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 [...]
