Sister, I didn't mean that last comment as a negative remark against you in any way. (the "sexy" thing); I'm just noting how so many things are minimized to be exploited as simple sexual practices for simple gratification. We often miss the bigger picture over here in the States. There is a Strong Healing component to Belly Dance that viewers tend to miss. We need to vibrate higher! ~OKeba
i just received my dvd and i use it everyday so stunned because my body just naturally moves even w/out effort. i love it i do it all thru the day even while i shower, i love it love it love it.
Damn shame that people don't realize that this (LIKE ALL) belongs to us. This is our ancient dance and just like with every genre of dance was taken away from us. We need to recognize! Its a shame because when we decide to return to it, we are looked at as the foreigners! Damn shame if you ask me. Think about the "jitterbug - renamed by european americans; but its really called the lindy hop. Hip hop is being taken over, Look at Salsa...same thing. We need to take our crafts BACK!
I ttok a outside Belly Dance Class with them Summer 2007 @ the IAAFestival in Brooklyn. Simply Awesome!! Look forward to BOCA Fest 2008 during Memorial day Weekend in Maryland!! Belly DAnce originated in Afrika (Alkebulan) as everything else and Dr. Sunyatta Amen shows us just that. Asante Sana, Hotepu!!
as a 41-yr-old black woman who's just learning to belly dance, this is a beautiful sight to me!!! although i LOVE rachel brice, ansuya, and didem, i also LOVE seeing "myself" represented well in this artform. thank you ladies and please post some performance vids.
I have been belly dancing since 1992 and I have to say that it is hard enough to represent as a woman of darker origin and skilled in the craft of bellydance. I try to blend in, but I see now that it is time that I appreciate my distinction and just let em have it...no matter what they think about this Cocoa bellydance queen. I love this craft and I will never shy from my skill for anyone who thinks I move too well for a bronzed toned dancing goddess.
RIGHT ON! lol most people dont realize that when belly dancing first came about in like 200BC they were people of color! Of course it was middle east around in Egypt but you catch my drift. This is really neat too! I like how they were showing a break down of moves.
I'm bellydancer of colour since 1998. I'm so happy to see you sistas Rak'n it! I was in an all white troupe, it was fun, but we can move all to well and that caused some drama from my peers. I finally had to leave too much trippin'. Dancing alone and for my man, taught my daughters to shake it too! I'm getting the DVD! Need to brush up, it's been awhile, and no classes here in East Texas, except Two step, line, tango, and waltz dancing. Ciao!
Sister, I didn't mean that last comment as a negative remark against you in any way. (the "sexy" thing); I'm just noting how so many things are minimized to be exploited as simple sexual practices for simple gratification. We often miss the bigger picture over here in the States. There is a Strong Healing component to Belly Dance that viewers tend to miss. We need to vibrate higher! ~OKeba
OsunK2 10 months ago
i just received my dvd and i use it everyday so stunned because my body just naturally moves even w/out effort. i love it i do it all thru the day even while i shower, i love it love it love it.
1dgirloriginal 11 months ago
Damn shame that people don't realize that this (LIKE ALL) belongs to us. This is our ancient dance and just like with every genre of dance was taken away from us. We need to recognize! Its a shame because when we decide to return to it, we are looked at as the foreigners! Damn shame if you ask me. Think about the "jitterbug - renamed by european americans; but its really called the lindy hop. Hip hop is being taken over, Look at Salsa...same thing. We need to take our crafts BACK!
blaqmune 1 year ago 2
@blaqmune word!
watermelaninenergy 1 year ago
beautiful video! :) I'd love to see more African belly dancers on the scene!
curlychronicles 2 years ago
Awesome! I want to bellydance. Where can I buy this?
microwitchvoodooyou 2 years ago
I LOVE THIS!
classyjewel 2 years ago
awesome video! post more please
chargeNkill 2 years ago
Dessy11
I ttok a outside Belly Dance Class with them Summer 2007 @ the IAAFestival in Brooklyn. Simply Awesome!! Look forward to BOCA Fest 2008 during Memorial day Weekend in Maryland!! Belly DAnce originated in Afrika (Alkebulan) as everything else and Dr. Sunyatta Amen shows us just that. Asante Sana, Hotepu!!
malinn20071 3 years ago
i like this!
who made this song?
Peppamomma 3 years ago
Cool what is the song in the trailer?
TVwriter23 3 years ago
as a 41-yr-old black woman who's just learning to belly dance, this is a beautiful sight to me!!! although i LOVE rachel brice, ansuya, and didem, i also LOVE seeing "myself" represented well in this artform. thank you ladies and please post some performance vids.
deeknits 4 years ago
Excellent! Very sexy!
moonstar7 4 years ago
agreed..... times like 1 million! very informative, sexy, and interesting
chargeNkill 2 years ago
Belly Dancers of Color Rock!
Bigel64 4 years ago 3
great bellydance! :)
what is the name of the song in the background? it's awesome!
boxerzg 4 years ago
I have been belly dancing since 1992 and I have to say that it is hard enough to represent as a woman of darker origin and skilled in the craft of bellydance. I try to blend in, but I see now that it is time that I appreciate my distinction and just let em have it...no matter what they think about this Cocoa bellydance queen. I love this craft and I will never shy from my skill for anyone who thinks I move too well for a bronzed toned dancing goddess.
TWALLIZE 4 years ago
Well, considering the origins of bellydance, they really shouldn't have ANYTHING negative to say in respect to your color.
dustd29 4 years ago
RIGHT ON! lol most people dont realize that when belly dancing first came about in like 200BC they were people of color! Of course it was middle east around in Egypt but you catch my drift. This is really neat too! I like how they were showing a break down of moves.
GuitarRockinChick18 3 years ago
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT......
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chocolato66 4 years ago
This is what I talking about. Lets hear it for cross cultural exchange of ideas and dances.
reallybigfun 4 years ago
Raq on, Bellydancers of Color! :)
HaalaDances 4 years ago
it's about time to see some women outside of the middle east doin this that got some claim to it and doin it w/ respect.. thanks
BintMarkar 5 years ago
I'm bellydancer of colour since 1998. I'm so happy to see you sistas Rak'n it! I was in an all white troupe, it was fun, but we can move all to well and that caused some drama from my peers. I finally had to leave too much trippin'. Dancing alone and for my man, taught my daughters to shake it too! I'm getting the DVD! Need to brush up, it's been awhile, and no classes here in East Texas, except Two step, line, tango, and waltz dancing. Ciao!
neteraroxsox 5 years ago
EXCELLENT!!!
BaaadRaven 5 years ago
Awesome :D Thanks for uploading.
Trinigyal20 5 years ago
GO BOCA!!
rjones88 5 years ago
Originally ALL belly dancers were of color. This is nothing new... however belly dancing is awesome no matter what you color it.
onehotbeeyatch 5 years ago
Hot! A BELLY DANCER A SNAKE CHARMER!
I WANT THE NEXT ONE ALREADY :-)
wisetats 5 years ago
Is this an instructional video?? I MUST have it!! Simply AWESOME
rfp0830 5 years ago
Bellydancers of Color, Rock!
khepra 5 years ago
Go Sunyatta!! :D
oasisdc68 5 years ago