by Amartia Belly Dancer | Aug 17, 2013 | Greek
After the great response to the last post by Bellydance by Amartia interviewing Bonus Greek Review Mom as to what is Greek bellydance; it was only natural that there should be a part 2! So, I decided to bug my cousin and get the younger generation’s version. She also...
by Amartia Belly Dancer | Jul 28, 2013 | Greek, Tools and Tips
Bellydance by Amartia has a lot of experience in choosing a Greek Song to dance to, regardless of the performance. There are a few things to think about when choosing a Greek Song. (All of the advice herein is in the context of dancing for a Greek audience. If the...
by Amartia Belly Dancer | Jul 14, 2013 | Greek
Bellydance by Amartia wrote a blog post last week about Greek Belly dance. Along with discussing the music, the speed, and the movement, she also discussed the instruments involved. In the post she mentioned the bouzouki. One of the questions that were asked from...
by Amartia Belly Dancer | Jul 7, 2013 | Greek
Bellydance by Amartia, what exactly is Greek Belly Dance? Is Greek Belly Dance its own style or it is closer to Turkish? What movements are specific to Greek Belly Dance? All of these are questions that I get asked a lot. For someone that grew up with it, it is a very...
by Amartia Belly Dancer | Jun 18, 2013 | Greek, Tools and Tips
Bellydance by Amartia provides Greek to English translation services for dancers. Knowing the meaning of a few key words can help you decide really quickly if a song is worth translating, or even dancing to, to begin with. It helps to be able to recognize a few key...
by Amartia Belly Dancer | May 19, 2013 | Greek, Weddings
Hello my name is Dechele from Darian and Dechele Events and it is a pleasure to guest blog at Belly Dance by Amartia today! After reading all about Amartia and her Greek heritage, I wanted to do a post on Greek Wedding Inspiration! Rich in history and beautiful...