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 […]
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
What is “Jamhaila”?
The Salimpour School’s “Jamhaila” concept is important for our students to understand. Abigail Keyes wrote a short explanation that we
Make a Plan
In my experience as a dance instructor, following a training plan is crucial in this discipline. I find this true
7 Reasons to Pursue Salimpour Certification
Today, belly dance certification is everywhere. But when Suhaila began her program back in the 1990s, certification was a radical
5 Reasons Why You Need to Revisit Level 100
When you first start belly dancing at the Salimpour School, you learn fundamental movements, techniques, and learning strategies that you’ll