Originally from Brazil, Hayal is a professional dancer who has been passionate about oriental dance since she was 17. She taught and danced all over the world, as a soloist and in collaboration with other dancers. She worked as a dancer and choreographer with the Portuguese company Mahtab and participated in several shows of the American troupe Bellydance Evolution with Jillina. Hayal has already worked in Brazil, Portugal, New Zealand, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Spain and of course in France, where she lives today (Lyon).

In this episode you will learn about:

- Comparison between Brazilian dances and belly dance

- What is functional training for belly dancers

- How to improve your balance, arms mobility, and knees-hips connection

- Frequency of functional training and how it works

- How Hayal managed to teach a group choreographies for her show via online classes

Show Notes to this episode:

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