It was a late Mother's Day gift, but the expression on her face made the wait worth it. On May 20, 2012, I danced for my mother, who was part of an audience at recent show.

Also known as finger cymbals, zills are an instrument used in belly dance. Dancers wear the instrument on their thumb and second finger, both hands, as part of a performance. It takes time and dedication to learn how to play, but one will never know unless they give it a try.

Recently, I had the honor of being a dancer at the Thomas Dolby concert in Houston, Texas. It was a great experience, and I had so much fun being on stage with such a classy artist.

There were several titles that I wanted to call my particular article. After several deletes, I'm satisfied with this title. You see, I try to be positive for the most part, but when I came across this blog, Ugly Costume Goddess, I had to write something about this, uh, negative page.

A new year, means a fresh start. All of us love the idea of setting new goals. How to keep up with them is the tricky part.

Most of us are ready to start the new year with all sort of new things. For those in the Los Angeles area, Princess Farhana has a bootcamp that will challenge the theatrical aspect of performance.

Whether you are buying for yourself or that special person, there is plenty of shopping out there. It is never too late, and if you are like me, you are just now starting the holiday shopping.

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.