Today I want to share with you an interview I released on Adriatica's Tribal Future podcast, where we talk about dance and the healing power of art.

You can find the video version here: https://youtu.be/6SB7ULSEz0U?si=YfuH-LyM9JjovMR5

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✨Hello beautiful dancer and welcome to this new exciting interview. Today's guest is the amazing Antonella Sciahina from Rome, Italy!

Antonella is a internationally recognised dancer, know for her strong technique and her unique and original style. She has been teaching and dancing for over 20 years worldwide, and is also a certified Pilates instructor, specialised in and pre and post-natal fitness.

You'll find SO much value in this interview! Antonella shares with us:

💃 How her journey as a dancer was performance-based since the very beginning

⚖️ The importance of balancing work/career and personal life

🧐 The difference between "Tribal Fusion" and "Fusion Bellydance"

... and so much more! Have your cup of tea or coffee ready, and enjoy ☕

Go check Antonella's profile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonella_sciahina/

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/dhr3wMpSU7c

Hello beautiful dancer! I am SO excited to share this beautiful interview with Ashley Lopez 💓

Ashley Lopez is an internationally touring artist and instructor. She has performed and taught in over 25 countries worldwide. Ashley holds a bachelor of music in vocal performance/opera and is an 8 Elements™ Datura Style dance teacher, a Registered Yoga Teacher, and a certified Pilates, cycling and fitness instructor.

Ashley shares with us her story in dance, how she met Bellydance and specifically Fusion Bellydance, her journey as a newly dancing mother so far and a few insights that will be extremely valuable for every Fusion dancer!

Have your cup of tea or coffee ready and enjoy this interview ☕

Go check Ashley's website: https://www.ashleylopez.com/

And follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylopezdance/

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zxxzxwTw0TM

Dear dancer!

I'm SO happy to share with you this lovely conversation with Leli Neeraja! ♥️

Leli Neeraja is a dancer and teacher of Fusion Bellydance, Indian Fusion and Indian classical dance Odissi from Milano, Italy, who founded her own online school, Namastè Academy.

During this interview we discussed about SO many inspiring topics, like:

💃 The difference between appreciating a dance form and experiencing it in the body

💪 How to push ourselves in dance practice

🪷 How to create respectful and creative Indian Fusion stylisation

🌀 Why being aware of your center and alignment is so important for dancers

🪡 Tips and ideas for dancers that want to create their own costumes playfully

Enjoy this interview and go check Leli's Instagram and her online school if you want to know more about her: https://www.instagram.com/leli.neeraja/

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/uRN2CwxCC3Y

Dear dancer, I am so happy to share with you this truly inspiring interview with Debapriya Das! ♥️

Debapriya is a professional dancer, performer and instructor specialising in Middle Eastern traditional & classical dances. She is the founder & artistic director of a belly dance performance house, Nrityakosh which has been at the forefront of the belly dance movement in Bangalore, India since 2017.

During this interview we touched many topics that will be extremely valuable for bellydance practitioners, students and teachers worldwide!

A few topics listed here:

🗣️ Why it’s important for dancers to find their own voice and unique way of expressing themselves

🇮🇳 The beginning of bellydance in India and how it moved from fitness to art performance

🤔 What is Fusion and how to navigate in the complexity of intercultural exchange

👯‍♀️ The important role of the dance teacher towards students

💡 How to ask good questions that will create a creative and respectful future for this art form

Enjoy this interview and go check Debapriya's Instagram if you want to know more about her: https://www.instagram.com/debapriya_nrityakosh/

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XwqCbU3SiPw

A soulful conversation with April Rose, where we discuss her unique dance journey, creative process, and explore the true essence of "Fusion" Bellydance. Watch this inspiring conversation to unlock new perspectives on dance and creativity.

Please go check April's website for more informations about her and her online dance program: https://aprilrose.dance

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kh0S5wM0vcQ

Have you ever felt like you're learning more and more, yet your dance still doesn't feel fully alive?

In this episode, we explore the difference between collecting technique and cultivating connection. We'll talk about embodiment, Bodyfulness, musicality, improvisation, and why true artistry emerges when technique becomes a tool for expression rather than the goal itself.

A conversation about listening, creativity, and learning to dance from within. 🪷

🦋 About Moved by the Muse, my Summer Mentorship: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/muse

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

Join me for an inspiring conversation with the legendary Colleena Shakti. In this episode of A Cup of Tea, we dive deep into her journey through Indian classical dance, Indian Fusion, Kalbeliya, and Yoga. Learn from one of the greatest influences in the world of Fusion Bellydance!

Please go check Colleena's website for more informations about her and her online school: https://www.colleenashakti.com

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/A3-lOinGZpk

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Illan Rivière, a renowned dancer from France/Spain. In this interview, we dive into the essence of Fusion Bellydance, exploring choreography, improvisation, and ways to nourish your creativity as a dancer. Discover tips and insights to enhance your dance journey!

Please go check Illan's website for more informations about him and his upcoming classes and workshops: https://www.illanriviere.com

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/o_O6-77cGvU

Intro music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod

What does it really mean to create Fusion Bellydance with authenticity, artistic depth and cultural respect? In this interview, Brazilian dancer and researcher Joline Andrade shares her perspective on Fusion Bellydance, improvisation, artistic identity, cultural hybridisation and the balance between structure and freedom in dance.

Find Joline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolineandrade/

⇢ Are you ready to build a more consistent, embodied and intentional relationship with your dance practice?

🪷 Devotional Dance Initiation 🪷 is a self-paced online journey designed to help you deepen your Indian Fusion Bellydance through structure, embodiment, technique and sustainable practice: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devotion

✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual

✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/

✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414

✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_1wBV71geDA

Intro music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod