Sat May 2, 2026 ✨ Hafla night at Ruckus Cafe in Pittsburgh PA — a little snippet from my Shaabi performance 💃🔥
Had such a fun time and truly loved the warm dance community that welcomed us 🫶 Huge thanks to @bernadancer for creating this beautiful space for dancers to connect, perform, and grow ✨
Also extra special thanks to @solflower33 for helping me design and create my costume (and trouble shooting when I jammed the sewing machine with sequins 😭), and to @elizabeth_khard , thank you both for inspiring me to experiment, try new things, and even learn sewing skills 🪡✨
Honestly felt SO empowered sitting at the sewing machine making my own costume pieces 💫 Of course it’s not perfect, but wearing something I created myself made me ridiculously proud 💖
Thank you @hakandances for the video
Thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the 1001 Nights cast for 2026 shows in PA for July and November ✨
This weekend marked the beginning of that journey for me at the 1001 Nights retreat, beautifully hosted by @bernadancer . I had the honor of learning from the project directors @bernadancer@faerimabellydance@fallonbellydance@solflower33 and @libellydancerkirah and also connecting with an incredible community of artists from different places and paths.
From the very first moment, I felt incredibly welcomed—like I was part of the pack instantly. Grateful for the space to grow, to be challenged, and to deepen my connection to theatrical bellydance. This feels like the start of something truly meaningful—and I’m excited for what’s ahead.
#1001Nights #TheatricalBellydance #DanceJourney #BellydanceCommunity
May kicked off with the #fusionimprovchallenge with @elizabeth_khard@fusion.bellydance.nyc@elizabethkhard_creations which implies dancing daily and posting it without retry/edits, and being welcomed to the 1001 Nights project.
Despite a foot injury, I’m so grateful I was still able to join this experience. I feel incredibly lucky to be meeting such talented, generous dancers along this journey. A big thank you to @bernadancer for creating the 1001 Nights theatrical bellydance experience, hosting this retreat to move and learn, to all your troup, and the magic fire woman @faerimabellydance .
In less than 24 hours, I felt welcomed into the wolf pack—magic, powerful, real, connected, and recharged under a full moon 🌕🐺 (or should I say SHEwolf pack? ✨)
#womandancebetweenworlds #dancelover
You voted and here it is! A first glimpse at my @artofthebellyoc set this year featuring fishbone fans and the debut performance of my newest performance group Hareket Haus.
Can you figure out the song? Drop it in the comments (if IG doesn't ruin it)
Putting this piece together was such a journey and I am looking forward to sharing the rest with you... eventually 😜😅..for now stay tuned 💞
Video by @candlelightproductions
#fishbonefans #bellydancefestival #bellydanceprops #flowarts #fandance
Join us May 2 @ruckuscafe.shaler in Shaler, PA for a fabulous evening of Bellydance performances - both traditional and fusion or just have a little bit of fun enjoying the snack snacks and beverages from Ruckus!
Swap tables and community bellydance sale too!
All for $10 suggested donation. Doors at 7:30
ticket link in bio
/store/p16/Oasis_Hafla.html
Hi friends! Workshop Weekend and Hafla in Pittsburgh coming soon!! April 30-May 3, 2026
Join for a workshop day, or for the hafla! LINKS IN BIO
❤️Workshop info and registration:❤️
/1001-nights-retreat.html#/
💜Hafla open call for performers:💜
https://forms.gle/JiuCLrn43vFXaWPV8
🪭Fishbone Fans: Propwork for Theatrical Spaces with Kirah Intrinsic Bellydance
Fishbone Fans offer striking visual impact for both solo and stage performance. In this workshop, we’ll use fishbone fans to explore the expressive and theatrical potential of dynamic prop work to complement choreography and character. Inspired by the mermaids of 1001 Nights' "Ocean" piece, this session blends precision and artistry to help you dance with confidence and presence. All levels welcome, previous prop work encouraged (any prop work).
📐Geometry in Motion with Faerima Emily Inglis
Cultivate grace, control, and fluidity in this technique-focused belly dance workshop. Learn to create stunning lines and dazzling turns while transforming even the simplest movements into visually captivating expressions. Enhance your movement quality through posture, arm pathways, and intentional muscle engagement, and discover how to move with precision while embodying elegance—so your dancing feels effortless and expressive.
🦸♀️Power Up! Bellydance Edition with Fallon
Using intentional and strength-driven moves to add superhero dynamics and control to your dance. Thinking about the musculature supporting dance to control dynamics including tempo changes, changes in intensity, based on people’s own personal strength areas.
🎭Character Development and Performance with Queen Bastet Jessica Welch
Add depth to your performance with character development. In this workshop, we will practice ways to create characters that read from the stage. Then we will learn how to express different characters by making simple stylistic changes to a 1001 Nights choreography combo. Come see how theatrical belly dance offers a unique opportunity to explore our movements and expand our dance styles.
💄Stage Makeup Technique with Adonia Renee Adonia
Make up for stage performance can be tricky but it
Workshop Alert! The amazing @faerimabellydance is teaching a workshop in Pittsburgh, PA! Join us - day passes are available- link in my bio!
Geometry in Motion
Cultivate grace, control, and fluidity in this technique-focused belly dance workshop. Learn to create stunning lines and dazzling turns while transforming even the simplest movements into visually captivating expressions. Enhance your movement quality through posture, arm pathways, and intentional muscle engagement, and discover how to move with precision while embodying elegance—so your dancing feels effortless and expressive.
