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Belly Dance Life

Iana Komarnytska

All insights into belly dance lifestyle

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Ep 191. Accepting Your Own Pace - Student Voices w/...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/05/14

This is a special weekend series ‘Student Voices’ where I share my conversations with the members of the Iana Dance Club about life, dance and training. Some of participants are belly dance beginners, some are professionals, but all of us have one thing in common: we all remain being students of dance. :)Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Tita where she shares her belly dance transformations with us:‘’I feel that I’m growing, and it’s wonderful to be 59 and still experience the growth in your

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01:20:15

Ep 190. Amar Lammar: Adapting to a New Country &...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/05/10

Amar Lammar was born in Mexico City. Since a young age she showed interest in art, especially dance. At the age of six years old she began her studies ofPolynesian dances followed by a short period of ballet together with Mexican folklore. At the age of 11 she got into Afro-Caribbean rhythms but finally discovered and pursued her studies of oriental dance at the age of 13.Her international career began in 2003 with her first contracts in India for the Sheraton hotel group. After this first

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00:44:56

Ep 189. You Never Know Who You Inspire - Student...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/05/03

This is a special weekend series ‘Student Voices’ where I share my conversations with the members of the Iana Dance Club about life, dance and training. Some of participants are belly dance beginners, some are professionals, but all of us have one thing in common: we all remain being students of dance. :)Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Tita where she shares her belly dance transformations with us:Before:- My body was stuck doing nothing my whole life. I had to learn to move every muscle,

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01:12:56

Ep 188. Semsemah: Don’t Be a Superficial Dancer

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/04/29

Semsemah has created a unique, innovative and modern belly dance style and became one of the most famous dancers of her generation. She knew how to develop a modern style while preserving the Egyptian soul. Artistic director of the Sesame Association, she regularly organizes events related to oriental dance (tours to Cairo, shows, training, festivals). She hosts the annual show "Bent El Balad" bringing together her students and renowned artists such as Aladin El Kholy, Gamal Seif, Hind, Salma,

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00:32:42

Ep 187. Questioning Reasons & Motivation to Dance -...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/04/26

This is a special weekend series ‘Student Voices’ where I share my conversations with the members of the Iana Dance Club about life, dance and training. Some of participants are belly dance beginners, some are professionals, but all of us have one thing in common: we all remain being students of dance. :)Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Aleesa where she shares her belly dance transformations with us:‘’I used to think that belly dance was silly, but 20 years later belly dance is a huge part of

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01:12:56

Ep 186. Nataša Kočar: Decision to Become a Dance Teacher

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/04/20

Nataša Kočar is a certified oriental dance teacher and choreographer, and the co-founder and head of the KUOD Bayani dance company, She has a degree in geography and sociology from Ljubljana’s Faculty of Arts. Her dance education started at the age of 12 at one of Slovenia’s top dance schools, including 2 years of overall dance training and 4 years of jazz ballet).At the beginning of the new millennium, Nataša discovered her love for oriental music. She has attended more than 200 workshops with

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00:38:07

Ep 185. Facing Frustrations of the Learning Process...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/04/18

This is a special weekend series ‘Student Voices’ where I share my conversations with the members of the Iana Dance Club about life, dance and training. Some of participants are belly dance beginners, some are professionals, but all of us have one thing in common: we all remain being students of dance. :)Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Dimitra where she shares her belly dance transformations with us:Before:- Resisted to attend a class because of the fear of embarrassment in a group of unknown

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01:19:15

Ep 184. Leila: Navigating Life & Work Balance

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/04/15

Leila was one of the most popular working dancers in Cairo for 13 years. While in Egypt she performed for parties, dignitaries, and weddings in Egypt and throughout Europe and the Arabian Gulf. She also danced continuously for Nile cruises, in the best hotels and concerts on television. Leila is also a well-known actress and model and is a recognizable personality throughout the Middle East being involved in hundreds of TV shows, music videos, TV commercials and films. Leila has produced some of the

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01:17:49

Ep 183. Gitza: Dance Movement Therapy

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/04/05

Gitza is a Mexican dancer, internationally renowned teacher, choreographer and artistic director, who started practicing Middle-Eastern dances in 2006. She is currently the director of the Gitza dance school, and the Raqs Sahira dance company. Her vision for belly dance is influenced by psychology and dance therapy. With these disciplines, she has developed tools for teaching dance in a creative and experimental way, always investigating personal experience as the main engine for creation and

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00:38:25

Ep 182. Healing Emotional Blocks and Traumas Through...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/02/19

This is a special series ‘Student Voices’ where I share my conversations with the members of the Iana Dance Club about life, dance and training. Some of participants are belly dance beginners, some are professionals, but all of us have one thing in common: we all remain being students of dance. :)Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Jacinda (aka Aliya Dalal) where she shares her belly dance transformations with us:‘’Dance helped me to overcome my body image and eating disorders. It taught me to

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Ep 181. Making Self-Care Your Priority - Student...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/02/15

