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Feb 19, 20141 min read

Extraordinary photos, tribal belly dance costume inspiration

A super quick link share of some extraordinary photos of indigenous people. I decided to share not only because of the beauty but because the clothing and personal adornments are spectacular and sure to be appreciated by dancers and performers.

Feb 18, 20141 min read

Belly-Dance: That'll Teach Me

Brings back memories of my first belly dance classes! Satanic mirrors - I love it. A funny trip down memory lane for me. What about you?...

Feb 14, 20141 min read

Life as Dancer in Egypt - documentary

There is a documentary about dancing in Egypt has been making the rounds on social media that is of interest to belly dancers. It is...

Feb 11, 20141 min read

Dance Inspiration: Beautiful Belly Dance Clip, Art clip and Light Dance

I love it when I can share a dance clip that inspires me. Here is a piece I just adored, costume, music and movement . The Belly Dancer...

Jan 30, 20141 min read

WIN a quality Belly Dance COSTUME OR DARABUKA!

WIN WIN WIN a quality BELLY DANCE COSTUME OR DARABUKA as part of Soul Dance Tours "EGYPT-NOW OR NEVER" Facebook Promotion. HERE'S HOW...

Jan 22, 20141 min read

Utopian Dream - What does dance look like when genres combine?

Regular readers know that I have been involved in the wonderful Utopian Dream dance festival again this year. The 2014 one was...

Jan 21, 20141 min read

Want to win a Hallah Moustafa costume? This raffle is not to be missed!

Dear belly dance enthusiasts - here is an incredible opportunity to help animals in Egypt and have a chance to win incredibly awesome...

Nov 28, 20132 min read

Music Review : Beats Antique A Thousand faces - Act 1

The latest release from Beats Antique is out on the airwaves but is it useful for belly dancers??? I am a big fan of Beats Antique and...

Music

Nov 27, 20131 min read

Tattoos. To wear or beware?

Tattoos have been popular in the belly dance community for decades. It's not uncommon to see oriental dancers with the lower back tat...

Nov 20, 20132 min read

Insiders view of belly dance!

Just a little bit of belly dance related humour for you. Check out these dancers! I know i have said many times that sizes, age , colour...

Nov 16, 20131 min read

Scholarship for one regional Australian Dancer to Bellydance Evolution!

We have some exciting news....Bellydance Evolution in Oz would like to offer 1 SCHOLARSHIP to regional dancers around Australia. We...

Nov 13, 20131 min read

Perform in Oz with Jilina's Belly Dance Evolution cast

Yep, in case you haven't heard - Jilina is bringing Belly Dance Evolution to Sydney Australia on March 16th, 2014! If you have ever...

Nov 7, 20131 min read

Weekly Photo Challenge: Eerie

A few months ago a friend asked me if I could belly dance at their Steampunk festival in Dorrigo (NSW Australia). I happily agreed as I...

Nov 6, 20131 min read

Last chance for Australia's most awesome Middle Eastern Dance and Music Camp!

"99 workshops, 22 teachers and the chance to dance and play music all day and night for 5 nights and 4 days - plus the most delicious...

Oct 18, 20132 min read

Stop Revlon & L'Oreal using dangerous ingredients! Sign the petition.

Dancers use more make up than the average consumer and are therefore at greater risk to exposure to dangerous ingredients. Belly dancers especially tend to use loads of eye make up and foundation. It is imperative that we tell the manufacturers that it is not ok to put carcinogenic substances in our make up.

Sep 29, 20133 min read

Discount on fast, easy photo retouching

Got some great photos of yourself, fellow belly dancers or students that are pretty good but could do with a bit of work? It all can be...

Sep 9, 20132 min read

Don't miss this! The best dance festival in the world!

Utopian Dream is BACK! .......and Jade Belly Dance is happy to be involved again. Actually even if I hadn't been invited to teach and...

Aug 27, 20132 min read

Nail Polish Love!

How is this for the love of belly dance. One of my students (Tahnee) spent an arduous afternoon painting her nails so she could come to...

Aug 7, 20131 min read

Does this give belly dance a chance? Take the poll.

OK! My first ever Jade Belly Dance Online Poll. Be sure to vote. I came across this video clip a few weeks ago. It was put together by...