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Jocelyne’s Posts
- Fall Bellydance Session Starts Next Week!
“Fall” into dancing with us starting next week! If you haven’t already registered, don’t delay any further. We’d love to dance with you this season! - Hiring a Bellydance Performer: What to Ask, What to Expect, and How to Choose a True Professional
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. - Why Bellydance Is Great for Body, Mind & Soul
Bellydance has so many great benefits! Let’s explore just a few of the amazing elements that make it so wonderful. Come for the sparkle. Stay for the celebration. - Discover Your Perfect Dance Class Level at Duniya Studio!
Not sure which Bellydance class is right for you? Explore Duniya Studio’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’s welcoming community. - Review: Steps of Solidarity Dabke Workshop
An afternoon of dance, culture, and community made a meaningful impact. Tania Laham’s Steps of Solidarity Dabke workshop raised $1,500 for food relief in Lebanon while sharing the joy and traditions of Lebanese Dabke. - Why I Keep Coming Back to the Brockville Hafla
Every year, when this Hafla rolls around, I find myself packing a bag and making the trip to Brockville, and I never regret it. - Why You (Yes, You) Need to Be at the Siobhan Camille Workshop in Ottawa
When Siobhan performed at Aziza’s Dreamcamp, she moved me! She stood out among a room full of strong professionals. That’s why I am bringing her to Ottawa this August. Don’t miss this workshop! - What’s In A Name? Letting Go Of My Dance Name
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. - You Booked a Gig: How to Show Up Like a Professional Bellydancer
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. - Presenting a Professional Front: What You Need Before You Start Taking Gigs
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.
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