Tribe.net. Local Connections Amara http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/ca88b48a-193a-44e9-a18e-b1796221c8ab 2008-07-17T00:42:27Z 2008-07-15T04:30:59Z

<div> My daughter wanted to wear her costume grandma made her and listen to my music and dance...so I made this video tonight for her.. <br/> <br/> <br/>LOL!! <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgkgxJ5G5Yo <br/> <br/>Amara <br/>www.electricshimmy.com <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 2 replies </div>

Amara 2008-07-15T04:30:59Z Bustan worood http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/1ee6705c-c3ff-4a17-addf-1089f035cdb5 2008-07-11T03:45:59Z 2008-07-11T03:45:59Z

<div>I'm starting a new venture on ebay selling brand New Egyptian DEsigner costumes. Please check me out under seller name "bustanworood", or check out my first costume "Sensational professional belly dance costume DiamondRed" <br/> <br/>You can reach me at fieldofroses1@hotmail.com if you have any questions, all costumes are made to fit for your measurements, costumes are 350-$400 on ebay. They usually retail for 550-600. Plus size dancers are welcome. the best part your purchase will benefit a non for profit, you can choose the one closest to you to be included in your sale. <br/> <br/>Good luck, I look forward to working with all of you <br/> <br/>Sincerely, <br/> <br/>Bustan Worood</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

Bustan worood 2008-07-11T03:45:59Z HappyBelly http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/4f1e4c31-df4d-402a-9e75-a65f20a33c77 2008-07-04T15:34:36Z 2008-07-04T15:34:36Z

<div>MyBellyDanceAuctions.com <br/> <br/>Shop and Sell! List your belly dance stuff at auction for just 25 cents a listing! No final value fees, <br/>Paypal buyer protection. <br/>This is a great new place to shop and sell. <br/>Open a store for FREE and avoid the hassle of maintaining your own website. <br/>brought to you by your friends at BHUZ.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

HappyBelly 2008-07-04T15:34:36Z DeLacey http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/f7811623-58f6-491c-bc99-e5c39e02ce87 2008-06-10T01:20:11Z 2005-12-16T00:07:37Z

<div>I know that I'm not the only one who has this issue. After gaining ALOT of weight with both of my babies my belly skin, well, didn't exactly go back to it's prior form. I now have some excess skin that just won't go away. Will it ever go away?? I also am not too thrilled with how it jiggles when I dance. I have performed many times and so it doesn't keep me from dancing but I'm just wondering what, if anything, could be done about it outside of surgery! <br/>thanks gals, DeLacey</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 17 replies </div>

DeLacey 2005-12-16T00:07:37Z Aleese http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/24ca675a-c6ca-464c-b019-1adeaac4681a 2008-06-09T01:55:30Z 2007-08-22T02:23:08Z

<div>I'm going to feel REALLY dumb if no one else owns up, surely I'm not the only one... <br/>Does anyone else think that a lot of the time dog toys are cuter and more interesting than some of the stuff that is actually intended for our little ones? I mean, no, not give the kids the dirty ones the dogs have had, but I found a really cool squeaky iguana at the store today for three bucks and when you squeeze it (and my nearly 5 month old can get it to work) it's tonge and tail uncurl. I've got squeaky rubber ducks for my almost 3 y/o and he has a hard time sqeaking them, the doggie toys work, but I've got this little voice in the back of my head going, "OMG, you're giving THAT to your kids?!" <br/> <br/>Someone else own up to weird playthings you've given your kids...Please?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 4 replies </div>

Aleese 2007-08-22T02:23:08Z Farasha: aka Ellen http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/71d3f288-bad4-460a-b1bf-9482604ca6a1 2008-04-12T01:57:55Z 2008-04-12T01:57:55Z

<div>Tiraz 2nd Annual Convention <br/> <br/>Date: Saturday 04/12/08 Time: 11am to 2:00pm <br/>Venue: Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, VA 20132 <br/>Contact: info@tirazdancenetwork.com Members: Free! Non Members: $5 <br/> <br/>Shop ‘til you drop for costumes, music and accessories at the vendor and swap tables. <br/> <br/>Tribal AND Cabaret! <br/> <br/>http://www.tirazdancenetwork.com/ <br/> <br/>RHYTHM &amp; CUES WILL BE VENDING! GET YOUR ATS GEAR! Skirts, cholis, kuchi etc..... <br/> <br/>LOTS OF GREAT TRIBAL GEAR! ~~~ even for little girls!!~~~~</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

Farasha: aka Ellen 2008-04-12T01:57:55Z cindy http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/84bee4e2-300d-4d33-97e5-1550cfbd351c 2008-03-20T16:01:34Z 2008-01-27T13:04:41Z

<div>Hello Everyone! I recently discovered that I am pregnant. I am in my first trimester and would like to continue to belly dance. I have done some research on what to do and what not do during pregnancy. However, most of the advice seems to relate to once you are actually showing - 2nd &amp; 3rd trimester. Any advice on the first trimester? I read that you should not shimmy during pregnancy. Shimming is something that I have to practice or I seem to lose the natural feel, so I am a bit worried about not shimmying for that long.....I know that the first three months is a very vulnerable period of time despite the fact that hardly anyone would notice I am pregnant. I have had three children before but I did not belly dance back then....(it has been eight years!!) </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 4 replies </div>

cindy 2008-01-27T13:04:41Z ChristyFricks http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/4d5f3293-c12e-4fbc-8068-7a614496457d 2007-12-12T22:12:17Z 2007-12-12T22:12:17Z

<div> HI Bellydancing mamas, <br/> <br/>Most of you know I'm also a professional journalist working towards a Masters degree right now. <br/> <br/>I'm working on a story, for both my class and eventual publication, about Bellydancing as a Family Friendly Pursuit and would love to hear your story. My deadline for gathering interview is tomorrow (Thursday the 13th). <br/> <br/>In particular, I'm looking for personal stories about your experiences integrating your children and partners into bellydancing classes and events. <br/> <br/>I'd also like to know of any particular events that you've attended recently that did/or didnt, welcome children and spouses <br/> <br/>If you'd like to help out you can contact me through tribe or directly at cmfricks@uga.edu <br/> <br/>love and shimmies, Christy</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

ChristyFricks 2007-12-12T22:12:17Z blackwillow http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/9ada41bc-16e7-492a-853e-77cc2df19290 2007-11-01T22:30:35Z 2007-11-01T22:30:35Z

<div>...for a long time now my 3.5 year old has been saying , "Don't go mummy, the roads are dangerous and I worry", or, "I don't like you to go belly dancing, stay here!", when I go to the classes I take or teach, and when I'm out with the Souk. <br/> <br/>Two nights ago when I broke the news that mummy would be away for two sleeps (I'v been out all day Saturday and Sunday before but never overnight) she just said, "OK". Excellent. let's hope that I don't make the mistake of turning my phone on! ; P</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

blackwillow 2007-11-01T22:30:35Z bellydancecostumesbytc http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/92cb3920-daff-46de-986d-f6b21e35a0c8 2007-10-31T01:40:34Z 2007-10-31T01:40:34Z

<div>Hello All! <br/>I have some really pretty affordable costumes for sale <br/>I have tribal cabaret and also wearable art <br/>I can also make to your size (custom orders) <br/>My pieces are one of a kind I can never really make the same exact costume <br/>you may see my designs at <br/>www.bellydancecostumesbytc.com <br/>http://www.myspace.com/tccostumes <br/>http://people.tribe.net/bellydancecostumesbytc <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

bellydancecostumesbytc 2007-10-31T01:40:34Z rachelsilver http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/caf0e111-444b-4e9b-a579-dc686ae19fd4 2007-10-25T02:16:34Z 2007-03-31T18:27:17Z

<div>Have you come across this clip yet?? ... You're never too young to adore Rachel Brice!!! ha ha <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVAbLm4EaIk <br/> <br/>Cutest wee girl <br/> <br/>x</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 4 replies </div>

rachelsilver 2007-03-31T18:27:17Z Anna-Liza http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/ce472021-dad5-4d9f-b661-e52abb55f05f 2007-09-19T06:03:21Z 2007-09-19T06:03:21Z

<div>Hello all! Just want to share about these wonderful products from Arbonne that I love (so much so that I decided to join the company). The RE9 body care set really faded my stretch marks and the product smell sooo good, very citrus due to the vitamin C content. You can even combine it with other Arbonne products for even better results but the body care set worked great for me. Plus the products are herbal and botanically-based and certified vegan. Check out my website http://cherishhealthandwealth.myarbonne.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

Anna-Liza 2007-09-19T06:03:21Z cindy http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/52468b99-cc51-4132-b161-854ceccd2613 2007-09-15T20:52:41Z 2007-09-15T20:52:41Z

<div>Hi! I am new to this tribe. I have read many posts on hip shimmies throughout tribe as well. I have a few questions. The first is related to what is the average length of time to progress from one level to the next? I know that everyone is different and this is not a question that can be answered with 100% accuracy, but I am really feeling demotivated by the time it is taking me to progress....I have been taking classes off on on for two years now. I have to admit that I have not been consistent. The usual ten week session - one class a week that I enroll it usually turns out to be 5-6 classes that I make and then I skip an entrie session or two and then start up again. I have three boys at home - actually count that four including my husband..LOL...Their needs and activities are a difficult balance to my need to practice this dance. I also, despite my investment in numerous belly dancing videos, do not have a chance to practice at home. It is difficult for me to go the washroom on my own, let alone try to practice a video without an interruption! So, now two years later, I am at a level where I am somewhere between a beginner and and intermediate - not really fitting in either one. I know my lack of consistency and practice has influenced my progression, but I also feel that hip shimmying has also affected my progression. My main obstacle is shimmying. It is ironic that when I first starting taking classes, I thought the hips would be the easiest to master. As it turns out, my hips are my enemy and my upper body is my hero. I just can't keep a consistent hip shimmy. Especially when I start trying to layer a hip shimmy with another hip move or travelling with it. I start feeling very jerky and akward. It is soooo demotivating!! I have been told by my teacher that I sit low when I shimmy, which is more like a tribal shimmy??? However, this is the position I feel most natural to shimmy in. Yes, my kness are pumping, but it actually feels like the movement is most powerful and is perhaps generated from the thighs rather than the kness. It is a loose and not tight feeling. Is this wrong? I keep reading posts where the hip shimmies should come from your kness and not the thighs. Also, when I try the egyptian hip shimmy, which I understand to be more of a straight leg shimmy, but again powered by the knees - that one is really difficult for me.....any advice??? Also, last but not least, when I try the suhaila hip shimmy powered by the glutes, my shimmy tends to be very small. I was told this is natural until the squeezing of the glutes becomes more natural to my muscles. However, when I squeeze my glute, I am also feeling that the squeeze is in the back of my leg and extends down to the knee...therefore, it is not just the glute only that raises the hip??? Please help Demotivated but trying to be Positive :-) and Shimmy confused! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

cindy 2007-09-15T20:52:41Z NeoHips http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/e3f1ae0e-738d-46bb-832c-9a353b733018 2007-08-24T04:01:09Z 2007-07-30T15:25:14Z

<div>"Is your daddy home?" he asked. <br/>"Yes," whispered the small voice. <br/>"May I talk with him?" <br/>The child whispered, " No." <br/>Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, "Is your Mommy there?" " Yes.” <br/>"May I talk with her?" <br/>Again the small voice whispered, " No.” <br/>Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, "Is anybody else there?" <br/>"Yes," whispered the child, " a policeman ". <br/>Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, "May I speak with the policeman?" <br/>"No, he's busy ", whispered the child. <br/>"Busy doing what?" <br/>"Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman," came the whispered answer. <br/>Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in the background through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, "What is that noise?" <br/> <br/>"A helicopter " answered the whispering voice. <br/>"What is going on there?" demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive. <br/>Again, whispering, the child answered, " The search team just landed a helicopter.” <br/>Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, "What are they searching for?" <br/>Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle... " ME." </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 5 replies </div>

NeoHips 2007-07-30T15:25:14Z rachelsilver http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/418166ee-7212-40b9-96ec-d2a29ed69d0b 2007-06-18T20:37:18Z 2006-09-30T21:29:06Z

<div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zktc6NQrZ_8 <br/> <br/>Hi ladies - I'm new to this tribe. I have a little boy who's nearly 2. <br/>I just came across this on youtube. I can't believe some of the stupid pissy comments people made - to me, this is what it's all about. Really wonderful. Makes me look forward to having my second (when the time comes) and continuing to dance for as long as I can! <br/>XX</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 7 replies </div>

rachelsilver 2006-09-30T21:29:06Z Amaryllis http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/50842994-0596-4490-a591-708564659d0c 2007-06-18T20:29:37Z 2007-06-18T20:29:37Z

