Loving the art of belly dance not only comes from within, but from watching others who share the same passion. Make an effort to see performances.

Sarah Skinner is a belly dancer living in New York. This DVD was released in 2007, but I recently purchased this fantastic DVD.

A brief description of each piece and my thoughts on the feel of the songs.

A belly dance performance should have a variety of movements, engaging the audience and leaving them with a lasting impression. However, many dancers allow for repetition in their dance. There are several ways this can be done.

Purchasing a Belly Dance DVD

Posture is key when it comes to performing. A bellydancer who stands tall and proud, reveals elegance. Not only is posture important for peformance reasons, but correct posture prevents injury.

After a review of Sarah Skinner's DVD, I decided to do a little research on the songs that were used in her DVD. Both are very popular, and to really find out the true meaning of Rompi Rompi and Mastika, well, everyone has their say.

Tips in getting past the first workout/dance lesson. Doing this on your own takes confidence and practice.

This incredible DVD is like having an instructor right in your home. Michelle Joyce´s Pop, Lock, and Shimmy! DVD shows you different combinations that can sizzle your drum solo. Belly dancers that are at an intermediate to advanced level should have this video.

Several months ago, I wrote an article "Thoughts for a Belly Dance Musical". Well guess what? Martha E. Duran responded that she had produced a musical. In this interview, she told me about her musical, some of the challenges and other projects that are on the way.