The Emperor’s New Bedlahs: a Costuming Lament
King Louis XIV once saidย that fashion itself is a mirror to history. Though I live in jeans and Polos when I’m not collecting exotic … More The Emperor’s New Bedlahs: a Costuming Lament »
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Shimmies, Not ShamWows: Why Infomercial Pitches Don’t Belong in the Belly Dance World
Snuggies and ShamWows and PedEgg’s, oh my!ย It seems like every time you turn on the tube, somebody’s pitching a new fix to your … More Shimmies, Not ShamWows: Why Infomercial Pitches Don’t Belong in the Belly Dance World »
Required Reading on Rates
I’ll keep my own editorial content minimal here, since I already blog and Bhuz voluminously on the subject of undercutting. Butย I believe that one … More Required Reading on Rates »
So You Want to Be a Professional Belly Dancer…
A couple of the baby-bellies in my life have asked me for advice, opinions and stories about “going pro.” So I thought I’d take … More So You Want to Be a Professional Belly Dancer… »
How to Be a “Spin” Doctor: Tips for the Whirling-Impaired
While making the rounds on Bhuz this morning, somebody posted a great question about spinning: “How do I work up speed and stamina for … More How to Be a “Spin” Doctor: Tips for the Whirling-Impaired »