Dancing Goddess: What is Fusion Bellydance?

Dancing Goddess: What is Fusion Bellydance?

Fusion bellydancer, Lamia Barbara, recently released an interview she did with me in 2021 on her Dancing Goddess podcast. It’s an interesting conversation where she asked me… - How did dance enter your life? - How does the goddess appear in your dance? - What advice would you give to new fusion bellydancers? - What is your creative process when you make a new dance? - How would you define fusion bellydance? - Give it a listen for some inspiration, a new perspective, and some practical creative tips! Lamia Barbara’s website: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ [https://www.lamiabarbara.com/] PS: you still have time to enroll in my LIVE online workshop happening this weekend, July 12! If you can’t make the workshop time you can still enroll and get one year access to the recording! I’m teaching a fusion veil choreography. No prior bellydance or veil experience required! Seasoned dancers are sure to learn some new veil tricks AND a choreography you can perform anywhere! ⬇️ Veil Workshop [https://aprilrose.samcart.com/products/veil-choreography-workshop-in-person] (LIVE online & in-person, recording included) JULY 12 https://aprilrose.samcart.com/products/veil-choreography-workshop-in-person Raqs Reawakening Show [https://www.tixtree.com/e/raqs-reawakening-b676efb6d49c] (in-person) JULY 29 Bellydance and Frame Drum Performance Series [https://thecrimsonvagabond.com/april-rose] (online prep with a final show in Houston, Texas) AUGUST 5-SEPTEMBER 12 Dance Cohesion Stage 1 Weekend Intensive [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uYE3G7hcmMzRVohKI168StcD0EAsoo6Kx8AQRBpm3zU/edit?usp=sharing] for Bellydance and Frame Drum (in-person) OCTOBER 3-4 *only a few spots remaining*

Stop trying to be cool and just be a bellydance weirdo

In this short podcast episode that feels like a catch-up with an old friend I talk about… - Being the deliberate creator of my life experience - Turning my beginner-friendly bellydance series into a magical belief ritual ✨ - Being inspired by my students becoming their own powerful solo dancers - What I learned about myself as an artist by reading a popular book that I absolutely hated 😡 - Enjoying participating in my local bellydance scene again - Releasing the desire to be cool and embracing my true identity as a bellydance weirdo 🤓 I also mention some upcoming ways you can dance with me! ⬇️ Veil Workshop [https://aprilrose.samcart.com/products/veil-choreography-workshop-in-person] (LIVE online & in-person, recording included) JULY 12 Raqs Reawakening Show [https://www.tixtree.com/e/raqs-reawakening-b676efb6d49c] (in-person) JULY 29 Bellydance and Frame Drum Performance Series [https://thecrimsonvagabond.com/april-rose] (online prep with a final show in Houston, Texas) AUGUST 5-SEPTEMBER 12 Dance Cohesion Stage 1 Weekend Intensive [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uYE3G7hcmMzRVohKI168StcD0EAsoo6Kx8AQRBpm3zU/edit?usp=sharing] for Bellydance and Frame Drum (in-person) OCTOBER 3-4 *only a few spots remaining* Fusion Bellydance Performance Intensive [https://tribalfusion.tallulahdawn.it/en-wander-in-wonder-wander-in-wonder-project] (in-person in Rome) APRIL 2027 My teacher training and performance development coaching program, Boss Bellydancer [https://bossbellydancer.com/](online) ENROLLMENT OPEN My self-study program for bellydance and frame drum, Brilliant Bellydancer [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/](online) ENROLLMENT OPEN Frame Drum for Bellydance Workshop Bundle [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/] (online) ON-DEMAND Free Masterclass: 5 Secrets to Being a Confident Versatile Bellydancer [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/] (online) ON-DEMAND Free Masterclass for professional bellydancers: Boss Up or Burn Out! [https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/] (online) ON-DEMAND Nerdly, April Rose 🌹 PS:  If you are thinking about reading Yesteryear 🤮, here are two of my favorite feminist fiction books to read INSTEAD that will be so much more worth your time: Circe by Madeline Miller and Lilith by Nikki Marmery. _______________________ Resources + Links: 🔥 Watch my FREE tell-all masterclass [https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/] for current and aspiring professional bellydancers where I share exactly how I built my profitable, enjoyable, impactful bellydance business on part-time hours without sacrificing my personal life or financial goals. https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/ [https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/] _______________________ 👀 Get instant access to my free masterclass [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/]to learn my five secrets to being a confident versatile bellydancer (and the mistakes dancers make that stop them)... https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/] _______________________ 🥁Get the Frame Drum for Bellydance workshop bundle [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/] to discover the full-bodied joy of being able to play frame drum and bellydance simultaneously! https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/] _______________________ 💎 Join us inside Brilliant Bellydancer [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/], the premiere online course for mastering ALL aspects of bellydance: technique, improvisation, choreography, finger cymbals, frame drum. https://brilliantbellydancer.com/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/] _______________________ ⭐️ Join us inside Boss Bellydancer [https://bossbellydancer.com/], the most comprehensive performer and teacher training program for current and aspiring professional bellydancers! https://bossbellydancer.com/ [https://bossbellydancer.com/] _______________________ 🛒 Visit the Shop [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/] for all our online courses and programs. https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/] _______________________ 🌹 Dance with me in-person [http://rosemovementstudio.com] at Rose Movement Studio in Austin Texas! http://rosemovementstudio.com [http://rosemovementstudio.com] _______________________ 💌 Get my Newsletter [https://april-rose-dcy5.squarespace.com/subscribe]for access to VIP bonuses! https://aprilrose.dance/subscribe [https://april-rose-dcy5.squarespace.com/subscribe] _______________________ 🌹 - April Rose [https://aprilrose.dance/] https://aprilrose.dance/ [https://aprilrose.dance/] _______________________

