Belly Dance Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!