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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| lebanese,turkish,eygptian,all forms of dance ? | 9/11/2011 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I would like to know what are the distinct differences between these kinds of belly dance? are there ... A: I am happy to share some information that I have regarding the question of stylistic differences in ... | ||
| belly dancing | 4/24/2011 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: Why did belly dancing originally come from? A: GREAT Question! While there is precious little in the way of documented evidence, many believe that ... | ||
| Can i learn to belly dance at home? | 7/17/2010 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: am currently 18 and always have been dying to learn how to belly dance. I want to learn how to belly ... A: Marhaba Stephanie! DVDs are a terrific way to start to gain knowledge about Middle Eastern "Belly" ... | ||
| issues with bellydancing | 3/9/2010 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: i am trying to learn how to bellydance but i have trouble in locating and pushing in my upper abs ... A: The upper abs you're looking for are at the "V" in your rib cage! Use your hands to try to find the ... | ||
| How I can be very profissional at belly daning? | 2/6/2010 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I am from middle east and for about 3 years on and off I took belly dance privet lesson and now I ... A: While you may not like what I have to say, if you take it to heart and give it some thought, my ... | ||
| need some help | 11/14/2009 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I really, really want to learn to belly dance. I am 16, and me and my mom are interested in taking a ... A: Marhaba! Hello Marcella! First, let me say that 16 is NOT too old to start to learn Middle Eastern ... | ||
| hip roll | 7/15/2009 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: Hey, my question is how do you do the hip roll? I try but I'm like moving my whole body...please ... A: OK...from what I can tell from the videos on YouTube the 'hip roll' is what trained dancers would ... | ||
| hip roll | 7/15/2009 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: Hey, my question is how do you do the hip roll? I try but I'm like moving my whole body...please ... A: Marhaba Deshay! I am confused by the term "hip roll". I am not sure if you are asking how to do ... | ||
| Gift | 12/15/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: Hey This is a weird question but one of my friends is an awesome belly dancer and I was wondering ... A: Merhaba! Hello Kayti! I don't think it's a weird question at all and I think it's absolutely ... | ||
| hire a bellydancer | 11/26/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: i am getting married next July and my future husband is Egyptian and he wants to hire a bellydancer ... A: Merhaba Mabruk!! Hello and congratulations on your upcoming nuptuals! In short, the best way to ... | ||
| Music for a wedding | 10/12/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: Greetings, I have been asked to perform a 25 or so minute belly dance show at a friends' wedding. ... A: Marhaba...hello Anam! My best advice to you regarding music for your wedding set would be to speak ... | ||
| How Do I Learn? | 8/30/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I'm a 18 year old girl and I wanna learn how to belly dance for my boyfriend. My boyfriend told me ... A: Priya, As with any dance, you do need formal classes. Many students who have no other resource ... | ||
| Stomach flutters | 6/4/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I found your answer to the question about how to develop stomach flutters very useful. However, I ... A: Merhaba! Hello! There really isn't 'one way' to do this! It may be possible that you're just ... | ||
| Dancing on a table | 6/3/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: My neice was hired to do 3 songs at wedding last week for a middle eastern couple getting married ... A: Merhaba...Hello Pam! What a VERY good question that you pose! There are MANY, MANY, MANY 'schools of ... | ||
| beginner belly dance lessons | 4/4/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: Would you let me know if you plan on starting another 6 week session for beginners on Thursday ... A: Diane, Thank you for writing and asking about my group classes for belly dance students! Yes, there ... | ||
| Posture and Belly Dancing | 3/31/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I was just reading your answer to some questions about posture in BD. I am 41 years old, I've been ... A: I am so glad that you wrote and I hope that I can help! First, you must take into consideration that ... | ||
| wedding belly dancer | 3/8/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I need a belly dancer for my wedding in fairfax,VA-do you know anyone or do you perform at ... A: Yes, I perform at dozens of weddings each year and have presented blessed brides and their grooms to ... | ||
| Hopefull and in Need | 2/8/2008 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I am a journalism student who has chosen Belly Dancing for my story because how interesting it is ... A: I have assisted many students and scholars with their projects in this same topic. Feel free to ... | ||
| Posture | 11/15/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I have bad posture when I'm belly dancing. I had a teacher who constantly reminds me to open up my ... A: Marhaba! Hello Rena! Body awareness means that one knows exactly where in space and time each part ... | ||
| Hagalla | 10/8/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I am having trouble with the Hagalla. I look funny trying to do this sassy walk. Do you have any ... A: Marhaba Reena! Think of a Hagallah as almost a single-sided hip circle! Begin with your weight on ... | ||
