www.madamhelen.com

Bellydance Homepage

After the summer of 2012, this site will no longer be dedicated to belly dance. Having the "veil" continually lifted from my awareness, I have noticed some masonic symbols in the dance, which I feel uncomfortable with. The "snake" arms, especially with two intertwining snake arms (DNA) is one such symbol.
A part of me will always enjoy the dance, but as with all artistic gifts, I just wish that people would dedicate their dance for the joy of Jesus rather than for a bunch of reptilians. I suppose it would be possible? Also, many people dance for their own egos. Many will think that I have gone mad, but think about how we have become slowly brainwashed, through the media, into accepting new boundaries. I am not saying that we should not evolve in love and compassion. Rather, I feel that our morals are being eroded e.g. even inside the belly dance, see how we are baring more flesh than the stars of the golden era in order to attract attention, instead of concentrating on the art of the movement. Sadly bellydance has evolved from a hobby and pleasure into a money grabbing business.

The etiquette page will remain, as will the colour and make up page. The the costume page will be dedicated to something more modest than belly dance costumes. As from December 2011 - there are embedded Youtube videos on the video and etiquette page. Also new public domain images, (excepting the face shape page), throughout the site.

What is in a name?

Click here for female Egyptian or female Arabic names.

Click here for male Egyptian or male Arabic names.

You will find a list of some Egyptian and Arabian names with some of the meanings they could have. Among them are some recognizable stage names of famous belly dancers.

Please note that this site is based only upon my experience and views. I am not a professional beautician, choreographer, dressmaker etc. Please seek professional advise before following any advise on this site.
Thank you.