Life Update: Ursula Performance, Mom Life, and New Studio

I have a lot to share with you in my newest tearful and revealing podcast episode. During this 23 minute chat I talk about: The ability of the creative process to show you how powerful you are Refusing to use dance as a site for self harm Navigating chapters of life where you don’t recognize yourself Finding the hope and self-belief to build a new life Searching for balance between being a parent and an artist Reflections on the dark goddess How I feel about the debut performance of my Ursula-inspired bellydance What I'm excited to create with you in my new dance studio 🫣 I almost didn’t release this episode but something inside me said there are other dancers out there who need to hear it. By the way! There are still a few spots left in my drum solo choreography workshop [https://aprilrose.samcart.com/products/drum-solo-workshop] this Sunday! 12 months access to the workshop recordings are included with enrollment! And all workshop participants are welcome to perform this choreography anywhere they like (this high energy impressive dance is SUPER useful if you are a gigging performer!) ENROLL HERE: https://aprilrose.samcart.com/products/drum-solo-workshop [https://aprilrose.samcart.com/products/drum-solo-workshop] And if you don't live near Austin but you still want to learn and perform the drum solo: you can learn it inside my self-study online program Brilliant [https://fc007fd7.click.kit-mail3.com/8ku04zp7ezboh265e20tkhko8w2pxf3hqlz30/vqhql5zqarho780n6vig/aHR0cHM6Ly9icmlsbGlhbnRiZWxseWRhbmNlci5jb20v]Bellydancer [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/], [https://fc007fd7.click.kit-mail3.com/8ku04zp7ezboh265e20tkhko8w2pxf3hqlz30/vqhql5zqarho780n6vig/aHR0cHM6Ly9icmlsbGlhbnRiZWxseWRhbmNlci5jb20v] my teacher training online coaching program Boss Bellydancer, [https://bossbellydancer.com/] and on Datura Online [https://daturaonline.com/programs/jehan-an-original-drum-solo-full-choreography-with-april-rose] as well! Sending you so much love, April Rose _______________________ Resources + Links: 🔥 Watch my FREE tell-all masterclass [https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/] for current and aspiring professional bellydancers where I share exactly how I built my profitable, enjoyable, impactful bellydance business on part-time hours without sacrificing my personal life or financial goals. https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/ [https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/] _______________________ 👀 Get instant access to my free masterclass [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/]to learn my five secrets to being a confident versatile bellydancer (and the mistakes dancers make that stop them)... https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/] _______________________ 🥁Get the Frame Drum for Bellydance workshop bundle [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/] to discover the full-bodied joy of being able to play frame drum and bellydance simultaneously! https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/] _______________________ 💎 Join us inside Brilliant Bellydancer [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/], the premiere online course for mastering ALL aspects of bellydance: technique, improvisation, choreography, finger cymbals, frame drum. https://brilliantbellydancer.com/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/] _______________________ ⭐️ Join us inside Boss Bellydancer [https://bossbellydancer.com/], the most comprehensive performer and teacher training program for current and aspiring professional bellydancers! https://bossbellydancer.com/ [https://bossbellydancer.com/] _______________________ 🛒 Visit the Shop [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/] for all our online courses and programs. https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/ [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/] _______________________ 🌹 Dance with me in-person [http://rosemovementstudio.com] at Rose Movement Studio in Austin Texas! http://rosemovementstudio.com [http://rosemovementstudio.com] _______________________ 💌 Get my Newsletter [https://april-rose-dcy5.squarespace.com/subscribe]for access to VIP bonuses! https://aprilrose.dance/subscribe [https://april-rose-dcy5.squarespace.com/subscribe] _______________________ 🌹 - April Rose [https://aprilrose.dance/] https://aprilrose.dance/ [https://aprilrose.dance/] _______________________

Bellydancers: Boss Up or Burn Out!

