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Belly dancers, Middle Eastern musicians and the families of belly dance performers will tell you that living the oriental dance lifestyle can be tricky. Juggling everyday life can be stressful, and belly dancers need to take care of themselves and those around them. Hip Mix is here to provide you with the best tips and advice to balance it all. 
Belly Dancers & Personality Conflicts: What To Do In Those Rare Times It's not fair to say, "get a group of women together and of course there will be issues." But when it comes to Belly Dance group dynamics it is said more often than not. Hip Mix explores proven methods to move past personality conflicts in a group. It's time to shine, not whine! read the article What about YOU? A Bellydancer's Guide to "Me-Time" Today's bellydancers wear many hats. Between all of the commitments, jobs, events and responsibilities, bellydancers still need to find the time to squeeze in practicing the art of Oriental Dance. So with all the go-go-go how do you find the time to take care of you? read the article Performance Anxiety: It's Not Only For Beginners Ask any bellydancer 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 Hip Mix team explores performance anxiety and how to control those butterflies. read the article Bellydancers Don't Come With An Expiration Date New to bellydance? Cool! Think you might be too old? Say whaaaat? Think again! Age is just a number, and no matter where you are in your life journey, bellydance can be a beautiful addition. Learn what brings so many people into the art of bellydance, as the Hip Mix team explores the magical appeal of oriental dance. read the article Are You Ready? Preparing For Your Bellydance Performance For a bellydancer, feeling prepared and relaxed when stepping onto the stage can be a challenge. So what can you do? Read on as your Hip Mix Team shares with you some great advice. read the article Stop Procrastinating and Start Prioritizing! Bellydancers and musicians alike, often feel like there isn't enough time in the day - or at least it seems that way. So how are you with your juggling skills? Ready to take charge of your time, rather than letting the time run away? read the article The Bellydancer's Other Half, A Supportive Partner When a student is bitten by the Oriental Dance bug, it often means their spouse or partner becomes more than just another face in the audience. A new vocabulary and better photography skills are a few things that are likely to develop. Perhaps there is a middle eastern musician or dancer ready to emerge? read the article   Ron Perovich - Featured Performer Meet Ron Perovich - click here |
 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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