<div>As a belly dance mami...I love the fact that there is a tribe out there for us fabulous hip shakers that are blessed with amazing children! I have a 4 year daughter...Sofia Isabella. She started belly dancing in the womb and hasn't even considered stopping! I teach a lot of classes, mostly for adults...But I have questioned if Sofia would be better of taking classes from another teacher. It is so difficult to separate myself from being "mom" to being "teacher". I have so much more patience with anybody else's kids.....but my own! Yikes!!! <br/> <br/>If I put her in classes with someone else, what would be a good age? I didn't start belly dance classes until I was 18 y/o....Should I wait another year or two? Should I co-teach her? Should I allow her to make belly dance her own thing without any involvement from me? <br/> <br/>Lots of questions...I know. But any advice would be greatly appreciated!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

Amaryllis 2007-06-18T20:29:37Z NeoHips http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/241804a8-f8f4-4559-bbfa-ba299d768697 2007-02-26T13:02:47Z 2007-02-26T13:02:47Z

<div>NeoHips is host on party this summer "Tribal Unity" <br/>For all in England or for those who will be in Enland are welcome to come. <br/>At 10:00PM everyone will be ask to perform the "Arabian Spices", a tribal fusion choreography by Sahira To show our Tribal Unity. <br/>There will be live drumming and many dancers! <br/>This is a child friendly event with a large park and I will be setting up tents as well, for the childern to lay down in. <br/>For more info contact NeoHips <br/>Thanks <br/>Ki</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

NeoHips 2007-02-26T13:02:47Z Sugati http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/27b20755-10d8-48f6-8bd5-35cc02a3e049 2007-02-09T03:59:53Z 2007-02-06T07:40:34Z

<div>Hello everyone, <br/>I was wondering if anyone knows of any child-friendly events or tours happening. I'm a dancer and my husband is a musician. We have 2 children, 6 and 8 yrs old. We'd like to travel (North Africa), but tours seem expensive and adult-only. Many events (in the US) seem the same. Is there anything anyone knows about that would be something for all of us?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 3 replies </div>

Sugati 2007-02-06T07:40:34Z Steve http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/09d05208-3f76-468a-bbb6-b59ccca0c216 2007-02-06T02:40:42Z 2007-02-06T02:40:42Z

<div>You can read all about Christina and see some of the pictures of her and her clothing line - Black Lotus Clothing on our website www.hipdrop.com <br/> <br/>Make sure you also click on the Hipdrop Radio icon and listen to her interview with Aneaj. <br/> <br/>If you missed last month's interview with Carmine, or would like to listen again. You can still hear it on Hipdrop Radio. Just click on the Hipdrop Radio icon from our website. <br/> <br/>If you, or someone you know would like to become a Hipdrop Featured Artist or have a question or a comment about our website or our radio station. Please feel free to send email to Aneaj at: aneaj@hipdrop.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

Steve 2007-02-06T02:40:42Z DancingOracle http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/bbed18d3-dcc2-4b5e-9d7f-30c87ce9b7a1 2007-01-23T19:54:16Z 2007-01-23T19:54:16Z

<div>Hi everyone! <br/> <br/>Oracle here - bellydancing mommy out in Lawrenceville GA. I had my first baby - beautiful Cassaundra - 3 months ago and I am absolutely in love with her and mommy-hood! I enjoy meeting new bellydancing mommies <br/> <br/>Here's a vid of me dancing at 36 weeks pregnant with my former troupe... <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqcyS0nKc64</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

DancingOracle 2007-01-23T19:54:16Z tribalfusionbellydancer http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/cf6446eb-f290-4c7b-babc-95f3cbf40113 2006-12-19T17:19:16Z 2006-12-19T17:19:16Z

