We recently had Bahaia from Austin join us in the studio. Surprisingly, we found out that before becoming a belly dancer, she was a competitive Scottish Highland dancer and that her love for it waned because there was no room for expression in the dance. Something that also came up several times was the … Continue reading Bahaia was once a beginner belly dancer
Siblings With No Rivalry… How Karen Started Her Belly Dance Journey We take a walk down memory lane as two of Karen’s siblings, Barbara and Herb, discuss Karen’s early years and journey as a belly dancer, performer, and business owner. Explore a truly vulnerable and intimate view of Karen’s sibling dynamics and why there is … Continue reading Siblings With No Rivalry | How Karen Started Her Belly Dance Journey
Feedback vs Advice… Which one is more effective? Thank you Debbie Smith for this week’s amazing topic based upon the Harvard Business Review article “Why Asking for Advice Is More Effective Than Asking for Feedback“. Which one do you usually ask for? Listen to Karen’s perspective on the upsides and downsides of both feedback … Continue reading Feedback vs Advice… Which one is more effective?
How many belly dance workshops are too many? Karen sits down with Cindy and Carmita to discuss the ins and outs of live and virtual workshops. We are also excited about going to Yaa Halla, Y’all in July and that the National Arab Orchestra is part of our annual “Give Belly Dance a Chance” … Continue reading How Many Belly Dance Workshops Are Too Many?
All of us had to pivot in 2020 and COVID-19 really screwed up in-person learning for dance studios as well as live music. Karen and two of her students, Lisa and Suzanne, took some time to discuss the joy and the challenges of online vs. in-person belly dance lessons and performances. Bottom line, Karen’s focus, … Continue reading Online vs. In-Person Belly Dance | Learning and Performing