In this special bonus episode of the Dancing Goddess Podcast, I’m introducing A Cup of Tea ☕🪷 - an interview series I originally created in 2021 to have heartfelt conversations with inspiring dance artists from around the world.

Together with guests such as Colleena Shakti, Illan Riviere, April Rose, Dipika Vijay, Drake Von Trapp, Ashley Lopez, and many more, we explore topics like Fusion Bellydance, Indian Fusion, creativity, artistic identity, femininity, cultural roots, embodiment, and the unique journeys that shape us as dancers and human beings.

Every artist brings a different voice, perspective, and wisdom to the conversation - reminding us that dance is a living, evolving art form.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind the series and why I’ve decided to bring these beautiful conversations into the podcast space.

So prepare your favorite cup of tea… And let’s dive in together. ✨

⇢ 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/

Why do so many dancers still feel disconnected, inconsistent or creatively stuck - even after years of classes and practice? In this episode, we explore how devotional and embodied dance practice transforms not only technique, but also posture, confidence, presence and artistry in Indian Fusion Bellydance.

⇢ 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/OS660QpwgO4

Intro music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod

Why do so many Fusion Bellydancers still feel stuck, disconnected or inconsistent - even after years of classes and practice?In this video, we explore how embodied and devotional dance practice transforms not only technique, but also posture, confidence, artistry and presence in Indian Fusion Bellydance.

⇢ 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/CqMBW5GUt7A

Intro music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod

In this very first episode of the Dancing Goddess Podcast, I’m sharing the vision and intention behind this space - and why I believe dance is so much more than performance or technique alone 🪷✨

Together we’ll explore embodiment, artistry, Indian Fusion Bellydance, creativity, spirituality, feminine energy, sustainable practice, and the sacred relationship between movement and the body.

This podcast is an invitation to slow down, reconnect to your body, and experience dance as ritual, expression, devotion, and transformation.

So pour yourself a cup of tea, soften your shoulders, and join me for this first conversation from the heart 🌙🐍

⇢ 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/

Intro music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod