#kawliya

[kesafat]

جوانا الباشا

Jwana Al Basha dancing to Basim Al Ali (Iraq)

[bigtimebellydance]

This site has a TON of great info on kawleeya, w/lots of great video too. ♥  (Unfortunately they do throw the “g” word around a good bit, but thankfully, they also mention at the top of the page about how distasteful that term is, in addition to offering alternatives to it. :))  I’m eager to learn more, but as a starter, this was exactly what I was looking for. :)  Smart, informed, respectful, and concise. ♥

One thing though; it should be noted that this dance has a -huge- connection to prostitution in the Middle East, so please, both learn- and teach- w/both care & respect.  The last thing I’m sure anyone would want is to give the wrong impression, or dishonor others. ♥ ♥ ♥

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[bigtimebellydance]

Holy CRAP!!  It may kill me to try, and my hair may all be cut off, but I WANNA LEARN THIS DANCE!!  (Along with, of course, all of its spiritual and cultural meanings, purposes, practices and beliefs.  Dances are MORE than just moves! ^_^ ♥ ♥)  SO wonderful!! XD

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[uzam]

Uza Iraqi Dance with knives.

[guajiro-oriental]

So happy i got to see my Habibti Zena tear up the dance floor today, Wallahi she's the best dancer in world a7sen y3ni :)

[guajiro-oriental]

Dear People trying to dance Kawliya

STAHHHPPPP 

let me teach you!

[nef-x]

Kawliya dancers