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Belly Dance Life

Iana Komarnytska

All insights into belly dance lifestyle

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01:30:38

Ep 261. Zara: Fighting For Her Identity As Egyptian...

Belly Dance Life ·

2023/08/29

Zara is an Egyptian dancer currently based in Cairo. She has worked professionally as a dancer for over 17 years, including last 6 years specifically in Egypt. Zara has stared in various music videos and Bollywood films. Most recently she was featured in a film together with famous shaabi singer Shaaban Abdel Rahim and in a Ramadan special TV drama featuring Dina and Haifa Web. Her dancing has taken her around the world - Zara has performed not only in the UK and Egypt but also at a vast number of

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01:05:13

Ep 260. Diana Soto: Discovering Belly Dance During...

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2023/08/22

Having a multidisciplinary background and an unending thirst for all things dance,Diana Soto has performed in belly dance companies as well as flamenco and modern dance companies.She believes that the best innovation is rooted in tradition, so she has travelled to Egypt, Turkey, Spain and lived for a while in Beirut to study in depth the roots of the dances. Originally from Puerto Rico, Diana is currently based in Houston, and fully involved in active gigging life.In this episode you will learn

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01:15:08

Ep 259. Khaled Mahmoud: Focusing on Life Values, Not...

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2023/08/15

Khaled Mahmoud is an Egyptian dancer from Cairo, currently based in London, UK. He specializes in oriental Raqs Sharki style, although his knowledge is also deeply routed in all kinds of Egyptian folklore. His style is very energetic and graceful at the same time. Khaled was a star at the International Bellydance Congress in the UK, and he is very much in demand teaching and performing in various festivals around the world.In this episode you will learn about:- Who are Egyptian women called ma’lema,

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00:53:47

Ep 258. Tips For Attending Dance Festivals in Cairo

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2023/08/08

This episode includes Iana’s lecture that was recorded specifically for the upcoming intensive at the Iana Dance Club “Cairo Dance Guide”.You will hear about Iana’s experience of attending a bunch of dance festivals in Cairo during summer 2023, and a collection of practical tips that would be useful for your future activities at festivals.Check the entire collection of available intensives at www.ianadanceclub.com/intensivesShow Notes to this episode:Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check

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01:23:44

Ep 257. Passant: Belly Dance at Gyms & Henna Parties...

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2023/08/01

Meet Passant Gemeay, a self-taught Egyptian bellydance teacher, choreographer & ladies-only performer. She has fiercely joined the world of dance. not knowing that it would become her ultimate passion in life. Having a great experience by attending classes and connecting with star dancers, she managed to have her own attractive style mastering all types of this art, and aiming to teach women who think they can’t dance.In this episode you will learn about:- Different kinds of belly dance classes

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01:21:11

Ep 256. Mohamed Shahin: First I See Projects In My...

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2023/07/26

Mohamed Shahin is an inspirational instructor, world-renowned performer, and challenging choreographer of Egyptian Oriental Dance. A native of Cairo, Egypt, Mr. Shahin discovered his passion for Egyptian Dance at the young age of fifteen. Throughout Shahin’s childhood, he was fascinated by all forms of dance, and after receiving his degree as Mechanical Engineer, he was at cross road to choose between becoming a full-time engineer or pursue his life as a professional dancer / dance teacher. Shahin

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00:55:02

Ep 255. Marta Korzun: Dealing With Identity Crisis As...

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2023/07/18

Marta Korzun is an internationally recognized bellydance teacher from Ukraine. She is acknowledged for her unique teaching method and clear and concise explanations, and regularly holds training workshops worldwide. She started her career in 2006 by taking part in many competitions in 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. Today Marta is a

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00:49:36

Ep 254. Making Change in Dance Career

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2023/07/11

As much as dance brings happiness to your life, sometimes there are moments when you need to take actions and do some changes. Let’s listen to the stories of Luna of Cairo, Joana Saahirah, Anjelica Scannura and Aradia of Las Vegas on how they pivoted their lives and artistic adventures.Show Notes to this episode:Full interviews with our guests:Ep 17. Luna of Cairo: Is Belly Dance Life in Cairo Always a "Fairy Tale"?Ep 165. Luna of Cairo: Life Beyond DanceEp 76. Joana Saahirah: Egyptian Dance As The

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01:07:54

Ep 253. Kareem Gad: Connecting All Dots Through Dance

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2023/07/04

Kareem Gad is an Egyptian master teacher, co-founder and co-director of Bell’Masry Dance Company based in Paris, France. Since childhood, his curiosity about art led him to discover and study the art of singing, music, poetry, percussion, acting and dance. He was a solo dancer, coach and choreographer at the official troupe of the Egyptian Ministry of Youth, solo dancer at the Egyptian National Theater, member of the teachers team in Tawasol Foundation of Arts, choreographer for the Higher Institute

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01:18:44

Ep 252. Morjana: Exploring Tahtib As A Practice, Not...

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2023/06/27

Morjana is a professional dancer, choreographer, researcher, teacher, as well as a percussionist (darbuka). She is currently based in Egypt, although she also travels extensively all around the world. She is a winner and award-recipient for many dance competitions, as well as a participant of several music projects in Cairo, including Estabena, a music project playing folk music from the Mediterranean area, Ehna Talata and Said El Artist music group. Morjana also organizes a specialized tours to

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00:32:49

Ep 251. The Archetype of Goddess Isis

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2023/06/20

This episode includes Iana’s lecture that was recorded specifically for the new intensive at the Iana Dance Club “Archetypes of Egyptian Goddesses in Dance”.Feel like a goddess on stage with the help of Egyptian mythology! It's about your stage presence, and how the power of stories and myths can help you feel more confident, open and connected during your dance.Check the full intensive on Archetypes of Egyptian Goddesses in Dance at www.ianadanceclub.com/intensivesShow Notes to this episode:Details

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01:38:45

Ep 250. Safaa, Aya, Menna & Fagr: Taqseem Institute...

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2023/06/13

Today we are having a conversation with the team of Taqseem Institute of Cairo.Taqseem Instituteis an integrated dance institute/lab with the main objective of providing increased access to culture (Egyptian Music and Dance), improve the environment where those expressions can thrive and contribute to social cohesion, targeting females; the segment most compromised in the sector of art. Aiming to generate a tangible impact on the influence of heritage dance in modern Egyptian society.Amie Sultan is

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01:34:26

Ep 249. Yasmina of Cairo: Dance, Photography and B&B...

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2023/06/06

Yasmina, sometimes known as 'The English Rose of Cairo', has over twenty-five years of experience in the field of Egyptian oriental dance. Originally from the UK she spent many years travelling and dancing her way around the Middle East before settling in Cairo in 1995. Here she performed with her orchestra for eight consecutive years, appearing at major Cairo venues such as Meridien Heliopolis, Safir, Pyramisa and the Semiramis Intercontinental hotels, the Nile Maxime, Tivoli Heliopolis, as well as

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01:00:23

Ep 248. Amie Sultan: Thinking Big: Changing How This...

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2023/05/30

Amie Sultan is an Egyptian belly dancer and classical ballerina. She was born and grew up in Singapore to an Egyptian family that was working extensively in South East Asia. Having established herself first as a successful ballet dancer, she has toured across the world dancing in Swan Lake, La Dame Aux Camellias, Jeune Homme Et La Mort, La Bayadere and Raymonda. In her quest to add a new layer to her dance repertoire, it is Amie's goal as a performance artist to restore the glamour and brilliance of

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00:55:47

Ep 247. Eva Charkina: Competitions, Individuality and...

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2023/05/23

Eva Charkina is the winner of the DariyaM Cup 2018 in the category “Youth. Lovers.”, winner of the competition “The way to the stars” 2018, and many other Ukrainian and international dance events. She has a university degree in modern choreography from the Kyiv University of Culture. Currently living in Kyiv, Eva stays as an active dancer and teacher both in Ukraine and abroad.In this episode you will learn about:- Her first belly dance performance after the beginning of the war in Ukraine- Creating

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00:50:31

Ep 246. Talking About Nutrition

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2023/05/16

We haven’t had many of best of compilation episodes this year so far, so it’s time to fix it! Let’s talk about the nutrition.. You will hear from Cassandra Fox, Jillina Carlano, Alla Kushnir, and Mercedes Nieto.Show Notes to this episode:Full interviews with our guests:Ep 15. Cassandra Fox: Healthy Does Not Have a FaceEp 31. Jillina Carlano: How Food Can Influence Your DanceEp 40. Alla Kushnir: Not Only Luck Makes You Number 1Ep 163. Mercedes Nieto: Finding Home Inside Your BodyJoin SharQui - The

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01:02:57

Ep 245 - Silvia Brazzoli - Therapeutic Effect Of...

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2023/05/09

Silvia Brazzoli is a professional dancer, instructor, yoga teacher, painter, and pizza lover based in Italy. She found her biggest love for oriental dance at the age of 18. Since then she has been dancing and teaching professionally all around the world. The growth of a dancer is a never-ending journey and Silvia is constantly researching, traveling and training in oriental dance and other dance styles, influencing the development of her own style.In this episode you will learn about:- How dance and

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01:23:44

Ep 244 - Nada El Masriya - Prioritizing Quality Over...

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2023/05/02

Native Egyptian Nada El Masriya grew up belly dancing fully immersed within the rich cultural and historical environment of metropolitan Cairo. Her first formal dance training began early, with her high school’s folkloric troupe. At Cairo University, Nada earned a degree in Egyptian Law, minored in the History of Egyptian Culture and Dance Traditions. At early age Nada began her intensive training and performance with the prestigious Reda Troupe School. In 2002 she emigrated to Canada inspired by a

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00:55:16

Ep 243. Oleksandra Kovalova: Healing Wounds With Dancing

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2023/04/25

Oleksandra Kovalova is a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer, and certified judge. She is a director of oriental dance school Amberly based in Zhytomyr (Ukraine), and an organizer of the big international festival Yalla Bina. Oleksandra is a winner of Nile Group competition, as well as a mentor for her award-winning students. After living and teaching classes in Germany during past year, she is currently back to Ukraine, and just managed to run a very success edition of her dance festival,

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00:34:47

Ep 242. Why Do We Get Shy On Stage?

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2023/04/19

This episode includes Iana’s lecture that was recorded specifically for her recent Mahraganat intensive at the Iana Dance Club.Since Mahraganat has a very particular mood, this style may feel uncomfortable for many dancers. Diving into such topic can be a great opportunity to train your acting skills, loosen up emotional boundaries related to shyness, and get out of your comfort zone. In addition, we are gonna work on a very fun and dynamic choreo which will provide you a bit of cardio workout

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