Media

Natacha Atlas in Concert: a Fusion of Musical Styles

Jul 6th, 2010 | By Kyarah | Category: Belly Dance Music, Upcoming Shows and Event Promotions

Her soft and melodic voice and the classical songs we have all danced to, make Natacha Atlas one of today’s most popular Arabic music singers. Her North-American tour starts on July 17 in Vancouver. Born in Belgium to a father of Egyptian descent and a British mother,  Natacha grew up between the United Kingdom and [...]



Cane Dance by Brazilian Dancer Vanessa

Jun 10th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Videos, Media

The following is a great cane dance clip.  She makes twirling the cane look so simple, but it’s actually quite challenging and takes a lot of practice to master.  The title of this video indicates that it’s from Brazil, so I’ll assume that’s true.  Enjoy this video! I know I did! You need to a [...]



Shimmy in 60 Seconds Winner

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Videos, Dance Tips, How To, Media

Several weeks ago we launched our teach-shimmy contest online.  This week we are ready to announce the winner of the competition: Jenny from BlueGrassBellyDance.com!! Congratulations Jenny!!  I love the puppy part!! Here is her winning video! You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video



Beautiful Belly Dance Images from IStockPhoto

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Media, Photography

I don’t know about you, but I love to look at the pictures on IStockPhoto. The belly dance images are such high quality!!



Randa Kamal Belly Dancing

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Videos, Media

I find the opening of this performance really amazing! She’s completely in tune with the music. Great performance! You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video



Five Year Old Belly Dancing

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Videos, Media

I have to admit her performance is pretty amazing! She’d beat me at a competition for sure. Is it appropriate for a 5 year old to be belly dancing? That’s a different question…. I leave that up to you to decide… You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video



Vintage Turkish Belly Dancing

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Videos, Media

Based on the costume here, I’d say this clip is from the 70s or so. I’m happy her top stays on the whole time… You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video



Omda Arabic Music

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Music, Media

I found this clip and think it makes a great song to dance to. Lots of energy in this song! I believe you can find some of his music on BDSS VII. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video



Turkish Male Dancers Mixing Folk and Hip

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Videos, Media

These guys have some real energy! I kind of want to get up and dance with them when I see this!! You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video



Male Tribal Belly Dancer

May 29th, 2010 | By Dawn | Category: Belly Dance Videos, Media

This is Zack, a male tribal fusion belly dancer from Texax. I have to admit, his technique is pretty good!! Kudos from me! You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video