Belly Dance Network

09/26/2015

Free Hafla Show at Fromino’s tomorrow night (Sept. 27th) at 6 to 8 PM. Come out for the show and enjoy the Greek cuisine. You will want to get there early to order your food before the show starts. Parking is in the back and Fromino’s is located at 3242 E Speedway. FYI - the two tables against the half wall in the photo below are removed and the front row is pushed back to make room for the dancers. For event details, see below. https://www.facebook.com/events/1607803976159794/

09/23/2015

How do you incorporate hip-hop and robotics into belly dance? Na-il Ankarah Ali and Ashly Grove fused all three of these styles into a performance last month at the Night of 1000 Parties in Tucson. While these dancers come from two different troupes, Lykiska and Fire&Gold, the end result is an amazing production that tells a story and entertains.

09/19/2015

Lykiska (Tribal Fusion) is performing at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Come join the fun at the annual T.A.W.N. Fall Festival tomorrow in Tucson. Admission is a canned food item for the Food Bank. For more info visit www.tawn.org.

09/18/2015

Gamal Gomaa (Egyptian percussionist) and Helena Vlahos (famous belly dancer) kick off the Diaspora Showcase Africa event on Saturday, September 26th, at the Sabbar Shrine Center. This Fashion, Music and Dance event also includes Dinner (delicious African cuisine) and fashion collections from several African countries. Magical Magic quartet will play a jazz melody soundtrack during the runway show, and Jamaican reggae vocalist Luckie D will perform in concert-style with the Rockers Uptown. Tickets available at AL’s BARBER SHOP (cash or checks accepted) from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday) or ZEMAN’s TOO (cash only) from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. (closed Mondays).

09/15/2015

Tummy rolls and flutters are no easy feat! Famous belly dancer Helena Vlahos claims she spent plenty of hours reclined on the floor, propped on her elbows, trying to make her belly muscles behave. Initially, all she got for her effort was drenching sweat. But finally, she made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for an achievement that is fascinating to watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUZQZzcvlZk

Nov 2, 2008 Olympia Banquet Hall (Van Nuys, CA) Helena Vlahos has been on several television shows, including "That's Incredible" and "Spectacular World of G...

09/13/2015

Hello dancers! There is an open dance and drum circle happening tonight at 6:30 P.M. in Phoenix if you are in the area!

09/12/2015

Have a great weekend everyone!

09/11/2015

Internationally known Egyptian dumbek player, Gamal Gomaa, teams up with belly dancer Helena Vlahos, who is legendary for her dazzling moves and abdominal fluidity. Learn which dance combos work best to a variety of drum beats so that you can engage your audience. Also learn how to interpret the music: an essential skill for putting on a fabulous show. In case you are not familiar with Gamal, check your belly dance CDs! He is featured on several of the most popular music collections (such as The Masters of Bellydance, Aziza Raks!, 10 Songs Every Belly Dancer Should Know, etc.). Only a few workshop spots left. Contact Kathryn before September 17th to enroll. $55 for the workshop.