Serena's Bellydance TV Show 1975

[morgaine531]

Aw, Serena...she was just this beautiful in the years before she passed, too. I was lucky enough to take some of her classes at her NYC studio. To answer christinasteener, I had heard that she passed out while shopping for her next costume, went in to the hospital, and passed a few days later...but I may be wrong. At any rate, it's great to see she lives on in the hearts of all her students and those that have seen her dance!

[ghazikankan]

@morgaine531

Thank you for your kind thoughts. We were on our way to the flea market on fathers day 2007. She collapsed in my arms, and passed away 5 hours later at Belview Hospital, of a coronary embolism, having never regained cosciousness.

Scott

[christinasteener]

how did she die?

[ghazikankan]

@christinasteener

I was headed to the 26th street flea market on fathers day 2007 with my mother, and on the street she collapsed in my arms, got up up, said she never felt like that before, then passed out again. The ambulance came minutes later, she didn't regain consciousness and died of a coronary embolism 5 hours later at Belview Hospital. It is speculated that if she took a blood thinner drug or even an aspirin a day, she'd still be here.

[molarmama5]

Serena Wilson was my third teacher and I had traveled with her to Egypt in 1987.

I had started in '79. She could be Marine Corp strict and yet very funny.

Bless you Serena!

[claucieni]

Thank you so much!

[LaileeaTribalSpirit]

I was fortunate to have Serena for a teacher at a workshop in Vegas when I first started dancing. She was dynamic, sweet and inspiring. Her poetry --one poem in particular, gave me a personal connection with her that continued to motivate me in my dance as well as my life.

[SuperNeshe]

really helpful video...simple and sweet..thank you

[artforlove1945]

Serena died in 2007

[lateintheday2007]

She was a legend in her own time.

[nellieeeeee]

What channel was this on? I could have been dancing since I was in my twenties not my fifties! Dang!

[Kajika21]

why do people keep saying RIP? she's giving classes in Hells Kitchen now?!!!

[roslezama]

she died in 07

[1400deadwood]

Serena's instruction studio is still in full operation in so far as I understand. However, Serena passed away a couple of years ago. The studio's continued operation is a fitting tribute to what was truly a great artist.

[ghazikankan]

@Kajika21 Serena passed away in 2007, There are many imitations, but only one original Serena.

[robindameshe]

This clip is so cute. Where did it originally air?

[Barb51850]

Serena was my teacher in the early 1970's. I will always remember her. RIP beautiful Serena.

[shirelbellydancer]

she was my first bellydance teacher in 1999, and she was truly amazing.

[almadebailarina1]

WHAT THE NAME OF MUSIC PLEASE?

[ghazikankan]

Bacelerde Ben Gozlerim (Turkish song)

[nanajaf1]

She was a great teacher. I had the pleasure to take classes with her. I actually learned a lot!

[summerrain1234]

i can't snap..aaaahh!

[ThatGirl115]

Serena was a goddess loved by all who knew her!

[Hadorahbellydance]

She taught me that personally herself, I learned a piece of history, R.I.P. Serena, you will be missed.

[saharalmaz]

I took class from her in 1976. She believed in me and got me my first ny club job. She had a joyous spirit. It is the end of an era. She will be missed.

[usascorpio]

An amazing lady, loved by all. She has touched the lives of so many people.

[cigall]

May she rest in peace. All those that had the privilege of knowing her and learning to dance with her will miss her dearly.

[oscuragotham]

I can't believe you're gone Serena. I am so happy and proud to have been one of your students. Thank you.

[DillaTaunt]

RIP Serena. Your instructional book helped set an 18-year-old on her lifetime path, so many years ago. I met you once in NYC and I'm glad I got to say thank you.

[shimmygirl75]

R.I.P Serena. We'll miss you love.

[candym]

I too have her book and there are some AMAZING moves in it! I would love to see a demonstration of her more advanced techiques, are these shows on DVD?

PLEASE upload more!

[aylasofia]

What a delight! Serena was my first bellydance teacher; I studied with her from 1988 to 1991. Thanks so much for posting this!

[imperialjade]

I studied with Serena when I lived in NYC. What an amazing teacher! It is so great to see some of her performances. Yes, we definitely want more!!!!

[AmityO]

I have her book! I love the snap-never been able to get it!

[radiobastet]

Oh WOW! This is so great - these works MUST be preserved for new generations! Thanks so much for posting, and I agree with ThatGirl115 - MORE, please!

[ThatGirl115]

More! More!