I know, I know… you felt like you were just hitting stride and now session is done. There’s now a big, long, lonely break from classes and September seems so very, very far away. The weather is gorgeous– I know you’ll soon be sipping a cold drink or digging in your garden (like me) and…
Become a Patron of the Arts: Go Fund Me for “Scheherazade”
<https://www.gofundme.com/my-1001-nights-dance-show> I am hard at work co-directing and co-producing Scheherezade and the 1001 Nights with Pedro Aurelio of Bolero Dance Theatre . This fusion show will combine Egyptian, Spanish, flamenco, ballet, and interpretive dances. BDT will dance with my group, Nicola & Amar Egyptian Dance . Pedro and I are passionately dedicated to…
I don’t know what level I am and don’t want to start over. / I feel like I’m not making progress.
These 2 concerns are very intertwined. Those of you who may have taken classes with me as recently as 2011 need to know that there’s been a big change in the way my classes are structured, as well as how I teach them. I used to offer a typical, Western-style, levelled class schedule — e.g….
“Why don’t you do group coupons or daily deals?”
I believe very strongly that deep discounts lead to deep disregard. I understand that many businesses believe these deals get people in the door, but it’s been my experience that they don’t keep people there. I believe people will value what others value, and often the appropriate price tag is a huge influence….
Styles & stars of “bellydance” video clips
You can find a one-stop video clip library of the best of Egyptian dance at Sahra Saeeda Kent’s YouTube channel. A one-stop guide to get a clear and accurate picture of what this dance form should look like. Get a very clear idea of what Nicola does and doesn’t teach or perform. Understand Egyptian dance,…
Video review: Nourhan Sharif: An Introduction to Bellydance Technique
Nourhan Sharif, wife of dance master, Yousry Sharif, was an excellent instructor in her 2001 Saskatoon workshop.Technically precise, serious-minded, and disciplined, she demanded much of dancers in the workshop setting. (The same was true of Yousry.) Share on Facebook Follow me…
Reflection on the Dance Manitoba Dance Festival, May 15 – April 2, 2005 (and beyond)
I had the pleasure of once again competing in the 25th annual provincial festival this year, my fifth time competing in my dance career. This festival is open to Dance MB members of any age who submit their names (and fees) to dance in the genres of Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz, National…
Interview with Nicola in VOXAIR, CFB 17th Wing Base’s Newspaper
Belly dancing By Avery Wolaniuk “Things are going to jiggle today, and that’s okay” are not words normally heard at 17W’s gym. But on 14 Jan 06, 11 women took advantage of a free workshop offered during Community Recreation’s Customer Appreciation Week. These women crossed cultural boundaries, rolled their hips and learned a foreign art…
Review: Advanced Workshop and Show with Dina of Cairo
Dina is the current reigning Queen of Raks Sharqi in Egypt. Known for her tight, tiny movements, saucy and unusual costumes, elaborate footwork, graceful sways, complex pulls, pops and undulations of the torso, and an all-around unique interpretation, she has developed a style that is unconventional, and very difficult to imitate. Share on Facebook Follow…
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