Having a multidisciplinary background and an unending thirst for all things dance, Diana Soto has performed in belly dance companies as well as flamenco and modern dance companies. She believes that the best innovation is rooted in tradition, so she has travelled to Egypt, Turkey, Spain and lived for a while in Beirut to study in depth the roots of the dances. Originally from Puerto Rico, Diana is currently based in Houston, and fully involved in active gigging life.

In this episode you will learn about:

- Using belly dance as a distraction during cancer recovery

- The experience of living in Beirut

- Pivoting from teaching to performing industry

- Getting into corporate jobs after full-time belly dance career

- Tips for solid marketing strategies

Show Notes to this episode:

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