Belly Dancerific Week!

July 29th, 2009

Super great week for belly dancing comming up!!!
First of all, I will be performing with Angelina’s dance group this Friday, 7:30pm at Julianna’s Restaurant located at 3001 W. Peterson Ave in Chicago. The event is a showcase for Chicago dancers hosted by master belly dance instructor Dahlena.
Dahlena’s Chicago Workshop kicks off on Saturday. Dahlena is an EXCELENT instructor, her [...]

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Class Comming Soon!

July 27th, 2009

I am going to start teaching Basic/Beginner Belly dance classes on Saturdays at 2pm. Classes will most likely be starting August 8th or August 15th. They will be held at Galleria Unico which is located at 44 E. Superior St. I will be running a first class special at only $8. More information and details [...]

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Quick Performance Tips

July 23rd, 2009

A quick selection of Rina’s basic performance logistical suggestions for belly dancers. Can be applied to other performing entertainers.

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Performance this Saturday

July 20th, 2009

Hey everyone!
In case anyone didn’t notice, my website is finally up and mostly operational. I still don’t really have a working gallery, and there are a million other things I want to add, but at least it’s there! Anyway, I hope my post about shimmys was helpful, I had lots of fun creating it!
I just [...]

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Tipping Etiquette

July 18th, 2009

A little guide about proper tipping etiquette when you see belly dancing you like, at both public and private performances. Click the title for full article.

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The Shimmy Techniques

July 17th, 2009

How to do a hip shimmy for belly dancers. Two different techniques are explained. Pictures included. Click the title for full article.

Filled Under: Movement and Technique

Belly Dance Costumes Online

July 17th, 2009

So my website isn’t working yet, which makes me a bit sad. My “web guy” is soaking up some sun in Florida, so I’m stuck site-less until he returns.  At least I have a blog to share these great links with you!
Dahlal International is a great resource, they’re website is beautiful, its very easy to [...]

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My First Post!!!

July 17th, 2009

Hello Internet!!!
Rina here, getting all caught up to speed on the 21st century. I should finally have a website up later this week and tonight I am writing my very first blog post! This is so exciting!!!
I just want to take this opportunity to introduce myself! My name is Rina and I am a proud [...]

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