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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...

Hello, please forgive me if this question has already been answered. Do you need to create an LLC in order to get paid for teaching in a studio? I'm doing some research and looking into teaching very soon, but a lot of the information I find is a bit overwhelming! Could you just approach a...

I was wondering what is the best way to start performing professionally? Do you put up a website? do you look for gigs in restaurants? I've been dancing for several years, perfecting my technique, doing workshops, performing at local haflas and events, etc. But would like to take it to the...

I've been performing with a troupe for about a year. I'm going to perform my first solo performance, and am terrified. I've been practicing, I know the song, etc. But was wondering what advice anyone can give me about performing by myself on stage? I'm so used to performing with my troupe...

Has anyone heard of a bellydance or dance studio offering "scholarships" to their students? How does that work in your area?

I have been BD for several years, and the past 2 years have been taking technique classes with the same teacher. I am also in her BD troupe, and perform at events and so forth. Recently I found out that a previous teacher who was a favorite of mine was back in town giving classes. Is it wrong...