In this podcast episode I announce my new free live masterclass happening soon! I tell you who the class is for and what I’ll be teaching so you can decide if it’s something you want to give your time to. (If you are a professional bellydancer then you’ll want to come so make sure to register TODAY!) 🔥 I am teaching a new FREE live masterclass soon!  Bellydancers: Boss Up or Burn Out! How to build your profitable, enjoyable, impactful bellydance business on part-time hours without sacrificing your personal life or financial goals. Join me for this FREE masterclass and live Q&A happening soon! (Limited-time replay will be available.) ➡️ Register for the FREE LIVE masterclass! [https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/] Read the full article: https://aprilrose.dance/blog/bossbellydancer [https://aprilrose.dance/blog/professionalbellydancersbossup] And if you have any questions you want me to answer in the upcoming masterclass, don’t hesitate to email me or DM me on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aprilrosedance/] ! Warmly, April Rose 🌹 _______________________ Resources + Links: 👀 Get instant access to my free masterclass [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/]to learn my five secrets to being a confident versatile bellydancer (and the mistakes dancers make that stop them)... _______________________ 🥁Get the Frame Drum for Bellydance workshop bundle [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/] to discover the full-bodied joy of being able to play frame drum and bellydance simultaneously! _______________________ 💎 Join us inside Brilliant Bellydancer [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/], the premiere online course for mastering ALL aspects of bellydance: technique, improvisation, choreography, finger cymbals, frame drum. _______________________ ⭐️ Join us inside Boss Bellydancer [https://bossbellydancer.com/], the most comprehensive performer and teacher training program for current and aspiring professional bellydancers! _______________________ 🛒 Visit the Shop [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/] for all our online courses and programs. _______________________ 💌 Get my Newsletter [https://april-rose-dcy5.squarespace.com/subscribe]for access to VIP bonuses! 🌹 -April Rose [https://aprilrose.dance/]

Announcing Boss Bellydancer

In this podcast I announce my new group coaching program, Boss Bellydancer, and explain everything about it (and how to join for the best price ever)! ⭐️ I will be opening my new mastermind for professional bellydancers soon! Inside my new Boss Bellydancer program you get all the education, support, feedback, templates, and community you need to become a certified Dance Cohesion trained teacher and create your thriving bellydance business without burning out! ➡️ Get on the waitlist for Boss Bellydancer for access to VIP bonuses when we open the doors!  [https://bossbellydancer.com/] 🔥 I am teaching a new FREE live masterclass soon! Bellydancers: Boss Up or Burn Out! How to build your profitable, enjoyable, impactful bellydance business on part-time hours without sacrificing your personal life or financial goals. Join me for this FREE masterclass and live Q&A happening soon! (Limited-time replay will be available.) ➡️ Register for the FREE LIVE masterclass! [https://bossbellydancer.com/freemasterclass/] And if you have any questions you want me to answer in the upcoming masterclass, don’t hesitate to email me or DM me on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aprilrosedance/] ! Warmly, April Rose 🌹 PS Watch my short & binge-able video series sharing behind the scenes of my creative process as I create my new fusion bellydance act inspired by Ursula. 🐙💋🐚 Pick your favorite platform to watch the video series on: Instagram [https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9hcHJpbHJvc2VkYW5jZQ==] | Facebook [https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL2Fwcmlscm9zZWRhbmNl] | TikTok [https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGlrdG9rLmNvbS9AYXByaWxyb3NlZGFuY2U=] | YouTube [https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vcGxheWxpc3Q_bGlzdD1QTE1mOU1BUi1ucE1iNXFYNjVmS2lVVUxsd1pkT2ZPbzhQ] Read the full article: https://aprilrose.dance/blog/bossbellydancer _______________________ Resources + Links: 👀 Get instant access to my free masterclass [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/masterclass/] to learn my five secrets to being a confident versatile bellydancer (and the mistakes dancers make that stop them)... _______________________ 🥁Get the Frame Drum for Bellydance workshop bundle [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/framedrumforbellydancewithaprilrose/] to discover the full-bodied joy of being able to play frame drum and bellydance simultaneously! _______________________ 💎 Join us inside Brilliant Bellydancer [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/], the premiere online course for mastering ALL aspects of bellydance: technique, improvisation, choreography, finger cymbals, frame drum. _______________________ ⭐️ Join us inside Boss Bellydancer [https://bossbellydancer.com/], the most comprehensive performer and teacher training program for current and aspiring professional bellydancers! _______________________ 🛒 Visit the Shop [https://brilliantbellydancer.com/shop/] for all our online courses and programs. _______________________ 💌 Get my Newsletter [https://april-rose-dcy5.squarespace.com/subscribe] for access to VIP bonuses! 🌹 - April Rose [https://aprilrose.dance/]