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Short clip from our limited engagement at Scarborough Hollows
It was good to be back on stage again.
u/ZannD — 11 days ago
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Layalina - my goodbye letter to dance
I’m taking a hiatus due to a hip injury that requires surgery, meaning I won’t be able to dance or perform until January. I wanted to thank you all for your amazing support and encouragement as I’ve waded the waters of my dance journey. I will try my best to continue posting old videos❤️
u/Adventurous-Flow7131 — 10 days ago
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Drum Solo on the Beach
I've been practicing a drum solo to the song West Naimas Hip by Hossam Ramzy. It's a favourite of mine to practice to because I find all the accents very pleasing! I decided to do a little filming session on the beach as it's such a beautiful location.
u/No_Passenger2418 — 10 days ago
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What are your bellydance hot takes?
To get over yet another monotonous Monday, I figured a fun little discussion would lift our spirits! Write down as many hot takes as you feel; any number is fine! Remember to be respectful, though <3
Here are my hot takes...
Golden Era dancers are amazing, and I'm currently studying and learning their style; however, some of us compare modern dancers to them way too much. Some people have different dance styles, and that's perfectly fine. I don't like when I see people idolize Samia Gamal and her peers while tearing down other dancers with different styles.
If you s*xualize or f*tishize bellydance as a dancer, I now view you as an entertainer rather than a dancer. Bellydance can be s*nsual, flirty, and attractive, but some people take it way too far. We already struggle with people taking our dance and performances seriously; we don't need any more added to that.
The use of the words oriental, h*rem, and f*rtility just do not need to be used in relation to bellydance anymore atp, it's just weird lmao.
Dancers look all sorts of ways, and that's beautiful; expecting every dancer to look the same and move the same is just idiocy.
u/J_-Bellydances — 10 days ago
Never tried belly dancing, and randomly won a holiday contest in Egypt… My friends and family swear I'm good - should I actually take real classes?..
Hey everyone!
I’m completely new here and have zero dance background, so I’m looking for some honest advice from people who actually know what they’re doing.
I was recently on holiday in Egypt and impulsively entered a casual, improv belly dance contest at our resort. To my (and my husband’s!) surprise, I actually won, and the crowd seemed to really cheer me on.
Ever since we got back, my friends and family haven't stopped hyping me up. They keep telling me I have a natural predisposition and that I absolutely have to start doing this for real. But of course they love me, so I'm taking their compliments with a grain of salt.
I had so much fun doing it and really felt a connection to the music, but I know how much insane technique and respect goes into actual belly dancing. I don't want to let holiday hype go to my head, but it really made me wonder if I should look into proper classes.
Has anyone else started out because of a random moment like this? Is it worth taking the plunge and signing up for a beginner class?
Would love to hear your thoughts!
u/reindeergal — 12 days ago
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Should I do Ballet or Jazz to learning traveling walks and turns
Hi I got that advice months ago and it stuck with me since then. I was wondering which one of these both would help me get far with learning it for belly dance. I‘d be a beginner in both. We have more Ballet classes near me than Jazz.
*to learn
u/Temporary-Week-6937 — 10 days ago
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Last show of this Iraqi piece
I’m retiring this Iraqi piece after 6 months of performing it! I’m thinking of making an online tutorial of it that folks can buy if they want to perform it too, it’s a lovely song :) would you be interested?
u/Adventurous-Flow7131 — 11 days ago
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Written contracts for belly dance performances
I do not have a written contract for belly dance performances but I’m coming to understand I need one.
I recently did an event and the client hasn’t yet paid me. I thought they may give me cash at the venue. They’ve been difficult to get a response from whilst doing the booking in general, so I’m worried I might not even get the payment.
I‘ve also had things like waiting for long times between sets , late starts etc.
Do any of you use contracts for shows, if so what do you include on there? I think I need to be much clearer and stronger on these things
u/TraditionalTwist7092 — 11 days ago
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Question on where to get male / performance outfits like attached image?
Hey there, I was wondering if anybody could help point me to where I could either make, or purchase pants like this? I've tried scouring the internet but only came across ones with the legs exposed, which I'm not opposed to but I would prefer something with the same type of wrap. Along with the veil and head wrap? I don't really have a budget, and can also go to local stores in the Toronto area if anybody knows of any. I am also down to sew or DIY anything if anybody has any resources :) Thanks :D
Photo is from wubeile9 on IG, on his public instagram, I've also DM'd him asking :)
u/External-File9489 — 11 days ago