This is a special series ‘Student Voices’ where I share my conversations with the members of the Iana Dance Club about life, dance and training. Some of participants are belly dance beginners, some are professionals, but all of us have one thing in common: we all remain being students of dance. :)Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Pratima Nagaraj where she shares her belly dance transformations with us:Before: I used to have lots of judgements about my body, and I used to be very insecure

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Ep 180. Raquy Danziger: Drumming Queen

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/02/05

Raquy Danziger is a world-famous American musician, teacher and composer based in Istanbul. She has released thirteen albums, five darbuka method books, and two volumes of her original compositions. Her educational offerings are available through her online darbuka school:Darbukaschool.com. More than a thousand students are currently enrolled in her courses. Raquy specializes in the split hand technique, which is a fast and elaborate Turkish drumming style. She also plays the mystical twelve- string

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Ep 179. Finding Time Slots to Dance - Student Voices...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/01/30

This is a special weekend series ‘Student Voices’ where I share my conversations with the members of the Iana Dance Club about life, dance and training. Some of participants are belly dance beginners, some are professionals, but all of us have one thing in common: we all remain being students of dance. :)Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Sinda Sandra where she shares her belly dance transformations with us:Before: thought that belly dance was not for someone like her, felt very shy.Now:

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Ep 178. Tiffany Madera (Hanan): The Impact of Hanan...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/01/25

Since 2002, Miami based artist TiffanyMadera (Hanan) has become a figurehead in the dance world by re-coding traditional Egyptian Raks Sharki dance as a tool for empowerment and social justice. As a performer, professor, activist, museum professional, filmmaker, and non-profit leader, Tiffany combines a highly aesthetic approach and academic scholarship to tackle the questions of our day. She holds a Master’s Degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studiesfromthe Kimberly Green Latin American and

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00:42:13

Ep 177. Do You Really Understand What Marketing And...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/01/18

There is some sort of shame around putting these two words together: dance & money (or art & sales). And I strongly believe that this is one of the main blocks for many talented dancers on why their career is not as successful as they wish it to be.There is a misconception as if treating your art as a business will destroy the nature and essence of the art itself, as if suddenly you will stop being an artist.I honestly think that such belief is a very comforting excuse for many artists on

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Ep 176. Cinzia: How to Become a Better Teacher

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/01/11

Cinzia is an international belly dancer, teacher and choreographer, based in Italy and appreciated all over the world for her power and charisma on stage. Cinzia studied classical dance, jazz and piano for 10 years and in 2004 she fell in love with oriental dance and folklore. Her style is refined and powerful, a mix of Arabic feeling and modernity. She teaches, judges and dances in many countries, such as Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States and Egypt and regularly performs in the

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Ep 175. Helen Blondel: How to Start Charging For Your...

Belly Dance Life ·

2022/01/04

Originally from sunny Miami, Helen Blondel has performed at a myriad of venues in Central & South Florida, including Kababi Cafe, Cleopatra Lounge, Hookita Lounge, Taverna Opa, Cedar's Lebanese Cuisine, & Dar Tagine. She has also appeared on Televised programs such as "Despierta America" and "Sabado Gigante" on Univision as a dancer and is a recent member of the MBC 2018 award-winning Belly Motions RAKettes Dance Company. Helen Blondel is the former Belly Dance Instructor of Florida

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00:47:26

Ep 174. Best of: Facing Rejection, Disapproval or...

Belly Dance Life ·

2021/12/28

NEW episode with a selection of the best parts dedicated to facing and overcoming rejection, disapproval or judgement from teachers, relatives, or community. You’ll hear from Alex DeLora, Artemis Mourat, Esmeralda Colabone and Alla Kushnir.Show Notes to this episode:Full interviews with our guests:Ep 21. Alex DeLora: Every Drum Solo Has Its Own MoodEp 125. Artemis Mourat: Seek Out Your Dance Mentors & ‘Angel’ MothersEp 151. Esmeralda Colabone: Living The Truth: Motherhood and Dance CareerEp 40

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Ep 173. Sabah: Ballet & Belly Dance

Belly Dance Life ·

2021/12/21

Sabah has decades of experience in classical, modern, and folk styles of dance. She has worked with the Chicago’s Festival Ballet, Ballet Chicago, and Alabama Ballet. She received her degree from Columbia College Chicago majoring in Cultural Studies and minoring in dance with a year abroad at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. There she joined the Egyptian Folkloric Company and received a contract to dance on the Nile Pharaoh cruise ship allowing her to hand-select a band and troupe of

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01:33:17

Ep 172. Joana Saahirah: Running Dance Courses Online

Belly Dance Life ·

2021/12/14

Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned dancer, teacher, choreographer and author specialized in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric dances. She’s written and published 2 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” and "Behind the Curtain", created the pioneering online platforms "Joana Saahirah´s World" and "Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School" delivering authentic Egyptian dance, personal discovery & empowerment, and she is the creator of the upcoming "The Oriental Café" Podcast.Joana

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