Hello Gang! I’ve done a complete top to bottom renovation of one of my most requested workshops. This classic talk, “Dancers in Orientalist Art,” has been updated for 2021. The first time I presented this material, this was a paper…
Q: What do these two paintings have in common? A: The Painter! Georges Glairin (French, 1843-1919) Above left is a painting that fits into the Orientalist genre popular in the 19th century. It’s entitled “An Ouled Nail Tribal Dancer” c.…
Today I woke up and was thrilled to discover that I made the cover of Fanoos Magazine. The production team over at the magazine approached me in March to schedule an interview. They sent me a list of 10…
“2-Hour Skirt” 90 Minute Live Multi-Media Zoom Workshop/Demo Sunday, April 25, Noon Pacific $25 on the BDBA site Click to Reserve your Space Q: Can you make a performance-ready belly dance skirt in under 2 hours? A: Yes, You Can! …
Topic & Talk: “Doing” Belly Dance History Research Tip: Be clear on the difference between what is a fact, and what is theory. Image: Cycladic Idol Figure, Chalcolithic period, Getty Malibu QUESTION: Is this a sculpture of a woman dancing?…