| Belly rolls | 9/14/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I'm 16 & really interested in learning to belly roll. I can move my belly & I can bring in the ... A: Nikki, If you use the 'gravity' method that I describe in my answer, you'll assist yourself in ... | ||
| getting started. | 9/3/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: . im a 15 year old middleastern female living in states & ive been really interested in bellydance ... A: Marhaba Sarah! Hello Sarah! I am sorry to hear that your mother won't send you to classes to learn ... | ||
| BellyDance | 9/1/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I'm glad I found this website! Well, I just started dancing 6 months ago and I'm 32. Sometimes I ... A: Marhaba...or...Hello Reena! The GREAT news is that Belly Dancing is a dance FOR mature women! We ... | ||
| BellyDance | 9/1/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I'm glad I found this website! Well, I just started dancing 6 months ago and I'm 32. Sometimes I ... A: Marhaba! Hi Reena! Congratulations on starting your Middle Eastern dance classes...I know that belly ... | ||
| Flutters | 8/22/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I've been dancing for about a year and a half and I'm starting to look into learning more advanced ... A: You have SO come to the right place! One of my specialities is the stomach flutter and I do teach ... | ||
| how long.... and how old? | 8/16/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: i am currently 19 years old... would i be too old to consider becoming good at belly ... A: Jakki-- Of course you'll always get answers here! That's why I'm here...to help you and the zillion ... | ||
| how long.... and how old? | 8/16/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: i am currently 19 years old... would i be too old to consider becoming good at belly ... A: Jakii, Hello! I am so sorry that you were given the impression that you need to be a young lady to ... | ||
| ? | 8/13/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I have a question...what is your opinion in knowledge of where to find decent dancing classes at a ... A: You asked about finding cheaply priced classes so that you can make a career and be a big star as a ... | ||
| belly rolls | 6/14/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: i've been able to do a decent belly roll for quite a while but i could only do from bottom to top ... A: Merhaba Laura! It sounds like you are well on your way to making your 'belly roll' just fine! ... | ||
| belly dance.. | 5/2/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: ANSWER: Marhaba! Hello Adriana! I am happy that you've begun learning some Middle Eastern (belly) ... A: Most fitness experts suggest that a 15-30 minute a day workout a day will increase both your level ... | ||
| belly dance.. | 5/1/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: Hi i started learning by myself since march i can say that i have made quite a progress so far and ... A: Marhaba! Hello Adriana! I am happy that you've begun learning some Middle Eastern (belly) dance and ... | ||
| muscles | 3/20/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I am learning to belly dance and i cannot: a: clench my glutes b: do a bellyrolls! please can you ... A: Marhaba...Hello! Congratulations on beginning classes in Belly Dance! You're sure to enjoy your ... | ||
| belly dancing | 3/8/2007 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: A: I am happy to assist! The first site that I would like to recommend is one of the dancer and ... | ||
| belly dance etiquette for wedding | 9/21/2006 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: I have been approached by a friend to belly dance at her Arabic themed wedding. What is the ... A: Mabruk! Congratulations on being invited to celebrate your friend's wedding with your gift of ... | ||
| my dancing foot | 8/11/2006 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: My dancing is "good", but not the best and i NEED to imrpove it within one week, do you have any ... A: Your question made me smile! One week? May I ask...why do you need to improve in 'one week'? Our ... | ||
| style | 7/21/2006 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: i am confused i got the goddess workout and the twin dance core training by needa and her sister why ... A: I can understand why you are confused! Both the "Goddess Workout" and "Core Training" DVDs by Neena ... | ||
| new man | 6/24/2006 | Gia al Qamar |
| Q: i just got involved with a new man and wanted to learn to belly dance both to tease and for ... A: Marhaba! Hello! I am so glad that you wrote! Belly Dance is a MOST wonderful dance. You will find ... | ||
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Gia al Qamar
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am a fulltime, professional Belly Dance Performer & Instructor. I can answer questions about Middle Eastern dance. I can discuss topics such as technique and history, performing, music, props, costumes and more! I will not answer questions about the misconceptions about this dance of a sexual nature.
Experience
I am, literally, a life-long dancer, having studied dance in its many forms since the age of 3. My college degree was in theater arts from Rutgers University. I have studied with a myriad of well known belly dance master instructors (all listed on my website... www.IDreamOfGia.com )and I continue to study with teachers from around the world. I have extensive performance experience and teach group and private classes in Northern NJ and the NY Metro area.
Publications
"The Hip Circle"
"Jareeda"
"Bella Online"
Education/Credentials
I have studied with master teachers from all over the US and the Middle East, I have a degree in Theater Arts from Rutgers University and continue to study and increase my knowledge and ability through private sessions, workshops and master classes.
Awards and Honors
Voted NJ's Favorite Belly Dance Teacher by NJBellydanceing.org 2009
Oasis Honors "Cleopatra" Division 2008
Performing Arts Awards (various)
Mustang Medalion (NJ)
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