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 It's here, every month. Those "things," those "tidbits," It's all the stuff every bellydancer and performer needs to know. It's good, smart bellydancer stuff. Really. 
What To Expect In Your First Belly Dance Class Finally decided to take a belly dance class? Good for you! Read on as Hip Mix and other belly dancers share what you can expect in your first belly dance class. No need to be nervous, Hip Mix is here to help sort the fact and fiction for you. read the article Lasers: A Hip Guide Through The High Tech Beauty Galaxy Been to the doctor's office lately? Hip Mix's Dilara Sultan has & was shocked to see the mutitude of different Laser treatments on the market. "I won't lie, I am a gal who plans to age the way I want to," Dilara said with a smile. Read on to learn some of the basics about current laser treatments. "It's the savvy bellydancer's guide thru the Laser Galaxy!" read the article Bellydance Costume Care Basics When it comes to taking care of our costumes, Dilara should know. After a weekend mishap involving a certain diet drink spilling out onto her costume, she got the HipMix team in action. Read on and learn some great information on how to take care of your bellydance investment. read the article How To Tell If You're Becoming A Belly Dance Diva A belly dancer shares her comical views on the topic of Diva-ism in the belly dance world. Read on and be armed with the tale-tell warning signs. read the article When Is A Bellydance Prop a Crutch? Bellydancers 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 bellydance performance, and a crutch which may be crippling the bellydancer? The Hip Mix team explores this hot topic. read the article Tribal CONfusion Whether you're new to the art of belly dance or a seasoned dancer, Hip Mix 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 talk to other dancers to help understand the unique beauty of Tribal Style Bellydance. read the article |
 Anise Backstory
In France, you may have enjoyed “une aperitif Anisette,” a sweet liqueur flavored with anise that smacks of licorice. Called ouzo in Greece, raki in Turkey and sambuco in Italy, it’s served before meals to aid digestion. In Greece, ouzo is Americanized with coke (coca-cola, that is) for a soda-like beverage popular in cafés and among friends.
Benefits
Anise is a sweet herb perfect for those concerned with flatulence (after a spicy meal or a bean burrito) as it mitigates gas build-up in the intestinal tract.
Because it’s carminative in expelling air, anise helps with digestion, especially after rich, heavy meals during the holidays.
Anise is used in cough mixes and drops, too.
Uses
After dance practice, cool off with a hip drink on the rocks—with a splash of anisette mixed water or club soda on ice.
Fragrant essential oil of anise wards off mold (and the Evil Eye, tis said).
The ancients used anise oil for toothaches—it’s antiseptic, as well. |
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