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		<title>Online Bellydance School is launched!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Habibies! You asked&#8230; &#8221; Do you offer online classes?&#8221;&#8221; I take classes with you but I cant keep...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl/blog/2026/07/07/online-bellydance-school-is-launched/">Online Bellydance School is launched!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl">The Dance Movement</a>.</p>
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<p>Habibies!</p>



<p>You asked&#8230;</p>



<p><em>&#8221; Do you offer online classes?&#8221;<br>&#8221; I take classes with you but I cant keep up, do you have beginner classes?&#8221;<br>&#8221; I missed the first part of the choreography can I learn it somewhere?&#8221;<br>&#8221; Do you have YouTube videos?&#8221;&nbsp;<br>&#8221; I&#8217;m a beginner what to do?&#8221;</em></p>



<p>and I, with sooooo much love, want to deliver!</p>



<p>After over a year of heart work it&#8217;s here! <br><a href="https://www.patreon.com/sarahsafiharb">Your ONLINE Bellydance school 😀</a> </p>



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<li>Join me on Patreon for monthly fresh content that keeps you engaged and learning new things.&nbsp;</li>



<li>There are different memberships and you can choose what works for you.&nbsp;</li>



<li>You can also cancel at any time.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>What makes it special?&nbsp;</p>



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<li><em>Arabic translations to offer&nbsp;accessibility to women in the Arab world (please share with them if possible&nbsp;🙂 )&nbsp;</em></li>



<li><em>Learn at your own pace, time and tempo.</em></li>



<li><em>Repeat classes as often as you like / need.</em></li>



<li><em>Personal contact once a month with a live class where all your question are welcome.</em></li>



<li><em>Not only technical classes but a cultural and holistic perspective.</em></li>



<li><em>Authentic &amp; personal connection with Raqs Sharqi from my upbringing and over 15 years of technical experience in Raqs Sharqi, Yoga, holistic dance practice, trauma sensitive movement.&nbsp;</em></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">learn on your own pace, connect to the culture and your body! <br>Join me on Patreon, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sarahsafiharb">click here to explore. </a></h2>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl/blog/2026/07/07/online-bellydance-school-is-launched/">Online Bellydance School is launched!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl">The Dance Movement</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bakhour / Bkhour</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bakhour / Bkhour explained Very often my dear friend / sister Zahia &#38; myself burn Bakhour / Bkhour...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl/blog/2023/10/01/bakhour-bkhour/">Bakhour / Bkhour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl">The Dance Movement</a>.</p>
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<p>Bakhour / Bkhour explained </p>



<p>Very often my dear friend / sister Zahia &amp; myself burn Bakhour / Bkhour in the morning.</p>



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<p>We had the honor and pleasure of buying this bkhour straight from the source from the amazing Algerian band Lemma&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/souad_asla/">@souad_asla</a>&nbsp;so this Bkhour is really special!&nbsp;</p>



<p>Bakhour or Bkhour, is an Arabic word which means fumes. Known as incense in western terminology.</p>



<p>Bakhour / Bkhour can be used for religious rituals and for relaxing. It has such a lovely perfume that this might be used to scent a home and aid meditation. It is often used for funerals and is said to attract angels. In addition, it is widely used by Muslims as a fragrance during religious ceremonies.&nbsp;</p>



<p>My sister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zahia1985/">@zahia1985</a>&nbsp;burns this almost daily as a ritual to cleanse her home and invite in good energy.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Have you tried this before? Do you have a cleansing ritual?&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bakhour/">#bakhour </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bkhoor/">#bkhoor</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bakhoor/"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bakhoor/">#bakhoor</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bkhour/"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bkhour/">#bkhour</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%B1/"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%B1/">#بخور</a></p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl/blog/2023/10/01/bakhour-bkhour/">Bakhour / Bkhour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thedancemovement.nl">The Dance Movement</a>.</p>
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