It was my first time to attend the Philippine Belly Dance Festival - Bellyfest 2008! It was held at the Activity Center of Glorietta Makati. I really had a good time watching a lot of talented ladies and a guy wield the power of their bodies to perform this beautiful dance. The swaying of the hips, the movement of the arms, the beautiful stare, the invigorating music - all part of this traditional dance was showcased during the event. Solo performances were also rendered by the top Belly Dance teachers (Jill Ngo-Crisologo, Gemma Magtibay, Gladys Mallari, Arcel Benson, Summer Allada) in the country. Clara Romana, a Flamenco and Belly Dancer, also rendered her "Andaluzi", a fusion of the Flamenco and Belly Dance.
The whole-day program filled with booths and workshops ended with a grand show featuring the different performances of the Bellyfest Lead Dancers, the recitalists, and Ms. Regine Tolentino.
The Veil Dance, Cane Dance, Tribal Belly Dance and the Classical Belly Dance - all performed with grace and beauty.
Here are some of the pictures from the event:
Veil Dance by Gemma Magtibay
Zumre - The Male Bellydancer
Jill Ngo's Cane Dance
Nilda Boquiren's Solo Performance 
Summer Allada's Cane Dance
Clara Romana's Andaluzi
And another from Clara Romana - the Veil Dance
Regine Tolentino's Performance
To learn more about the Bellyfest 2008 visit: http://bellyfest.asiapad.com/
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