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Ziva Diva

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joined on 03/04/04
last updated 10/26/09
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My Testimonials

January 24, 2006
Ziva was a wonderful sponser to work with. She opened her home and shared her lovely kitties with me! She even had an emergency in her family, and still was graceful, thoughtful and took the time to say thanks.
I'd come back anytime!
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BAKLAVA'S BLOG

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originally published at BAKLAVA Bellydance Updates!
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My Photo

Baklava photoshoot
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My page is all about free and honest discussion about issues related to belly dance and self image.

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This is what's up!

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originally published at Anything and Everything!
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ZivaDiva with BAKLAVA

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I have a B.S. in Psychology and just recently completed my M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling. My primary goal is to help other women feel more confident with themselves. I like to encourage people to think beyond their self-imposed limits and thoughts.
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My Blog

Begins this Thursday night, 9/3. For details and to reserve a spot email me! zivadiva2000@yahoo.com
Sun, August 30, 2009 - 7:52 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
I’m going back to teaching belly dance after a 1.5 year hiatus due to a back injury. I admit that at first I was concerned about doing so because my body isn’t lookin’ so hot. You all know what I mean. I’m about 20 lbs. over what I’d like to be and I just don’t feel “comfy” in my skin.

However, when I expressed this sentiment to a close friend, her heartfelt and loving response was, “But, just think how good those women will feel when they come into that studio and see a real woman teac... read more
Fri, December 29, 2006 - 1:19 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
Why “Bombshell” Belly Dance?

Because bombshells are REAL women, each with her own personality and her own special body type. Real women are more beautiful in their curviness and softness than any airbrushed model. Think about the beautiful bombshells of the past: Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Jane Russell, Carmen Miranda, Mae West, Dolly Parton, and, of course, Betty Boop! These women were not emaciated. They were strong, healthy women. The kind of women you might live next door t... read more
Fri, December 2, 2005 - 10:56 AM permalink - 2 comments
 
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My Recent Activity

Re: Giving Credit (in The Biz of Belly Dance) That's SO true, Anthea!

Before I ever start choreo-ing a dance I listen to the music MANY times...then I let it speak to me...really many times when I hear a certain musical phrasing certain moves or staging ideas just come to mind. I LOVE to ... read more
discussion post on Thu, November 5, 2009 - 1:09 PM
Re: Giving Credit (in The Biz of Belly Dance) Amen, Roz.
discussion post on Thu, November 5, 2009 - 4:20 AM
Re: ATS question (in Tribal Bellydance) Thank you, Ladies. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. I'm really narrowing down the list of moves so that it will fit the ever changing population at this facility. It is a joy to see these women have so much fun....what a lot of people don't ... read more
discussion post on Wed, November 4, 2009 - 7:17 PM
Re: general tips, dos and do nots when starting out (in Belly Dance Troupe Talk) A'isha-
I always enjoy reading your posts..you always have substantive to say. Thanks!
ZD
discussion post on Wed, November 4, 2009 - 7:05 PM
Re: ATS question (in Tribal Bellydance) Thanks, Shay!
discussion post on Wed, November 4, 2009 - 1:24 PM
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Join me ( miscellaneous » other ) I'm Ziva Diva in Mobile, Alabama. I want your input on various matters--... read more
listing posted Mon, July 6, 2009 - 3:01 PM
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