Props can be one of the coolest parts of a Belly Dance routine. Once you get the hang of them, they become an extension of your personality and add texture and depth to your dancing. I’m a prop fanatic (if it was obvious already with a Prop Technique class that I teach, hehe), but that’s [...]
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How Belly Dance Transformed Me From Wallflower to Social Butterfly
I’ve been a part of Belly Motions for quite some time. I’ve also been dancing for quite some time. It’s an understatement to say that Belly Dance has made an impact on my life. But exactly HOW it has changed my life is where the real story is. I hear many people say, “I’ll never [...]
A Belly Dancer’s Guide to Essential Props for Performing
Think back to when you first saw a Belly Dance performance.. I’m sure you can come up with tons of key reasons as to why it captivated you in the first place- the beautiful costume she was wearing, the mesmerizing music, the mystery behind the moves she was doing, you name it. But I’m also [...]
6 Makeup Tips to Help Transform You Into a Sultry Belly Dancer
Ever since I first started performing… one of the many things first time performers are anxious about (besides remembering their choreography, costuming, etc) is their makeup. One of the main reasons for this is that majority of these people have never had experience with stage makeup. For the most part, if it’s something you do [...]
5 Funky Fusions You’ve Just Gotta Check Out!
The following is a post by Michelle, Associate and Instructor at Belly Motions. As I continue my journey as a dancer and continue to meet fellow dancers, one thing remains obvious to me. Dance really is a universal language that unites people from all around the world and from different walks of life. You see, [...]
6 Do’s and Don’ts for a First Time Belly Dance Performer
The Belly Motions 7th Year Anniversary Show is right around the corner, and so many of you will be sharing the stage with us that night! In fact, quite a few of you will be performing for the first time. You’ve been dedicated students, practicing all the time, playing your song over and over until [...]
