For all our guests and listeners dance is a very integral part of daily life. But sometimes we start taking it for granted, and forget that for many people opportunity to dance and perform is a luxury. Let’s listen to some stories from our previous guests.

NEW episode with a selection of the best parts dedicated to the barriers and hardships of the decision to pursue a dance path. You’ll hear from Lebanese Simon, Sara Al-Hadithi, Mohanned Hawaz and Sabriye Tekbilek.

Show Notes to this episode:

Full interviews with our guests:

Ep 29. Lebanese Simon: Rising Above Obstacles

Ep 108. Sara Al-Hadithi: About Popularization of Iraqi Dance

Ep 115. Mohanned Hawaz: Things You Didn’t Know about Iraqi Dance

Ep 150. Sabriye Tekbilek: Be The Type Of Artist You Want To Be

Check out the next SharQui Instructor Academy beginning January 2nd. Apply at sharqui.com/teach

Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.com

Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.

Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.

Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast