To celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the Iana Dance Club, I am hosting a FREE Zoom workshop to help you get ready for a kick-ass 2025 dance year!
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A few days ago I went to Yasso’s costume shop to find a new costume… But it wasn’t a costume for me. It was for our Hafla participants!
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Here are a couple of tips that I use in my own practice in order to fully remember a new choreo:
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when it comes to such a sensitive topic as conquering performance anxiety, there is definitely no such thing as ONE-ANSWER for all. Each person, each dancer will need their own tools.
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A few days ago I went to Yasso’s costume shop to find a new costume… But it wasn’t a costume for me. It was for our Hafla participants!
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Do you know the difference between knees and hips shimmy? 🤔🤔🤔 They look very similar, but there are actually different movements.
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I see it over and over again that dancers who barely had any experience want to crowd their improvisation with hundreds of movements that at the end of the day, don’t even fit the music.
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I see it over and over again that dancers who barely had any experience want to crowd their improvisation with hundreds of movements that at the end of the day, don’t even fit the music.
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It’s easy to become addicted to what feels advanced or challenging. But don’t be fooled into thinking that only working on advanced material is the path to progress. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
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What does it mean to ‘engage’ my belly and back muscles? Should I do belly dance movements with or without tension in my belly?
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Groundedness is an important concept in belly dance. But it’s not an actual movement. It’s more like a quality, mood, impression….
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I constantly receive questions about what kind of portfolio a belly dancer needs in order to start working at local gigs.. Here is a checklist of essential portfolio components that are MUST-HAVEs in order to start.
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Some thoughts on womanhood.
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In the fun world of belly dance, the mind-body disconnect is a common and funny challenge! You might picture yourself moving gracefully, only to realize your body has other ideas—cue the flailing octopus moment!
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“I want to improve my dancing” IS NOT A GOAL. It’s a simple laziness of not wanting to think, or maybe even a subconscious sabotage of not wanting to improve your dance level (wanna hear more about it?)
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Dance is freedom, but only if you manage to break your own cage.
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What would you prefer to have in your dance: proper musicality or movement variety?
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This week, let’s dive into the transformative topic of observing your own dance videos. Recording your practice sessions isn’t just for social media; it’s a personal tool for growth and improvement!
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As dancers we all know and understand why our show costs a certain price. However, our clients usually don't know all the insights into belly dance life.
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When we dream about becoming professional dancers, we first of all think about the fun artistic side of the job, often forgetting about financial logistics. They may be less exciting, but not less important than the show itself.
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