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Way Back Wednesday Guedra. (Pronounced "GEE druh" or "GI druh" where the "g" is hard, like in the word "get", and the "gi" syllable uses the short i sound like in "it".) This is an ancient blessing ritual practiced by one of the Tuareg Berber tribes. The word Guedra has several meanings: it refers to… Read more »

Solo Choreography Workshop Saturday 10am!

YouTube Tuesday – fantastic performance ladies! I really like this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcs_pLTGGT0 Gold Star directed by Kami Liddle at Tribal Fest 2013The debut performance of Gold Star, based out of San Francisco, CA. Directed and choreographed by Kami Liddle. Featuring Gina Bruno, Kae Montgomery, Rose Har…

class happenings tonight – 4:15 beginner, 5:30 intermediate. We hope to see you there. Reminder Monday July 1st the Monday 3pm class is moving to 4:15. The 4th and 5th of July the studio is closed. For a full schedule check http://bellydancetucson.com/class-info/class-schedule/ Class Schedule – Belly Dance Tucsonbellydancetucson.comClass ScheduleClick Here For Class Descriptions.The calendar is… Read more »

All ages show at the Rialto! Come check out Tesoro, Gabriel Ayala, and Belly Dance Tucson! Jul 12. Doors open at 7. These musicians are amazing. This will be a fantastic show. We are honored to share the stage with them!

Middle East menu Monday – I wouldn't think if this on my own but it sounds interesting. http://honestcooking.com/doogh-persian-yogurt-drink-recipe/ Cool Off with Doogh: A Persian Yogurt Drinkhonestcooking.comIn the Middle-East and Mediterranean, yogurt is a staple as an ingredient in cooling drinks.

Reminder -Monday July 1st the beginner 3pm class will be moving to 4:15.

Monday class happenings – 3pm beginner belly dance, 5:30 intermediate belly dance, 6:45 beginner belly dance. Remember if you've "liked" us hereyourfitst class is free! For a full schedule please visit http://bellydancetucson.com/class-info/class-schedule/ Class Schedule – Belly Dance Tucsonbellydancetucson.comClass ScheduleClick Here For Class Descriptions.The calendar is updated to show a current schedule at all times. If… Read more »

I will be posting this update several times over the next week. Starting in July the beginner Monday 3pm class will be moving to 4:15. If you've attended that Monday 3pm class please take note that on July 1 it will move to 4:15. Thanks!

Thursday Class Happenings – 5:30 Student Troupe, 6:45 I.T.S., 8 beginner. Hope to see you there!

Tucson Local Business Thursday – This week we are featuring The Busy Body. The Busy Body is a new massage clinic owned by one of the best therapists I have ever received massage from. Daria is a 13 year massage veteran. Her clinic has 5 spacious rooms and is located in Tucson's NW side. Not… Read more »

Way back Wednesday – ghawazee – Gypsies, from the term 'invaders of the heart'. Also a vibrant gypsy dance with finger cymbals and focus on hip moves. A kaftan or shirt that is tight fitting on top, with wide skirts and pantaloons. http://www.ketisharif.com/article-glossary.html Articles – Glossary of Middle Eastern Dance Terminologieswww.ketisharif.comArticle copyright Keti Sharif –… Read more »

YouTube Tuesday – love her creativity, love her dancing, love her costume.. Fantastic :)! http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=TB6j0H3GEQc Zoe Jakes Fusion Belly Dance performed at The Massive Spectacular! 2013Zoe Jakes of Beats Antique, performs an amazing work of Fusion Belly Dance at The Massive Spectacular! 2013 filmed in Las Vegas NV www.themassivespectacular….