I used to be a massive dreamer. Almost on the verge of living in an alt reality. I had a rich imagination & spent tons of time dreaming, writing, reading and well, dancing. But alongside dancing, writing was my passion. When I was moving my dad out of our childhood home last year I found…
Free Virtual Class July 25! Ashley Rhianne is offering a free virtual class July 25 2022 at 730-830pm PST to end off her virtual classes! There won’t be any other classes until September so jump on this free drill & combo based class! To register, click here to send an email to Ashley Rhianne…
[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]I remember a ballet class once upon a time. I was around 21 years old and was working on a petite allegro exercise in my company class (small, fast jumps) when I suddenly experienced a small loss of urine. Nothing catastrophic or noticeable to anyone else but me, but it was still a bit…
Prior to having a baby my ideas of self-care fell along the popularized social media promoted types- long luxurious baths with expensive face masks while sipping a medicinal mushroom tea & listening to something meditative & zen. But the second I was out of the bath, I was back to business. “Self-care” checked off the…
As a bellydancing mom of three who dances and teaches, i get asked this all the time. At first glance, I don’t know how to answer it. I just do what needs to be done. But when I look at the bigger picture, I can see how crazy it looks. But I’m getting a little…
The third trimester – my 34 week pregnancy update. Its been a long while since I did a pregnancy update – mainly because life has been insanely busy but also because while I am grateful for a healthy pregnancy, I have found this process incredibly difficult. I am now 34 weeks pregnant & staring down…
Guest Author Susan Crawford [An Open Letter to the Unconventional Woman] I see you. The one who goes against the grain. The one who doesn’t fit in the box. The one who likes to do things just a little bit different. The one who never takes the easy road. I see you. You are strong,…
Guest Author – Alisa Greer (USA) Today many belly dancers in the US learn our beautiful art exclusively through choreography. Choreography and drilling can be great tools for performing, learning, refining and polishing movements and establishing muscle memory. But choreography can also lead to a focus on perfectionism that doesn’t always serve us well, especially…
2021 Bellydance Bundle! I am beyond thrilled to announce this – I have been accepted as a Bellydance Bundle Contributor for 2021!! It has been one of my GOALS for the last few years to join this group of dancers & teachers & it finally happened! What is the Bellydance Bundle?? It is an AMAZING…
I recently taught a private class & had a student get very frustrated with herself to the point she wanted to quit. She’s a lovely dancer with training but hadn’t danced much at all during the past year (just restarted my virtual class this past spring). I offered her a spot in my semi-private group…