I don’t think I’ve ever been in a room with so many beautiful women and so many beads and sparkles! It was dazzling walking into an event made up mainly of performers. It was the lovely venue of The Sheikh’s Palace, and …

Inspired by the Shimmython coming up for World Belly Dance Day I thought it would be fun to try shimmying for 30 minutes straight as a nice variety to my exercise plans. I put on all my favorite club/techno/dance music and shimmied …

I’m sending my best wishes to mom’s who didn’t listen when people told them they were too old to dance, who still love to have fun no matter what level of skill they have. Whether you’re a professional dancer or someone who …

Did you know: There is no widespread dance in the Middle East today involving balancing of a sword on the dancer’s head. The primary historical evidence that has led modern-day dancers to treat the sword as a folkloric prop comes from a …

We didn’t make it to the finals this time which was a shame but I have to say for representing Bollywood, a dance form that isn’t very common here, we did pretty well. The only dance groups that made it through were …

Oriental Fire will be performing at this lovely event in celebration of World Bellydance Day. The Shimmython is open to ANYone – belly dancers, friends, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles…& any enthusiastic fans alike!  Come & support this exciting event!!!  Proceeds go to …