Unlock your creative potential! In this blog, I will dive into the benefits of learning how to choreograph and introduce four essential styles that I will be teaching in this course.
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In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present, it becomes crucial for people of all ages to seek moments of stillness, self-connection and pure fun! And yes, they can be done simultaneously!
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Be honest, be true, be real. Thoughts about connecting through dance.
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Give love to your journey! Honor it and give it space to grow. Dance with it, step-by-step. Some quick thoughts on this topic.
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The small changes of today provide the greatest strength for tomorrow. The Future is a dense topic…. But how to get there? How can we relieve stress about the future?
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Little thoughts about shaking things up and releasing!
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This image reminds me that by grounding myself I can lift myself up, like a tree rooted in its place. When I let go of all the glam, glitter, jewels, makeup - I see the raw and organic ways in which this dance informs my world. Here’s one thought out of many….
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I am obsessed with flow. This may be why I love Oriental Dance so much. When I first fell in love with the dance I also fell in love with the music. Not the glitter, not the costume, not the glamour. One of the first things….
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The journey begins! In my next posts I will be writing about my journey with dance thus far. I call them “expressions.” This year I completed 15 years of Raqs Sharqi! I am a student, teacher and performer. I have been gifted connection in so many ways and have been challenged by process. This has been a beautiful experience that I am truly grateful for. Summer of 2005….
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Once upon a time there were two paintings. They looked very different from one another but they shared the same purpose. More about my little thoughts on where my journey now lies.
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About “Tropical Fruit” and that shiny, clear coat she’s covered in! Enjoy!
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Back in 2014 I created this painting for a special little lady named Luly who fell in love with Belly Dance. Read more about the painting and her story.
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A little story about these three moon paintings.
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“With two of your wonderful paintings in my home, I am daily reminded of the beautiful spirit, power, and grace of women in motion, and I am continually inspired to …”
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In Oriental Dance there is a lot of talk about "grounded-ness" more so than any other element. Thoughts about dance on a calm Monday morning after a full weekend of dance. And guess what I’m drinking… tea! Hehe! #obsessed Performance Video also in blog.
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Thank you to Sam Mederos for your testimonial on purchasing my work and inviting me and my paintings into your beautiful home! I'm so happy they are with you!
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A soulful weekend with Umm Kulthum. Friday movie night and Saturday dance workshop. Click for more.
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Look towards your inspirations and create. Woke up this morning with doubts that turned into light.
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Hello again, blog! #MondayMotivation, we got this! Plus Umm Kulthum Workshop happening July 27/28!!
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Check out my video blog about this fun Belly Dance Black and White Photo Challenge on the social media wave! See how I started and how we can continue it together!
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