<div>Here's a teaser of the Jingle All The Way 2006 performances on You Tube. <br/> <br/>Jingle All The Way was held on December 14, 2006 at the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale, California through the Desert Communities Chapter of MECDA. This yearly event is done solely as a charity event to raise funds and collect toys for the youth in our community who are in need of assistance. <br/> <br/>This year's theme was "Christmas Around the World" and the dancers chose a country to represent fusing belly dance with other countries' music and/or dance styles to celebrate a global holiday. <br/> <br/>There are three mother/daughter performances in this clip: <br/>Julia &amp; Zoe (1st on the clip) <br/>Vichelle &amp; Genie (7th &amp; 5th on the clip... they perform separately) <br/>Dana &amp; Alyssa of Desert Lotus Tribal (me &amp; my daughter...the two in the center position...10th on the clip) <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPsefC0Y6e8 <br/> <br/>The performers in order of appearance on the clip and the countries they chose to represent are: <br/> <br/>Zoe &amp; Julia - (Russia) <br/>Habibi - (Lebanon) <br/>Galaxy - (Czechoslovakia) <br/>Hiplash - (Africa) <br/>Genie - (Germany) <br/>Diana - (Italy) <br/>Vichelle - (Australia) <br/>Khalida - (Mexico) <br/>Katia &amp; Blume - (USA) <br/>Desert Lotus Tribal - (Argentina) <br/>Donya - (Iran) <br/>Sedona - (Spain) <br/>Hula Hulau O Kanoelani - (Polynesia) </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

tribalfusionbellydancer 2006-12-19T17:19:16Z Jamie http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/e6c0fd2c-448f-4388-8e69-ed9b8eb58b56 2006-10-27T03:10:07Z 2006-10-27T03:10:07Z

<div>I know that this is last minute and that most of you don't know me but I am a dancer here in Ventura and I am giving my daughter a Blessing Way/Shower this Saturday from 1 to 4 pm here in Ventura. I am looking for any and all volunteers who might be interested in dancing for us say around 3pm even for 15 minutes! Call me PLEASE 415-9749 <br/> <br/>jamie</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

Jamie 2006-10-27T03:10:07Z Farasha: aka Ellen http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/89b21f49-791e-4001-8c68-a2cb387308a0 2006-10-15T17:45:21Z 2006-10-04T01:36:15Z

<div>Hi ladies!! I finally got my site up and running! <br/> <br/>http://www.freewebs.com/amcgltdchix/ <br/> <br/>I do sell tribal hair falls for little girls too! Matching if you like :) The ones you see on the site are samples. I do make helix twists, braides and custume colors. :) </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 3 replies </div>

Farasha: aka Ellen 2006-10-04T01:36:15Z Deana http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/d67f6069-8b11-4ec7-859b-1d105b183d81 2006-09-28T15:12:12Z 2006-09-28T15:12:12Z

<div>My name is Deana and I have three kids age 6 and under. I LOVE bellydance, but have a hard time getting myself to practice at home. I'm hoping by connecting with some other dancing moms I can prod myself to take more time to dance at home and really enjoy myself, maybe even include the kids. I live in Warsaw, IN. For any other local moms: maybe we could start a bellydance playgroup? It's always more fun to dance together, even if it is in someone's living room or basement. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

Deana 2006-09-28T15:12:12Z Rebecca http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/df067639-334a-42d7-8bd9-3420ecaacd82 2006-09-22T12:03:49Z 2006-09-18T02:56:03Z

<div>My husband loves that I am studying bellydance, but he is very protective and will not ever let me perform. However, he did say that I could teach some day if that's what I want to do. I am currently working towards my degree in Fitness and Human Performance. Basically I plan on becoming a fitness trainer. I still have a couple years left before I will actually graduate with my Bachelors, and once I'm a trainer I should be able to get a job as just that at one of the local fitness centers. <br/> <br/>Once I've been bellydancing for a while, though, I would really like to teach since there is no one in my area that offers classes. I was just wondering if any of you have even heard of someone teaching bellydance who has never actually performed in front of a crowd. Would you take classes from a fitness trainer who had been practicing bellydance for a long time and was good at it but didn't have any performance experience? <br/> <br/>I pretty much just want to know if I am being realistic with my goals. And besides, I want to be able to share bd with others. Since my husband doesn't want me performing, this is my only option that I can see. <br/> <br/>Any advice is welcome as well. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 11 replies </div>

Rebecca 2006-09-18T02:56:03Z crystaldunlap http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/babf366f-1000-442b-b2db-2478b4152cdc 2006-09-11T17:57:19Z 2005-12-09T21:57:31Z

