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Nuances dancing to music with Debbie Smith

Nuances of belly dancing to Arabic music with Debbie Smith



  We invited Debbie Smith back as our inaugural remote guest to talk with Karen about the nuances of belly dancing to live Arabic music without looking contrived. A dear friend and Project Band member, Debbie is one of the few American belly dancers who knows Arabic and translates the words from the music as … Continue reading Nuances of belly dancing to Arabic music with Debbie Smith


Mental Health and Functional Movement | Belly Dance Improvisation

Mental Health and Functional Movement | Belly Dance Improvisation



  Mental Health and Functional Movement as it related to Belly Dance Improvisation Joining the conversation is Project Band student Victoria Cruz who has a Master’s degree in Dance Movement Therapy. We talked about introducing new behaviors and removing habitual behaviors using movement, especially in belly dance improvisation. During this episode of the Baby Boomer … Continue reading Mental Health and Functional Movement | Belly Dance Improvisation