Happy Anniversary, to an enriching and inspiring resource! Thank you for all of the time and energy you put into making us a stronger community. Let’s all donate and help to keep the DBQ going strong!” – Rosa Noreen Yes, you can win more than one prize during the Bellyversary! Donating to the DBQ through this button enters you to win a… Rosa Noreen’s “Rhythm & Pause” CD / DVD Set Don’t be bullied by the […]
Around this time of year, I get the urge to clean out things and get rid of what I no longer have use for. I literally spent 8 straight hours ripping my bedroom apart this week. I even vacuumed under that bed – take that dust bunnies! Not only did I clear my room of useless clutter that just got in the way, I found things I had long forgotten I owned or that I had […]
Who, What and When? “Habeena Habeena” was written and performed by Farid al-Atrash, one of the greats of Arabic music known as the “King of the Oud.” This song appeared in the film “Nagham Fi Hayati” which was released in 1975 and was the last film he made. What is this song about? “Habeena” means “love us”, however it implies “love me”. In Arabic songs, direct address to women is often hidden behind the use […]
As serious dancers, we should always be looking to grow, expand and improve on our skills. Sometimes this means taking on new physical challenges in strength, balance, flexibility and maybe even endurance. The key to success in training for these kinds of belly dance achievements is to define a clear path of how to get there. In situations like this, some thought to the specificity of your approach will make your efforts more effective and less […]
This is the latest installment in the occasional series, “Raks Me A Question” where I answer bellydancers’ questions about learning, teaching, performing or doing business in Bellydance Land. If you’ve got a dilemma, an obstacle you haven’t found your way around or a sticky situation and you’d like some advice – just send it in ! You may find your answer in the next installment of “Raks Me A Question”! You’re new to belly dance […]