CT & NY Bellydancer

I'm Tava, a professional bellydancer in NY & CT teacher, choreographer, performer. Music is my world. Laughter is my soulmate.

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Tava Bellydancing to Beatbox Solo

Professional bellydancer, Tava, performing at her 2014 Holiday Party with Pete List (Beatbox Guitar) at Factory Underground in CT. A fun and lighthearted imp...

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No More Meals at the Kitchen Counter - Adopting Mindfulness

I realized it wasn't about wanting more time off, it was about making better choices with my "time on." I believe I can do all of these things and be kinder to myself in the process.

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Tava performs with Rob Mastrianni & Brad Mack

Djam at Je'Bon (NYC) offering weekly bellydance shows, curated by Kaeshi Chai. Tava performs to "Underneath the Concrete" by Rob Mastrianni with Brad Mack on...

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Tava Annual Evening of Bellydance Part I - Nihavent Oyun Havasi

Tava performs to Nihavent Oyun Havasi with Carmine, Brad, Casey and Eylem at Westport Woman's Club (CT). Tava is available for family-friendly and corporate ...

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The Trouble with Instant Gratification

This is an old tune, but one that is worth re-visiting. Every so often I sit down to read my email and receive something like this: "I'm interested in taking bellydance classes.  So, how long until...

[veganmakeup]

As a performer, I rely on dramatic high impact makeup to get into "character." I will scratch NYX off my list of brands I will purchase.

Unfortunately, it seems that NYX HAS SOLD OUT TO L’OREAL.

If parent companies is one of your criterion for vegan makeup (and it is one of mine) we’re going to have to go elsewhere for lip gloss with cute names.

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NYC and CT Bellydancer Tava on finger cymbals with master percussionist/Tabla player Gamal Shafik.  Viva la ZILLS!

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[vegansaurus]

Last night, Tashina Combs posted a devastating piece on Logical Harmony about the possible state of animal testing on beauty products in the United States. The thought of more unnecessary animal testing, of it being required by law on all personal care products, is heartbreaking. The...

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The latest from Tava Bellydancer (@DancingTava). I'm a dancer because I'm deeply in love w/music. Professional bellydancer in CT & NY - teacher, choreographer, performer & goofball. Tri-state area (NY, CT, NJ)

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