On March 23, 2018 Jacqueline performed at, “A Magnificent Enchanted Evening in the World of Cancer Heroes,” at the Richard Nixon Museum and Library in Yorba Linda, CA. An Orange County native with Lebanese roots, Jacqueline shared the art of oriental belly dancing with an incredible audience full of cancer heroes! The event was hosted […]
The Fez Documentary
Director-Producer, Roxxanne Shelaby travels through time in an enchanting documentary about the art of belly dancing in Hollywood, CA. In 1959, The Fez, a Lebanese restaurant, opened its doors for the first time and allowed Americans to have an inside look into Middle Eastern culture. Artists from the Middle East gathered at The Fez and […]
Performing at the OC World Dance Showcase
On Sunday, July 2, 2017 I performed at the OC World Dance Showcase. Attendees included a beautiful collection of Southern California’s belly dancers and their friends and family. It was hosted by Rachel Milagro Mclain at the Main Street Restaurant in Yorba Linda, CA. I can’t tell you how pumped I was to do this […]
Drop Shimmy Roll
I am so excited to launch my newest endeavor: Drop Shimmy Roll. This is an online shop and site where belly dancers will be able to jump on and find lifestyle products and more. The product launch is set for August 2017 and we are working hard on rolling out some great content to raise awareness […]
Belly Dancer Jacqueline Takes “Farm to Table” Cookout Tour at Tanaka Farms
On May 27, 2017 I visited Tanaka Farms in Irvine, CA with my husband and took the “Farm to Table” Cookout Tour. What brought me there was a little inspiration from wanting to eat more vegetables for a healthier body and also find a local farm. I had never heard of Tanaka Farms until I googled, Farms In California. […]
Belly Dance Classes in Huntington Beach W/ Jacqueline
I am so excited to teach my summer 2017 belly dance classes in Huntington Beach, CA! This will be an intensive workshop style class where you will learn drills and combos. The art of belly dancing is near and dear to my heart and I simply love teaching it in Orange County. This class will […]
Burning Energy
One of my biggest challenges is to know when to not dance and maintaining my energy level. Sometimes I want to dance all day long! I have to cool it and be patient, especially when I have to teach that day. Exerting too much energy can rob you of your teaching performance. When dancing is […]
Why We Love Belly Dancing!
The belly dance community is large, fun, and welcoming. I asked the question, why do you love belly dancing? Here are some of the answers I received. I want to thank everyone who submitted answers to my question. I appreciate your feedback and it is truly inspiring to be a part of a beautiful community […]
March 22, 2017 Release of The Secret Garden, A Belly Dancing Fairy Tale
A few weeks ago, I explored a secret garden in Orange County, CA. I was so inspired that when my brand new pink belly dancing costume finally arrived after eight weeks, I wanted to dance there. My husband filmed me dancing in this secret garden and it was a very beautiful experience. In the video […]
Facebook Live Belly Dancing Pioneer
I’m extremely grateful to have a lovely partnership with Radio Sawt Beirut International. They have been so generous in allowing me reach a wider audience and to Go Live: https://www.facebook.com/BeirutCity/videos/10155243174769551/ Radio Sawt Beirut’s Facebook page has over 1.9 million followers! I sincerely appreciate this opportunity and I want to say thank you to them and everyone […]