Yasmina, sometimes known as 'The English Rose of Cairo', has over twenty-five years of experience in the field of Egyptian oriental dance. Originally from the UK she spent many years travelling and dancing her way around the Middle East before settling in Cairo in 1995. Here she performed with her orchestra for eight consecutive years, appearing at major Cairo venues such as Meridien Heliopolis, Safir, Pyramisa and the Semiramis Intercontinental hotels, the Nile Maxime, Tivoli Heliopolis, as well as hundreds of weddings and parties in Cairo and around Egypt. She has also worked extensively as a photo-journalist in Cairo and writes regularly for several Egyptian and foreign publications. Based at her home beside the Giza pyramids she is the coordinator and co-host for several international belly dance tours each year, and provides back-up to both groups and individuals in their adventures in Egypt.

In this episode you will learn about:

- Differences between dance contracts in Gulf area and work in Cairo

- Yasmina’s decision to stop active performance career, but still be based in Egypt

- The evolution of Cairo dance scene since 1995 till now

- Where can you do belly dance photoshoots in Cairo

- Yasmina’s unique Bed & Breakfast accommodations for dancers.

Show Notes to this episode:

Find Yasmina of Cairo on Instagram, Facebook, and website. Classes and tours with Yasmina via bellydance-now.com. For details regarding Yasmina’s Belly Dancers B&B email to [email protected].

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