Belly Dance Life (Iana Komarnytska)
Explore every episode of Belly Dance Life
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| 23 Feb 2018 | Ep 04. How to Overcome "I'm Not Good Enough" Block | 00:30:19 | |
Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 28 Feb 2018 | Ep 05. Julia Farid: Challenges of an International Dance Career | 01:13:12 | |
| 02 Mar 2018 | Ep 06. Four Things to Keep Your Energy Level Up | 00:12:11 | |
Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 06 Mar 2018 | Ep 07. Kateryna Siham: Dance Contracts in the Middle East | 00:59:59 | |
| 09 Mar 2018 | Ep 08. Restaurant VS Theatre Shows | 00:21:36 | |
Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 13 Mar 2018 | Ep 09. Founders of Orientalisimo: Social Media as a Bridge Between Dancers & General Public | 01:01:09 | |
| 16 Mar 2018 | Ep 10. My Five Discoveries About Podcasting! | 00:26:01 | |
Use hashtag #ianadancepodcast to participate in the giveaway. Details are in the episode. Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 27 Mar 2018 | Ep 11. Valerick Molinary: Different Ways to Develop Your Belly Dance Career | 01:06:46 | |
Find Valerick on Instagram, (FB dance page), Youtube. Valerick's festival: Lebanese Love Affair. Article from their recent panel discussion can be found HERE. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 03 Apr 2018 | Ep 12. Mr. Ozgen: Turkish Dance on a Big Stage | 00:49:01 | |
| 12 Apr 2018 | Ep 13. Esmeralda Colabone: Music as Your Guide & Mentor | 01:12:11 | |
| 19 Apr 2018 | Ep 14. Sadie Marquardt: Before & After Social Media Hit | 00:59:27 | |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Ep 15. Cassandra Fox: Healthy Does Not Have a Face | 01:13:26 | |
| 08 May 2018 | Ep 16. How to Deal With Annoying Clients: Unpaid "Showcase" Offers | 00:17:36 | |
Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 15 May 2018 | Ep 17. Luna of Cairo: Is Belly Dance Life in Cairo Always a "Fairy Tale"? | 00:56:24 | |
Find Luna of Cairo on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. Her blog "Kisses from Kairo". Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 22 May 2018 | Ep 18. Amar Lammar: Twelve Years of Performing Every Night in the Arab Emirates! | 01:17:05 | |
| 29 May 2018 | Ep 19. Jasirah: How to Practice on Your Own. Tips & Tricks | 01:02:50 | |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Ep 20. Apsara Afsanesara: What Do You Know About Persian Dance? | 01:03:48 | |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Ep 21. Alex DeLora: Every Drum Solo Has Its Own Mood | 00:58:46 | |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Ep 22. Jillina Carlano: Building Community Around the Globe | 01:09:25 | |
Find Jillina Carlano on Instagram, FB, Twitter and website. Bellydance Evolution and information about upcoming tours, casting opportunities and other programs: bellydanceevolution.com Rules of giveaway: do a post about this episode on insta or FB, tag Jillina and Iana, include hashtag #ianadancepodcast. Winner will be announced on June 26th! Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 22 Jun 2018 | Ep 23. How to Price Your Belly Dance Show | 00:24:47 | |
Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 26 Jun 2018 | Ep 24. Best of: How Stars Got Involved into Belly Dance | 01:10:47 | |
Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution: www.bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 03 Jul 2018 | Ep 25. Oscar Flores: I Needed an Opportunity to Live My Dream | 01:19:19 | |
Find Oscar Flores on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. His website and info on Oriental Dance Meeting festival: http://www.oscarbellydance.com.ar Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their Youth Sponsorship program: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 11 Jul 2018 | Ep 26. Orit Maftsir: Fantasy of the Golden Era Belly Dance | 00:59:17 | |
Find Orit Maftsir on Facebook, and check her Eilat Festival. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their Youth Sponsorship program: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 17 Jul 2018 | Ep 27. Meher Malik: Fusion, Confusion and Female Objectification | 01:15:51 | |
Find Meher Malik on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. Banjara School of Dance: website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their Youth Sponsorship program: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 24 Jul 2018 | Ep 28. Nada El Masriya: How Studying Folklore Can Make You a Better Belly Dancer | 01:21:57 | |
Find Nada El Masriya on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. Egyptian Dance Academy: website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their Youth Sponsorship program: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | Ep 29. Lebanese Simon: Rising Above Obstacles | 01:21:31 | |
Find Lebanese Simon on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Information about cultural tour, as well as his instructional DVDs is available at Simon's website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 09 Aug 2018 | Ep 30. Marina Shishkova: Secrets of Winning Competitions | 00:41:58 | |
Find Marina Shishkova on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 15 Aug 2018 | Ep 31. Jillina Carlano: How Food Can Influence Your Dance | 00:50:59 | |
Webpage of this episode with a VIDEO tour of Jillina's refrigerator! Products mentioned in the episode (this is a not sponsored post): What is Bulletproof Coffee? - Youtube video Performance Muchroom Blend for energy and immunity boot Match Green Tea loaded Antioxidents and Catechins Travel Packs of Coconut butter Mushroom Coffee for energy and Immunity boost Natural Sleep Aid Alpha Brain boost to help with focusing the mind Best source and absorbable Vitamin C + additional Vitamins Travel Probiotic, does not require refrigeration Lulu Organic Chocolate 88% Delicious and very low in sugar ————————————————————- Find Jillina Carlano on Instagram, FB, Twitter and website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 22 Aug 2018 | Ep 32. Best of: What Makes Me Fall in Love with Belly Dance - Stars Answering | 00:44:44 | |
We'd like to know our listeners better! Let's connect. Fill out a quick questionary to help us know our podcast tribe HERE. Click to listen to previous episodes with featured guests: Ep 01. Marta Korzun: About Competitions and Individual Style Find Iana at Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution: www.bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 30 Aug 2018 | Ep 33. Kristin Raeesi: Do You Realize How Often You See Domari & Romani Dances at Belly Dance Shows?! | 01:11:47 | |
Articles by Kristin Raeesi: Common Myths About The Romani People (that you probably believe) Romani, Domani, and Lom People: What Belly Dancers Who Want to do 'Gypsy' Dance Need to Know Romani Reading resources (Suggested by Kristin) Books/article: Websites: US based teachers for various Domari/Romani dance styles: Kawliya Ghawazee Turkish Romani Balkan Romani Russian Romani Hungarian Romani Flamenco ————————————————————- Find Kristin Raeesi on Instagram and FB. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 07 Sep 2018 | Ep 34. Brenda: Building Dance Career in Cairo Without a Manager | 01:15:35 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Get your free guide on Figuring Out What To Practice. Find Brenda on Instagram, FB and YouTube. Find Brenda Diaz on Instagram, FB and YouTube. Her CD is available on iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify. Don't forget to check it out! Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 15 Sep 2018 | Ep 35. Olga Aida: In the World of Costume Design | 00:39:26 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Get your free guide on Building Consistent Dance Practice. Find Olga Aida on Instagram and FB . Her online costume store: aida-style.com. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 03 Oct 2018 | Ep 36. Alla Vatc: On a Journey Between Borders, Cultures, and Different Dance Styles | 01:03:20 | |
