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Let’s Talk:Bellydance (Episode 5): Jihan Jamal Talks about Undercutting and Knowing Your Worth
In today’s episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Jihan Jamal and I chat about undercutting, different ways it appears, the effect on the community, mindset around this and standing up for yourself....
Let’s Talk:Bellydance (Episode 4) | Vanneza Shares The Realities of Being an Entertainment Coordinator
In this episode of “Let’s Talk: Bellydance”, Vanneza and I share about the good, bad, and ugly of being a Bellydance booker/entertainment coordinator and stores and growth that came about as a...
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 3) | Cyber Bullying with Portia
In this episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, the amazing Portia shares her experiences with cyber bullying, her mindset and advice on how to cope and some solutions for the community....
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 2): Erin Taliah Talks To Us About Validation
In today’s Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Erin Taliah shares her experiences with dancers who need validation and some of the good, bad, and the ugly that can come about from this desire. Let’s...
Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Episode 1): Ciana Ariel on Disagreements Versus Disrespect
https://open.spotify.com/episode/33V64ZrgkSbsbVGxMUsQA0?si=lHWErXnqTie80JTjfJknVQ On today's episode of "Let's Talk: Bellydance" the amazing Ciana and Ariel and I go over the difference between...
Bellydancing for a Persian and Italian Wedding | Ritz-Carlton Orlando
In my line of work, the relationship between a luxury event planner and the vendors on the team is quite important. We have to rely on one another to help put on an epic event, make sure all the...
A Call To The Community: Improving Rates
For many years now, I have run a private group page on Facebook (with the help of some wonderful admins) where we talk about one of the most emotionally tied topics in our industry....rates. This...
Body Changes During COVID As a Belly Dance Artist
With less private events, restaurant gigs, regular classes and etc. during these unprecedented times, I am sure I am not alone when I say that our bodies have been adjusting to all of this as well....
Lecture Workshop Series: Love of My Life
“The Love of My Life” Farid Al Atrache & Samia Gamal’s Artistic Contributions to Golden Era Film There is so much history and artistic richness that came about during the period of Samia Gamal...
Belly Dance Gigs During COVID? What is Your Take?
I am writing to you today as here in the state of Florida the curfew has been lifted and we are now in the midst of Phase II of the 3-part re-opening plan. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t...
The Lebanese Style Show & The Importance of Nuance for Your Wedding/Event
It is highly likely that if you are reading this blog that you or your loved one have Lebanese roots or family from a levant country. I thank you for simply coming over to learn more about the “why”...
Should You Hire a Bellydancer for Weddings?
Since 2007 (wow time has flown), I have been chosen by couples to be their belly dancer for wedding events all across Orlando and the state of Florida. During this time, I have learned a...