Mohamed Shahin is an inspirational instructor, world-renowned performer, and challenging choreographer of Egyptian Oriental Dance. A native of Cairo, Egypt, Mr. Shahin discovered his passion for Egyptian Dance at the young age of fifteen. Throughout Shahin’s childhood, he was fascinated by all forms of dance, and after receiving his degree as Mechanical Engineer, he was at cross road to choose between becoming a full-time engineer or pursue his life as a professional dancer / dance teacher. Shahin decided that he would dedicate himself to the Egyptian Dance. After many years of the intense study of various Middle Eastern styles of dance, Modern dance, and Ballet- Shahin developed a complex methodology of instruction that has made him a Master teacher beloved to his students worldwide, today. Shahin currently lives in New York City but has been touring the world full-time since 2004.

In this episode you will learn about:

- The story of Cleopatra festival, and its first successful edition in Egypt

- Differences between dance festival and intensive

- What is typical Egyptian show, and communication between dancer and musicians

- Challenges in organizing festivals in USA and Egypt

- Mohamed’s new music album, and the process of creating songs for dancers

Show Notes to this episode:

Find Mohamed Shahin on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Events: Cleopatra festival, Dance Like An Egyptian intensive, and NYCairo.

Previous interviews with Mohamed Shahin:

Ep 94. Mohamed Shahin: When Egyptian Dance Becomes Something Else...

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