito...Here's Ousama!
I'm afraid Tito (or Mr Yummy as he is quickly becoming known thanks to our podcast) didn't get his visa so he will not be appearing at the Egyptian Moonlight Tour. But never fear! Lubna Emam's brother Ousama will be taking his place.
"Ousama Emam is a teacher and Director of the Kaoumeya Troupe for Egyptian Folklore Dance.
He has represented Egypt in many International Dance Festivals in America, France, Japan, China, and the Arab World just to name a few. Some of the most recent Dance Festivals he has taught in was the Stockholm Belly Dance Festival in Sweden, the Nile Group Festival in Cairo, in Germany at the Stuttgart Festival and the Dusseldorf Festival.
Ousama also has his own dancce group for Folklore dance in Egypt called 'Layali El Sharq' and you can see them perform in boats and Hotels all over Egypt. "
He is a great teacher and has a lot to offer attendees of the workshops, so if you haven't booked your place yet...be quick! (bellywobble.co.uk)
Lisa x
"Ousama Emam is a teacher and Director of the Kaoumeya Troupe for Egyptian Folklore Dance.
He has represented Egypt in many International Dance Festivals in America, France, Japan, China, and the Arab World just to name a few. Some of the most recent Dance Festivals he has taught in was the Stockholm Belly Dance Festival in Sweden, the Nile Group Festival in Cairo, in Germany at the Stuttgart Festival and the Dusseldorf Festival.
Ousama also has his own dancce group for Folklore dance in Egypt called 'Layali El Sharq' and you can see them perform in boats and Hotels all over Egypt. "
He is a great teacher and has a lot to offer attendees of the workshops, so if you haven't booked your place yet...be quick! (bellywobble.co.uk)
Lisa x
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Belly Dancing Podcast
I've created a new Belly Dancing podcast!
I've been meaning to start this for some time and then the ideal opportunity arose to kick-start me into action.
The first podcast is an interview with my own belly dance instructor Rosie Mockler and is to help promote the Egyptian Moonlight Tour I have already mentioned in the blog, taking place in Torquay Devon (UK) in two weeks.
However I wanted the information in the podcast to be interesting and valuable to all dancers (not just those in this area of the UK) and so Rosie talks a lot about Egyptian Dance styles, ancient and modern, as well as explaining her own route into performing and teaching.
If you would like to listen to the podcast you can listen online or download the interview at:
http://www.bigcontact.com/bellydancingsecrets (you can also subscribe to the feed by clicking the RSS subscribe button in the right column of this blog).
Or, if you use iTunes, simply search for "belly dancing" or "belly dancing secrets" and subscribe and download it there.
I intend this to be the first of many and will let you know whenever there is a new one, but in the meantime take a listen to my new Belly Dancing Podcast at:
http://www.bigcontact.com/bellydancingsecrets
Bring out your inner goddess!
Lisa
I've been meaning to start this for some time and then the ideal opportunity arose to kick-start me into action.
The first podcast is an interview with my own belly dance instructor Rosie Mockler and is to help promote the Egyptian Moonlight Tour I have already mentioned in the blog, taking place in Torquay Devon (UK) in two weeks.
However I wanted the information in the podcast to be interesting and valuable to all dancers (not just those in this area of the UK) and so Rosie talks a lot about Egyptian Dance styles, ancient and modern, as well as explaining her own route into performing and teaching.
If you would like to listen to the podcast you can listen online or download the interview at:
http://www.bigcontact.com/bellydancingsecrets (you can also subscribe to the feed by clicking the RSS subscribe button in the right column of this blog).
Or, if you use iTunes, simply search for "belly dancing" or "belly dancing secrets" and subscribe and download it there.
I intend this to be the first of many and will let you know whenever there is a new one, but in the meantime take a listen to my new Belly Dancing Podcast at:
http://www.bigcontact.com/bellydancingsecrets
Bring out your inner goddess!