| 24 Oct 2018 | Ep 37. Alida Lin: How to Control Your Music As a Dancer | 00:59:04 | |
| 01 Nov 2018 | Ep 38. Samantha Burnstein: Can Folklore Be Authentic on Stage? | 01:21:29 | |
| 07 Nov 2018 | Ep 39. Sadie Marquardt: Reclaiming Feminine Power | 01:21:19 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Find Sadie Marquardt on Instagram, FB, website and Youtube. Links to Raqs Online and retreats. Previous interview with Sadie: Ep 14. Sadie Marquardt: Before & After Social Media Hit Books mentioned: When God Was a Woman by Merlin Stone Ancient Egyptian Dances by Irena Lexova The Belly Dance Reader (1 & 2) by Gilded Serpent Travel notes by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 13 Nov 2018 | Ep 40. Alla Kushnir: Not Only Luck Makes You Number 1 | 00:39:54 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Find Alla Kushnir on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 21 Nov 2018 | Ep 41. Maria Sokolova: From Accounting to a Belly Dance Career! | 01:09:44 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Find Maria Sokolova on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. Her website: www.orientdancer.com. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 28 Nov 2018 | Ep 42. ASKianaDANCE: How to Promote Your Local Solo Gigs | 00:23:06 | |
Show Notes to this episode: ASKianaDANCE: www.ianadance.com/ask Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 06 Dec 2018 | Ep 43. Igor Kischka: Always Be True To Yourself! | 01:08:30 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Find Igor Kischka on Instagram and Youtube. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 12 Dec 2018 | Ep 44. Best Of: Everything About Dance Contracts | 01:02:42 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Ep 07. Kateryna Siham: Dance Contracts in the Middle East Ep 18. Amar Lammar: Twelve Years of Performing Every Night in the Arab Emirates! Ep 34. Brenda: Building Dance Career in Cairo Without a Manager Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 18 Dec 2018 | Ep 45. Mercedes Nieto: Social Media Traps | 01:23:27 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Find Mercedes Nieto on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website. Cairo!Budapest festival: cairofestival.com. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 26 Dec 2018 | Ep 46. Mercedes Nieto: What Does It Take To Be a Touring Artist? | 01:10:23 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Online store My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com. Use promo code LAUNCH10 to get 10% off on any orders until January 2nd 2019. Previous episode with Mercedes Nieto: Social Media Traps. Find Mercedes Nieto on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website. Cairo!Budapest festival: cairofestival.com. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 01 Jan 2019 | Ep 47. Sandra: Rules Of Improvisation | 01:12:02 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Sandra on Instagram, FB, and website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 08 Jan 2019 | Ep 48. Soumaya MaRose: Dance in Everyday Life of Moroccan Diaspora Community | 01:33:35 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Soumaya MaRose on FB, YouTube and website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 15 Jan 2019 | Ep 49. Zaina Brown: Travelling On Her Own Across the Middle East And Beyond | 00:54:34 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Zaina on FB and Instagram. Her book “Fire In The Belly: A Memoir of Falafel, Flings, and Shiny Things” is available on Amazon. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 22 Jan 2019 | Ep 50. Best Of: Belly Dance on Television | 00:59:27 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Participate in Iana’s current Giveaway on Instagram (@iana_dance) ! More details HERE. Ep 09. Founders of Orientalisimo: Social Media as a Bridge Between Dancers & General Public Ep 27. Meher Malik: Fusion, Confusion and Female Objectification Ep 34. Brenda: Building Dance Career in Cairo Without a Manager Ep 40. Alla Kushnir: Not Only Luck Makes You Number 1 Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 29 Jan 2019 | Ep 51. Tamalyn Dallal: Following Her Heart & Destroying "Us Vs Them" Stereotypes | 01:07:11 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Tamalyn Dallal on FB and official website: www.tamalyndallal.com. Details about her books, CDs and documentaries (as well as purchasing info) is available HERE. Other resources mentioned in the interview: Book “Before They Were Belly Dancers”, and Shira.net website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 06 Feb 2019 | Ep 52. Julia Farid: About Artistic Fulfillment, Individual Style and Teacher-Student Relationships | 01:09:55 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Julia on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. You can watch her famous performance inspired by Golden Era HERE. Previous interview with Julia: Ep 05. Julia Farid: Challenges of an International Dance Career My upcoming workshops at Sola Dance online studio on Feb 9th! Main website: http://class.soladance.com/en Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 14 Feb 2019 | Ep 53. Erhan Ay: Your Energy is Everything! | 01:13:18 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Erhan Ay on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 01 Mar 2019 | Ep 54. Margarita Darina: The Role of Costume in Dancer's Look | 00:59:54 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Margarita Darina on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 05 Mar 2019 | Ep 55. Vanessa of Cairo: Professionalism & Kindness as Keys to Success | 01:22:56 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Vanessa of Cairo on Instagram, FB, Youtube, and website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 13 Mar 2019 | Ep 56. Daliya: Improve Your Dance Every Day | 00:59:06 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Daliya on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 19 Mar 2019 | Ep 57. Idil: Misconceptions About Turkish Style & The Concept of Dance Movement Therapy | 00:57:06 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Idil on Instagram, FB, and Youtube. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 26 Mar 2019 | Ep 58. Best Of: How to Start Performing Solo | 01:02:09 | |
Show Notes to this episode: Submit your question for ASKianaDANCE: www.ianadance.com/ask Ep 11. Valerick Molinary: Different Ways to Develop Your Belly Dance Career Ep 41. Maria Sokolova: From Accounting to a Belly Dance Career! Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 04 Apr 2019 | Ep 59. Amir Thaleb: Art Needs Discipline & Respect, Not Labels | 00:56:51 | |
Show Notes to this episode: This episode is brought to you by My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com , a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by belly dance. Find Amir Thaleb on Instagram, FB, and website. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 10 Apr 2019 | Ep 60. Wael Mansour: About Ballet Training & Music Production | 00:55:29 | |
In this episode we are featuring Egyptian master teacher Wael Mansour, who studied Egyptian dance and ballet at the National Academy of Folklore and Theatre, as well as worked with a number of companies, including the Elkawmeia and Hassan Hafifi Group. In this interview we discussed such questions and topics: - The importance of ballet training for belly dancers: what to do, what not to do, is there an age limit to start practicing ballet, and more. - Different stages of his dance career, and why he left the Balloon theatre in Cairo. - The process of music production: from an idea to the CD release. Show Notes to this episode: Find Wael Mansour on Instagram and FB. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 23 Apr 2019 | Ep 61. Donna Carlton: Myths and Scandals Around Little Egypt | 01:00:11 | |
What do you know about the historical figure of Little Egypt? Be ready to be shocked after listening to this episode, because Donna Carlton shares her extensive research on this topic, and unveils a lot of misinformation circulating on the Internet! Donna Carlton established the International Dance Discovery in 1987, selling dance accoutrement. She began teaching group classes at Lynda Mitchell Yoga Studio in 1989. She published the “Middle Eastern Dance Video Sourcebook” annually from 1989-2005. In 1995, she published her book “Looking for Little Egypt” about the history and perceptions of Middle Eastern Dance in USA. In this interview we discussed such questions and topics: - How did Donna get involved in the research project about Little Egypt? - What was significance of the 1893 Colombian Exposition in Chicago? - Scandalous performances of Little Egypt. - Was Little Egypt a real person? - The origins of Hoochy Kootchy melody. - Does Little Egypt have anything to do with original Middle-Eastern dancers? - The origins of the term “belly dance” in English language. - The influence of Little Egypt on the modern belly dance scene. Show Notes to this episode: Find Donna Carlton on Instagram, FB, her website. Her book Looking for Little Egypt is available at lulu.com. Also check Donna’s Fb page All About Bellydance. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 02 May 2019 | Ep 62. Kamilia: Dreaming of a Big Supportive Community | 01:08:20 | |
Originally from Brazil, Kamilia had made a stunning career as a professional performer in Lebanon, Arab Emirates and Egypt. Today she is a teacher, artist’s producer and event organizer with a big dream of creating a supportive and welcoming community of dance professionals. Her passion for belly dance started at the age of 6, and since then that passion brought her to multiple stages across the Middle East and beyond. She was the youngest dancer at LBC TV, and had guidance of master teacher Caracalla, along with other amazing mentors. At some point in her career, Kamilia was performing with an orchestra of 45 musicians, singers and 6 dancers for her show, being featured at the top 5-star hotels in Cairo along with such stars as Lucy, Mona Said, Fifi, Dina, and Hendeya. In this interview we discussed such questions and topics: - How Kamilia got interested in belly dance. - The beginning of her performance career in Lebanon. - The importance of understanding Arabic soul in dance, and never stop studying. - The concept of Arabic musicality, and her methodology of teaching foreign dancers. - Main pillars of successful interpretation of the song. - Being a producer, and mentoring other dancers on their career path. - The story of her stage name. - The Ishtar Congress in Abu Dhabi. Show Notes to this episode: Find Kamilia on Instagram, and FB. Also, check the Ishtar Congress Fb page. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 07 May 2019 | Ep 63. Veronika Shulkevich: Young Generation of Dancers | 00:50:56 | |
Today we talk with Veronika Shulkevich, a young star of the belly dance world scene. At the age of 16 she is already a teacher at Ahlan Wa Sahlan (Egypt) and Cairo Mirage (Russia) festivals, the founder of Dance School VEROSHDANCE, a certified teacher of the League of Bellydance Masters of Russia, International Belly Dance Union, and International Association of Eastern Dance (IAED), as well as winner of multiple competitions including Ahlan Wa Sahlan, Cairo Mirage, Ah Ya Elbi, Yalla Yalla Festival, El Hana Festival, Cup of the World according to IDF, and many other awards. In this interview we discussed such questions and topics: - How Veronika got involved in belly dance world at the age of 5. - What are the differences between teaching classes to kids and adults. - Her experience at belly dance competitions. - Combining active dance training with school. - Teaching Skype classes and creating choreographies for other dancers. Show Notes to this episode: Find Veronika Shulkevich on Instagram, YouTube, and FB. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 15 May 2019 | Ep 64. Nathalie Hatab: How to Organize a Belly Dance Festival | 01:14:21 | |
Nathalie is known for her grace, fluidity and precision, as well as for her belly dance event, the Annual Miami Bellydance Convention! Nathalie was featured in many music videos and television shows such as Timberland’s Music Video (Indian Flute), R- Kelly’s Music video (Whine for me), MTV music Award 2005, Opening Act for the Cirque du Soleil “KA” in Las Vegas, Fox Sports awards, and many more. She has also performed for many celebrities like Shaquille O’Neil, Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jason Taylor, Method man, and Alonzo Mourning. In the summer of 2008 she brought to South Florida the first Miami Bellydance Convention festival held at the Intercontinental Hotel, bringing performers and instructors from all around the world. More than 2,000 people have attended this event during the past 10 years. In this interview we discussed such questions and topics: - How the Miami Bellydance Convention was born. - How Nathalie chooses dates for the event, and coordinates it with the busy schedules of invited artists. - How much in advance does she start preparations for the event. - Struggles of combining motherhood and festival organization. - Visa procedures for artists and participants. - How to deal with stress. - Best advertising for your event. - Nathalie’s advise to starting events. Show Notes to this episode: Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challenge Find Nathalie Hatab on website, Instagram, YouTube, and FB. Information about Annual Miami Bellydance Convention HERE. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 23 May 2019 | Ep 65. Tips on Creating Choreographies | 00:39:41 | |
It’s a MINI episode with Iana! Have you ever felt frustration trying to create a dance: “Oh, I don’t know what should I do with this music? How to even start putting a choreo together? This is too complicated, too scary, too stressful….” Well, here are some of the tips I’m sharing in this new podcast episode: - Listen to the song as many times as possible. - Find out the translation of the lyrics. - Start with improvising and listening to your body. - Understand that your first draft won’t be perfect. - Break down the structure of the song before you start. - Study the work of other dancers. - Don’t think only about movements. Think about the audience’s attention. - Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback. Want more? Listen right now to the new episode! Show Notes to this episode: My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com . Use promo code PODCAST to get 10% off for your favorite items until May 30th, 2019. Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challenge Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 30 May 2019 | Ep 66. Aliah & Vladimir Kluchenkov: About Belly Dance Industry & Working as a Couple | 01:26:18 | |
What a treat we have on today’s show! Welcome one of the most creative and successful couples in the belly dance industry, Aliah and Vladimir Kluchenkov! They are constantly travelling all around the world with Aliah being a professional bellydance performer, instructor, judge, and costume designer, and Vladimir being a videographer, photographer and graphics specialist. Also, they put together an international annual dance event “Dance Weekend in Warsaw with stars”. In this interview you will discover: - When to buy costumes at festivals, and how to choose the best outfit - Tips on stage lights and event logistics for festival organizers - The importance of having a professional photo and video portfolio - The value of attending belly dance festivals - A bunch of funny stories on how Aliah and Vladimir work and travel together as a couple! Show Notes to this episode: Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challenge Find Aliah on website, Instagram, YouTube, and FB. Find Vladimir Kluchenkov on website, Instagram, and FB. Information about Dance Weekend in Warsaw festival HERE. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 07 Jun 2019 | Ep 67. Oreet: Belly Dance as a Fitness Workout | 01:10:10 | |
Inspiring and empowering woman all around the world, Oreet has developed her unique certified fitness program SharQui which is a beautiful blend of fitness workout and belly dance! Oreet has 20+ years of experience as a fitness and dance instructor. She has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN to name a few and have the titles Bellydancer of the Year, Jewel of the Nile, Entertainer of the Year and Middle Eastern Dance Champion of North America. In this interview you will learn about: - The role of belly dance in the culture of Israel - How Oreet dealt with the constant feeling of not fitting in - Where the idea of belly dance fitness workout came from - Differences between teaching a regular belly dance and fitness belly dance class - How belly dance can serve as a cardio and strength workout - The reaction of belly dance community on her fitness project - Genius business tips on how to present and promote your dance class Show Notes to this episode: Tips for structuring your 20-min belly dance show: www.ianadance.com/podcast/tips .Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challenge Find Oreet on website, Instagram, YouTube, and FB. More resources: SharQui TV, and SharQui Instructor Certification. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 13 Jun 2019 | Ep 68. Matias Hazrum: Creating & Playing Music for Belly Dancers | 00:48:07 | |
Matias Hazrum is a world known arabic percussionist, musician, teacher and composer. He was born in Argentina (Buenos Aires), but his origin comes from Syria. Matias is a high level professional not only in playing the drum, but also in playing keyboard and other instruments of arabic percussion such as mashar, daff, rek and others. He worked on stage with such great names in the bellydance world including Saida (Argentina), Amir Thaleb (Argentina), Virginia Mendes (USA), Jillina (USA), Amar Gamal (USA), Sharon Kihara (USA), Yana Tsehotskaya (Ukraine), Anna Borisova (Russia) and many more. In this interview you will learn about: - Dancer & drummer dynamics on stage: who follows whom? - How to communicate your dance ideas to a drummer - Finishing a drum solo improvisation in sync with a drummer - The process of creating individual custom-order songs Show Notes to this episode: Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Find Matias Hazrum on Instagram, YouTube, and FB, or contact via email matiashazrum23@gmail.com. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com | |||
| 22 Jun 2019 | Ep 69. Best of: Dance Productions Around the World | 01:12:01 | |
Some of the best moments from our previous episodes! Today we are talking about dance productions and shows on the big stage. Learn from Mr Ozgen, Jillina Carlano, Oscar Flores and Vanessa of Cairo. Dream big! Show Notes to this episode: Ep 12. Mr. Ozgen: Turkish Dance on a Big Stage Ep 22. Jillina Carlano: Building Community Around the Globe Ep 25. Oscar Flores: I Needed an Opportunity to Live My Dream Ep 55. Vanessa of Cairo: Professionalism & Kindness as Keys to Success Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.com Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 25 Jun 2019 | Ep 70. Gigi Dilsah: What Does It Take to Be a Belly Dancer in Turkey | 01:21:06 | |
Gigi Dilsah is a passionate dancer and teacher. She began her dance training early in ballet. As she grew up in a conservative family in Istanbul, she also spent a lot of time in the USA where she found freedom and opportunities to explore belly dance. In Istanbul she's known as Dilsah, and in the U.S. she's known as Gigi. Now, combining two names along with extensive training, she shares her knowledge of this dance form via private classes in Istanbul, as well as touring across the USA. In this interview you will learn about: - Belly dance as a part of daily Turkish life - Common stereotypes about belly dance in Turkey - The role Romani dance plays in the typical Turkish belly dance program - Proper costume for Turkish Romani dance - Artistic limitations of having a stage name Show Notes to this episode: Find Podcast Merch Collection (including the mug) HERE Find Gigi Dilsah on Instagram, YouTube, and FB. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 28 Jun 2019 | Ep 71. When Are You Ready to Start Teaching | 00:21:23 | |
It’s a MINI episode! This is a medley of ASKianaDANCE show where I answered to following questions: How to check if you are ready to start teaching dance classes for beginners What to do if your dance teacher doesn't really like when students start teaching Can you relate to this issues? Listen right now to the new episode to find out my tips and suggestions! Show Notes to this episode: You can submit your own questions for ASKianaDANCE show at www.ianadance.com/ask Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 02 Jul 2019 | Ep 72. Mario Kirlis: I Believe In The Freedom of Art | 01:00:08 | |
Mario Kirlis is an Argentinian musician and composer that is known for his extensive work in Arabic Music. He has been a mentor for a number of South American musician and belly dancers to approach the Middle Eastern art, and he has inspired artists all across the world. In this interview you will learn about: - Mario Kirlis’s most memorable music-dance collaboration - The story of creating “modern baladi'“, also known as “Mario Kirlis baladi” - Most common mistakes dancers do in music interpretation - Logistics of directing a music orchestra - Why Arabic musicians never play a song the same way twice Show Notes to this episode: Find Mario Kirlis on his website, Instagram, YouTube, and FB. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 05 Jul 2019 | Ep 73. How to Grow Your Online Audience | 00:11:30 | |
It’s a MINI episode! Short and sweet: today I’m sharing my key secret of growing an online audience, which doubled my Instagram in less than half a year. Show Notes to this episode: Download free tips for your 20-min belly dance program here: www.ianadance.com/podcast/tips Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 11 Jul 2019 | Ep 74. Hassan Khalil: The Roots of Oriental Dance | 01:53:27 | |
Prof. Dr. Hassan Khalil lived in the time of the great oriental dancers like Naima Akeef, Samia Gamal, Tahiya Karioka, and even lived in the same neighbourhood with some of them. Later he also worked with Nagua Fuad and Suheir Zaki and many other famous dancers. He is a master teacher and choreographer for many of the most well known Oriental dancers all over the world. Khalil was the director of the Balloon Theatre, the general director of the Oum Kalsoum Theatre in Cairo, as well the general supervisor for folklore in the Ministry of Culture in Egypt. He is also the founder of the famous folk dance group, the National Ensemble of Egypt. In this interview you will learn about: - The nature and roots of dance itself, - Differences between Pharaonic and folklore dances of Egypt, - Influence of the Turkish Ottoman harems in oriental dance, - Behind-the-scene stories of the Golden Era period, - How the ancient history of this dance influence current belly dance trends Show Notes to this episode: Find Prof Dr Hassan Khalil on his website, Instagram, and FB. Video about life and work of Prof Dr Hassan Khalil is available here. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 17 Jul 2019 | Ep 75. George Sawa: Digging Deep Into the History of Egyptian Music | 00:57:15 | |
Historian and musician Dr. George Sawa is the author of multiple books. He has published over 50 articles on Arabic music in journals and encyclopedias, and is frequently invited to give lectures and concerts worldwide. In 2005, he received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Egyptian Ministry of Culture for his research in Arabic music history. His CD, The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun, Vol. 1, was nominated for a JUNO Award in World Music in 2009. His Egyptian Music Appreciation and Practice for Bellydancers has won international acclaim and is an invaluable companion to bellydancers all over the world, having been translated to multiple languages. In this interview you will learn about: - Similarities and differences between Western and Arabic music in 10th century and now, - Different meanings of the term "tarab", - Why popular interpretation of muwashahat dance is wrong from a historical point of view, - What is maqam, - How to interpret and dance to different instruments in songs. Show Notes to this episode: Find Dr George Sawa on his website, YouTube, and FB. The video of Taheyya Carioca mentioned in the interview is available HERE. Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 23 Jul 2019 | Ep 76. Joana Saahirah: Egyptian Dance As The Tool For Self-Knowledge And Empowerment. | 01:48:06 | |
This is one of those episodes that I have marked as "must listen again"! Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned dancer, teacher and choreographer specialized in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric dance, an actress and an author. After almost a decade of life and career in Egypt, presenting shows on a daily basis with her own orchestra, Joana has created a unique style of teaching, choreographing and performing that unites East and West. She has studied and worked as a choreography and teaching assistant with Mahmoud Reda, and studied with legends of Egyptian Oriental Dance, such as Shokry Mohamed, Souhair Zaki, Nagwa Fouad, Azza Sherif, and Mona el Said, just to name a few. She has also written and published two books: ”The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” and“Behind the Curtain”, among her other projects. In this interview you will learn about: - How Joana quit a promising acting career and became a belly dancer without even realizing it, - Why did she leave Egypt at the peak of her performance success, - What makes her think that Egyptian dance is a tool to reveal a person’s true dreams, - How to have a bigger vision for your dance career, - What is the balance between acting and being yourself on stage, - AND SO MUCH MORE! Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Follow Joana Saahirah via Instagram, YouTube, FB, and www.joanasaahirah.com. Join Joana Saahirah´s World Newsletter, where you´ll receive news, inspirations, and gifts, and become a part of Egyptian Dance Revolution HERE. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 06 Aug 2019 | Ep 77. Marta Korzun: How to Become a Dance Teacher | 00:48:09 | |
Drum rolls please! We have the fantastic Marta Korzun back on the Belly Dance Life Podcast! Marta Korzun is internationally recognized as one of Europe’s leading performers and teachers of Oriental dance. She started her career in 2006 by taking part in many competitions in the Ukraine and abroad, including Cairo. She has been titled the Bellydance Champion of the World (2011), European Bellydancer (2011), and 2nd winner at “Nile Group Cairo" (2010), just to name a few. Marta is the artistic director of one the largest Schools of Oriental dance in Eastern Europe, “Tiara” and the ensemble “Tiara Stars”. She is recognized for her unique teaching method and clear and concise explanations, and regularly holds training workshops worldwide. In this interview you will learn about: - When are you ready to start teaching, - How to help your students develop teaching skills, and how not to be afraid of their transition to the teaching world, - What to do if your teacher doesn’t support your teaching dreams, - How to get ready for your first class, - The importance of business education for dancers, and tips on promoting your classes. Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Follow Marta Korzun via Instagram, FB, Youtube. Marta’s educational video for bellydance teachers and dancers is available HERE. Also, check a previous interview with Marta at Ep 01. Marta Korzun: About Competitions and Individual Style Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 15 Aug 2019 | Ep 78. Darya Ryzhkova: Winner of Cairo! Fest Budapest | 00:27:32 | |
I’m happy to feature Darya Ryzhkova, the winner of Cairo! Fest Budapest 2019! Dariya is a professional dancer and teacher. Her awards include dance competitions in Russia, Spain, Kazahistan, France, Israel, Hungary and Greece. She is certified judge by the Russian Liga of Professional Belly Dancers, as well as teacher at Eshta studio, and director of her own dance school Baheya. Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Follow Darya Ryzhkova via Instagram, FB, Youtube. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 22 Aug 2019 | Ep 79. Anjelica Scannura: From Flamenco to Belly Dance to Stand-Up Comedy | 01:38:18 | |
Anjelica Scannura is a highly accomplished dancer, choreographer, actress, and comedian. She has performed and taught flamenco and belly dance all over the world, including the USA, Europe, Caribbean and Middle East. Anjelica has been the recipient of many dance awards, including The Marty Award for Oustanding dance artist in 2018, Bellydancer of the Universe Winner 2013, Bellydancer of the Universe Hall of Fame Inductee 2014, Paula Citron Fresh Blood Award, Finalist at the Certamen de Coreografia de Danza Espanol y Flamenco in 2013, Eastern Canadian Irish Dance Champion 2006, among others. Anjelica is also the face of ZoomerMedia’s health and fitness channel, ONE Get Fit TV, where she has her own critically acclaimed dance-fitness show “Anjelica’s Dance Workout.” In this interview you will hear about: - Historical connection between flamenco and belly dance - Tips for your fusion choreographies - Insights into a gigs life and theatre shows of a solo dancer - What’s similar and different between stand-up comedy and belly dance show - Transitioning from one chapter of creative career to another Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Follow Anjelica Scannura on Instagram, FB, Youtube. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 05 Sep 2019 | Ep 80. About Experience of Judging a Competition | 00:32:30 | |
It’s a solo episode! Sharing my experience of being a judge at the Dance Weekend in Warsaw competition: from what goes in the judge’s head during evaluations, to most common mistakes that caught my attention from performance to performance. Show Notes to this episode: Download free tips for your 20-min belly dance program here: www.ianadance.com/podcast/tips Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 11 Sep 2019 | Ep 81. Carmen Fragoso: Things Happen When You Are Ready For Them | 01:05:24 | |
Carmen Fragoso is a Mexican choreographer & dance coach specialized in Belly dance, Khaleeji and Iraqi dancing, with a thriving career as a contract dancer based in Dubai. Listen to her incredible story on how she brought her main dance dream to life, and achieved the lifestyle that she wanted. In this interview you will hear about: - How facing dance frustrations and seeking more from life led to a complete change of lifestyle - How Carmen got involved in Iraqi dancing - How her 2-month vacation got transformed into a full-time job in Dubai - What was the most surprising thing she discovered during the first year of working in the Middle East - The importance of a dancer’s image on stage, and off stage - How her dance videos became viral on social media, and what it brought to her life. Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Follow Carmen Fragoso on Instagram, FB, Youtube. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 18 Sep 2019 | Ep 82. Katerina Shereen: The Importance of Your Mindset for a Long-Term Dance Career | 01:05:18 | |
I literally had goosebumps several times during this conversation: from months at an ICU and wheelchair recovery, to an active dance career, marathon running, and becoming a crossfit athlete! Are you ready for an incredible story from a phenomenal woman? Please welcome Katerina Shereen, who performed at the most glamorous events with such guests as Elton John, Sharon Stone and royal families who came to London every summer. Katerina became the special dancer for the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen of Brunei. The biggest benefit though was to work with amazing Arabic musicians who worked with Oum Kalthoum and Abdal Halim Hafez or played for legends such as Fifi Abdo and Nagua Fouad. In this interview you will hear about: - The scene of belly dance education: festivals vs intensives, and what goals each type of event serves, - Tips on how to choose wisely which dance event to invest your money in - Katerina’s story of a leg injury due to a doctor’s mistake, and her recovery path - The importance and power of the mindset to never give up - What skills you are missing to get a successful, joyful and long-term dance career Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Follow Katerina Shereen on Instagram, FB, Youtube. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 25 Sep 2019 | Ep 83. Best of: Secrets of "Perfect" Musicality | 00:54:28 | |
Some of the best moments from our previous episodes! Today we are talking about such complex topic as musicality in belly dance. Learn from Esmeralda Colabone, Alida Lin, Sandra Kahloun and Kamilia. Aim for more! Show Notes to this episode: Ep 13. Esmeralda Colabone: Music as Your Guide & Mentor Ep 37. Alida Lin: How to Control Your Music As a Dancer Ep 47. Sandra: Rules Of Improvisation Ep 62. Kamilia: Dreaming of a Big Supportive Community Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 01 Oct 2019 | Ep 84. Malema (Maria Aya): The Most Surprising Belly Dance Story You've Ever Heard | 01:07:49 | |
This is the most surprising belly dance story you’ve ever heard. Discover how Malema (Maria Aya) got introduced to belly dance at the age of 30, then started receiving requests for private classes from well-established professional dancers, and how one simple YouTube video recorded for pure fun brought her first international teaching gig. And this was just the first chapter of her dance story. Today, after a harsh year of being diagnosed with lupus (an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body's organs), surviving 14 heart attacks, 5 brain strokes, and fully recovering from these diseases, Malema is ready to start a new chapter. She is back to teaching classes, but she is also passionate about developing a dance therapy practice based on oriental movements, and using the vocabulary of belly dance to help women recover after sexual abuses and war traumas. Malema (Maria Aya) is founder and co-organizer of MOSAIC Oriental Festival in Athens, founder & artistic director of “Hamsa”, International Center for Culture & Arts of East Med Countries, and creator of the "Hamsa International Oriental Knowledge Certificate". She is a leader and main choreographer of “Malema’s Banat” oriental inspired theatrical dance group, international multi-awarded choreographer, and a renowned teacher of oriental and folkloric dances. Show Notes to this episode: Follow Malema on FB. Her FB dance page, and Hamsa - Oriental Art House page. YouTube video that she mentioned in the interview is available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY6hBS5YNRo Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Bundle and information about the Instagram challenge: thebellydancebundle.com & @thebellydancebundle . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! | |||
| 06 Oct 2019 | Ep 85. How Often Do You Dance Just For Yourself? | 00:13:27 | |
It’s a solo mini-episode! Do you know how to dance just for yourself, or are you constantly in a marathon of preparing for some events and performances? In this mini-episode I’m sharing my recent breakthrough and realization of where I’d like my artistic path to go in the future. Show Notes to this episode: Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 08 Oct 2019 | Ep 86. Tatiana Avila: Don't Let Jealousy or Gossips Blind You | 01:11:42 | |
This is one of the most honest and straightforward conversations of the podcast! Please welcome the absolutely amazing Mexican beauty based in the UAE, Tatiana Avila. After burning up Dubai's most prestigious nightclubs with her energy, charisma and super dance techniques, she is currently focusing on developing dance classes and workshops in Dubai. In this interview, Tatiana talks about her path from being a student to becoming a professional in-demand dancer, as well as differences between what we learn in dance schools, and what we see in real life of the belly dance entertainment industry. In this episode you will learn about: - Tatiana’s path as a student, her teachers, struggles and inspirations - Our beloved “BellyPolice” :) - The differences between dance in academic and entertainment worlds - How folklore dabke is transformed in cabaret settings - The structure of a typical belly dance show in Dubai Show Notes to this episode: Follow Tatiana Avila on FB, Instagram and YouTube. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Bundle and information about the Instagram challenge: thebellydancebundle.com & @thebellydancebundle . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! | |||
| 15 Oct 2019 | Ep 87. Tatyana Gavrilova (Sola Dance): Online Classes as a Tool to Develop Your Own Style | 01:14:05 | |
Are you a fan of online belly dance classes, or are you on the skeptical side? In either case, this episode will bring you so much positive energy and laugh that you will immediately fall in love with Tatyana Gavrilova and her online platform for dancers, Sola Dance. Tatyana has already produced over 200 videos of belly dance workshops, and in this conversation she takes us behind the screen of Sola Dance. In this episode you will learn about: - How the idea of Sola Dance appeared. - What are the advantages and disadvantages of practicing belly dance online. - What was the funniest moment of recording classes with teachers at Sola Dance. - How online resources can help you develop your own unique style. - If there are any differences in mentalities of Russian-speaking and English-speaking dancers. Show Notes to this episode: Follow Tatyana Gavrilova and Sola Dance on FB, Instagram, YouTube and website. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Bundle and information about the Instagram challenge: thebellydancebundle.com & @thebellydancebundle . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! | |||
| 19 Oct 2019 | Ep 88. Self-Discipline for Practicing on Your Own | 00:19:30 | |
It’s a solo mini-episode! Are you wondering how to boost self-discipline and motivation when practicing on your own? Or maybe you are looking for any accountability online groups to boost your dance training? In this mini-episode I’m sharing my two ASKianaDANCE editions where I address these questions! Show Notes to this episode: ASKianaDANCE: www.ianadance.com/ask Patreon support: www.patreon.com/ianadance Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 22 Oct 2019 | Ep 89. Raïssa Leï: Dance And Activism | 01:15:54 | |
Raïssa Leï is the founder and director of the Kif-Kif Bledi group. Originally from Morocco, she started her dance journey with modern jazz and hip-hop training, and all sorts of underground dance styles such as locking, popping and waacking. Today she is also known for her deep exploration of traditional dances of North Africa, experimental fusion between dance styles and active social work activities to help communities and spread awareness about important issues. In this episode you will learn about: - Links between Berber culture and Egyptian dances. - Tips on how to be critical to historical resources and documents. - What is the situation with Muslim culture in Europe. - How rich and varied is the dance repertoire of Morocco and other North African countries (with a list of dance styles) - Most common misinterpretations that we see on belly dance stage. Show Notes to this episode: Follow Raïssa Leï on FB, Instagram, YouTube and Kif-Kif Bledi website. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Bundle and information about the Instagram challenge: thebellydancebundle.com & @thebellydancebundle . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! | |||
| 29 Oct 2019 | Ep 90. Zomzom Mustapha: Know the Differences Between Al Rakessa & Al Rakassa | 00:58:51 | |
Zomzom Mustapha is a dancer and choreographer specializing in Arabic Folklore (Egypt, Morocco and the Middle East in general). He was trained in modern jazz and later in theatre and dance in Casablanca, Morocco. This knowledge has made Zomzom Mustapha a famous artist and dance teacher, not only in France where he currently resides, but all around the world. Throughout his career, Mustapha has taught and performed at various international festivals in the United States, Morocco, Ukraine, Colombia, Kuwait, China, Russia, Lebanon, Argentina, Egypt, and other countries. In this episode you will learn about: - Different Moroccan dances and their connection to flamenco. - Street shaabi and mahragan. - Important differences between Al Rakessa and Al Rakassa. - Reasons why belly dance got banned in one region of France. - Terms ‘belly dance’ vs ‘oriental dance’. Show Notes to this episode: Follow Zomzom Mustapha on FB, Instagram, YouTube. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! | |||
| 07 Nov 2019 | Ep 91. Serkan Tutar: Shortcuts That Don’t Serve Your Dance Career | 01:35:37 | |
Serkan Tutar is an international award winning Turkish bellydancer & teacher, “Male Bellydancer of the world 2008” and winner of “Brandon Oasis 2006”, and organizer of the Rakkas Istanbul International Oriental Dance Festival. Serkan currently lives in Belgium, where he is renown for his Middle Eastern dance instruction and performances. His teaching methods are clear and concise, delivered with kindness in a supportive environment. Students from across Belgium and around the world seek him out as a dance instructor and mentor. In this episode you will learn about: - Similarities between Turkish and Egyptian dance styles. - Terminology nuances: ‘gypsy’, ‘Roman’, ‘belly dance’, ‘oriental’ and ‘raks sharki’ - Difference between dance festivals and dance events. - How to check if you are ready to teach, and how to approach your teacher on this topic. - Are style and personality the same thing? Show Notes to this episode: Follow Serkan Tutar on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Rakkas Istanbul International Oriental Dance Festival: website. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their shows at www.BellydanceEvolution.com or audition for the cast at www.JoinBDE.com. Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 18 Nov 2019 | Ep 93. Marta Korzun: How to Develop Individuality in Your Dance | 00:07:24 | |
It’s a mini-episode with Marta Korzun! Listen to very useful suggestions from Marta Korzun on how to develop personality or individuality in your dance. Tune in right now! Show Notes to this episode: Full interview with Marta Korzun: Ep 01. Marta Korzun: About Competitions and Individual Style Find Marta Korzun at Instagram, FB, Youtube. Patreon support: www.patreon.com/ianadance Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 16 Nov 2019 | Ep 92. Sharon Mesguich: Put Your Life In Your Dance | 00:50:54 | |
Sharon is a French, Tunisian, and Algerian bellydancer living in the South of France. Her artistic influences are mainly Egyptian. In 2002, Sharon created her oriental dance school “Les danseuses du Sinai”. When teaching, she stresses on the importance of music interpretation and charisma. For more than 14 years, her talent and determination led her to perform and teach in many countries. She has also initiated many oriental dance events in the South of France, among them the Oriental Marathon Festival, which she organizes every year since 2012. In this episode you will learn about: - Finding your own voice in dance instead of copying someone else’s - Constant unsatisfaction with your performance - Students’ mentality in different countries - What is the most important thing to teach your students - How to push and develop your dance career Show Notes to this episode: Follow Sharon Mesguich on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Oriental Marathon Festival: website. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their shows at www.BellydanceEvolution.com or audition for the cast at www.JoinBDE.com. Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 21 Nov 2019 | Ep 94. Mohamed Shahin: When Egyptian Dance Becomes Something Else... | 01:12:49 | |
Mohamed Shahin is a world-renowned master instructor, performer and challenging choreographer of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance. A native of Cairo, Egypt, originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Shahin discovered his passion for Egyptian Dance at the young age of fifteen. Mohamed currently lives in New York City but has been touring internationally full-time since 2004. He is co-organizer, director & instructor of the Annual RAQS, OF COURSE Egyptian dance festival in Cairo - Egypt as well as organizer and owner of Annual NYCairo Raks Festival in New York City – USA. Shahin produced “Dance Like An Egyptian” instructional DVD series, that are great asset for those whom study Egyptian dance but are unable to attend Shahin’s workshops. In this episode you will learn about: - If foreign dancers can dance like Egyptians - Why Egyptian teachers prefer to use term "oriental dance", and what meaning they put in it - How to be innovative but respectful to the traditions - Beledi, and all modern misconceptions around it - The process of music creation, and sneak peek into Mohamed’s new upcoming CD! Show Notes to this episode: Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challenge Follow Mohamed Shahin on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Festivals: Raqs Of Course, and NYCairo. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their shows at www.BellydanceEvolution.com or audition for the cast at www.JoinBDE.com. Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 30 Nov 2019 | Ep 95. Safia Diaz: Remarkable Influence Of Our Teachers | 00:53:58 | |
Safia is an international belly dance instructor and performer from Argentina. She is know for her powerful performances and she is one of the most popular dancers of our time, and organizer of the Feidac Festival in Cordoba. Discover her story of how she started her belly dance journey at the age of 3, and what are her next dance dreams in this artistic field! In this episode you will learn about: - How popular belly dance is for kids in Argentina - How Safia gets ready for her shows - How to deal with a cold audience - How to influence your students in the most thoughtful and empowering way - How to make sure your festival grows year after year. Show Notes to this episode: Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challenge Follow Safia Diaz on FB, Instagram, and YouTube. Festivals: FeiDac Festival in Cordoba. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their shows at www.BellydanceEvolution.com or audition for the cast at www.JoinBDE.com. Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page! Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 03 Dec 2019 | Ep 96. Best of: Let's Talk About Social Media | 01:02:36 | |
Some of the best moments from our previous episodes! Today we are talking about such complex topic as social media, and its influence on belly dance world and individual careers. Learn from Sadie Marquardt, Cassandra Fox, Mercedes Nieto and Carmen Fragoso. Show Notes to this episode: Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: http://www.ianadance.com/challenge Ep 14. Sadie Marquardt: Before & After Social Media Hit: https://www.ianadance.com/bellydance-life/episode14 Ep 15. Cassandra Fox: Healthy Does Not Have a Face: https://www.ianadance.com/bellydance-life/episode15 Ep 45. Mercedes Nieto: Social Media Traps: https://www.ianadance.com/bellydance-life/episode45 Ep 81. Carmen Fragoso: Things Happen When You Are Ready For Them: https://www.ianadance.com/bellydance-life/episode81 Follow Iana on social media at @iana_dance Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program at http://bellydanceevolution.com , or audition for the cast at http://www.JoinBDE.com Podcast: http://www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 08 Dec 2019 | Ep 97 - Three Elements of Success | 00:13:46 | |
It’s a mini-episode! Let’s talk about success in belly dance. What does it really mean? Do you have a clear understanding what are your goals, and ultimate success in this industry? Tune in right now! This is an excerpt from the webinar hosted by Joana Saahirah where I was a guest speaker. Find more information at Joana Saahirah´s World Webinar Series available at www.joanasaahirah.com. Show Notes to this episode: Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast Find more information at Joana Saahirah´s World Webinar Series available at www.joanasaahirah.com | |||
| 10 Dec 2019 | Ep 98. David Abraham: Important Things in Developing International Dance Career | 00:44:56 | |
David Abraham has exceptional charisma and overwhelming personality. He definitely knows how to captivate and dazzle the audience with his unique and bold style. David graduated from the Arabian Dance School (ADS) from Master Amir Thaleb in 2011, and since then he has managed to carve a prestigious and unblemished career with more than 20 gold medals in different competitions under his belt, and traveling all around the world giving workshops. In this episode you will learn about: - How David was traveling 24 hours by bus every month in order to take belly dance classes - The importance of learning from other dancers - What does it take to be a man in the belly dance industry - Kids and their parents in belly dance - How to build a successful international career Show Notes to this episode: Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challenge Follow David Abraham on FB, Instagram, and YouTube www.instagram.com/david_abraham_bd/ www.facebook.com/DavidOriental www.youtube.com/user/DavidOriental Bellydance Evolution and information about their programs at www.JoinBDE.com. Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | Ep 99. Elmira Sarkisian: Hard Work is More Important Than Talent | 00:55:10 | |
Elmira Sarkisian is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer from Ukraine. She is a respected judge at many dance competitions, and beloved mentor for her numerous students. Her Armenian charm, Ukrainian work ethic and Egyptian soul will definitely inspire you to keep moving on your belly dance journey. In this episode you will learn about: - What makes Elmira to be in so much demand as a choreographer - Costume misfunctions may happen to anyone - Listening to the music and all its nuances - 2-min performances at the competitions - What is the most important aspects in teaching belly dance Show Notes to this episode: Follow Elmira Sarkisian on FB, Instagram, and YouTube https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002047977878 https://www.instagram.com/elmirasarkisian/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylOFccshvlMZzkbtNYTnAw Bellydance Evolution and information about their programs at www.JoinBDE.com. Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 21 Dec 2019 | Ep 100: Reflecting on Our Recent Instagram Challenge | 00:19:48 | |
It’s a mini-episode! Reflecting on our recent Instagram challenge, and sharing all behind-the-scene insights of what was going on. Thank you for being a part of our podcast community! Let’s celebrate our episode #100 together. :) Show Notes to this episode: Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 25 Dec 2019 | Ep 101. Aradia of Las Vegas: How to Succeed as a Full-Time Performer | 01:10:17 | |
Aradia has performed as a soloist throughout the United States, Canada, Barbados, Egypt and Switzerland. She has danced at many of the top hotels, restaurants and clubs in Las Vegas, performed for Celine Dion's wedding, BlockBuster's premiere opening for "The Mummy", and Maxim Magazine's party in Las Vegas. She has appeared in several TV spots on Discovery, Bravo and the Travel Channel. Her love for Middle Eastern dance began at the age of 7 as a second generation belly dancer. Aradia is a sought after instructor and choreographer, and her professionalism and friendly personality makes her one of the most requested dancers in Las Vegas. In this episode you will learn about: - Being the daughter of a professional belly dancer - Changes in the belly dance education and shows over the past 40 years  - Differences between Egyptian, Turkish and Lebanese styles  - Secrets of a successful and long-lasting performance career  - The importance of thinking about retirement options in advance Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for your support via Iana Dance Club: www.ianadanceCLUB.com. Follow Aradia of Las Vegas on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their programs at www.JoinBDE.com. Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 29 Dec 2019 | Ep 102. Shahrzad: Make People Happy Through The Art of Dance | 00:05:43 | |
It’s a mini-episode with Shahrzad! A great reminder about the beautiful aspect of our belly dance profession! Exactly what you need to hear approaching the end of the year. Show Notes to this episode: Full interview with Shahrzad: Ep 03. Shahrzad: Inside Cairo Dance Life Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||
| 02 Jan 2020 | Ep 103. Amel Tafsout: The Healing Power of North African Culture | 01:45:58 | |
Raised in Algeria, Amel Tafsout grew up around traditional healing practices of her native country. In the mid-1970s, Amel moved to Germany where she founded the Pan-Arab dance company called ‘Banat As Sahra’ (Daughters of the Sahara Desert), and in the late 80s Tafsout moved to London, U.K, where she performed at various dance and music festivals and created a new dance company called ‘The Tafsoutettes’. She was also active member of the Latin Jazz band ‘Chakchouka’, the North African music ensemble ‘Mambo Duniya’, the Arab-Turkish band ‘Noor Shimaal’ and later the North African music ensemble ‘Saladin’s Orchestra’ with her husband, drummer Salah-Dawson Miller. Currently living in the U.S.A., she is an in-demand dance artist and musician. With a research in dance anthropology and coming from a Sufi spiritual tradition, Amel combines traditional healing with sacred dance, with her learning experience in Sound healing and Zikr, breath work, whirling and trance. In this episode you will learn about: - Amel’s childhood in Algeria, and the contrast between home environment and French school  - Orientalist’s stereotypes about the dancers of Maghreb  - Differences between Amazigh (Berber), Maghreb and Arabic cultures  - Healing powers embedded in the North African culture and traditions  - Releasing emotional blocks through dance and sound Show Notes to this episode: Thank you for your support via Iana Dance Club: www.ianadanceCLUB.com. Follow Amel Tafsout on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website . Bellydance Evolution and information about their programs at www.JoinBDE.com. Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast | |||