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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Now that I have your attention 🍉🍉 resources raqsnews.substack.com/p/raqsnews-s...

Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Been working on making a more powerful saidi. There are so many styles of dance that includes the cane/ stick/ assaya so I try to keep my style closest to the vibe you see in the region (while still keeping it me). And a chiller stick is feeling good today. #Bellydancer #BellydanceQueens #Bellydance

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Really like these new ghawaret el fan cymbals. Each set from ea h brands has a totally different tone, which makes them each so special. #practice #bellydance

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I was in class recently with shining and heard this phrase “In this dance, the performer really allows themselves to be observed” How have you sat in your spaces and allowed yourself to be seen?

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

6. My shows this weekend were referred to me by other dancers- that vote of confidence means so much One of my goals this year is to feel surrounded by support. It’s really feeling like that, in a world that seems fully dedicated to separating us all.

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

4. Patricia Clark-Gilley is helping organize a virtual class with Kyrria Mazin and musicians from Luxor. 5. I’m working on a very ambitious finger cymbal piece that’s finally starting to feel natural, though not complete. Im excited to get this to folks for feedback.

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

2. Adrienne Thor, Margarita Ramos, and I have started a traditional dance group I’m pretty excited about. 3. RaqsNews has started a black belly dance directory. We’ve been getting a ton of people request to be added. (Majda Anwar Qaqish getting to work with you is a literal dream)

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Things are politically incredibly frustrating and infuriating. Here’s a list of things I’m excited about to keep myself going- 1. Rhinestone Revolution: Spectacular Showcase is already shaping up really well. (This is a hint to sign up for workshops and get into the show now)

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

We are creating a directory of black belly dancers! Check out the talent and events raqsnews.substack.com/p/celebratin...

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Devi Dance Studio® & Sacred Devi Wear™ @devidancestudio.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Here is Yearing a la Kendrick drive.google.com/file/d/12O6R... :) Thank you for doing the other one.

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Yearing a la Kendrick.mp3

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Someone (not me) should do a mash up of the part of Kendrick’s halftime show where they sing “you really want to do it?” And then it goes to yearning or shil shak shok. Only those songs.

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

It’s best accompanied by Simon Shaheen (at least today) Do I think they are going to save the world? No, but they help my part of the world. Would anyone be interested in some of the exercises I do?

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Mindfulness in movement (for me) is underpinned by some core beliefs: 1. There is no wrong movement. Commit. 2. Stay in your body. Don’t observe 3. The magic will guide you how to move- let it do its job 4. Take care. Be compassionate for where you are at today.

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

In a very chaotic time for all of us, I’ve found solace in my mindfulness practices. One way is through movement. Photo by Laura Carter 💕

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Bead hoarders- Looking for fuschia, green, gold, and blue beads (seed beads and other shapes would be lovely!) Happy to pay for shipping! Starting on a heavily beaded and fringed costume from some Persian lace gifted to me.

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My friend Bam Bam just made a belly dance discord! discord.com/invite/RZbEQ... #bellydance #practice

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Yasmeen | 🇵🇸🇱🇧 @yasmeen.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Use your excitement and relief to help a Palestinian in Gaza today - share their fundraisers, donate, use this energy to help them survive. They have a long road ahead.

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I’m not even sure people care. When I send over the creepy photos and I get a “well I used ai it is what it is” No! Take some pride. Think about what you are trying to teach. Your students deserve quality thoughts. Ai can be a tool, but you have to be the one to provide the ideas.

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Or photos that are creepy (with extra hands). if taking your classes mean I get an extra hand I’m not showing up

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Maybe my controversial take- while I’m not going to rail against AI workshop descriptions that scream AI where I can’t even figure out what they are teaching is not it. Like I need to know what I’m learning about or I’m not spending my money

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Athena Shimmy Columbus Ohio Bellydancer @athenashimmy.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Me as a kid- dancing with my mom (and I can assure you not playing those cymbals) while my mother no longer dances, it’s so nice to have that time together. Being raised around so many women as a kid helped build my self esteem in a way I think is really special.

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