Aleksandra Kilczewska, known by her stage name "Apsara Afsanera," is a dancer, choreographer, and alternative model based in Warsaw. She is a pioneer in her country, specializing in Persian dance as well as other Silk Road styles, including Uzbek, Tajik, Afghan, Azeri, and Uyghur dance. In addition to her expertise in these forms, she is also a skilled Tribal Belly dancer. Before delving deeply into Silk Road dances, Apsara trained extensively in various Indian dance styles and has a strong foundation in ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary dance techniques. She continuously seeks to create her unique form of expression by blending these diverse techniques, drawing inspiration from music, poetry, literature, and film.

In this episode you will learn about:

- Historical connections between Persian and Georgian dances

- Types of Georgian dance

- Benefits of training in various dance style

- The psychology of teaching kids vs seniors

- University degree for dancers

Show Notes to this episode:

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Previous interview with Apsara Afsanesara:

Ep 20. Apsara Afsanesara: What Do You Know About Persian Dance?

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