WICKED STEPS DANCE STUDIO.

Basha Raks is proud to present the Wicked Steps Dance Studio!

Please check out our website at http://www.wickedsteps.webs.com/

Upcoming Performances and Events

Basha Raks participates in Girls Night Out being held on Friday, April 8 from 7-9pm at Tranquil Garden Retreat, Oshawa


Belly Dance for Every Body

Belly dance is one of the oldest dance forms dating back to the 11th century. It is, primarily, a celebratory dance performed for women by women. It has evolved over the years to include such variety and style to suit every dancer.From the earthy "Tribal" dance to the classical "Egyptian" and even 'Gothic" and "Fusion" there is genre for everyone.

Belly dance allows women to express themselves through movement and to reclaim their identities and a sense of inner power. It teaches women to love the body they are in and encourages and promotes self-esteem within a supportive, social enviroment.

Sadly during world wars women in the oringinating middle eastern countries, working to feed thier families, brought the dance out of their women only enviroments and before foreign men. Eventually the movie industry used the dance but altered the costumes and sexualized belly dance. This existing sexual taboo of a folk dance still prevails today in the general public despite nearly a century's passing. Once experienced however, myths disolve and the true healing, empowering, joyous and communicative nature of the dance prevails.

Basha Raks hold the utmost respect for the dance, each other and the audiences we perform for. We never promte belly dance as a dance of enticement but a dance of celebration and joy!

Monday, March 16, 2009

My Name: Laliba Ahteen




I took some time and did some soul searching to find this name for myself. In the Chinese zodiac, both my fiance and I are Dragons. We also both share the elemental sign of Fire. And so came the Firey Dragon.

I believe the Dragon is a very beautiful, strong creature with a unique distinction. It is the only mythical creature of the zodiac signs, which makes it stand out. I'm a very different individual with a strong personality not unlike the Dragon. Although some may think of me as serious and sometimes even scary, I am quite laid back and easy to get along with. I am extremely critical of myself and get a fierce look of determination on my face when I'm concentrating. Especially when trying to learn a new dance move.

Each of us has a dance name that I believe fits our personalities perfectly. I am a Firey Dragon, inside and out and wear my dance name and tattoo proudly.
Written by Laliba Ahteen.
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1 comment:

  1. KiyaMarch 16, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    You are not scary! How could anybody say that about you. You are such a sweetheart! Love you Girl!!

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