Rak-Out Belly Dance by Julia

10/16/2026

This bedlah (bra and belt set) popped up in several memories today, and it's no coincidence! 👻 I owe you some closeups of the details because this has been my Halloween go-to for over a decade. Rhinestone skulls and crossbones, chain metal, tassels, and a darker tribal edge make it the perfect spooky-season look💀

As for the venues: the first two pics are from Marrakech in Sacramento, and the third is Second Saturday at my old studio, Hot Pot on K St. Both are closed now, but they still haunt my memories🕯️RIP

09/01/2026

Grounded, precise, sensual: September belongs to Virgo, the Maiden. An earth sign, Virgo is one of the only signs ruled by Mercury (the other being Gemini).
Virgo gets reduced to "organized perfectionist," but underneath that is a deep physical intelligence — Virgo rules the body, its rhythms, its details. Isolation, control, and presence in every muscle. Discipline meets devotion meets pure physical pleasure — that's belly dance, and that's Virgo, in a nutshell. 🐍✨

08/09/2026

Not the type of song normally but used for sword balancing, but it's fun to break the rules😉

08/03/2026

Spent four hours today practicing one minute of choreography (yes, that's right) and improv'd this in one take...I almost didn't upload this because I didn't care much for the very end... and the sweaty bra😂

08/01/2026

Meow....😏

10/02/2025

I am the one hiding under your bed,
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red🦇

07/22/2024

📸This photo is new, even to me! I spotted myself earlier in the background of a fellow dancer's photo that I'd never seen before. This was taken backstage at the Davis Art Center in July 2014, exactly 10 years ago. I was very excited to see this shot--it reminded me to pause for a moment and reflect on how much life has changed over the past decade.

Without going into too much detail, this photo was taken on a day that was actually very challenging for me, for personal reasons, and I wasn't feeling my best. As a result, I really struggled to connect with my music, and my performance fell short. When I saw the photo taken of me on stage later, I felt even lower. Seeing photos from that event has always brought back a sense of disappointment. But this new image reveals a different story. It shows that despite the struggles I faced, I still managed to find a glimmer of joy and a reason to smile. It’s a reminder that even in our toughest moments, there can be small moments of light. 💖

02/12/2024

It's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me🌛✨️

10/24/2023

Medicham has just like a 💃✨️

10/01/2023

🍁 Fall is here, and it's time to groove like ghouls! 👻💃 Check out my *brand new* blog on my website, including the perfect way to add some spooktacular flair to your dance repertoire this season. 🎃✨ Don't forget to sign up for my monthly newsletter to stay updated on all the thrilling dance content coming your way. Let's dance through fall together! 🍁🧡

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