Inspiration and random tidd-bits for the tribally inclined. I’m hoping to connect with other dancers or people who are interested in this art form. :) If you’d like, my personal page is at www.thevictorianfirefly.tumblr.comTumblr (3.0; @zagharette)http://zagharette.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5197b40f0b76010bf29dcc41bab95510/tumblr_mn85jwvl7B1qcn37ao1_250.gif"/><br/><br/><p>Cine (Taken with <a href="http://cinemagr.am/tumblr" target="_blank">Cinemagram</a>)</p>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/51107843823http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/51107843823Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:36 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ff39e57a1cac2596b5d53d736e1aec91/tumblr_mn7si58Oox1qcn37ao1_250.gif"/><br/><br/><p>Shy little baby #hedgehog #littlemisskate <br/> #loop (Taken with <a href="http://cinemagr.am/tumblr" target="_blank">Cinemagram</a>)</p>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/51086803778http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/51086803778Wed, 22 May 2013 15:22:53 -0400loop<p>I think of Shakira mostly as a musician instead of a professional or semi professional dancer. She is definitely talented in both areas, but I choose to post different things based on my own tastes. I do have submissions open so you are more than willing to submit something you feel should be on the blog! I wanted Zagharette to be a place to other dancers to inspire each other. </p>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/48364794653http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/48364794653Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:59:21 -0400<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/en4-8fAHZnI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>this is just kind of adorable. </p>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/48138125109http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/48138125109Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:38:34 -0400rachel bricebellydancermagic trick<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/p99kZ0BDkow?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>CHECK OUT THIS GORGEOUS LADY. </p> <p>IF YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT HER,</p> <p>YOU SHOULD.</p> <p>Shanti Jourdan everyone. </p> <p>And dang it camera man. Pay attention pleaaasee.</p>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/48055611565http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/48055611565Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:53:20 -0400shanti jourdanBelly Dancetribal belly dancetribal fusionthis lady got me started in belly dance when I was in middle schoolso thank her essentially for this blog<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5723ef105455fe831885909f053c0467/tumblr_mkpg7yru561r17twgo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ccc398ea4f97d396c2c5e3730097cb3d/tumblr_mkpg7yru561r17twgo2_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Why… WHY I ASK. </p> <p>*heart falls apart into little pieces*</p>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/47139925041http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/47139925041Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:28:46 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/303314a3761e4eb52f4e93ec89ede79f/tumblr_mi5791HYrm1r17twgo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4935e7d16b2dc7d4ea34ec7b09e197de/tumblr_mi5791HYrm1r17twgo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/23aa6b7f3e735f37b343845947b22789/tumblr_mi5791HYrm1r17twgo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/027aa5fb5d813448b75e3a32b3f77302/tumblr_mi5791HYrm1r17twgo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46989311026http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46989311026Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:18:54 -0400“Belly dance flaunts something in the face of a society that forbids public show of femaleness. Belly dance is a rebellion wrapped up in a flirtation.”<br/><br/> - <em><h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper"><span class="messageBody"><span class="userContent">A’isha Azar</span></span></h5> (via <a href="http://saraia.tumblr.com/" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">saraia</a>)</em>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46884342829http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46884342829Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:34:35 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/71ce3601c830e5cf2293a0d6778caaff/tumblr_mkigt91vCS1qaf3aeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46815488126http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46815488126Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:44:30 -0400<a href="http://www.change.org/petitions/united-states-house-of-representatives-dismiss-h-r-996-invasive-fish-and-wildlife-prevention-act-2">Please sign this petition to save my hedgehog's life! </a>: <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thevictorianfirefly.tumblr.com/post/46453859246/please-sign-this-petition-to-save-my-hedgehogs-life" target="_blank">thevictorianfirefly</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://tattooedmafia.tumblr.com/post/46436188215/please-sign-this-petition-to-save-my-hedgehogs-life" target="_blank">tattooedmafia</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>If you own an exotic animal, or just care about animals, you need to sign this.</p> </blockquote> <p>This petition should be looked at by anyone in the united states that has a hedgehog, sugar glider, lizard, snake, cockatiel, parrot, parakeet, tortoise, fish (other than a goldfish) tarantula, any kind of insect pet, chameleon, skunk, hermit crab, rat, mouse, scorpion, frog… All these pets will be considered illegal because they are not deemed “domestic enough” to be pets. Many of us know that this is definitely wrong. Not only would it make many small business go under, but all illegal animals will have to be slaughtered. </p> <p>It’s already got close to 1,500 signatures! Please please please take a look  and sign! </p> </blockquote> <p>I know this isn’t relevant but please take a moment to look at this petition! It just might be very relevant to a friend, family member or even your self. </p>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46453997079http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/46453997079Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:32:36 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzast79vH91r8ipn1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://lisahachemaguire.tumblr.com/post/17508287910/kami" target="_blank">lisahachemaguire</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Kami.