Cover It Up!

It’s hard to believe that in this day in age, there are still instructors who let their students perform without cover ups. Most of us are aware of the “cover up rule,” but for those who don’t know or understand why we wear them, here are my thoughts. Performers don’t parade around in their show [...]

Are You Ready to Perform?

The answer to the question, “Am I ready to perform?” cannot be answered with a simple yes or no without some clarification. I think the venue is all important. If you are a student, I think the answer to this question is always “yes” if you are dancing in a student show or recital. Dance [...]

Should You Join A Belly Dance Troupe?

When I started taking belly dance lessons, the possibility of joining my instructor’s troupe was raised before I could even do basic moves. It was just taken as a given that I would some day be a part of it. When I moved on to my next instructor, it was the same assumption. But is [...]

Will Dance For Food

Whenever I hear about someone dancing for food, it calls to mind the beggars on street corners holding up signs saying, “Will work for food.” I get being so enthusiastic about dancing that you want to do it as often as possible. I get that it may not matter to you that you aren’t getting [...]

Always Practice in Your New Costume Before You Perform In It

It might seem like common sense to say this, but always practice in your new costume before performing in it. This will let you know if it needs to be altered, where it needs to be pinned, and give you an idea of whether the costume will work with the choreography you have planned and [...]