In 2021 I chose to stop using my dance name; listening carefully to the concerns of native dancers, evolving my practice, and honoring the cultures that inspire my art.
What’s In A Name? Letting Go Of My Dance Name Read More »
Your first professional Bellydance gig is more than a solo — it’s about preparation, music, costuming, offstage professionalism, and fair rates. This post offers practical guidance to help new dancers show up confident, polished, and respected.
You Booked a Gig: How to Show Up Like a Professional Bellydancer Read More »
Dancing socially is not the same as working professionally. Before you accept paid gigs, you need clear terms, solid boundaries, and answers to every booking question. Professionalism starts long before the music plays; not in a last-minute panic after you have already said yes.
Presenting a Professional Front: What You Need Before You Start Taking Gigs Read More »
No secrets here! I believe that transparent pricing empowers clients, protects our dance community, and makes hiring a professional Bellydancer easier, clearer, and more respectful. Duniya Studio publicly shares our rates so you can plan with ease, skip the haggling, and enjoy beautiful, honest dance.
Why I’m Choosing to Publish Our Performance Rates Read More »
Raqs sharqi is a rich and vibrant dance with deep roots in Southwest Asian and North African cultures. At Duniya Studio, we welcome all students — whether or not they have cultural origins in these regions — as long as they approach the dance with respect, curiosity, and humility. Learning with awareness and honouring the communities who sustain the tradition allows everyone to enjoy and contribute to this living art form.
Is Doing Raqs Sharqi Cultural Appropriation? Read More »
Discover some habits that will make you a better dance student. Learn how to focus, practice, visualize, and grow with joy, patience, and persistence in every class.
12 Habits That Will Make You a Better Dance Student Read More »
Thinking back over the years, I feel so grateful for all the times Aziza has shared her dance magic with us. This weekend marks the 10th time I have hosted her here in Ottawa, so I was inspired to tak a little trip down memory lane.
Ten Times with Aziza in Ottawa! Read More »
Level 4 at Duniya Studio invites you to dance with confidence, refine your skills, explore new styles, and experiment with choreography. Whether for joy, solo expression, or performance, every class inspires growth and mastery.
Focus on Level 4: Advanced Read More »
Level 3 at Duniya Studio is where your bellydance artistry truly shines! Refine technique, explore advanced props, master complex combinations, and gain confidence in performance—all in a supportive, fun environment.
Focus on Level 3: Intermediate Read More »
Bellydance comes alive in Level 2! Expand your skills, explore props like veil or cane, and gain confidence in musicality, expression, and performance at Duniya Studio.
Focus on Level 2: Improvers aka Beginner-Intermediate Read More »