When a belly dancer decides to make a costume of her own, there are several things that need to be taken into consideration.

I am proud to say that I was one of the first participants at the first annual MECDA Professional Dance Conference. What an amazing five days in California with the best of the best instructors.

Today on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), the performers danced with emotion. They were each required to perform a piece that was a moment in their life, whether good or bad. The performances were amazing.

The last article, I gave helpful suggestions on planning a successful show. Now, I want to focus on the dancers that will perform at your show and what must be done, so that dancers are willing to peform again and again at your special event.

A belly dance show and/or event takes proper planning, for in order to be successful, the planning can not be done over night. Whether there is one person or a group coordinating the show, several things need to be considered.

Belly dancers are in a unique situation when it comes to marketing themselves. Of course, not all belly dancers and belly dance troupes are alike. The name speaks a great deal and it is important when it comes to marketing.

I decided to take one night off, so that I could introduce the dancers on stage and entertain the crowd. It was the kind of role that I had always wanted to do, since I've seen the best of the best do it.

A forum is a meeting place to exchange views, thoughts, opinions about a certain issue. Bellaonline provides forums for all topics on the website. Belly dancing is no exception and it is easy to become a member of the forum.

I find myself observing what others wear during workshops and at practice. Especially at workshops, I find that most dancers who sport the best, have a great dance attitude. I can't help but to admire their confidence, yet do I really want to sacrifice my comfort to be so dolled up?

At times, I even surprise myself. A couple of days ago, I was in a panic frenzy when I realized I had no music for my workout class.