Sonya of Cairo is a professional dancer and choreographer. She has been immersed in oriental dance since childhood. Her mother, Marianne DS, founded The Sun Dance School 17 years ago in Paris, the largest association in the city. Sonya began her training with Marianne DS and has studied with some of the best Egyptian professionals. She stands out for her pure Egyptian style. Sonya currently lives in Cairo where she regularly performs. She also teaches at the largest festival in Egypt, "Raqs of Course”, organized by Randa Kamel. Sonya is considered today the rising star of the Cairo dance scene.

In this episode you will learn about:

- Being the daughter of a professional belly dancer

- Sonya’s first professional performances, and dealing with stage anxiety

- Funny stories of performing at weddings in Cairo

- Bitter taste of dance life in Egypt

- Dealing with managers vs being your own manager

Show Notes to this episode:

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