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I’m Taking A Break
Hello folks! I just wanted to put this here to let you all know that I'm taking a blogging break for the month of September. Don't worry, I'll be back in October but in order to refuel my creative juices, I've decided to take a short hiatus from the blog. Feel free to...
5 Signs You’re In Love With Your Bellydancing Class
After reading this title, I'm sure some of your rolled your eyes. Oh no, here Amartia goes again talking about how much she loves bellydance, well I do! And I can see it in the eyes of students all the time! So for fun this week, we are going to talk about the 5 signs...
5 Factors That Affect Your Bellydance Class’s Longevity
This week's post is about bellydance class yes but more from a business point of view. If your classes aren't keeping students and sessions then it may be time to make a change in order to make sure that they do. In doing so, you have to figure out what might be...
How To Sell Yourself In A Gig Request Response
In the age of online stores and shopping, even bellydancers have to increase their online presence. And with that comes an increase of online gig request responses. So we now not only have to sell ourselves on the phone but also in our responses and messages. You may...
5 Stereotypes About Bellydance Class That Aren’t Really True
It's summertime and that means getting in shape which means bellydance class! At least, for some people. I have found that there are some stereotypes about bellydance class that tend to turn some away from the class. And conversely, attract some to the class who end...
Dance Performance Makeup Roundup for When You Aren’t Feeling Perfect
I've gotten a few questions as of late about my makeup routine for dance. The truth is, that is changes depending on the status of my skin at the moment. And let me tell you, with the summer weather and sweat in full effect, my skin is far from perfect. What I wanted...
Tips for Traveling To London
I recently had the joy of traveling to London, England. I had not been there in some time and quite a few things had changed! Not just in general but also in the way that I traveled and got around once I got there. Since I have already given you all tips about my...
The Quality Of Bellydance Newsletter Is So Much More Important Than Quantity
Quality is always better than quantity. I hear things like this from a lot of people who reach out to me for a marketing assessment: But I blog a thousand times a day, why aren't I getting sales? Or my ad is visible on Facebook 10 days in a row, why is no one clicking...
How To Build A Bellydance Capsule Wardrobe
What's a capsule wardrobe? By definition, it is a closet of 30 pieces or so that you can combine in a myriad of ways and always have something different to wear without feeling like you have to constantly repeat. It is a great way to pack for a long trip, to cull your...
Is Greek Music Going To Be A Thing Of The Past?
I'm going with an interesting twist this month. I think that this might be true for all music as it changes and evolves with the times but I see it happening with Greek music. Specifically being used in bellydance. Not only is is not happening with the old stuff but...