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It Comes in Threes    Is Three Really a Magic Number?  by Gil Case, PhD, CEO   Most everyone has heard the sayings: “Good things come in threes” or “Third time Charm.”   So let's apply this to our health. In fact, there's a very com... Read More

Over $5.6 Million to be Returned to Commercial Customers - To help area businesses, bolster the local economy and potentially foster new jobs, the City Commission today approved returning approximately $5.6 million in utility account security deposits to nearly 3,600 local businesses.   The new process for businesses is similar to a program that has been in place for decades for residential customers. It recognizes customers who establish a record of paying bills on time and thus pose less... Read More

Most everyone has heard of white water rafting.  Those who like a bit of adventure have a great time splashing through bumps and dips in the wild waters of river rapids. What about rafting for people who prefer a quieter ride?  It does exist, in the form of scenic river floats.  Many people find a day on the river quite enjoyable, whether a wet and wild white water adventure or a serene scenic float.   White Water Rafting on Washington's Wenatchee River  ... Read More

Arabian Flair, Modern Belly Dance Company performed at Divine Union as part of the First Friday Gallery Hop events.  This was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the dancers of Arabian Flair at their home studio, Divine Union, Wellness, Art, and Spiritual Co-op.  And the people of Tallahassee were impressed.

Arabian Flair started the evening off with Razi decorating the arms and hands of passers by with henna temorary tattoos.  Her designs range from traditi... Read More

Students that sign up for Arabian Flair Belly Dance Classes want to know what they are getting out of their time in class.  Many want to know what to expect just because it is a dance from another part of the world.  As exotic as many of the moves are, there are several benefits to be gained from belly dance classes.

Cardio is one advantage to belly dance.  Arabian Flair classes include fast paced moves that will have you moving and grooving, while you get a wonderful c... Read More

Every Spring and Fall Arabian Flair starts up a brand new Belly Dance Basics Class.  Like clock work I start getting questions about belly dance, and they are almost always the same.

I'm going to answer a few of them here.  If you come up with one of your own questions, contact me!  I would love to help answer it.

Do you need a flat tummy to belly dance?
The answer is no.  However, we do allow people with flat tummies into class.  Belly da... Read More

Belly dance is folk dance from the Middle East, and it's loved, learned, and passed on by everyone.  Daughters learn from mothers, aunts, grandmothers and Sons learn from fathers, uncles, and grandfathers.  Many of the moves are similar and shared through out the Middle East.

Men belly dance. Of course it's not called belly dance, but Raqs Sharki (Dance of the East) or Danse Oriental.  It is age appropriate for everyone, from the youngest member of the family to... Read More

Someone was asking what music to play in the car on an Arabian Flair road trip to a bellydance event.  I told them to put on some Middle Eastern and bellydance music, because I wanted to get in the mood for bellydancing!  That was met with a "When are you not in the mood for bellydancing?"  There were laughs all around.

Bellydance has been a very bright spot in my life for over 13 years!  I look forward to workshops, classes, performances, meeting new s... Read More

When I receive a phone call or e-mail about hiring Arabian Flair, the customer usually has several questions. The first is whether or not a belly dancer would be the right fit for their event or party.

Belly dancers are hired for parties, birthdays, anniversaries, belly-grams, weddings, corporate events, gallery opening, fundraisers, and much more.  Belly dancers are wonderful for family friendly events, with bright costumes, peppy music, and entertainment for everyone.  Pr... Read More

Is there really much belly in Belly Dance?

The majority of the dance truly centers around the hips, arms, foot patterns, shimmies, and accent work.  So, why is it called belly dance?

Belly Dance was the name given the dance at the 1893 World's Fair.  When the public heard about the danse du ventre, or belly dance, they could not wait to see this exotic dance.  Before that, the folk dance from Egypt was not selling seats.  During this time period the bell... Read More

We've all seen the videos of "how to..." at the store.  We all buy them and promise ourselves to try something new.  As a teacher of nine years, I'm often asked whether videos or classes are the best way to learn Belly Dance.  I would have to say both, and here is why...

Teachers in a class setting have opportunity to correct posture, movement execution, and tell you if you are making progress.  A video is a great way to accelerate your learning and boost your home... Read More

Everything is social now days.  Social media, social dinning, and social networking.

Belly dancing is one of the oldest forms of social anything in history.  Women getting together to feast, talk, and dance... what is there not to love?

Young and old women alike, coming together to share belly dance, showing off individual skill or talent.  Belly dance is by women for women, for socializing and partying.  Middle Eastern custom separates the sexes during... Read More

Belly Dance 101
Let you teacher guide you.

There are a few aspiring belly dance students that have asked, "What do I need to do to prepare for my first belly dance class?"

First of all make sure you know what you are getting into.  Is the class a dance class or an exercise class?  If it is a dance class, the teacher will expect (or a good one will expect) you to not know anything about the art known as belly dance.  They should... Read More

Belly Dance...  just say it!  Belly Dance!  Didn't that feel great!?!    Well, guess what... that was made up by a guy trying to sell tickets to a bunch of folks who (up until that point) thought it was folk dancing at the World's Fair.   Since that time, that folk dance has had a bad reputation.  My Mama near about died when I told her I was gonna take a belly dance class.  She told me that I shouldn't go, I didn't even know these people... Read More

My name is Amy Renee and I own Arabian Flair, Modern Bellydance Company.  I've been teaching bellydance classes in Tallahassee since 2002.  Teaching is a joy to me, and I love to share bellydance with everyone... and I mean everyone!  You really can not be around me for too long with out something bellydance related coming up.   Well, I started taking classes in 1998 after I figured out I needed some sort of exercise.  Then 6 months later, I was dancing with a local bell... Read More

Guys, so you are at a singles bar and the woman you are talking to just LOVES the cologne you are wearing.    So you start dating and the first gift she buys you is a different brand of cologne. Why? Because she realizes the cologne you WERE wearing was probably given to you by an ex-girlfriend.   This is called "Marking Her Territory"... yes, just like a dog pissing on the tree. Only this time, you are the tree.   Here is where the hypocrisy comes in:   The cologne... Read More

As you can tell from my photo, I smoke cigarettes.  People ask me all the time "Why do you smoke? It's a nasty habit. It is so expensive."   It might be a nasty habit, but it is not expensive.   My packs cost me around $5 each. At work, I get paid $15 an hour. I take a 5 minute smoke break every hour. That is 40 minutes of breaks a day. At $15 an hour, 40 minutes costs my boss around $8.   So there, I just made $3 profit.  I am literally getting paid to smoke a pack a... Read More