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This Is It   Valentines flowers and chocolates are languishing in the bargain bin, but I’m all consumed with the

A Look Back At 2018   Wow what a year it’s been! If I had to describe 2018 in 1

She Said Yes! – Rachel’s Story   I still clearly remember the first time I encountered bellydance. I remember she

SharQui From A Bellydancer’s Perspective – Shakila’s Story   We all know that “Raqs Sharqi” means “eastern dance” in Arabic,

Pause and Exhale   How stressed out are you? Do you feel like you’re always scrambling, like you’re chasing a

You Don’t Know   I met a woman yesterday in Stabucks who spent 30 minutes telling me how she loves

    What I’ve Learned In My 20 Years Of Teaching SharQui   These are gentle reminders of how I

    Get Out And Dance   Can I remind you how important it is to be with people? Almost

  Oh Exercise…   how we love to hate you.   We’d feel so accomplished if sitting was considered exercise,

  Getting Uncomfortable   Hey there Beauty Shaker,   I’m super stoked to tell you about an amazing event I

    What Happens Backstage   The other night I went to see a contemporary dance company in Philadelphia. I’ve

  Strange Things Are Happening   The weather is strange. Leaders are doing and saying bizarre things. Teens are doing

    Who Me? – Sandra’s Story   In 1986 I started bellydance lessons at my local community center in

Do YOU   I want to share a story with you. It was a response to a bellydance documentary I

So Tell Me…   How often do you say things to yourself that questions your ability?   How often do