Raqs - the Heart of Belly Dance
Raqs (Arabic for dance) as raqs sharqi or raqs beledi
is the underpinning of modern belly dance

Learn Belly Dance
Course for new beginners starts 9 February 2012 Enrol Today (South Brighton studio)

Exercise Dancing with Belly Dance
Community course Tuesdays from 7 February 2012 More information (Riccarton High School)

Newsletter Articles
Articles from my 2011 newsletter are now online. Includes Shimmies, Stretching, Orientale, history of western belly dance and Oum Khalthoum

Lounge Talk
3 minutes on "what is belly dance"

Did you know?
Veiling is common throughout the Middle East - but in done in many different ways Read more

	Belly Dance - information for the aficionado - for example: History - for the dance, famous dancers and background events How Tos - from making a skirt to finding a teacher Selected Moves - just the basics
	BellyRaqs - services for the general public - for example: Join a Class with Kashmir (Christchurch, NZ) Hens' Night Fun - playshops with Kashmir Hire a Dancer - parties, galas, and celebrations
	Kashmir - creator of this site About Kashmir - background and training - and photos Opinions and Blog including a June Earthquake update Contact Kashmir
	Middle Eastern Background - for example: Different Dance Styles - far more than just belly dance Traditional Clothing Arabic Language - a few words and phrases
	Safe Dance Practice - for example: Safe Dancing Tips Glossary of Terms Pregnancy and Dance
	... and lots more Humour Links Site Index - plenty to explore

Yalla, explore the world of raqs

Belly Raqs with Kashmir

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