Rose Hafla Interview Sessions - The Jewels
- Natalie Borg
- Sep 25, 2024
- 1 min read
The Rose Hafla asks members of the Scottish Bellydance Community in 'The Interview Sessions.' We find out how they started bellydancing, highlights of their dance journey so far, inspirations and top tips!
Name:
The Jewels
Based:
South West London
Contact:
Facebook: Jewels Bellydance
Instagram: @bellydance_jewels
How did you start bellydancing?
We all met at bellydance class!
Your Top 3 highlights of your dance journey to date?
Taking part in Whitton's Saint George's day parade and performing
Organising and putting our own show on and raising £400 for charity
Taking part in The Richmond Live Festival & dancing in front of Marble Hill House
The troupe support & friendship all through the pandemic. We still continued to meet and rehearse every week on Zoom.
What inspires you to keep dancing?
Friendship and sisterhood
3 dancers (past or present) that inspire you and why
Marta Korzun because:
She is a beautiful dancer and performer
Has precise technique
Has confidence but humbleness too
Samia Gamal because:
She has such femininity
Dances in complete harmony to the music
Translates the music in to movement
Her determination - she didn't give up on her dream of a career in dance
Shona Hagan because:
Her sass! She owns that stage
Energy & stage presence
Her confidence
Share a Top Tip for new or existing bellydancers
Practice regularly
Rehearse your stage entrances and exits
Arrive to performances on time
Costume details, especially when dancing in a group, such as matching nail varnish, jewellery, footwear & make up
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