Midnight at the Crossroads

The Eastern ethos, from which arise both belly dance and its music, is one of of feeling, improvisation, and joy. However, Western dancers rarely have access to this information, so they rely on their existing Western aesthetic, valuing appearance, choreography, and spectacle. 

All arts grow and change, that's part of their nature. But in this case, there are valuable perks to doing it the Eastern way, including brain health, trauma healing, and a connection to the Divine. Join Alia Thabit, an Arab-American dancer with forty-five years of experience, as she reveals the secret soul of the dance--and how to make it your own.