Finding Self – Part 1
When you’re petite, have melanated skin and smile a lot, you tend to get asked for your ID a lot …
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How to Approach a Crew Video
Crew videos don’t just make your class prep easier, they also train you to be a better instructor! By watching …
Teaching SharQui – overcoming obstacles [part 3]
Hey there, So last week I talked about how practice is THE way to not forget a move. But I …
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Teaching SharQui – overcoming obstacles [part 2]
Hi again beautiful, So last week I talked about you being fit and/or looking fit enough – and I definitely …
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Teaching SharQui – overcoming obstacles [part 1]
Teaching takes practice. It’s a great challenge as well as a big responsibility. Look, I totally understand the fears, and …
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The Power of Pretty Stance – hip lifts and drops
Wonder why the Hip Lifts and Drops are not taught in a stylized manner in the SharQui format – but …
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It’s That Simple
Hello there! We all can agree that the traditional family consists of a father, mother, and children…yes? But it doesn’t …
Pitfalls
I tell myself every day that “I’m in the imperfect”. Dude, I’m in it! I’m in that messy, scribbly, ups …
Lead With You
Oftentimes, we put excuses on things to tell us why we’re not doing something. But when we really peel back …
Kris is an artist, but not your typical canvas artist.
Kris is an artist, but not your typical canvas artist. She paints with her body and brings her artistry through …
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Seize the Opportunity
Hey there! So I’m going to get straight to the point (cuz that’s how I roll). I’d like to tell …
Getting Seasoned
Hello my beautiful SharQui family! I am so thrilled to have Master SharQui Instructor, Marisa Guastella, as the role of …
Instructor Spotlight – Lana
This special guest post is written by Lana, a graduate of our January 2022 SharQui Instructor Academy. Lana was a …
How are you standing out?
Question…Are you truly bringing in BIG energy to inspire your current students and have new students coming in? If you …
My Yemenite Heritage & Inclusivity in the Bellydance Community
The bellydance world has been having a long-overdue conversation about minorities, appropriation, and how to create a nurturing and inclusive …
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You’ll Be Seeing Double This Week!
Wow, last week’s conversation introducing Yemenite Heritage month was ACHLA! (amazing!) Some people told me that this was the first …
Fast Facts About Bellydance
Bellydance is a vast world of different genres, local styles, and songs in many different languages. With so much out …
Tips for Taking Online Dance Classes
Dancing together online during lockdowns has been a saving grace for members of the SharQui community. We liked the efficiency, …
Are SharQui Workout Classes Beginner Friendly?
A thousand times: YES! Have two left feet? No worries. SharQui – The Bellydance Workout is a perfect fusion of …
The Bellydancer’s Rulebook of No Rules
When leaving college I was prepared to live life a lot like Theory 101, 102, Counterpoint and Harmony 101, 102… …