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Baladi Basics
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New Baladi Video is up!
I had the honour of being asked to dance in the Nova Scotia-based online show Belly Dance Brew in July 2021 (thanks Vanessa!!) and here is the performance! The baby bump is making an appearance also at 17 weeks! Click here to be directed! If you haven’t subscribed to my Youtube Channel – please subscribe!…