{"id":2581,"date":"2025-01-23T01:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T05:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?page_id=2581"},"modified":"2025-09-13T20:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T00:28:00","slug":"jocelyne-khans-blog-space","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?page_id=2581","title":{"rendered":"Jocelyne Khan&#8217;s Blog Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Joce4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2735 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Joce4.png 412w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Joce4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Joce4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Check out what Jocelyne\u2019s been sharing! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have suggestions or topics you\u2019d love to see, reach out to Jocelyne at  <a href=\"mailto:duniyastudio@gmail.com\">duniyastudio@gmail.com <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jocelyne&#8217;s Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates has-author wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=5334\" aria-label=\"Review of \u201cStop Feeling Stuck\u201d Retreat with Florence in Tunis\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tunis-Retreat-Review_blog-post-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=5334\">Review of \u201cStop Feeling Stuck\u201d Retreat with Florence in Tunis<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-10-04T14:53:51-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-10-04<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">My review of Florence\u2019s \u201cStop Feeling Stuck\u201d retreat in Tunis: a thoughtful, creative experience that helped me step back, reconnect with why I dance, and find a new way forward.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3862\" aria-label=\"Backstage Etiquette for Bellydancers\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BlogPost_BackstageEtiquette-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BlogPost_BackstageEtiquette-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BlogPost_BackstageEtiquette-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BlogPost_BackstageEtiquette-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BlogPost_BackstageEtiquette.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3862\">Backstage Etiquette for Bellydancers<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-10-01T07:29:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-10-01<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Backstage spaces are tight, shared, and a little chaotic. A few simple habits of courtesy and safety go a long way toward keeping the show running smoothly for everyone.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=5326\" aria-label=\"A Plea to Event Organizers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=5326\">A Plea to Event Organizers<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-28T23:41:12-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-09-28<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Your participants registered for your event. They did not register to become your emotional support team, communication system, or group-chat audience.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3665\" aria-label=\"Fall Bellydance Session Starts Next Week!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FallNextWeek-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FallNextWeek-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FallNextWeek-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FallNextWeek-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FallNextWeek-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FallNextWeek.png 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3665\">Fall Bellydance Session Starts Next Week!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-08T09:30:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-09-08<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">&#8220;Fall&#8221; into dancing with us starting next week! If you haven&#8217;t already registered, don&#8217;t delay any further. We&#8217;d love to dance with you this season!<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3886\" aria-label=\"Hiring a Bellydance Performer: What to Ask, What to Expect, and How to Choose a True Professional\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HiringDancerChecklist-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3886\">Hiring a Bellydance Performer: What to Ask, What to Expect, and How to Choose a True Professional<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-06T07:59:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-09-06<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Hiring a Bellydance performer? Discover what questions to ask, what a professional performance should include, realistic pricing, cultural considerations, and expert tips to help you choose the right entertainer for your celebration.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3293\" aria-label=\"Why Bellydance Is Great for Body, Mind &amp; Soul\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bellydance-is-Great-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3293\">Why Bellydance Is Great for Body, Mind &amp; Soul<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-01T08:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-09-01<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Bellydance has so many great benefits! Let&#8217;s explore just a few of the amazing elements that make it so wonderful. Come for the sparkle. Stay for the celebration.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3393\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Perfect Dance Class Level at Duniya Studio!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BlogPost_ClassLevelsSeries-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3393\">Discover Your Perfect Dance Class Level at Duniya Studio!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-08-10T07:01:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-08-10<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Not sure which Bellydance class is right for you? Explore Duniya Studio&#8217;s class levels, understand what each offers, and discover the perfect fit for your experience, goals, and dance journey. Explore our class levels in a 4-post blog series. Learn what to expect, how to choose your class, and why dancers of all ages love Duniya Studio\u2019s welcoming community.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3825\" aria-label=\"Review: Steps of Solidarity Dabke Workshop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog_DabkeWorkshopReview-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3825\">Review: Steps of Solidarity Dabke Workshop<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-27T06:21:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-07-27<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">An afternoon of dance, culture, and community made a meaningful impact. Tania Laham&#8217;s Steps of Solidarity Dabke workshop raised $1,500 for food relief in Lebanon while sharing the joy and traditions of Lebanese Dabke.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3847\" aria-label=\"Why I Keep Coming Back to the Brockville Hafla\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Brockville-Hafla-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Brockville-Hafla-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Brockville-Hafla-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Brockville-Hafla-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Brockville-Hafla-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Brockville-Hafla.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3847\">Why I Keep Coming Back to the Brockville Hafla<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-21T09:17:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-07-21<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Every year, when this Hafla rolls around, I find myself packing a bag and making the trip to Brockville, and I never regret it.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3855\" aria-label=\"Why You (Yes, You) Need to Be at the Siobhan Camille Workshop in Ottawa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Siobhan-Camille-Workshop-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Siobhan-Camille-Workshop-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Siobhan-Camille-Workshop-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Siobhan-Camille-Workshop-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Siobhan-Camille-Workshop-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jocelynes-Blog-Siobhan-Camille-Workshop.png 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3855\">Why You (Yes, You) Need to Be at the Siobhan Camille Workshop in Ottawa<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Jocelyne Khan<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-13T10:03:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-07-13<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When Siobhan performed at Aziza&#8217;s Dreamcamp, she moved me! 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