When I was at university, battling stress, health issues, family pressures, and insomnia, belly dance became my anchor. What started as a dance class turned into a sanctuary, a space where I could reconnect with my body and find light again. This Mental Health Awareness Week, I share how belly dance and the community around it helped me heal, and why dance has always been more than movement—it is medicine for the soul.
In belly dance, the arms are far more than just an accessory. They are the storytellers of the dance, weaving emotion, beauty, and energy through every movement. From the wrists to the fingertips, each part creates a hypnotic, snake like flow that brings the dance to life. True mastery of arm work takes time, patience, and artistry, and it is often the hardest skill to perfect. In my latest videos, we dive deep into advanced arm techniques and bring them together in a brand new choreography that will transform the way you move and express yourself on stage.
