Groundedness is an important concept in belly dance. But it’s not an actual movement. It’s more like a quality, mood, impression….
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Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting your journey, understanding the nuances of your training can elevate your dance to new heights. So, let’s break it down!
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This week inside the Iana Dance Club I talk about consistency and the mindset of keep going :)
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Belly dance is deeply based on folklore and folk steps. Learning different traditional styles will absolutely enhance and enrich your belly dancing
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A quick post sharing some practical actionable steps about improving consistency in your belly dance training
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Repeating dance combos might seem boring, but it's crucial for mastering your technique and improving your improvisation.
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Here is a short post with some thoughts on approaching your improvisation practice as a beginner :)
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Here is a quick video with an exercise and some tips on controlling your belly muscles :)
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When booking a gig in a different city or country, there are several important factors to consider when pricing your services. In this post I give a few suggestions :)
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Conditioning exercises are not just for injury prevention. They have direct application in belly dance technique.
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Have you ever noticed that all professional athletes focus not only on their main sport activities, but also spend a lot of time in the gym? Well, professional dancers are partially athletes too, so let’s figure out why it matters.🤔
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Have you ever been discouraged when your new dance doesn’t look perfect right away? Or maybe you immediately use excuses like “too difficult for me”. Are you still waiting for a miracle that one day your dance level will magically allow you to dance anything you want?
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Are you trying to decide what is better for you: to find local belly dance studio, or to purchase some video classes and study by yourself?
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Practicing in front of a mirror is good, but seeing yourself on video helps identifying mistakes and weaknesses way better. But for some of you it may be too intimidating: how to do it properly? what equipment to use? I don't think it's for me because I'm not good with technologies...
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How to be more accountable and stop finding excuses of being too busy, or too tired, or simply postponing your dance practice for later?
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