5 Myths About Jamila Salimpour and Her Belly Dance Format
Of course, we’re a little biased, but we think that Jamila Salimpour’s Vocabulary revolutionized belly dance practice, teaching, and understanding...
From Tap Dancing to Responsible Fusion
Last year, I wrote about my pop and locking work with Walter Freeman who went on to perform on Broadway...
I just want some peace!
The letters that I chose to use as stocking hangers on our fireplace during the holidays spell out PEACE. It’s...
Setting Intentions for the new year
Setting intentions for the new year as you remember the past but look to the future.
The key to finding your Truth
The truth is… well, it’s not that easy. Truth has many faces. We can talk ourselves into or out of...
How I find power in Vulnerability
You can find true power in allowing yourself to be vulnerable. That inner power is linked to self-motivation and awareness....
Why Learning Choreography Will Improve Your Dancing
Learning and performing belly dance choreography is a significant part of studying at the Salimpour School of Dance. The Salimpour...
What You Don’t Know About Jamila Salimpour Step Names
Sicilian/Greek-American dancer Jamila Salimpour is known for many innovations in belly dance (a dance form also referred to as oriental...
Maharjan: The Marvelous “Middle Sister”
Suhaila choreographed three pieces in high school, in which she experimented with the techniques that would become integral elements of...
Suhaila Solo: The Art of the Nightclub Show
In our previous explorations of Suhaila Salimpour’s performance video catalog—“Banat Iskandaria,” “Pharaonic Suite,” 1991 BC, and Unveiled—we have followed the...
