It’s Time To Share The Full Story
November is Mizrahi Heritage Month, a time to recognize the 850,000 Jewish refugees who were displaced from the Middle East, …
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When Life Says “Wait!” – Say “Go!”
I thought I was living the dancer’s dream… or so I thought. After what felt like the 1000th rejection, I …
Mom’s Secret Taught Me About Dreams…
My mom always had a passion for the arts. Whether it was singing, dancing, painting, or photography, she had this …
From Chicago to Japan: My Zumba Encounter
Hey there! So, a few months back I told you the story about my encounter with the music producer, Timbaland, …
Ya gotta learn the rules to break the rules…
I heard that all throughout college. Every damn professor said it. There are rules. We spent A LOT of time …
The Killer in Me: tapping into dance, power, and strength
Years ago, I stood in front of my bellydance teacher at the time and I said, “there’s something fierce inside …
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The Power of Cueing
Hello Friends! Oreet asked me to write about my experience in the SharQui Virtual Studio. It’s about the significance of …
We’re hiring a social media manager!
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS SharQui is looking for a social media manager. Are …
How to get your students to connect to their bodies
Using Words Wisely: Shifting Away From Corrosive Diet-Culture Vocabulary In my past 2 blogs, I talked about creating an …
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June is Yemenite Heritage Month at SharQui
The bellydance world has been having a long overdue conversation about minorities, appropriation, and how to create a nurturing and …
SharQui Shopping Guide
Bellydance costumes are an integral part of the art of Raqs Sharqi. From bedlah to dresses, from wings to bolero …