Belly Dance Life

Ep 318. Mar: Creating Healthier Environment For Students to Thrive


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Mar is an Egyptian American woman and source dancer based in Los Angeles who founded Move And Radiate Inc. (M.A.R.). She created M.A.R. to provide a safe and non-judgmental space that steers away from competition & perfectionism. Mar’s classes are a home away from home to many MENA women & a new home to women who are excited to embrace the Egyptian culture. Her work includes empowering & uplifting women from her community and abroad to step into their power, connect with their bodies & heal from within. Her deep passion for her vibrant culture inspires her to educate and build confidence amongst women through the art of belly dance. She aims to restore confidence, boldness, strength, and unity amongst women. M.A.R. is now a national & global name w/ students taking classes from all over the country & world. Mar’s mission can be seen in & through her dance company. As Mar likes to say, “It’s bigger than belly dance.” She strives to spread love & she welcomes all women into this space!

In this episode you will learn about:

- Stereotypes surrounding belly dance and resistance of MENA community to Mar’s activities

- Toxic competition vibe that exists in the belly dance industry

- How to teach belly dance as a part of the cultural heritage

- Tips on how to make your online students feel as if they take an in-person class

- Healing power of belly dance beyond the practice space, empowering students to grow and thrive

Show Notes to this episode:

Find Mar on Instagram, and YouTube.

Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.com

Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.

Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.

Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

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