Doumbek Drums
Posted by Notch Solutions on 5/15/2024 to
Dancer Education
Doumbek Drums: Exploring the Rich Traditions of Middle Eastern Percussion Goblet drums, sometimes referred to as darbuka drums or doumbek drums, are an intriguing and essential component of Middle Eastern music and culture. Doumbek drums have
Darbuka Drums
Posted by Notch Solutions on 5/15/2024 to
Dancer Education
Darbuka Drums: A Rhythmic Journey into Middle Eastern Percussion For generations, goblet drums, sometimes referred to as darbuka drums , have been a fundamental component of Middle Eastern music. Darbuka drums have a unique shape, complex
Professional Belly Dancing Outfit
Posted by Notch Solutions on 4/4/2024 to
Belly Dance Costumes
The Elegance of a Professional Belly Dancing Outfit In the world of dance, few forms captivate the imagination quite like belly dancing. The fluid movements, the intricate rhythms, and the sheer grace of the dance are all elements that make it
What is Belly Dance?
Posted by Roxxanne Shelaby on 5/7/2021 to
Dancer Education
Bellydance, also known as Raqs Sharqi (Dance of the East) or Oriental/Oryantal Dance is done in the MENAHT Region (Middle East, North Africa, Hellas (Greece) and Turkey. It is a dance that typically involves hip movements and undulations.
The 5 Styles of Belly Dance Costumes: A Quick Guide
Posted by Marta Schill on 5/3/2021 to
Belly Dance Costumes
Get a brief introduction to 5 styles of belly dance costumes by an expert. The styles of belly dance costuming covered are Cabaret, Egyptian, Fusion, Gypsy, Tribal/ATS (American Tribal Style).
How to Choose the Right Belly Dance Costume
Posted by Princess Farhana on 5/2/2021 to
Belly Dance Costumes
So you’ve been taking classes religiously and are about to perform for the very first time…or maybe you’ve already been dancing with a troupe but are about to start a regular gig. Either way, wearing a choli top and street skirt with a hip scarf just won’t do…so you need to get a new belly dance costume… stat!
Choosing Finger Cymbals for Belly Dancing and How to Care for Them
Posted by Princess Farhana on 5/1/2021 to
Props & Fun Stuff
There’s nothing that says “belly dance” more than finger cymbals! They are something that’s traditional and unique to our art form. Though finger cymbals, also known as zills, aren’t required, if you can really rock out on them, they add a lot to a performance.
The Extraordinary History of Belly Dancing in the U.S.A.
Posted by Marta Schill on 4/30/2021 to
Dancer Education
The extraordinary history of belly dance in the U.S. began in the 19th Century. Although there were dancers performing middle eastern stylings at the much smaller 1876 Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia, it was not until the 1893 Worlds Fair in Chicago that this genre gained national attention..
