From Suhaila: Exciting News for 2018
Each new year brings opportunities for change and growth. This winter is no different. With the passing of my mother this December, my [...]
Bal Anat: 50 Years of Your Belly Dance Family
Memories and the Meaning of Family If you were to ask me, “What does 50 years of Bal Anat mean to you?” The [...]
From Student to Coach: Meet Rachel George
Happy New Year from the Salimpour School! As we head into 2018, we want you to start the year with your best foot [...]
Integrity, Growth, and Finding My Own Path: A Dancer’s Journey
Guest post by Leslie Holmes (SL3/JL2) Going Where the Magic Happens Leslie helps facilitate the Edmonton Salimpour Collective in Alberta, Canada. [...]
A Seat at the Table: Full Circle with the Ethnic Dance Festival
By Abigail Keyes (SL5/JL5) In the Beginning: Joumana Jazzes up Belly Dance In 1983, Suhaila Salimpour auditioned for a unique and groundbreaking annual [...]
Make the Most of Taking the Choreography 5-Day Workshop
By Abigail Keyes (SL5/JL5) Creating choreography doesn’t have to be daunting, and yet for many of us it can feel like an insurmountable [...]
Make a Plan
I've spent years mentoring students with their training plans. They are a valuable tool that I use myself daily, as a guide to [...]
2017 Level 4 & 5 Dancers!
Congratulations to our newly certified level 4 and level 5 dancers! The level of dedication, training, research and heart it takes to certify [...]
Testing Chute Changes
As the school evolves, so do the testing requirements. Changes to the testing requirements for Jamila Level 2, Suhaila Level 3 and Jamila [...]
Already thinking about 2018 summer workshops?
Wow, what a great summer! From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank each and every student who traveled to the [...]