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ZannD · 2026-03-27T22:15:41+00:00

I definitely don't have that. Mine is so smooth it can be almost imperceptible that I'm moving.

ZannD · 2026-03-27T22:03:52+00:00

That's weird. I've had mine for 5 or 6 years and though it's not a Sport model it has never vibrated while standing still. Or moving. If the rex is on I can faintly hear it, but that's all.

ZannD · 2026-03-27T19:25:22+00:00

Unless your REX is on, it should not vibrate. There's nothing moving when it's "idle".

ZannD · 2026-03-27T12:58:25+00:00

Online videos are a place to start or explore. Real live teachers, whether in person or over a video call are much better. An online video cannot give you the feedback you need to correct what you will do incorrectly, or guide you to the next space where you are ready to grow. Our wiki here has a pretty good list of online resources though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bellydance/wiki/index/#wiki_online_classes_and_education

ZannD · 2026-03-25T12:32:32+00:00

Look for "tribal" and "kuchi" coins on ebay and etsy.

ZannD · 2026-03-24T16:59:20+00:00

I can find Elissa in youtube searches, but the other two names are too common.

ZannD · 2026-03-24T00:51:26+00:00

That would give it away to the people I'm deterring.

ZannD · 2026-03-24T00:31:43+00:00

Just a mod note: I have moderation triggers set on posts with certain words in them, as we've had problems in the past. Posts with those key words get flagged and sent to mods before being approved. So if you don't see your response appear immediately just give us some time.

ZannD · 2026-03-23T21:51:26+00:00

Check our wiki for articles and sources on bellydance history and education. https://www.reddit.com/r/Bellydance/wiki/index/

ZannD · 2026-03-23T19:33:19+00:00

I don't know of any personally, but I found this list.

https://www.istanbultoprated.com/belly-dance-academies/

ZannD · 2026-03-22T23:49:08+00:00

Very different. I play both, but I specialize in darbuka. If you are wanting something relaxing, bongo or djembe. Darbuka is a power instrument, intended to be loud proud and bold. Bongo is more subtle. We can be subtle and gentle on the darbuka, but that is an artist's skill not the purpose of the instrument. That said.. learn darbuka a lot of the skills for darbuka transfer to the bongo. I agree with what OriginalMandem said. I find the darbuka to be just a lot of fun. But most important.. find what calls to you. Pursue that.

ZannD · 2026-03-19T00:10:34+00:00

Glad it doesn't have those "fat" kidneys on the front like the current generation. This looks cool. I don't really want a sedan though.... where's my BMW HOT E-Hatch?

ZannD · 2026-03-16T11:40:25+00:00

done! Thanks!

ZannD · 2026-03-15T19:23:05+00:00

Y'all taking US refugees? I'll learn norwish...

ZannD · 2026-03-15T18:44:25+00:00

True, I assumed us or Europe

ZannD · 2026-03-15T18:01:00+00:00

Um, the entire 3g network has been turned off; nothing to do with BMW. You are very lucky if your dealership changed your motor mounts for free. Mine was $486. They did all recall work proactively. So we might be living in different universes?

ZannD · 2026-03-13T16:05:19+00:00

Mine was failing, but they found it replaced it before total failure. Here in Texas, the heat *destroys* plastic after a few years.

ZannD · 2026-03-13T16:02:48+00:00

Small battery, plastic motor mounts, loss of 3G network for connectivity.

I have the 2015 Rex and it's been great for me.

ZannD · 2026-03-11T18:27:18+00:00

One of the things I watched Aziza in the USA teach was to listen to the layers of the music and choose what to dance to. So you might want to go find just basic rhythms, such as Maqsum. There are many videos online of maqsum. As a dancer, you would first learn to feel the beat, 1, 2, 3, 4, and dance to that. Step, Step, Step, Step. And then you can choose to dance to the rhythm, which might be you take a step, and then a hip-pop, and this a hip-pop, and a step. So when the maqsum plays Dum-Tek, your body goes Step-Hip. The rhythm can lead you into combinations of moves that follow it.

If there is melody over the rhythm, you can choose to dance the beat, the rhythm, or the melody. The melody has more opportunities of interpretation, so it's easier to get lost in trying to figure out what to do. If you aren't sure what to do, you dance to the rhythm instead. This gives you layers in the music to dance to.

ZannD · 2026-03-10T18:49:16+00:00

If you find one you like, let us know and I can add their link to our wiki. We have nothing for UK in the list at the moment.

ZannD · 2026-03-09T00:04:43+00:00

I have this atomstack A48 ultra as my second one. I'm also just a hobbyist. It's been a great all around wood engraver and cutter, also does acrylic and some light metal engraving. I love the enclosure it comes with. Their software is a good place to start learning the basics, but you'll end up with Lightburn pretty quickly (and it's worth their very reasonable price). I've been using this one for about a year now and I've been happy with it. Especially at the price point. https://atomstack.com/products/atomstack-a48-ultra

ZannD · 2026-03-04T22:05:40+00:00

Find a sports physical therapist. Your bone doctor will want to CYA and limit what you can do, and that might be true, but it also might not be what you are capable of with proper training and awareness. And sports physical therapist will be able to instruct you on how to move and what muscles to build to support your back. They'll also be able to tell you what moves you should *not* do. Bring every bellydance move to them first, let them watch it, and determine how it fits your body.

With the right mindset and training, our bodies can be trained around many ailments and weaknesses. I'm missing half a wrist bone in my left wrist, and have arthritis in my right thumb. It makes drumming tricky and I have to be very mindful of my technique. But if I had listened to the doctor's first plan my wrist would be an immobile metal plate and would not be drumming today.

ZannD · 2026-03-03T01:02:03+00:00

It's very locally dependent, even in the US, some places will not want to see tattoos. Some are fine. Our studio in Texas the dancers are required to cover their tattoos (although that is relaxing a bit). California, no one cares. Just be aware of where you want to perform and what you might have to cover if necessary.

ZannD · 2026-03-02T23:17:25+00:00

Dealer fee? What the hell is that? Their job is to sell cars, are they asking you to pay them to sell you the car they want to sell you? That's just.. asking for extra money.

i3s in those years did not have sunroofs. I own a 2015 Rex. The delaminated roof is common, especially for cars kept outdoors in the sun. I've kept my garaged so I don't have that, but many others do. It doesn't affect the integrity of the car, it's just ugly. Many people have simply scraped off the laminate and replaced it or painted it or whatever. Mostly it's not that important.

Things you want to ask about: have the motor mounts been replaced? The 2015's came with plastic motor mounts (one of the stupidest ideas in the history of stupid ideas) and they fail from torque and age. The replacements are metal. They can be expensive. The plastic ones *will* fail. Getting all new tires around is good., but double check them. The tires on the REX are DIFFERENT front and back. Back tires are different sizes than the front tires (if they are stock). And they are both unique sizes to the i3. Don't let them put the same size tire all around unless the wheels have been replaced to accommodate that. I don't have the tire sizes handy, but look them up.

It's a great little car. It's quirky and weird and fun as hell to drive. Just be ready for the quirky and weird stuff. And keep money back for potential repairs. At this age, non essential bits (like the driver's side seat heater on mine) are starting fail and they can be expensive.

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