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I value and embody the pursuit of excellence in the dance -- the practice of good scholarship, focus, plenty of hard work, self-discipline, and independent learning.
I value and embody the pursuit of excellence in the dance -- the practice of good scholarship, focus, plenty of hard work, self-discipline, and independent learning, as well as inviting inspiration, cultivation creativity, and seeking joy.
I have been blessed to have been taught by a number of very talented dancers, who have been generous with their advice, information and resources. I have also put my curious analytical brain to work by pursuing independant research and learning. I am very happy to pass on what I have learned, and consider it a dancer's duty to "pay it forward" by sharing knowledge and experiences.
NOTE:All articles and FAQs are intended for informational purposes by individual site users. All articles are copyrighted and may not be duplicated, published, or distributed without the expressed written consent of Nicola. I will generally consent to other dancers using these articles with my permission and proper credit.
I also welcome contributions from other teachers and performers. Please email your articles, reviews, op-eds , and resource lists to <belydans@mts.net> as Word or Macintosh Office Works documents.
Articles
LEARNING TO BELLY DANCE
How to choose the best class type for you (html)
Private Instruction (html)
Choosing a Teacher (coming soon)
What to Expect from a Bellydance Class
How to Practice Bellydance from the Comfort of your Chair
Recommended Books, Music and Videos - Beginners
Recommended Books, Music and Videos - Intermediate (coming soon)
Arm Movements and Ideas for Middle Eastern Dance
Dancing during the holidays (coming soon)
Dance Class Protocol & Etiquette
PERFORMING
Ready to Perform? (coming soon)
Protocols and Expectations of Performing as a Professional Dancer, or, How To Avoid Stepping on Toes
Golden Guidelines for Performing
About informal recitals and Haflas
COSTUMING
Looking the Part: General Costuming Guidelines for Performance of Middle Eastern Dance
Dance Costume Checklist for Performers
MUSIC
(coming soon)
CULTURE & HISTORY
(coming soon)
INFO FOR PATRONS AND AUDIENCES
What you Need To Know Prior to Booking
REVIEWS
Video review: Nourhan Sharif: An Introduction to Bellydance Technique
Review: Advanced Workshop and Shows with Dina of Cairo
Recent Article in VOXAIR, CFB 17th Wing Base's Newspaper
Reflections on the Dance MB Provincial Dance Festival, May 15-2, 2005 (and Beyond)
PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
About Blessing Ways (html)
“While I dance I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. That is why I dance.” Hans Bos