HipMix.net - Dilara's Diary

Burning & Sharing Your Belly Dance Music? It Could Cost You Thousands!

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Copyright infringment... not an exciting topic for a bellydance blog? Read on my friend. A recent ruling in USA courts is calling for a student to pay almost $30K for making copies of music and sharing with her cheerleaders... Shocked? Are Bellydancers any different? Many are just as guilty.

Moving From Music to Movement: How Do We Represent The Art? (part 2)

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Bellydancers are heavily stereotyped, especially in the west. Is the the fault of media? Close-minded conservatives?? Or does the true blame fall on us, the bellydance community? Does the dance define us, and what about icons in the industry? Where does the line between poor judgement and professional responsibility fall - and who is qualified to call FOUL? Thanks to Sadie & Kaya, the debates have arose. Where do you see the problems, or are there any in their bellydance performances?

The Life of One Belly Dancer & ................................... (insert alternate persona here)

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

What is the life of a belly dancer like?
What are their thoughts, personal philosophy and outlook?
This refreshing presective, shared by Dilara Sultan, may surprise you. Belly dance, accourding to her, is not about the shimmies, about the costumes or a diva-like personality, but a lifestyle. A lifestyle reflected through dance, music and thru the pages of HipMix.net as well.

You Did What? When You Were ______ -ing?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Bellydancers have proven time and time again that they posess many talents: smile & shimmy at the same time... well, that's obvious. But read on to learn what these talented bellydancers say they can accomplish while doing some mundane, daily tasks.

What's worse... the economy or our attitudes?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Trying to boost the economy by spending your money but you can't get ANYONE on the phone? What's with that!? Is it the economy's fault...or is it just plain laziness? Here's Dilara's perspective.

Hip-Pops & Jaw-Drops - What Happened this week? (4/24)

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

What do Louis Vuitton, Kelly Clarkson, Canada's Yasmina Ranzy, and a disappointing day in Houston's court system have in common? Dilara dishes on the good, the bad and the waaaay ugly in this past week's news, dance and entertainment scene.

Dilara's known for her wit, her honesty and her uncanny ability to recognize opportunities to educate about her passion: oriental dance and music. Belly dancers, musicians and fans follow this blog... and with over 23,000 views from around the world, this belly dance blog is emerging to the top of the list.

Mediocre Music from Country, Pop & Bellydance Rap?? (part 1)

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

TIm McGraw falls short with his Southern Voice, Lady Antebellum has a top-selling booty-call anthem, and now the bellydance community gets a slap in the face from Sadie, Kaya and their snake-like charms.

Can Berlin's Lawmakers Help The Bellydance Community?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Belly Dance Snob

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

In The Begining, There Was The Web & Then It Got Hip.

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

In honor of the 6-month birthday, if you will, of HipMix.net, re look back at the first entry in Dilara's Diary.... ahhh, memories. So sweet. And cool to know that in that 6-month time one belly dancer's blog could be read by over 60,000.... wow!

Belly Dancers Need to Thank Bin Laden for Belly Dance? Say What Bill O'Reilly!!

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Belly Dance has a rich history. And it is not shocking that belly dance is popular all over the world, including America. But according to this clip from Bill O'Reilly's Show on Fox, it is not the art nor the beauty of belly dance BUT Osama bin Laden who Americans can credit it's popularity to. Dilara Sultan fires back.

My Boobs Aren't 'Dense,' Just Slow-Learners

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

"I took my girls for their first photo shoot," Dilara declared in the Hip Mix office. "Write about it," we responded. Read on to see how well her boobs performed on their Mammo Debut. You never forget your first time, do you?

Pull Out The Knife & Get On With Life Already

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

From A Hip-Pop to a Jaw-Drop. What the hell happened this week?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

From the end of February, 2010 --- Dilara recaps the top info from around the world: a 90 year old belly dancer in the UK celebrates with a shimmy; Tarkan, his arrest and Dilara's ready to play 'doctor'; & let's not forget 'The Bill's' - Yes Bill Maher & Bill O'Reilly checkin out Dilara's Diary too!

Hip-Pops & Jaw-Drops, What Happened This Week? (4/30)

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

It's been a fist-fighting time in the political arena, and this bellydancers dishing! Dilara also shares the latest in film success for Ahmed. What's happening in Egypt with a Lebanese Pop-star's convicted killer?? And did you get a seat at tonight's Arabian Nights in NYC???

