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Belly Dance Life

Iana Komarnytska

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Ep 309. Igor Kischka: Influence of Trauma on Dance...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/11/27

Igor Kischka is a notable Brazilian belly dancer and choreographer, recognized for his vibrant performances and contributions to the art of belly dance. He has gained a reputation not only in Brazil but also internationally, showcasing his talent through various performances and workshops. In addition to performing, Igor Kischka is dedicated to teaching and sharing his knowledge of belly dance. He conducts workshops and classes that emphasize the importance of authenticity and personal expression in

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00:55:22

Ep 308. Ciya: Taking Responsibility for Your Pedagogy...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/11/20

Ciya, an artist since childhood, began her journey with ballet, later exploring circus arts and contortion. At sixteen, she discovered oriental dance, which became her true passion. Over her career, Ciya has performed at prestigious events, including for the Moroccan royal family and Gabon’s presidential family, and appeared in the film L'Immortel. She has danced with notable Parisian companies and created her own, Sheherazade’s, in 2009. Currently, she leads the Egypt'Ciya Ballet, selecting top

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01:17:21

Ep 307. Mahin: Helping Students to Deal With...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/11/07

Mahin is an internationally acclaimed dance educator, known for her expertise in Middle Eastern dance and her science-based approach to movement. She holds a B.S. in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, integrating her scientific knowledge of body mechanics into her dance instruction. Creator of the popular “Bellydance Quickies,” Mahin teaches workshops worldwide, weekly classes at her studio One World Dance & Music, and online

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01:12:05

Ep 306. Levana: Creating a Festival of Her Dream

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2024/10/31

Levana is an acclaimed Spanish belly dancer, performer, and instructor celebrated across Europe for her artistry and dedication to oriental dance. With over 20 years of experience, Levana’s background includes rigorous training in ballet and competitive gymnastics, which gives her an elegant, powerful presence on stage. She is not only recognized for her performances and teaching but also as the founder and organizer of the renowned Etoiles d'Orient festival in Palma de Mallorca, where she brings

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01:18:33

Ep 305. Soraya Art Factory: Focusing on Body...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/09/24

Soraya Art Factory is a professional dancer, entrepreneur, and cultural mediator at Place des Arts in Montreal. She is celebrated for her vibrant energy, eclectic style, and professionalism. Soraya’s dance journey began in Morocco, where she took her first belly dance class in 2007. Inspired by Egyptian icons like Neima Akef, Tahia Carioca, Samia Gamal, Fifi Abdo, Dina, she pursued her passion for dance. In 2015, she left her law career to travel, share her love for dance, and train globally. Her

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01:04:08

Ep 304. The Importance of Conditioning

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/09/18

This is a best of episode! You will hear how various types of conditioning exercises are the integral part of their training.You will hear from Hayal, Shahrzad, Jasirah, Dipika, Nabila and Heather (Henna) Louise.Check these full interviews with the podcast guests:Ep 271. Hayal: Functional Training For Belly DancersEp 214. Shahrzad: Changes in The Cairo Dance Life During The Last 4-5 YearsEp 19. Jasirah: How to Practice on Your Own. Tips & TricksEp 281. Dipika Vijay: Comparing Dance With Design

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01:28:48

Ep 303. Christine “Shiraz” Şahin: Book Discussion:...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/09/06

Christine “Shiraz” Şahin is adancepractitioner-scholar and ethnographer specializingin contemporary Egyptian raqs sharqi (“belly dance”)and other MENAT (Middle Eastern, North African, and Turkish) dance genres. She has a Ph.D. in Critical Dance Studies from the University of California, Riverside, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Delaware, and is currently serving as Acting Assistant Professor of Dance in the Department of Dance at the University of Washington in

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01:12:41

Ep 302. Amina Goodyear: 60-Year Journey in Belly...

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2024/08/30

Amina Goodyear began her performance career in the mid-60's at the Bagdad Cabaret dancing nightly in San Francisco's North Beach district during that city's golden era of Middle Eastern dance and until the Arabic clubs closed in that area. She founded her dance company, The Aswan Dancers, in 1975, and celebrates over 40 years of continuous performance and entertainment. She also founded the Cairo Cats, now a percussion ensemble led by her daughter Susu Pampanin, among many other music and percussion

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01:21:25

Ep 301. Apsara Afsanesara: Discovering Georgian Dance...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/08/15

Aleksandra Kilczewska, known by her stage name "Apsara Afsanera," is a dancer, choreographer, and alternative model based in Warsaw. She is a pioneer in her country, specializing in Persian dance as well as other Silk Road styles, including Uzbek, Tajik, Afghan, Azeri, and Uyghur dance. In addition to her expertise in these forms, she is also a skilled Tribal Belly dancer. Before delving deeply into Silk Road dances, Apsara trained extensively in various Indian dance styles and has a strong

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00:50:38

Ep 300. Saida: How Everything Started

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2024/08/07

Saida, born to Syrian parents in Buenos Aires, Argentina, immersed herself in classical dance from 1983 to 1991, training with esteemed masters like Olga Ferri and Ricardo Rivas. In 1991, she embraced Arabic dance, studying under Amir Thaleb’s guidance and performing with the Arabian Dance Company, where she became the principal dancer for over a decade. In 1994, Saida established her own belly dance school. By 2004, she joined the Bellydance Superstars for a major U.S. tour, thanks to an invitation