</p> </blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/45686575320http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/45686575320Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:42:48 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/p4ftx-JDzNA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://playfuloakdance.tumblr.com/post/43895219036/belly-dance-by-suheir-zaki" target="_blank">playfuloakdance</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" id="eow-title" title="AUTHENTIC Belly Dance by Suheir Zaki !!">Belly Dance by Suheir Zaki</span></p> </blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44663813006http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44663813006Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:02:44 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/23cf2bd344606ef80a83cbf1bb64d4e3/tumblr_mgunz7dVIU1qezjvqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144420494http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144420494Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:07:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3a9d3ff9d4ccaede1790b8c1f90d28f0/tumblr_mglfndTkc51qf1fsho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://hautecouturesweetdemure.tumblr.com/post/40483956033/marcella-diamond" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">hautecouturesweetdemure</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Marcella (Diamond)</p></blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144415567http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144415567Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:06:53 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4a979c062571dc9c3ab9cbd92aed95a7/tumblr_mgmkwnKKRC1rnuf9ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144410736http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144410736Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:06:47 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7ec16174e0773541a366e51ab1ec5d4e/tumblr_mgtp8hE6L91rntsafo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://jelena-lela.tumblr.com/post/40839120479/3" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">jelena-lela</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><3</p></blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144405627http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144405627Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:06:40 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5f09445ecd89ca65f1d721f7b6cc428f/tumblr_mgs34vfeR71rdv4ybo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://tumblr.bm-photo.ch/post/40865138572/istanbul-main-bazar-on-flickr-via-flickr" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">bm-photo-ch</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bm_photo/8389976436/" title="Istanbul Main Bazar" target="_blank">Istanbul Main Bazar</a> on Flickr.</p><p><i>Via Flickr:</i><br/> Typical shop at the main bazar of Istanbul. Selling touristic artifacts, like waterpipes, and bellydance costumes.<br/><br/> visit us at <a href="http://www.bm-photo.ch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.bm-photo.ch" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.bm-photo.ch" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.bm-photo.ch" target="_blank">www.bm-photo.ch</a></a><br/><br/> contact us <a href="mailto:info@bm-photo.ch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@bm-photo.ch</a><br/><br/> © BM-photo | stephanie borcard & nicolas metraux</p></blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144400222http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/44144400222Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:06:33 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e8358820dd7655c9d809003649bf00ee/tumblr_mijvb34BzL1qb89n4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thekillroom.tumblr.com/post/43616531347/photo-of-masha-archer-the-teacher-of-carolena" target="_blank">thekillroom</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span>Photo of Masha Archer (The teacher of Carolena Nericcio), uploaded with permission from Larissa Archer. </span></p> <p><span>F</span><span>rom Larissa:  </span></p> <p><span>“Photo by Charles Homer Archer (Masha’s late husband, and my father). Photo (of course) is of Masha, wearing the original non-coin coin bra, made with saint medallions instead of coins…”</span></p> <p>This makes me happy. </p> <p><span> </span></p> </blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/43691318574http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/43691318574Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:22:40 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9d8829974a1a882898f6035c3a2a8f6d/tumblr_mi4bldAdtS1r4voi7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://bigtimebellydance.tumblr.com/post/43426087774/i-love-how-bellydancers-look-like-queens-but-in" target="_blank">bigtimebellydance</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I love how bellydancers look like queens, but (in my experience) almost always dance w/bare feet. :)  <span>To me, it not only hearkens to one’s connection to to the earth and this dance’s grounded nature, but it also symbolizes a certain humility that’s part of this art, as well…  </span></p> <p><span>Of <em>course</em> it allows us to move better and have more control on this precious ground, but it also says something about this dance, this art.. and its practitioners- to me.  It shows that this dance (in both history and practice) comes from an </span><em>extremely</em><span> natural, simple & unpretentious place.  It shows the humbleness of human nature and the fragility of our being…  And it shows that with the </span>raiments<span> which we wear, we can choose to elevated to as opulent or intricate a dance as we like.  </span></p> <p><span>..I dunno.. it’s hard to express… I just love that all these amazing, stunningly-adorned women, so beautiful in their person and practice, walk around w/bare feet.  To me it not only signifies a certain humbleness, but also a very real, raw contact w/the ground we live on, that we walk on.. that we dance on.. as individuals, and as a species.. as a bunch of critters on one big, beautiful planet…  And it illustrates this beautiful dichotomy that says one can be intricate and complex and divinely adorned, while at once truly simple and grounded and pure…  Plus (to me), it has a way of reminding one of this dance’s (and dancer’s) roots…   It alludes to the fact that where we all came from, </span><span>like as not, was probably not the opulent place.  ..And still, that is beautiful. :)</span></p> <p><span>..But maybe that’s just me. ;)</span></p> <p><span>♥</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> </blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/43430518916http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/43430518916Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:48:32 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fa00b62a23147997e8c6109464a61131/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/acd652a6e6463215fe186eecccc2c468/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e045caca92d4fff227727af956aa7108/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/76f47bf38a75679c89c177b145851f58/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/42216101b39ea6baf6e31e5a6bdf6ea8/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/16b2fd0a0646d3f25a4da5260745b3d5/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/68eae454ffbc331f242cc0399c74597e/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/91e2b8ae1a1e949493cca56dbfca70a3/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fad601ea5d215714d00f5d62cc53e49e/tumblr_mhzczqWZXh1qeg4jio9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://skinks.tumblr.com/post/42712084260/so-how-bout-them-male-belly-dancers-then" target="_blank">skinks</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sNP4zP8oLC0#!" target="_blank">so how bout them male belly dancers then</a></p> </blockquote>http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/43045365320http://zagharette.tumblr.com/post/43045365320Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:01:07 -0500