The Glutes
Jamila Salimpour, who began teaching in 1949, was the first to codify and create a step vocabulary for belly dance. […]
Suhaila’s Timing Method
In Jamila Salimpour’s step vocabulary, Jamila defined full-time steps as the typical “speed” for that particular step. To speed it
Motherhood and Belly Dance
By Kandice Grossman When I was 18 years old I became a mother. In the same year, I became a
Integrity, Growth, and Finding My Own Path: A Dancer’s Journey
By Leslie Holmes Going Where the Magic Happens I will never forget my first visit to the Salimpour home studio
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
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