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Bahaia was once a beginner belly dancer

Bahaia was once a beginner belly dancer



  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


The Bellydancer, The Marketing Maverick and The Tech Guru

The Bellydancer, The Marketing Maverick and The Tech Guru



Over the last decade, Karen has been making it possible for people to learn and appreciate the art of belly dance wherever they are in the world through the power of technology. Join us for a behind the scenes conversation with Kathy Swanson (The Marketing Maverick behind the marketing automation, Karavan Online, and everything digital) … Continue reading The Bellydancer, The Marketing Maverick and The Tech Guru


Online vs. In-Person Belly Dance | Learning and Performing

Online vs. In-Person Belly Dance | Learning and Performing



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