<div>I have had to see a lot of women forgo going to longer or out of town workshops because they can not be away from there younger children. Breastfeeding mother for example. <br/>What do you think about providing child care during workshops so mother can attend the workshop without being away from their babies for more then a few hours at a time?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 7 replies </div>

crystaldunlap 2005-12-09T21:57:31Z Batya http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/83b9ff37-2f2a-438e-a02d-5ecd01fe8087 2006-09-02T16:32:14Z 2006-01-19T23:08:59Z

<div>I just had open heart surgery and am the mother of an 8 month old little girl. Up until my surgery, I danced with my baby. Now it will be months before I can pick her up. Since I am allowed to sew, I was wondering what y'all considered must have costume pieces, so that I can best judge how to use my time. Also, if you have any ideas for me to continue to dance with baby Rose after I recover, I would welcome them!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 4 replies </div>

Batya 2006-01-19T23:08:59Z janya http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/af23c18e-a69e-4b94-a7f8-bfbb49fc1040 2006-09-02T16:31:08Z 2006-05-23T00:31:01Z

<div>hi, i'm new to tribe. not quite so new to belly dance--6 months into a class, and i still dance like a frog in a blender (albeit a happy, fun-havin' frog). i have a stunningly beautiful 18-month-old son (yes, OF COURSE i'm biased...it's my job). between the little man and the normal demands of being a grownup, i find i don't have a lot of practice time. how much in a given week do you practice (so i can know exactly how guilty to feel :), and around when should the frog/blender look end?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 6 replies </div>

janya 2006-05-23T00:31:01Z ambriehl http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/de30561d-f918-4417-b7a4-2a555a59f99c 2006-08-30T15:14:12Z 2006-08-30T15:14:12Z

<div>Hello, <br/> <br/> I am a 30 (almost 31) year old belly dancer living in the Shelbyville, Indiana area. I am currently instructing beginning and intermediate level classes in this area. I have been dancing and performing for over 5 years, and I am alumni of the Troupe Taleeba Performing Company from Fort Wayne, Indiana. My real name is Amy Phillippe, but I dance under the name Ambriehl Saroj. <br/> I have three children-a 7 year old daughter, Jasmine Natane (pronounced (Nuh-TAWN-ee), a 5 year old son, Raiden Acheta (pronounced Uh-KAY-tuh) , and a newborn baby that I gave birth to 19 days ago-on August 11th, named Saber Phoenix Tyree. I am married to an engineer, a Native American man named Jason. <br/> I am currently recuperating from the birth of my baby, and slowly getting back into the swing of exercise/dancing. <br/> I performed up until I was 7 months pregnant with this baby, and I taught up until 36 weeks pregnant-and gave birth at 36 1/2 weeks. :-) <br/> I am glad that I found this tribe...hope to share a lot with other dancing mothers. :) </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

ambriehl 2006-08-30T15:14:12Z circe http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/79563510-cc97-47f7-8c20-7b5f02bba6b1 2006-08-23T01:21:25Z 2006-08-23T01:21:25Z

<div>i am a mama to the greatest 2 year old boy in the world- it's not easy to work on moves when he's tackling me or wrapping himself around my legs- however, he is in love with rachel brice &amp; will watch her dvd repeatedly if i let him <br/>he does have good taste!!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 0 replies </div>

circe 2006-08-23T01:21:25Z Salihah http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/24e8a522-553a-4df1-91f7-e7ca06a5a392 2006-08-23T01:12:20Z 2006-08-16T23:54:38Z

<div>Hi everyone! I'm new to the group and so glad to find other mamas that belly dance! I'm a mom to 3 boys, age 6 and under. Belly dance has been a great way to relax, stay in shape, express, and have some fun! <br/> <br/>What is some of your favorite music? <br/> <br/>Salihah</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 1 reply </div>

Salihah 2006-08-16T23:54:38Z Lady_Ishtar http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/1a7cf361-027f-445f-b171-1a595f0d7e7b 2006-08-16T23:50:59Z 2005-10-17T11:58:47Z

<div>i made all thoses skirts you see in the photo , Duz anyone else here sew ?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 4 replies </div>

