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.

True true… Timeline PhotosSome Monday motivation

Guess what!?!?!? 2008 Belly Dance Of The Universe Winner Amanda Rose was so fantastic the first time we had her here we are having her back AND you voted on the workshops!!! Join us for her Kick A$$ Drum Solo Choreography Workshop and her Folkloric Fun Workshop!!! Each workshop is 2 hours long. Come join… Read more »

OH MY GOD!!! YES!!! WATCH UNTIL THE VERY END!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! 88 Years Young – Dance On! …SHARE THIS!Do yourselves a favor and watch this until the very last second (DON'T miss the ending!) … Life is good, dance on! www.newblog.ws

Join Fonda for some belly dancing tomorrow! http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-prn1/27529_107215945976967_2144_q.jpg Tucson Tribal Belly Dance CollectiveClass at usual tomorrow at 1pm only $5! Then following at 2:15pm ZIlls Drills!!!! Cant wait 🙂

Love this!!!!! I think this applies to all physical activities INCLUDING DANCE!!!!! Timeline PhotosA little motivation from our Pinterest page! Join us in getting through Friday afternoon more quickly on Pinterest (ahem)! www.pinterest.com/getoutthere

Thanks to of all last nights students for coming in and dancing but special thanks to those who took the UNMATA ITS class. That was a lot of fun! I'm enjoying teaching you ladies this time around. Now that you've done it once before and I've taught it before it is starting to take some… Read more »