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Embrace the Jiggle

Posted by Nadira on Mar 10, 2016 in Announcements

New Beginner-Level Video I’m proud to announce that “Embrace the Jiggle”, my introductory-level belly dance workshop, has been made into an instructional video by Creative Living Works. What it covers This 90-minute class teaches a selection of basic belly dance moves, then puts them together into a beginner-friendly drum solo choreography. The video also features my students Mafalda and Soraya, so you can see how the moves look on different body types. Music used This video features music from...

Geek Out with Ranya Renee, Anasma and Kelley McKinnon

Posted by Nadira on Jan 22, 2016 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #39: “Narrative Arc” with Ranya Renee, Anasma and Kelley McKinnon. Join us live on Tuesday, January 26th at noon Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward.

Are Your Zils Feeling Uninspired?

Posted by Nadira on Jan 1, 2016 in Announcements

Check out my new online course: LACE: How to Make Your Zils INTERESTING, Not OVERWHELMING. This 4-week online course starts January 11th. Check it Out

Geek Out with Sahina

Posted by Nadira on Dec 7, 2015 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #38: “Getting the Mentoring You Need” with Sahina. Join us live on Friday, December 11th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward.

Geek Out with Shadia Tohme

Posted by Nadira on Nov 10, 2015 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #37: “Costuming to Flatter Every Body” with Shadia Tohme. Join us live on Tuesday, November 17th at noon Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward.

Geek Out with Julie Eason – for a third time!

Posted by Nadira on Oct 19, 2015 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #36: “How to Write for a Dance Audience” with Julie Eason. Join us live on Wednesday, October 28th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward.

Geek Out with Kay Hardy Campbell

Posted by Nadira on Sep 21, 2015 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #35: “Khaliji Dance” with Kay Hardy Campbell. Join us live on Tuesday, September 29th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward.

Geek Out with Nadira of Virginia – Again!

Posted by Nadira on Aug 30, 2015 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #34: “How to Promote Yourself Beyond Your Local Area” with Nadira of Virginia. Join us live on Tuesday, September 1st at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward.

Happy Danceaversary to Me!

Posted by Nadira on Jul 9, 2015 in Announcements

Today is my 15th Danceaversary! I took my very first belly dance class on Sunday, July 9th, 2000 in Providence, RI. I only had six lessons with the lovely Sabra Jamal (I was in RI for a summer job), but that was enough to get me hooked, and to give me high standards to aspire to. Thanks, Sabra! Let’s Celebrate with a Donation To celebrate, I’m donating 15% of all of today’s sales to Community Cooks Community Cooks is an organization that coordinates home-cooked meals for shelters, after school programs, and...

Geek Out with Assala Ibrahim

Posted by Nadira on Jul 6, 2015 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #33: “Iraqi Kawliya Dance” with Assala Ibrahim. Join us live on Saturday, July 18th at noon Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward.