The Belly Dance Chronicles October/November/December 2016 Volume 14, Issue 4 | Page 12

Do you want to share anything with dancers about Celiac disease, health maintenance tips, and dancing? “I could talk for hours about Celiac disease...,” says Ruby. “One thing that I would like to share is that if you have food allergies (or autoimmune disease) it’s a blessing! Now you have to be super aware of everything you put into your body and it’s an opportunity for better health and self-awareness.” Tell us about some significant dance and teaching experiences you have had. Ruby shares her own experiences at several dance events and mirrors the heartfelt feelings generated by the producers and hosts of Yaa Halla Y’all festival in Dallas, TX, in their kind and caring focus on providing such a stellar experience for everyone attending. 12 The Belly Dance Chronicles  October 2016 Ruby discusses some thoughts on teaching at festivals, “I’ve had some great opportunities to teach and perform all over the United States as well as some international festivals. My favorite event in the US is Yaa Halla Y’all (Dallas, TX). It’s