BellyDance.org's 12th Anniversary

BellyDance.org is celebrating its 12th anniversary this month. IAMED has actually been on the internet for at least a year prior to that. It was common back in the dark ages of the internet to be a part of another companies website. If memory serves me correctly, it was part of WebAccess.com. That company no longer exists.

I was pleased to secure the domain BellyDance.org in January 1999 and transfer and build the IAMED website. Since its inception, it has undergone several face lifts. Looking back on the last 13 years on the internet, I feel honored to have been there at the beginning.

We have other anniversaries this year. IAMED was founded in summer of 1996. My personal anniversary in the dance is nearing 36 years! Time flies!

Suzy Evans
IAMED - BellyDance.org

A Post Thanksgiving Thought

Yes, its past Thanksgiving, but I was just thinking how grateful I am that I discovered belly dance back in the 1970's. I witnessed what I call the magical, golden days of belly dance here in California.

There was no tribal or fusion or even Egyptian back then. It was all Cabaret. Most of us made our own costumes. There was no beautiful beaded costumes imported from Egypt or Turkey. My first teacher made coin bras and belts and chiffon shirts and sold them to her students and others.

As far as belly dance music; everything was on an album... and there were few to chose from. If a new record came out, belly dancers scrambled to buy it. I can't remember how many times I danced to George Abdo or Eddie the Sheik. And how I did wear out those records!

I'll post more later about the 1970's but I am thankful I discovered belly dance.

Suzy Evans
IAMED Founder
BellyDance.org

A Compliment on Jillina

And here is what someone said about Jillina!:

"Jillina is the best in the world, my teacher in eastern dance recommends her videos...I've seen no one to compare to her for control, technique and most of all pure joy in movement! this is raqs sharqi as it should be,.. expressive arms, use of movement on the feet at all levels, joyful, exuberant! WONDERFUL!"

Jillina Collection

A Compliment to Ansuya

I just wanted to share a email I received today with you. This woman from California stated that she is new to belly dancing and she was practicing with a couple of Ansuya videos.

"I'm really enjoying my new found love of belly dance and Ansuya has inspired me to practice everyday. Her enthusiasm for dancing keeps me dancing. Hugs and love to Ansuya."

Suzy Evans
BellyDance.org

We won an Award!

This Belly Dance Blog won an award from Online Colleges and Universities. I'll be adding their awards badge to this blog soon.

Suzy Evans
BellyDance.org

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It's important to support your local belly dance events, especially so in these tough economic times. Here in Los Angeles we have any number of events. If you can't go to all, go to as many as possible. And hey,,, drag a friend or 2 with you.

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