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Indian Dance 101

Belly Motions Team | March 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

Join Narayani Majaraj, a classically trained Indian dancer as she gives us an Intro. to Indian Dance!

How do I become a professional Belly Dancer at Belly Motions?

Belly Motions Team | March 6, 2012 | 0 Comments

If you would have asked me how to become a professional Belly Dancer before I ever took a Belly Dance class I would have said, “Umm, watch Shakira on YouTube?” Truth is, most of us don’t know how to pursue a career in the field of “Belly Dance”.  Well I’m here to explain how we [...]

Belly Dance Music 101

Belly Motions Team | February 21, 2012 | 0 Comments

The following is a post from Portia, Founder, CEO and Artistic Director at Belly Motions. So you’ve just taken your first Belly Dance class ever…or you’ve been dancing for a few months…or maybe even a few years and gosh darn it, you still don’t understand the differences in “Belly Dance” music.  Well, I’m hear to [...]

5 Belly Dance Myths Debunked

Belly Motions Team | February 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

The following is a post from Belly Motions student and intern, Emely. Often, whenever I mention belly dance I receive similar responses, “Oh! I couldn’t! I can’t go to that class being the size that I am. How embarrassing!” Yet, many women fail to realize that belly dance is about being comfortable in your own [...]

Do Men Belly Dance?

Belly Motions Team | February 14, 2012 | 0 Comments

The following is a post by Andrus Ramir, professional male Belly Dancer. Yes! Men Belly Dance! To the general audience, a man is not the image that comes to mind when they think of a Belly Dancer. However, while Belly Dance is mainly practiced by women, in recent years there has been an increase in [...]

Behind the Scenes: My First Belly Dance Choreography Program

Belly Motions Team | February 7, 2012 | 0 Comments

The following is a post from Belly Motions intern, Lizzy Cartaya. For the last 4 years or so I’ve attended nearly every student showcase Belly Motions has ever produced. With each coming show I would say, “Oh, I’m going to learn how to do that, Just watch. I’ll be in the next one!” But of [...]

Shimmies on the Stage: My First Belly Dance Performance

Belly Motions Team | February 2, 2012 | 0 Comments

The following is a guest post from Belly Motions student and intern, Syvanna. I could feel my heartbeat practically bursting through my chest. The lights went dim and anticipation filled my soul. I remember thinking to myself, “This is it. You can do it.” I had been preparing for months and now I was ready [...]

5 Essential Items for Your Belly Dance Bag

Belly Motions Team | January 19, 2012 | 0 Comments

The following is a post from Belly Motions instructor Alexandra. Like many Belly Dance addicts, I just can’t get enough of my Belly Dance education! As a dancer with more than 6 years experience, I’m here to share one very important tip that I always share with my students on their first day of class; [...]

Empower Yourself With Belly Dance at Belly Motions

Belly Motions Team | January 5, 2012 | 0 Comments

The following is a post from Belly Motions student, Gita. She is working towards becoming a professional belly dancer. This is it, the 2012 year is here and it’s time to get the courage to try new things…Belly Dance at Belly Motions should be one of them! This is the time to enter ourselves; to [...]

6 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Belly Dancers

Belly Motions Team | December 21, 2011 | 0 Comments

The following is a post from Gabriela Gonzalez, a Belly Motions Associate Intern and belly dance performer. She shares her ideas for awesome Christmas gifts from Belly Motions. 1. A Coin Belt Why is a Coin Belt at the top of the list? Well, because everyone enjoys a beautiful coin belt while taking class or [...]