Salimpour School San Diego

We are giving away a complete Online Belly Dance Course - Salimpour Fundamentals 1. Click link for details.

We know you're going to be doing a lot of dancing at home, especially when the Institute courses start in just a few weeks! To help you out, Rachel Georgelicen...sed instructor and Certification Coordinatorshares tips and tricks to make your space safer, more enjoyable, and more productive. We're so excited to train with you all! https://youtu.be/UG-M_wrdKKc

Don't forget! The last day to register for the Fall 2020 semester at the Suhaila Salimpour Institute of Online Education is AUGUST 1!

Next Monday's workshop topic is Iraqi and Khaleeji Combos :) There is going to be some high energy hair tossing, but it’s not all about hair... In my worksho...ps I go over some history of dance in the Gulf region, differences in style, rhythms and how to do these movements as safely as possible. And I will share some anecdotal stories about performing Khaleeji and Iraqi Dances in the countries of origin! Limited Spots http://www.sabriyetekbilek.com/privates-coaching See more

We're adding new material to our Online Class site all the time! In preparation for the launch of the Suhaila Salimpour Institute of Online Education, we're add...ing short tutorials to guide you through essential technique, body alignment, and finger cymbal playing. They're listed under "Short Tutorials and Primers." See more

Looks like the Arab news is reporting the loss of one of our biggest dance icons, Mahmoud Reda. Few people have had the impact that this man has had on Egyptian Dance. https://vimeo.com/105209791

Congratulations to our summer contest winners: Sara, Marjorie, and Elinore! . Sara wins $400 credit to a 12-week online course Marjorie wins $300 credit to a 1...2-week online course Elinore wins $200 credit to a 12-week online course . We loved watching all of your video submissions... and we can't wait to dance with you all in the fall! See more

Ahh... the Interior Hip Square! Always challenging and always fun! Keep your steps small and controlled in this drill, and remember that the right foot will cro...ss in front on the first step. Feet: Grapevine halftime downbeat R, travel L Hips: Alt interior hip square CCW quartertime downbeat B Arms: 5th Z: 7s

Just released this wonderful interview with Suhaila Salimpour today! Woohoo! She has a brilliant mind. This interview gives you a little peek into what is possible when you devote your life to doing what you love. https://bellydancebodyandsoul.com/suhaila-podcast-intervie/

Congratulations to our fall 2020 scholarship recipients! Kelly M. has been given a $750 credit to a 12-week course in the Suhaila Salimpour Institute of Online ...Education. Our runners up get $300 each! $750 recipient Kelly M. $300 recipients Amanda G. James C. Kenya K. Nikita L. Shari F. Veronica T. Here’s a bit more about how we evaluated the applications: The applications were reviewed by a thorough double-blind evaluation process maintained throughout 3 rounds. Round 1: All applications were reviewed by 8 evaluators (4 belly dance related and 4 not). Round 2: The top scoring half was evaluated by 8 reviewers (academic and artist professionals). The top scoring applications from Round 3 were evaluated by 6 reviewers (academic and artist professionals). Suhaila was already considering, given this was the first semester for the Institute, that she might award one or two $300 scholarships if the scores were really close. Although we had a top candidate that clearly scored for the main scholarship, the next six people were basically tied. So rather than send those back through the evaluation process, Suhaila decided to award a bonus scholarship to each of them.

We now have a Twitter feed for updates on the main web site for website updates and quick news! So when we have anything new it’s being posted there! Woohoo! It’s also on the resources page Salimpour News Twitter https://www.salimpourschool.com/resources/

Zoomy-Zoom-Zoom! Classes are on! We are still incorporating sword :) [https://rachelbellydance.square.site/](https://rachelbellydance.square.site/) Regular online classes are always available at [SalimpourSchoolOnline.com](http://salimpourschoolonline.com/)