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About Belly Dance, What Every Belly Dancer Needs To Know

It's here, every month. Those "things," those "tidbits,"  it's all the stuff every belly dancer and performer needs to know.  It's good, smart belly dancer stuff.  Really, who else would you trust to provide such Hip information?  You're right, HipMix.net!

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How to be a Professional Belly Dancer - Lessons From Rosalba

If you're thinking about becoming a professional belly dancer, these are some tips you MUST know before taking that big step. Don't believe us; believe Rosalba, a Los Angeles based belly dancer with years of experience.

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How To: Belly Dance After a Total Hip Replacement

hipmix.net, hip replacement, belly danceFor a belly dancer, hearing that you need a new hip is like a violinist hearing they need new fingers - scary, depressing, and seemingly a death sentence for your career.  But it doesn’t have to be the end of shimmies! 

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Body Art and the Belly Dancer

Is there a connection between body art and belly dance? HipMix.net interviewed several dancers with diffrent opinions about having tattoos. Could body art can have a negative impact on their dance career?

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Safety First! Belly Dancers, Back Bends & Hair Tosses

head tosses, safety, backbends, HipMix.netBelly Dance is beautiful, graceful and watching the dance artist move their body can be mesmerizing. Back bends and hair tosses are two moves that are exciting to watch but if done improperly can cause a lot of grief for a belly dance later.

 

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Belly Dancers..If The Shoe Fits

belly dance shoes, belly dance, HipMix.netBelly dancers perform, practice and do everything else on their feet. But have you ever questioned if your shoe or shoes were right for you? HipMix.net recently took a poll on what shoes you wore during performances and the response was overwhelming, we decided to share what we have learned from belly dancers all over.

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Belly Dance Stage Names, How, Where & Why?

belly dance stage namesWhether or not to choose a belly dance stage name is a personal decision, and one not to be taken lightly. Learn from HipMix.net fans the in's and out's of choosing a stage name, and dangers you need to avoid.

 

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Dangers of Perfectionism in Belly Dance

Setting goals for improvement is healthy; but letting those goals control your time is not healthy. Be the best belly dancer you can be (or the best of anything else, for that matter).

 

 

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When Is A Belly Dance Prop a Crutch?

veil, belly dance propBelly dancers use a wide variety of props, including cane, sword, veil, double veil, candle trays, goblets, fan veils, wings of Isis, live snakes, and many, many others. In the hands of a skilled belly dancer, a well-handled prop adds another layer of interest to her performance.  But where is the line between a prop enhancing a belly dance performance, and a crutch which may be crippling the belly dancer? The HipMix.net team explores this hot topic.

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Your First Belly Dance Class: What To Expect

first belly dance class, shimmy classFinally decided to take a belly dance class? Good for you! Read on as HipMix.net and other belly dancers share what you can expect in your first belly dance class. No need to be nervous, HipMix.net is here to help sort the fact and fiction for you.

 

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Tribal CONfusion

tribal confusion, belly danceWhether you're new to the art of belly dance or a seasoned dancer, HipMix.net explores and explains the uniqueness of Tribal Bellydance. ATS, ITS are two styles that we hear of; but don't forget other names like: Gothic Tribal Bellydance, Tribal Fusion, Dark Tribal, Urban Tribal... and perhaps you know of more. Take a look as we talk to other dancers to help understand the unique beauty of Tribal Style Bellydance.

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Belly Dancers aren't old..EVER

older women, belly dancing, HipMix.netNew to belly dance? Think you may be too old? Think again. In many classes, you’ll find a grandmotherly woman or two. Maybe belly dance is something they wanted to try when they were younger, maybe they stumbled across the classes while at their local gym.

 

 

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Becoming a Belly Dance Teacher - 1. BE RESPONSIBLE!

becoming belly dance teacherDilara's Diary entry last week sparked a HUGE response on the subject of belly dancers becoming belly dance teachers. This article is a glimpse into the first step in transitioning to teacher - question yourself, your motives and your experience... read on!

 

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Becoming A Belly Dance Teacher - 2. So You Think You Can Teach?

becoming belly dance teacherContinuing on the hot topic of belly dancers becoming belly dance teachers, HipMix.net shares a checklist (of sorts) to consider. Are YOU ready the become a belly dance teacher?

 

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Belly Dance Improvisation - Breaking Out of the Choreography Box

belly dance improvisationBeing "in the moment" as a belly dancer comes easily for some, not so easy for others.  See what tips and experiences other belly dancers share on this topic.

 

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Belly Dance Performance Anxiety: It's Not Only For Beginners

Ask any belly dancer about their first performance, and they're likely to recall how nervous they were.  However, those before show jitters are not reserved only for newbies.  Read on as your HipMix.net team explores performance anxiety and how to control those butterflies. 

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Belly Dance Students: How to Look for a Teacher

how to look for belly dance teacherThe last in the 3-Part Series of Belly Dancers Transitioning to Belly Dance Teachers, we explore how the belly dance student needs to be responsible as well. Read here for tips on how to find the BEST belly dance teacher for you!

 

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Discover Your Inner Voice

belly dance, hipmix.netClose your eyes and become aware of the muscles you are using for each movement. Your inner voice is related to this physical awareness; that voice guides each muscle. Belly dance becomes alive when the body and mind unite.

 

 

 

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Making Your Donations Count

monwey, advice, HipMix.netThere’s one thing that belly dancers can be counted on, and that’s raising money for charity. We see it time and time again - dance troupes organizing oriental-themed events and performances to help raise awareness and funds for those in need.

 

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