Stop trying to be cool and just be a bellydance weirdo
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In this short podcast episode that feels like a catch-up with an old friend I talk about…
Being the deliberate creator of my life experience
Turning my beginner-friendly bellydance series into a magical belief ritual ✨
Being inspired by my students becoming their own powerful solo dancers
What I learned about myself as an artist by reading a popular book that I absolutely hated 😡
Enjoying participating in my local bellydance scene again
Releasing the desire to be cool and embracing my true identity as a bellydance weirdo 🤓
I also mention some upcoming ways you can dance with me!
Fusion Veil Choreography Workshop
Sunday July 12th 2-4pm Central, 2026
LIVE Online Workshop (recording included)
limited in-person spots!
Dance Cohesion Stage 1 Weekend Intensive
Bellydance, Frame Drum, & Finger Cymbals
Saturday-Sunday October 3-4, 2026
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Save Your Spot ASAP! ⬇️
MORE WAYS TO DANCE WITH ME ⬇️
Veil Workshop (LIVE online & in-person, recording included) JULY 12
Raqs Reawakening Show (in-person) JULY 29
Bellydance and Frame Drum Performance Series (online prep with a final show in Houston, Texas) AUGUST 5-SEPTEMBER 12
Dance Cohesion Stage 1 Weekend Intensive for Bellydance and Frame Drum (in-person) OCTOBER 3-4 *only a few spots remaining*
Fusion Bellydance Performance Intensive (in-person in Rome) APRIL 2027
My teacher training and performance development coaching program, Boss Bellydancer (online) ENROLLMENT OPEN
My self-study program for bellydance and frame drum, Brilliant Bellydancer (online) ENROLLMENT OPEN
Frame Drum for Bellydance Workshop Bundle (online) ON-DEMAND
Free Masterclass: 5 Secrets to Being a Confident Versatile Bellydancer (online) ON-DEMAND
Free Masterclass for professional bellydancers: Boss Up or Burn Out! (online) ON-DEMAND
Nerdly,
April Rose 🌹
PS:
If you are thinking about reading Yesteryear 🤮, here are two of my favorite feminist fiction books to read INSTEAD that will be so much more worth your time: Circe by Madeline Miller and Lilith by Nikki Marmery.
Resources + Links:
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💎 Join us inside Brilliant Bellydancer, the premiere online self-study course for mastering ALL aspects of bellydance: technique, improvisation, choreography, finger cymbals, frame drum.
⭐️ Join my advanced coaching program, Boss Bellydancer, the most comprehensive performer and teacher training program for current and aspiring professional bellydancers!
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