Top Story – Belly Dancing: An Ancient Art, In A Modern World

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While belly dancing has been performed all across the Middle East for thousands of years, only recently, within the last few decades, has this sultry form of dance regained popularity throughout the world. Belly dancing commonly refers to a style … Continue reading 

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Black History Month Spotlight: Alvin Ailey Dancer – Akua Noni Parker

Occupation: Alvin Ailey Dancer What do you love most about being a Black woman? Being a woman, in general, is empowering. I believe that as women we are still overlooked and underestimated. Combining that with the African-American aspect can often … Continue reading 

Black History Month Spotlight: Cashel Sapphire Campbell – Actor & Burlesque Performer

Name and Occupation:  Cashel Sapphire Campbell, Actor/Belly Dance and Burlesque Performer & Instructor/Dance Therapy Student. What do you love most about being a Black woman? I love the color of my skin. I love the legacy of my ancestors that … Continue reading 

The ABC’s of Staying Sexy For Your Partner

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Regardless of who you are, it’s important to stay attractive for your partner to maintain a healthy relationship. Men and women alike, especially those in marriage, let go of their physique over time. It may seem vein, but studies show … Continue reading 

5 Reasons to Dance Your Way to Fitness

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One of the biggest struggles for people trying to lose weight is finding a way to maintain healthy levels of exercise. People already know that increase daily activity will lead to results, it’s just a matter of finding a way … Continue reading 

Flint Has a Burlesque Troupe!

Left to right: Miss Kitty Coquette, Victoria Nightshade, Mickey Mandrake, Nada Teezovich (up), Dish Delish (down), Twiggy Boylust

We run the gambit of Vaudeville-style theatre, with skits, song and dance, and tongue-in-cheek comedy capped with our strong feminist drive- this is a troupe with heart and soul as well as fabulous/erotic fashion sense.

The best part of being in the Fischer Bodies is spreading the message that any body type can be sexy. Not just good-looking, or ok, or passable…SEXY. Hot. Desirable. Powerful. Fierce. We are a force of nature, every one of us.
And somewhere, closer than you think, we are dancing on a table and blowing glitter in the air. For you and for us.

We are a troupe of community activists, intellectuals, exhibitionists, and people who are interested in being fearless at all times. We have a little something to say, a message to share if you will. Take a look. See a performance. You might be surprised at the show you experience.

www.fischerbodies.com

Congratulations Cat Deely!

CAT DEELY - HOST of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

Your success is a perfect example of the balance of the elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. As I watch the world tilt out of control, I find it a delight to watch you choose to cultivate balance. Here is what I see and appreciate:

Wood: You have revolutionized the role of host with a sense of curiosity that makes you fiercely independent and free to create something new in a pressure filled environment.

Fire: You are endowed with an enchanting personal magnetism, and a gift of expression that gathers us up to experience the sensation, drama and sentiment of dance.

Earth: You promote our connectedness with the entire cast, and provide friendship, sustenance and recognition to each and every dancer.

Metal: You perform with precision extracting order from difficult moments and allowing others to perform with elegant precision—even in defeat. You are true to yourself—articulate, unflappable, receptive, and inspired—providing the show with a structure that holds everyone to a high standard.

Water: You step carefully allowing the dancing to articulate our memories, dreams and aspirations. You step back, not seeking the limelight, and we all come to know what can be—even if we cannot dance.

I vote with all my heart and mind for those who consciously create the action of Wood, the warmth of Fire, the connectedness of Earth, the structure of Metal, and the vision of Water. We cannot help but watch those who do.

With gratitude . . .

Katherine

Christian Louboutin Auctions 8 Inches for Charity

Christian Louboutin eight-inch stiletto ballet pointe shoe

Based on the ballet shoe, the towering silk and Swarovski-encrusted heels are being auctioned off along with a number of other fashion wares to raise funds for the English National Ballet (ENB).

Louboutin said: “I could not help being inspired by English National Ballet. After all, isn’t the classical dancing ballet slipper the ultimate heel?”

They were only made for a good cause, but do you think you can handle this heel?