Lady_Ishtar 2005-10-17T11:58:47Z http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/8ce6e049-ad3a-4267-91f7-dfea6b10db57 2006-08-08T01:03:01Z 2006-08-03T04:21:56Z

<div>I was pointed here from another belly dancing tribe. <br/> <br/>I have my first lesson on monday and am very excited. I have always loved dancing but decided to do the lessons in the hope it might help me with my self esteem, my lack of feeling in my lower abdominal area (between navel and above scar) after an emergency csection. <br/> <br/>Trying to do a little healing and learn to like myself. I have a little boy who will be 3 in february. If you have any pointers for a mummy with csection trauma Im all ears. <br/> <br/>Kristi <br/>xx</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 2 replies </div>

2006-08-03T04:21:56Z Laurie http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/813eed69-857d-46f1-ab5a-738f383cd763 2006-08-08T00:44:50Z 2006-05-08T15:36:41Z

<div>Okay. I'm 44 years old and just begining Belly Dancing lessons this Wednesday night. I worry that I'll be in a class with teenagers and won't fit in with all of the thin and gorgeous athletic and flexible young people although the instructor assures me this won't happen. I wonder if she realizes I haven't been very flexible for awhile now. Hmmmm. My last child left for college last year. However, I still do things for my three children and now my elderly mother who moved in next door. I work full time. So, my life is busy even if I don't have small children at home. I'm new to tribes, new to joining one and not sure what to do or what I am supposed to do. Aye! I want to learn to Belly Dance, I have always wanted to learn but had no time. I want to do something different and fun. Am I crazy? Too old? Who knows. I guess I'll step out into the unknown and see what happens. Advice welcome. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 2 replies </div>

Laurie 2006-05-08T15:36:41Z NeoHips http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/f20e48d5-8dba-4dbe-8e6b-ddd056e05c2c 2006-08-08T00:34:47Z 2006-02-20T17:59:57Z

<div>Hello there, I am new to this tribe and wanted to say hello.. HELLO!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 1 reply </div>

NeoHips 2006-02-20T17:59:57Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/8807d956-5edd-4515-91d5-789726929b6b 2006-04-15T06:34:49Z 2006-02-18T02:58:26Z

<div>Hey All! <br/> <br/>I wanted to invite any of you interested in joining a new tribe. It's for Bellydancers who have not had formal dance training in any other discipline prior to starting in BD! It's going to be a very fun place to kick back and discuss the specific problems, challenges, difficulties, and changes related to never having been a dancer before. <br/> <br/>Please feel free to join! Post often! Let's see pictures, listings, costumes... whatever you feel like- <br/> <br/>Namaste, <br/> <br/>Electra <br/> <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 2 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-02-18T02:58:26Z Amy http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/c2f4df73-1d0b-444f-a5cc-f39c5d9148c6 2005-12-10T04:52:54Z 2005-09-29T05:06:26Z

<div>I RECENTLY TOOK UP BELLY DANCING AS WELL TO HELP LOOSE THE BABY FAT. ALTHOUGH I THINK I WOULD LIKE IT A LITTLE MORE IF I WAS BACK IN SHAPE BECAUSE OF THE WHOLE "BELLY" THING!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 1 reply </div>

Amy 2005-09-29T05:06:26Z Almaazah http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys/thread/757ac24b-ebda-4cac-9d54-e05485b4c2c2 2005-11-06T01:37:04Z 2005-10-29T04:06:10Z

<div>Hey, just joined this tribe. I've been looking for other belly dancing mothers trying to balance everything. I'm successful at it sometimes and when I am it feels really right. Then there are times when I'm last on the totem pole to get what I need and that usually coincides with an important performance. It's then that I wonder why I'm doing this to myself. <br/> <br/>I've been a professional peformer/instructor for 13 years. I have a son who is 6 and a baby girl who is turning 1 tomorrow. I adore my two kids and my husband too. We have a great time together. But then I'm also in love with teaching this beautiful dance and performing it when and where I can. I'm temporarily located in Vancouver, British Columbia and am heading back home to Texas in December. <br/> <br/>Not sure if anyone has the magic answer to balancing it all or it's just a luck of the stars. <br/> <br/>-Almaazah</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancingmommys">*Belly Dancing Mommys*</a> - 2 replies </div>

Almaazah 2005-10-29T04:06:10Z