Koresh’s Come Together Dance Festival
Koresh’s Come Together Dance Festival I had the honor of being chosen to perform at Koresh’s Come Together Dance Festival …
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This Is It
This Is It Valentines flowers and chocolates are languishing in the bargain bin, but I’m all consumed with the …
She Said Yes! – Rachel’s Story
She Said Yes! – Rachel’s Story I still clearly remember the first time I encountered bellydance. I remember she …
SharQui From A Bellydancer’s Perspective – Shakila’s Story
SharQui From A Bellydancer’s Perspective – Shakila’s Story We all know that “Raqs Sharqi” means “eastern dance” in Arabic, …
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Pause And Exhale
Pause and Exhale How stressed out are you? Do you feel like you’re always scrambling, like you’re chasing a …
You Don’t Know
You Don’t Know I met a woman yesterday in Stabucks who spent 30 minutes telling me how she loves …
What I’ve Learned In My 20 Years Of Teaching SharQui
What I’ve Learned In My 20 Years Of Teaching SharQui These are gentle reminders of how I …
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Get Out And Dance
Get Out And Dance Can I remind you how important it is to be with people? Almost …
Oh Exercise…
Oh Exercise… how we love to hate you. We’d feel so accomplished if sitting was considered exercise, …
Getting Uncomfortable
Getting Uncomfortable Hey there Beauty Shaker, I’m super stoked to tell you about an amazing event I …
What Happens Backstage
What Happens Backstage The other night I went to see a contemporary dance company in Philadelphia. I’ve …
Strange Things Are Happening
Strange Things Are Happening The weather is strange. Leaders are doing and saying bizarre things. Teens are doing …
Who Me? – Sandra’s Story
Who Me? – Sandra’s Story In 1986 I started bellydance lessons at my local community center in …
So Tell Me…
So Tell Me… How often do you say things to yourself that questions your ability? How often do …
Dancing At Any Age – Jennie & Lorraine’s Story
Dancing At Any Age: Belly Dancing For Seniors Jennie Niles, one of the Ailey Extension’s more senior students, shares …
Who Will You Be?
Who Will You Be? My amazing student and friend, Annette, asked me one day…”Oreet, did you always have confidence? …
Life Is Like A Bellydance Competition
Life Is Like A Bellydance Competition I LOVE Bellydance Competitions – loved being a competitor and still love being a …
Holy Shift
Holy Shift I’m not going to lie… One of the most emotionally challenging mindset shifts I’ve had to make personally …