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01:16:59

Ep 299. Warda: From Studying Arabic Language to...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/07/25

Warda is a choreographer, instructor, and performer of oriental dance and folklore styles with 13 years of experience. She has organized over 15 international events and excursions to the Middle East, making her a key figure in Bulgaria's belly dance events. With performance experience in both Bulgaria and Egypt, she is deeply connected to Oriental culture, speaks Arabic, and offers workshops across the world. In 2017, Warda launched the international festival HEZZ YA WEZZ in Sofia. She established

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01:19:13

Ep 298. Roula Said: Grief For Palestine, Guidance of...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/07/17

Roula Said is a multifaceted artist of Palestinian heritage based in Toronto, Canada. She is a singer, dancer, musician, actor, and poet, renowned for her distinctive contributions to the world and fusion music scenes. As an Arabic musician, Roula sings and plays the qanun. One of her notable projects is "Om Laila: Bellydance for Body and Soul," a holistic system for bellydance instruction. After more than 30 years of teaching Middle Eastern dance, she has distilled her extensive experience into a

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01:03:23

Ep 297. Brenda: Finding Balance Between Dance And Life

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/07/02

Brenda, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, discovered her passion for dance at age 3, mastering Italian and Argentinian folklore, Salsa, Tango, Jazz, and later Raks Sharki. At 17, she starred at the prestigious "Al Shark" restaurant in Argentina for five years. After earning her Oriental Dance Professor Certification from Amir Thaleb’s School, Brenda's popularity soared, leading to TV appearances and international teaching engagements. In 2014, she was chosen for the Egyptian TV show "Al Rakesa." Her

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00:19:57

Ep 296. How Learning Other Dance Styles Can Improve...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/06/25

Sometimes it is beneficial to step aside, and dive into a different dance genre. Let’s discuss how exploring variety of dance forms can enrich and improve your belly dance.Show Notes to this episode:Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Join the Iana Dance Club to have access to the Apsara Dream intensive mentioned in the episode.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFind information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers

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00:52:44

Ep 295. André Elbing: Doing Belly Dance Photography...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/06/18

André Elbing, a renowned belly dance photographer from Germany, developed an interest in oriental dance in 1989 when he began organizing and producing shows with his long-time friend, Shahrazad. As he started photographing these events, his passion evolved into a thriving business with an impressive collection of approximately 4.5 million photos to this date. André has collaborated with the most prominent stars in the world of oriental dance, both past and present. His work has been featured in

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01:06:46

Ep 294. Pierre Khoury: Combining Two Careers: Dance &...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/06/11

Pierre Khoury, a Syrian-Canadian male belly dancer from Montreal, is renowned for his expertise in Syrian/Lebanese Dabke, Raqs Sharqi, and Whirling. His talents have graced prestigious stages, including the Theatrical Bellydance Conference of New York and the International Bellydance Conference of Canada in Toronto. He recently was a guest master instructor in several venues including Hot Raqs and Cairo Shimmy Quake in California, and his workshops were acclaimed for the quality of their content

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01:27:59

Ep 293. Nath Keo: Bringing His Cambodian Heritage...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/06/04

Nath Keo is the artistic director and choreographer of the Sacred Centre Dance Company based in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Nath is a belly dancer who has performed in over 51 cities with more than 1,000 performances during his career. Along with releasing a few music albums, a book and instructional dance DVDs, his resume includes serving as a featured instructor and performer at the International Bellydance Conference of Canada, alongside the legendary Farida Fahmy, and as a judge at the World

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00:51:54

Ep 292. Fusion Between Different Styles

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/05/28

This is a best of episode! You will hear a collection of tips and practices from the belly dance stars regarding their experience of creating fusion between belly dance and other dance genres.You will hear from Meher Malik, Anjelica Scannura, Soraia Zaied and Diana Gnatchenko.Check these full interviews with the podcast guests:Ep 27. Meher Malik: Fusion, Confusion and Female ObjectificationEp 79. Anjelica Scannura: From Flamenco to Belly Dance to Stand-Up ComedyEp 128. Soraia Zaied: Never Give Up On

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01:00:41

Ep 291. Heather (Henna) Louise: Focus On The...

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/05/21

Heather (Henna) Louise is a performer, teacher, and life long student of Middle Eastern music and dance based in Portland, Oregon. After studying belly dance for five years, life took Heather to Asia where she began her performing career in the restaurant gig scene of Tokyo, Japan. Along with her dance partners, she worked with the live band Alladeen and co-founded the Tokyo International Bellydance Competition. Since returning to Portland in 2008, Heather has taught and performed at Jamballah NW

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00:20:38

Ep 290. Typical Archetypes in Baladi Dance

Belly Dance Life ·

2024/05/11

In order to find emotional connection with Baladi, you need to understand its cultural environment, and typical archetypes that are often associated with Baladi women. Let’s dive into this topic in this solo episode with Iana!Show Notes to this episode:Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Join the Iana Dance Club to have access to the Baladi intensive mentioned in the episode.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFind information on how you can

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