Recent content by farasharaks

Him looking for a more modern version of Princess of Cairo, one that doesn't sound too vintage-y lol , I am having a hard time finding it , does anybody know if it's on s CD?

Having some body image issues.....I recently performed at a big show, I was nervous and excited that I was given the opportunity. I really loved my costume and felt confident that I looked pretty good in it. I also received a lot of compliments that night. The photographer who took the photos...

I have a performance tomorrow! I have a solo to do, been looking forward to it, the only problem is I just caught this terrible cold! I feel awful, runny nose, yucky mucus,and now it's a cough, no fever though. I'm curious, has anyone danced sick before? I have my hair appointment today, and...

hello, I have a question regarding song choice for an upcoming performance I have in 2 weeks. I will be performing at a local hafla, it is a very warm and casual event, family oriented and lot of my friends from the BD community will be there as well, to watch and to perform. I have a song...

I'm looking at getting a new costume for my next performance; The good news is that there are so many beautiful costumes to choose from! I can't decided! I'm dancing to Oum Kalthoum's "Leilet Hob", one of my favorites. What would you say would be best, choose a bright color? Or does color...

I'm basically torn about the genres I want to dance now; I was in a BD troupe last year, and I left for personal reasons; Then I was in a competition recently, (March 2012). I was NOT happy with my performance, basically was not prepared, and not ready to do it, so It's not anyone's fault but...

I recently purchased a song from Itunes, and have been going frantic trying to see if I can get it translated into english. My problem is that now it's nowhere to be found! It's a recent album release, but for whatever reason it's not available anymore. Has this happened to anyone before? I...

I was wondering if anyone has heard of this song, and what the lyrics were? I've been looking all over and can't find them anywhere! this song Khadetni El Ayam, is a very lovely song, but I really would like to know what the lyrics are, or who could help translate it for me? Thanks so much, I...

I have a slight musical dilemma, I can't make up my mind on which song to perform to for my next performance. There are 2 songs I love now, by Fadl Shaker, Khadetni El Ayam, and Malee Wana Malee a Warda song, also sung by Fadl Shaker. The last show I did I danced to Leylet Hob (Oum Kalthoum)...

Just recently I performed in a "friendly competition"of sorts. I did it mostly to support the local place where I take regular classes, I was asked by the owner to go ahead and do it because she really loved my performances, and would like to see me compete. I was worried about what type of...

I was wondering if anyone had this experience and your thoughts, I have been working with a wonderful teacher for about 3 years. I was in her dance troupe that she directed, and last year left the troupe for personal reasons. A lot of other girls left the troupe also, they had personal...

Hi everyone, Anybody know of a song that is 3:00 to 3:30 minutes long, that is traditional or oriental in style, or maybe an egyptian pop song, it's for a performance for a studio party, all the songs I have are super long, and we are trying to keep the show at a minimum LOL any thoughts will be...

I feel like I've just been having an ugly moment for some time now. I have a photo shoot next week, and I just don't feel right, I don't feel excited about it, like my last one last year, and I'm wondering whether I should cancel it. It may sound wrong or stupid, but I just don't feel happy...

I was wondering, would you email a studio and ask if they are interested in a bellydance instructor? What is the best way to contact a dance studio owner? Phone call, letter, is sending an email ok?

Hi, just curious what teachers out there thought, is it wrong to skip classes with your teacher to attend a workshop somwhere else? Is this wrong or a faux pas, what is your opinion? I'm thinking of taking actually a series of workshops, they are 3 parts, and it's on the same day I have my...