What Exactly is the Speaker Saying? Pelosi Supports Royalties Rights For Almost Everyone

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Dilara Sultan is at it again --- sticking up for artists rights in the music industry. This bellydancer shares her thoughts on why the new words from Nanacy Pelosi aren't so great for musicians and composers... well, it depends on who you are.

Is Misogyny Masked As "Just Conversation" Or Am I Simply A Stupid B--ch ?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Do we still have issues of sexism? Have people, women included, allowed behavior and comments to simply "slide" as to not cause trouble? Is it just talk and really no biggie? Read on as Dilara Sultan, introduces a new thought on the subject of casual sexism in today's society.

Art, Fashion & the Re-Birth Of The Material Girl

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Dilara Sultan sees what’s coming in the Fall 2010 fashion scene and sounds off... Do we have Madonna or Michelle Obama to thank? Is Bourgeois the new Black? How will the original Material Girl generation embrace the new/old ‘look’?

My Favorite 4-Letter Word

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

The new stats have been shared at the Hip Mix office and Dilara is tripping out. What she refers to as her "6-month old baby" (the site HipMIx.net) has had an interesting journey thus far. See what this money-savvy belly dancer shares about her "baby" and her favorite 4-letter word.

Women Peak at 31?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Women peak at 31? What does Dilara Sultan, the outspoken and sharp-witted writer/ belly dancer think about that one? Hahaha, you know. Now read on to see how she puts it into words.

The Droid Phone... Not For This Belly Dancer's Busy Lifestyle.

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

News Flash: The Google Android is now the top in it's class, surpassing RIM (Blackberry). Huh? Yes, Google is a daily part of Dilara Sultan's life... but the Droid mobile phone is one example of technological disappointment. What rings with you?

Belly Dancers: You Gotta Go With Your GUT!

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Burlesque and Belly Dance???? Sparked from an email received last week, Dilara Sultan addresses the question and gives us a test too. Do these two performance arts work well together?? Share your thoughts with us.

Aussie Bellydance Teachers (& all of us) Take Note - Fees for Music in the News Again!

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Thanks to news from Hip Muzik, the Australian Copyright Tribunal has raised its fees for music used during fitness classes. And we're not just talking circus peanuts here!! Read on as Dilara Sultan give the 'head's up' to Aussie Bellydance Teachers... and the rest of the global bellydance community.

Honey, This Ain't No Garage Sale...

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Does Frugal = Cheap? Not in Dilara's book. As HipMix.net launches it's Hip Shopping Experience this month, Dilara Sultan explains how a Coupon Queen can provide something valuable to the bellydance shopping scene. And please, don't EVER call her Cheap!

A Belly Dancer's Belly Aching: Observations From My Hospital Bed.

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

The belly ache of a belly dancer became a bit more than expected. Not once, but two times in the past week Dilara has been admitted to the hospital. The observations and experiences she has made during her stays are NOT those of a Total Type-A Control-Freak Belly Dancer... honest!

If You're Worth A Million Bucks, Why Do You Keep Giving Yourself Away?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Free belly dance performances? For a bellydancer to grow his or her business, or make contacts for future gigs, what is the best way to spread your Isis wings and soar? This is a great question and Dilara Sultan offers up her thoughts.

Judgemental or Just Mental?

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

In preparation for an upcoming video shoot, Dilara reflects back on her days in front of the camera as an actress. This belly dancer's point of view on people, categories and judment opens up an interesting opportunity for YOU to share your thoughts on the subject. Are you judgemental?

Move Over Jamie Lee Curtis... Bring In The Belly Dancers!

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

Jamie Lee Curtis, America's "Activia Lady," a Belly Dancer?? Why not? It would be a great commercial. See what was shaking in Canada and France for Dannon's ad campaigns. Oriental Dance. Someone certainly has some great taste!

My Summer Sabbatical... Join Me.

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

A bellydancer's idea of "getting away from it all," but not leaving town. Yes, Dilara's going on a sabbatical, one that's sure to recharge, renew and be quite rewarding. Read on and decide if you will join her... chances are you'll be happy you did.

Belly Dance and Fitness with A "Real Housewife" This Weekend

2010-09-05T16:28:32Z

When celebrities and belly dance converge, Dilara will be the first to tell you: it can be a good or not-so-good happening. So, in this weekend's news it seems celebrity belly dancing will be going on... but read again. And be happy!!