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 […]
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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 […]
Trail Blazer
When I was in Lebanon, I asked my friends and family to take me to see a belly dancer. Their responses were: “They aren’t really around. It’s not a hugely popular thing over here. It’s looked down upon. Some women are prostitutes and they do it to make money. Some do it for entertainment at […]
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 […]