If it appears I am smiling and crying at once... it's true (again). Here's why. Along with a small and dedicated group of dancers, some of whom were colleagues who came to Egypt with me from New England, I sat sharing an afternoon of [...]
In all the years I’ve danced I never ever thought I’d be in the presence of a Ghawazi dancer. Let alone have a few historic events happen during the visit. Some background. I began investigating belly dance about 20 years ago. I was [...]
Covered in sun screen and wearing a blue and khaki hat for shade as Luxor’s antiquities stood before us in the 100 degree desert sun, I was ready. As a person whose education was sketchy, this was such a thrilling opportunity. Nothing [...]
Taking dance classes for fun is well, fun! Every student that has ever come through the doors of my studio began their dance journey for some aspect of fun, healing, and a new workout. But mostly fun. Should you begin performing, though, the [...]
I produce casual showcases at Ancient Art Studios where students who wish to can perform what they are working on. Not everyone who belly dances likes to perform but for those who do I take the responsibility very seriously. I promise each student [...]
After excavating my partying self from the Au Revoir Event, kissing dance colleagues and friends I'd made, and heading to my room to pack, I enjoyed one skinny hour of sleep. This is not whining- sleep lost over such amazing adventures is a luxury. [...]
With all good things, comes responsibility and sometimes trials of fire. Did Harry Potter have a bunch of tests to pass in order to become worthy of his magic? I think he had nothing on me and many who came to Egypt. Here are [...]
We were told only that we were going on an outing. “Bring layers as it may get cold when that sun goes down”. It gets cold very fast here by the way. Turns out we were going to El Ezba Resort, a Classic Hollywood [...]
