We met Alexia BERNARD, multidisciplinary dancer and teacher. Beyond Bellydance, she practices and teaches several complementary derivatives aimed at improving our physical and mental health such as Egyptian yoga but also Gnawa dance or "contemp'oriental" fusion. Discover here her original and fascinating explanations…
Bellydance miscellaneous
- Zoom on… the Dabke01/04/2023
But what is this dance that we often hear about but rarely in detail? Ibtissem, oriental dancer and teacher, tells us among other things about the origins and characteristics of Dabke and provides us with some appropriate musical titles to practice this particular dance. In our interview, she also talks about the Khaligi and her personal history with Bellydance.
- How to do well in a Bellydance contest or competition?01/03/2023
Flavie, oriental dancer, teacher and winner of several French and international titles, gives us valuable advice on how to best tackle this personal challenge, prepare well for it and do great on D-day. The opportunity to learn more about this young artist, her career and overflowing passion for oriental dance which also infringes on her private life.
- Find out everything about the Sufi whirling dance also known as the whirling dervish dance or the whirling dance01/02/2023
Sufi whirling dance also belongs to the vast world of Bellydance. It has become more popular with oriental dancers thanks to the whirling dervishes who sometimes perform with them. Narjès KEL, a Sufi whirling dance enthusiast and trainer, tells us about the characteristics and history of this original and transcendent discipline.
- Bellydance or yoga?02/01/2023
Ursula and Eva are sisters. They both practice and teach oriental dance but also yoga. In this interview, they carry out an in-depth and unprecedented study between these 2 disciplines, each of which aims to provide both physical and mental well-being. They also tell us about the gypsy dances that they practice and share with love and passion.
- Bellydance vs Pilates : The match!01/07/2022
Pilates is more and more popular. Thanks to Stéphanie, a Bellydance and Pilates teacher, we learn more about this activity (its benefits, how a class works, the type of work done, etc.) a direct comparison with oriental dance. It is also the opportunity to talk about Stéphanie's career, an involved and passionate artist and teacher.
- My life as an oriental dancer during the Covid02/06/2022
It scared us, stopped us dead, we had to put up and come to terms with it. Even today, it is still a synonym of uncertainty. The Covid has considerably upset the Bellydance and performance's world. 2 years later, here is Maïssane's authentic story who frankly shares her emotions and perpetual fight to maintain her activities as a bellydancer and teacher during this world pandemic. A story a lot of artists will identify with.
- Towards a state-registered diploma in oriental dance?01/04/2022
We interviewed Ingrid, member of a collective bringing together various actors from the Bellydance's world in France rallying to create a state-registered diploma in oriental dance. Why and how? Discover her answers but also her journey as a committed oriental dancer.
- Bellydance and pole dance : The same fight!02/01/2022
"It's vulgar!","This is not a sport..." Like oriental dance, and most often from ignorance, pole dance suffers from deep prejudices that tarnish its reputation. Thanks to Mélanie, pole dance teacher and artist, we know more about this beautiful physical and artistic discipline which has nothing to envy to others.
- "Bellydancer Forever" : Exclusive creations dedicated to oriental dancers01/07/2021
It is possible to be a passionate, supportive, and committed oriental dancer! Nathalie, founder of BellydanceDiscount.com, introduces the collection and the new items on sale around these concepts.
- Bellydancer and… performer with LEDs !03/05/2021
Shamay is a rare and remarkable artist who combines with talent and passion oriental dance with luminous LED accessories to offer exceptional shows! Discover her enchanting and magical universe...
- Belly dancer and… snake charmer!01/02/2021
Meeting with an exceptional artist, Lia VINOVA, who tells us everything about this unusual activity (and passion). A still unknown world alongside reptiles which requires solid skills and an unconditional love of animals.