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. HipMix.net is here to provide you with the best tips and advice to balance it all.

Belly Dance Soul Conditioning - From Divorce to a New Life with Belly Dance
One of the most common themes surrounding belly dance is fate. Something intangible draws us close to this dance, and once it takes a hold, there is no letting go. It all begins with a simple act of strength.
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Finding Your Inner Goddess Part I: The Power of Self-Assessment
It is not uncommon to hear women describe belly dance as an opportunity to get in touch with her “Inner Goddess” But what does it mean and how can you find yours? HipMix.net embarks on a three part journey.
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Finding Your Inner Goddess Part II: The Garden of Inner Beauty
HipMix.net continues the series on how to get in touch with your "Inner Goddess” Part I asked some hard questions. Part II helps guide you through those responses and gets you back in action.
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Finding Your Inner Goddess Part III: Projecting the Goddess Image
Identifying your strengths, preparing to take action. Well belly dancers, Lights, Camera, ACTION. Part III demonstrates just how to project that "Inner Goddess" in the best light.
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Where There's a Will, There's a Belly Dancer
Staying on the path to The Other Side that Dilara mentioned in her blog may be easier to talk about than to actually achieve - yes, we read your emails! One word that kept popping out from them was this: Willpower. Arming you with a new understanding of how willpower works, read how you can get your hands on more of it, and why there's no reason why this can't be the start of a new season.
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Getting More YOU Time!
It’s not always easy juggling commitments, let alone taking ’time
out’ to look after ourselves. There always seems to be something in the day
more important to accomplish. Truth be told, everyone needs a part of their day that is just for them.
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A Belly Dancer's Life Backstage
For every belly dancer who has invested her life and soul into a belly dance recital or performance, take a lesson from Kari Peters, Ontario Belly Dancer and studio owner, in how to get your life back in order after the performance is finished.
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A Belly Dancer's Guide to "Time Out"
Today's belly dancers wear many hats. Between all of the commitments, jobs, events and responsibilities, belly dancers still need to find the time to squeeze in practicing the art of Oriental dance. HipMix.net shares our guide to find the time to take care of YOU.
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Belly Dance Drama? Stand Up & Don't Be a Door Mat!
In society, strong women are often given cruel and unfair monikers, but being a strong person is one of the best things you can do for yourself. However, when someone crosses the line and becomes what some may call a ‘Belly Dance Diva,' you may find yourself not so strong. HipMix.net explores ways to stand up and diffuse tense situations backstage, or in the the course of your daily life.
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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. HipMix.net explores proven methods to move past personality conflicts in a group. It's time to shine, not whine!
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The Belly Dancer'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?
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