Performer, Master Instructor, Choreographer, Director and Producer, Jillina Carlano has devoted her life to dance. From 2003-09 she served as Artistic Director and Main Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars and performed with them for over 700 shows in over a dozen countries. In 2009 Jillina created Bellydance Evolution to take Middle Eastern dance to a higher level worldwide.  Bellydance Evolution has already appeared in over 20 countries and was a featured performer at the Mawazine festival in Morocco, performing for the Queen of Morocco. Jillina has won numerous awards from International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance and the Giza Academy, including Best Modern Egyptian Dancer, Best Instructional Video, Best Dance Company and Dancer of the Year.

In this episode you will learn about:

- Delegating responsibilities and projects to others

- Tips for hiring people

- Post-pandemic performances by Belly Dance Evolution

- The importance of generosity

- Dealing with self-criticism and personal insecurities

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Previous interviews with Jillina:

Ep 31. Jillina Carlano: How Food Can Influence Your Dance

Ep 22. Jillina Carlano: Building Community Around the Globe

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