So much gratitude for my students tonight. You all did awesome! Thanks for working so hard!!!

Come in for class to tonight! 5:30 intermediate and 6:45 beginner! Remember if you've "liked" us here your first class is FREE!

Menu Monday = Well in the spirit of Terra's upcoming Lebanese and American wedding I was looking up info on Lebanese cakes… In this process I found this amazing looking salad instead :). Enjoy! http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/21249/lentil+and+haloumi+salad Lentil And Haloumi Salad Recipewww.taste.com.auLentil and haloumi salad recipe – Make Lemon dressing: Place oil, lemon juice and pepper in… Read more »

Love this eye for costume matching! Timeline Photoshttp://makeupsjournal.com/category/advices/

Come check out class with Fonda! http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash3/27529_107215945976967_2144_q.jpg Tucson Tribal Belly Dance CollectiveSee you Saturday 1pm at Belly Dance Tucson! Beginning Tribal IT'S only $5! Everyone welcome!

Quick schedule reminder. Student troupe 5:30, Intro to UNMATA Style ITS 6:45 and Intro to belly dance at 8. We hope to see you there! Remember if you've "liked" us on here your first class is free! AND remember to ask us how referring friends can get you FREE classes! Hope to see you soon!

Menu monday = http://allrecipes.com/recipe/green-beans-in-seasoned-tomato-sauce/detail.aspx Green Beans in Seasoned Tomato Sauceallrecipes.comGreen beans are simmered in cinnamon-spiced tomatoes creating a side dish reminiscent of the Lebanese recipe 'Loubieh Bel Zeit.'

After class last night some students were talking and they asked each other why they decided to take belly dance. One person replied that she had been in the military for so long and her role there was masculine and now she wanted her femininity back. Another woman said that she loves to dance and… Read more »

Tucson Local Business Thursday= The Loft, one of Tucson's little treasures. If you don't know anything about The Loft please check out their page and learn about them. They are more than just a movie theater. Check them out and give them a "like"! https://www.facebook.com/loftcinema?fref=ts The Loft CinemaVoted Tucson's Favorite Movie Theater by readers of… Read more »

Way Back Wednesday = Daf or Def A daf is a large-sized tambourine used to accompany both popular and classical music in Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey (where it is called tef), Uzbekistan (where it's called childirma), India (where it is known as the Dafli) and Turkmenistan. Daf typically indicates the beat and tempo of the music… Read more »

Amanda Rose is a fantastic instructor! We are lucky to have her!!! Don't miss this workshop, she kicked our butts last time! Click this link to sign up: http://bellydancetucson.com/workshop-info/current-workshops/

Class tonight 4:15 intro to belly dance, 5:30 level 1. Remember if you've "liked" us here your first class at the studio is free!

YouTube Tuesday = I don't know which is more impressive the sword or 4 minutes of spinning. Terra the samba is for you :). http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOl16WYoAo Miriam Amaya at Arabian Paradise HaflaIncredible tribal fusion dance with sword by Miriam Amaya. Gabriela's "Arabian Paradise Hafla" 2012

Menu Monday = http://mideastfood.about.com/od/dessertssweetspastries/r/baklava.htm Baklawa – How to Make Baklawamideastfood.about.comBaklava, or baklawa in many Middle Eastern countries, is a delicious pastry that is known worldwide. There are many variations to baklava, depending on where in the Middle East you are, but this is by far the most popular.