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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Lebanese Belly Dance Film Shoot
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate a great collaborative effort. Recently I teamed up with Erik Forssell at Orange Coast College and filmed my Cal-State Fullerton student Meghan, husband RJ, and I, demonstrating Belly Dance. I try to give my students an opportunity to dance in a film studio and embrace the essence of […]
Belly Dancing Makeup: Purpose, Style, and Things to Consider
Since it’s #MakeupMonday, I figure it is a great day to write a blog about belly dancing makeup. Below, I’ve laid out options for you to consider as you explore all of the art in Belly Dance. I’ll go over the purpose, styles, and things to consider to achieve your perfect belly dancer look! Purpose […]
A New Definition for the Modern Lebanese Belly Dance Style
My name is Jacqueline and I am a Lebanese Belly Dancer. I am about to lay out my definition of what Lebanese Belly Dancing is and how it is different from the rest of the world’s versions of belly dancing. For starters, if you google ‘Lebanese Belly Dance’, Wikipedia is the first site that has […]
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 […]
Belly Dancers Age Like Fine Wine!
An unmistakable characteristic woven into a belly dancer, is her experience. If a dancer keeps practicing and never gives up, she will find that her movements such as complex hip drops and shimmies, become more refined. Her entire body will change through the years and increase its flexibility. Holding onto this art form for the […]
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 […]