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Expert Profile: Gia al Qamar

Expertise: I am a fulltime, professional Belly Dance Performer and Instructor. I can answer questions about Middle Eastern dance. I can discuss topics such as technique and history, performing, music, props, costumes and more! I will not answer questions about the misconceptions about this dance of a sexual nature.
I am, literally, a life-long dancer, having studied dance in its many forms since the age of 3. My college degree was in theater arts from Rutgers University. I have studied with a myriad of well known belly dance master instructors (all listed on my website... www.IDreamOfGia.com )and I continue to study with teachers from around the world. I have extensive performance experience and teach group and private classes in Northern NJ and the NY Metro area.

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What do you like about this subject? This dance is my life's blood, my passion, my work and my world! This dance is about the dancer's expression of her life, her loves, her heartache, her joy! I live to perform, but also find great joy in teaching others to express themselves through dance!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I am a life-long student and will be for the rest of my life. This dance is as much about the exploration of technique and Middle Eastern Culture as it is about the exploration of each dancer's own soul...

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: The mysteries of this dance unfold to each individual in its own time... It is danced by women all over the Middle East, not just in Arabic countries, but in Israel, Turkey and Greece!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject There is a very old, time worn misconception in the USA that this dance is one of seduction and about women-pleasing-men. It is not. The dance is beautiful, artist expression of emotion through music and movement and, while sensual in the most pure sense, is not and should not be viewed or performed as something that is sexual or lurid.

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Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		7
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		50

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/30/08
10	10	10	10	06/03/08
10	10	10	10	03/31/08
10	10	10	10	11/15/07
10	10	10	10	10/06/07

User Comments

Thank you SO much for your quick response. I told my neice I thought it was a sign up respect, but that she should have also refused if she was uncom
(Pam on 06/03/08)

Thank You so much for answering my question so quickly. This issue has been bothering me for days.
(Sandra on 03/31/08)

Thank You for taking the time to answer my many questions.
(Rena on 11/15/07)

Thank you so much for your help! you're the best
(Yiliana on 10/06/07)

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Recent Answers from Gia al Qamar

2008-08-30 How Do I Learn?: Priya, As with any dance, you do need formal classes. Many students who have no other resource begin to learn by purchasing instructional videos/DVDs by reputable teachers of the art of Middle Eastern...

2008-06-04 Stomach flutters: Merhaba! Hello! There really isn't 'one way' to do this! It may be possible that you're just 'overthinking', as everyone is able to hold their breath...if you swim, you must learn to hold your breath...

2008-06-03 Dancing on a table: Merhaba...Hello Pam! What a VERY good question that you pose! There are MANY, MANY, MANY 'schools of thought' on what is proper and improper conduct for Belly Dancers in this country. I am very 'old...

2008-04-04 beginner belly dance lessons: Diane, Thank you for writing and asking about my group classes for belly dance students! Yes, there will be more Thursday classes! As a matter of fact, the next class session begins on Thursday, April...

2008-03-31 Posture and Belly Dancing: Hello Sandra, I am so glad that you wrote and I hope that I can help! First, you must take into consideration that your students are probably not lifelong dancers as you have been. Patience is DEFINITELY...