Lisa
Monday, January 29, 2007
Belly Dancing in Devon Workshops
Whoops, sorry, I got sidetracked. A bit later than promised here are the workshops you can take part in as part of the "Egyptian Moonlight Tour 2007"
Saturday 24th March
10am - 1pm - Aida Nour teaching Oriental Sharki
"Don't miss the opportunity to learn Cairo technique with this famous Egyptian star"
10am - 12noon - Tito teaching Ghawazi
"Learn the funky, fun, high energy dance from Upper Egypt"
12.30pm - 3.30pm - Lubna Emam teaching Technique Baladi and Saidi
4pm - 6pm - Aida Nour teaching Folkloric
"Earthy folk where it is your waist not your hips"
1.30pm - 3.30pm - Tito teaching Stick Technique
"Discover the King of the Stick, learn new exciting techniques (bring your own stick)"
4pm - 6pm - Lubna Emam teaching Malaya
"Come and have some fun with one of the great sassy dances of Egypt"
Sunday 25th March
10am - 1pm - Aida Nour teaching Muwashshah Andalousy
"Classic folkloric Egyptian/Turkish Dance"
2pm - 4pm - Tito - Hagala Gypsy
"This gypsy dance from the desert is found in many folkloric dances"
10am - 1pm - Lubna Emam - Oriental
Learn beautiful oriental the Lubna way"
All workshops take place at the Community School, Paignton, and if you book 4 workshops you will get a free ticket for the Friday night show.
This is a great opportunity for Belly Dancers in the South West of England. For more details head over to www.bellywobble.co.uk
Hope to see you there,
Lisa
Saturday 24th March
10am - 1pm - Aida Nour teaching Oriental Sharki
"Don't miss the opportunity to learn Cairo technique with this famous Egyptian star"
10am - 12noon - Tito teaching Ghawazi
"Learn the funky, fun, high energy dance from Upper Egypt"
12.30pm - 3.30pm - Lubna Emam teaching Technique Baladi and Saidi
4pm - 6pm - Aida Nour teaching Folkloric
"Earthy folk where it is your waist not your hips"
1.30pm - 3.30pm - Tito teaching Stick Technique
"Discover the King of the Stick, learn new exciting techniques (bring your own stick)"
4pm - 6pm - Lubna Emam teaching Malaya
"Come and have some fun with one of the great sassy dances of Egypt"
Sunday 25th March
10am - 1pm - Aida Nour teaching Muwashshah Andalousy
"Classic folkloric Egyptian/Turkish Dance"
2pm - 4pm - Tito - Hagala Gypsy
"This gypsy dance from the desert is found in many folkloric dances"
10am - 1pm - Lubna Emam - Oriental
Learn beautiful oriental the Lubna way"
All workshops take place at the Community School, Paignton, and if you book 4 workshops you will get a free ticket for the Friday night show.
This is a great opportunity for Belly Dancers in the South West of England. For more details head over to www.bellywobble.co.uk
Hope to see you there,
Lisa
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Belly Dancing in Devon
Are you based in or near Devon, UK? Or do you fancy a holiday in the English Riviera?
Bellywobble.co.uk Presents "Egyptian Moonlight Tour 2007"
Friday 23rd March 2007 - 8pm til 10.30pm at Babbacombe Theatre Torquay
A night of wonderful colourful dance from top Egyptian dancers:
- Aida Nour
- Tito
- Lubna Emam
Also, International Dancer from Egypt/England - Khaled Mahmoud
And National and Local Dancers:
Karine Butchart
Jamila
Rosie Mockler
Jacquie Jamal
Raheesha
Ameera
Anna
Katrina
Come and enjoy a fabulous night of dancing stars. For more details visit www.bellywobble.co.uk or purchase tickets from the Babbacombe Theatre Box Office on 01803 328385
There is also two days of workshops on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th with Aida Nour, Tito and Lubna Emam - more on those tomorrow....
We'd love to see you there.
Lisa
Bellywobble.co.uk Presents "Egyptian Moonlight Tour 2007"
Friday 23rd March 2007 - 8pm til 10.30pm at Babbacombe Theatre Torquay
A night of wonderful colourful dance from top Egyptian dancers:
- Aida Nour
- Tito
- Lubna Emam
Also, International Dancer from Egypt/England - Khaled Mahmoud
And National and Local Dancers:
Karine Butchart
Jamila
Rosie Mockler
Jacquie Jamal
Raheesha
Ameera
Anna
Katrina
Come and enjoy a fabulous night of dancing stars. For more details visit www.bellywobble.co.uk or purchase tickets from the Babbacombe Theatre Box Office on 01803 328385
There is also two days of workshops on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th with Aida Nour, Tito and Lubna Emam - more on those tomorrow....
We'd love to see you there.
Lisa
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