TAKE IT OFF! A GUIDE TO REMOVING STAGE MAKEUP FROM YOUR FACE, BODY AND COSTUMES
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   Tons and tons of stage makeup...and it's gotta come off somehow! photo: Maharet Hughes Ah, stage makeup: where would we dancers be without it?  By using careful camouflage and strategically placed contouring, we can make our features look larger, smaller or way more dramatic. We become wide-eyed, pillow-lipped seductresses with chiseled cheekbones and jaw-lines. We morph into Pirate Wenches, Dying Swans, Roaring Twenties Flappers and mid-century Pin Up Girls.  With the addition of metallic powders, glitter and crystals, we turn into Fairy Queens and Every G ..read more
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HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY DANCER: THE BENEFITS OF GOLDEN MILK
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1y ago
 Photo: Maharet Hughes  Golden milk,  sometimes called called turmeric tea, is hugely popular these days. There’s  definitely a reason- actually, there are several-  that it’s all the rage among Paleo Diet devotees and really, anyone whose into self care and  looking after their wellbeing.  The health benefits of turmeric,which, along with coconut milk, is the main ingredient in golden milk are numerous. Among other things, it’s active  compound curcumin is a powerful inflammation fighter, and that’s what makes this four  thousand y ..read more
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IF ONLY THEY KNEW: A BELLY DANCER'S INTERNAL DIALOG DURING A SHOW
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1y ago
 On-duty  at my regular restaurant gig  Restaurant gigs  are one of the primary jobs for many belly dancers. They can be very  lucrative, and they’re usually  lots of fun because the dancer gets to interact with the customers  up close and personal. However, while we sometimes are completely in the moment and being transported by the music, there’s also a litany of “dancer problems” that go hand-in-hand with these  intimate shows, which are often done in very small spaces, with no stage, dancing among the tables. I’ve been dancing ..read more
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WINTER HEALTH AND BEAUTY FOR DANCERS
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1y ago
  Winter beauty and health for dancers  Is that a shimmy or are you just  shivering?  Winter has hit in LA, and I’m freezing! I’m  also reasonably sure that all you dancers in colder climates are laughing hysterically at me, but it really is  winter here in Hollywood.  We’ve had cold  storms  non-stop the past month, and more rain than in the past six years of drought!  But no matter where you live, there are  some things about our dance practice and presentation that  really  need to change when the ..read more
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TEN HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL DANCERS
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1y ago
How many times have you shared a dressing room or studio space with a dancer who was a total train wreck?  Every other dancer in the place just sort of backs up and watches in horror as the crazy person -who, of course has shown up late- digs frantically in a suitcase scattering it’s contents all over,  yells loudly on a cell phone, or has a complete meltdown.  We’ve all witnessed that, right?  Baby dancers can be excused (ok, once or twice) because they haven’t learned the ropes yet and don’t have the experience -or guidance to know exactly what’s up. But ironically ..read more
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TECHNIQUE TIPS TO IMPROVE TURNS
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1y ago
  Photo by Maharet Hughes Turns and spins may look effortless on stage, but the components that go into them are many, and sooo much more than just moving through space. When I first started dancing, turns seemed like an elusive, unreachable goal.  I knew nothing about the mechanics involved... and all too often, I found myself in classes where it wasn’t properly broken down, either. It seems that outside of beginning ballet classes, it’s just assumed that dancers already have the foundation technique or innate ability to execute a turn-or series of turns- and t ..read more
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CAMOUFLAGE 101: HOW TO HIDE TAN LINES AND LOOK GREAT IN YOUR COSTUMES
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1y ago
 You put on your favorite costume, the one that always makes you  look and feel amazing, but like a slap in the face, you suddenly realize you can’t possibly wear it. It’s not because the hooks need to be replaced or you’ve gained or lost a few pounds, and certainly not cause you dribbled some form of condiment while scarfing down a post-gig meal backstage.  It’s because your summer wardrobe doesn’t match your dance costumes! Maybe you wore a halter-top this past weekend and your SPF wore off. Your chest and midriff are now evenly tanned… but the tops of your boobs look like ..read more
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CONTOURING FOR STAGE MAKEUP
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1y ago
Believe me- that jawline, cheekbones ( and my cleavage) were NOT given to me by Mother Nature...just sayin'!  Photo by Maryann Bates Contouring has always been around, but suddenly it seems to be all the rage. The shading and highlighting techniques that were once the sole realm of  high fashion  photo shoots- or drag queens- have practically gone viral- suddenly; everyone is chiseling, shaping and molding their features as part of their every day makeup application. All the major cosmetic lines have introduced contouring kits, and every inexpensive drug store or  ..read more
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FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS: MAINTAINING FEATHER FANS, DANCE COSTUMES AND HEADDRESSES
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1y ago
Photo by Lapis Feathers look absolutely sensational onstage.  Whether you’re using huge Sally Rand fans, rockin’ a lusciously fat boa, or wearing a costume and/or headdress  trimmed with feathers, they always look  glamorous and amazing. The plumes waft through the air looking elegant and ethereal or flirtatiously accent every shimmy. They also make the audience swoon like nothing else. But beautiful plumed costumes, props and accessories are also expensive….so you should definitely know how to maintain them!  The first thing you need to know is that p ..read more
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THE CRAZY INJURY OBSESSION ALL DANCERS SHARE...AND WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO GET OVER IT
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1y ago
 If there’s one thing  dancers have in common, it’s that we are all absolutely certifiably insane when it comes to injuries.  An injury is our worst nightmare. We dread them, we fear them,  and  many of us ignore them, hoping they will go away. Ultimately, we work through them, but  no matter what, we always obsess about them. Though many of us can easily identify the difference between a major  acute injury and those that are minor or temporary, we still stress out over the very thought that we are injured… and this leads to obsessive behavior.  Rec ..read more
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