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 […]

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 […]

Dancing Outside the Box

Belly Dancing is my favorite dance. I feel so in my element and free to be creative. That’s why I belly danced to Ed Sheeran’s new song “Shape of You”. For me, when I heard it, I thought, this is a perfect song to show off my curves and belly dancing moves. I don’t only […]

Raqs Al-Masriya, An Internet BellyDance Challenge

I did it! I participated in my very first internet bellydance challenge! On SOCAL Belly Dance Central, I came across a post from Sausan about the Raqs Al-MasriyaAn Internet Bellydance Choreography and Dance Challenge and I knew I had to give it a shot! This challenge interested me because I’m always up for doing something different with my […]

Jacqueline’s Belly Dancing Advice

Your life experiences are your story. Belly Dance is the book that you write them in. Here are 4 pieces of advice I can offer you… Stay Unique Be true to who you are. In the art of belly dancing, explore your feelings, motivations, and dreams. Dance your stress away. Breath in positive thoughts. Embrace your […]

Fall 2016 Class

My 2016 Fall students at Cal-State Fullerton’s Recreation Center are a motivated group of women. My class is made up of students and professionals and they are so willing to be challenged with movements and also learn the intricacies of “behind the scenes”. One unique feature of this class was having the students study movements at home […]