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HEAD GAMES: MENTAL PREPARATION FOR DANCE
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF DANCE CLASSES: APPROACHING LEARNING WITH INTENTION
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THE DANCER'S BODY: EATING YOUR WAY TO SUPPLE MUSCLES, GLOWING SKIN AND SUPER...
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DANCING UNDER THE SUN: TIPS FOR PERFORMING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Photo by Maharet HughesIt’s Memorial Day Weekend- officially known as the first weekend of summer!For some people, this weekend marks the beginning of beaches, barbeques and Day Drinking. But for us...
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SIDELINED! PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL RECOVERY FROM DANCE INJURIES
For most dancers, an injury can almost seem like a death sentence. Though many of us have come to the point where we can identify the difference between major injuries and those that we deem we can...
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PLAYING WITH FIRE: EGYPTIAN RAKS AL SHAMADAN
Raks Al Shamadan as performed in an Egyptian Golden Age filmOne of the most elegant belly dance props ever is the shamadan. Spelled phonetically in various ways, the shamadan is a large candelabrum...
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ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR: FABULOUS HACKS FOR COSTUMING AND STAGE MAKE UP
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HATERS: A DANCERS GUIDE TO DEALING WITH TROLLS, FRENEMIES, UNDER MINERS AND...
Khalil Gibran wasn't ever a dancer... but apparently he knew all about trolls! I’d LOVE to connect with...
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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF DRESSING ROOM ETIQUETTE
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THAT'S JUST HOW I ROLL: TIPS FOR AMAZING ABDOMINAL WORK
See that long vertical line going up my belly? That's my rectus abdominis muscle. Photo by Marcus Ferrando Strong abdominal work is something that all belly dancers-and audiences- love and admire....
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THE CRAZY INJURY OBSESSION ALL DANCERS SHARE...AND WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO GET...
If there’s one thing dancers have in common, it’s that we are all absolutely certifiably insane when it comes to injuries. An injury is our worst nightmare. We dread them, we fear them, and many...
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FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS: MAINTAINING FEATHER FANS, DANCE COSTUMES AND HEADDRESSES
Photo by LapisFeathers look absolutely sensational onstage. Whether you’re using huge Sally Rand fans, rockin’ a lusciously fat boa, or wearing a costume and/or headdress trimmed with feathers, they...
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CONTOURING FOR STAGE MAKEUP
Believe me- that jawline, cheekbones ( and my cleavage) were NOT given to me by Mother Nature...just sayin'! Photo by Maryann BatesContouring has always been around, but suddenly it seems to be all the...
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CAMOUFLAGE 101: HOW TO HIDE TAN LINES AND LOOK GREAT IN YOUR COSTUMES
You put on your favorite costume, the one that always makes you look and feel amazing, but like a slap in the face, you suddenly realize you can’t possibly wear it. It’s not because the hooks need to...
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TECHNIQUE TIPS TO IMPROVE TURNS
Photo by Maharet HughesTurns and spins may look effortless on stage, but the components that go into them are many, and sooo much more than just moving through space. When I first started dancing,...
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