Nadira Jamal and Heather Wayman of Belly Dance Geek® geek out on everything but the steps: improv, composition, stage presence, history, culture, musicality, practice, values, and more.

Nadira Jamal and Heather Wayman of Belly Dance Geek® geek out on everything but the steps: improv, composition, stage presence, history, culture, musicality, practice, values, and more.

My guest, Elizabeth Joy, talks about the experimental performance concept, Improv Roulette, and how dancers can benefit from spontaneous creation and collaboration.

Improvisation can be intimidating, even for experienced performers. As dancers, we may have strategies for improv, but we often know something about what sort of music we will get or what props we will use.

But what happens when you put performance artists from different styles and genres in a safe space that encourages experimentation and throw a diverse playlist on shuffle, with performers picked at random?

Join us hear learn more about the Improv Roulette concept and experience from the founder, Elizabeth Joy.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Treasure Marshall, creator of Treasure’s Skirtwork for Fusion Belly Dance.  Be sure to check out her new FREE class, “Smooth Costume Quick Changes” at: http://bellydancebusinessacademy.teachable.com/p/tips-from-treasure

For more geek-tacular resources, visit: http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com

Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps

My guest, Hiba Al-Kinani talks about exploring different perspectives related to the controversial topic of cultural appropriation.

Join us for an exploration of cultural appropriation and how we can approach the dance with respect, understanding, and appreciation without stifling our creativity.

Note:  Hiba is sharing her personal opinion on this topic, which is informed by her perspective as an Iraqi Canadian, but she is NOT speaking for the entire Arab community.

For more geek-tacular resources, visit: http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com

Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps

My guest, Zahra Zuhair, talks about how cultivating a more positive outlook can improve your dance.

As dancers, we are often fortunate to have supportive communities of other dancers around us, many of whom become cherished friends.

However, between social media, competition for performance spots, and varied motivations for pursuing the dance, we sometimes compare ourselves to other dancers, making us frustrated with our progress and actually discouraging us from the very habits that improve our dancing.

Learning how to free yourself of those negative judgments and mindset can help you unleash the artist within.

You'll Learn:

For more geek-tacular resources, visit:  http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com

Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps

Nadira Jamal and Heather Wayman of Belly Dance Geek® geek out on everything but the steps: improv, composition, stage presence, history, culture, musicality, practice, values, and more.

My guest, A’isha Azar talks about the cultural context behind Shaabi, and how it differs from what we usually think of as “belly dance”.  Whether you’re a hard-core fan of Shaabi, or a total newbie, you’ll want to hear this!

You'll Learn:

This episode is sponsored by the DVD “Dynamic Zilling for Tribal and Cabaret Bellydance” b Ustadza Azra. Learn new techniques to spice up your zilling and create dynamic group acapella numbers.  Check it out at: http://ustadzaazra.com/shop

For more geek-tacular resources, visit:  http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com

Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps

My guest, Sausan, talks about The Egyptian Dance Code®.

You'll Learn:

For more geek-tacular resources, visit:  http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com

Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps

My guest, Roberto Mejía, will talk about the role of male dancers in modern and historical belly dance.

You'll Learn:

For more geek-tacular resources, visit:  http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com

Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps

My guests, Ranya Renee, Anasma and Kelley McKinnon - the directorial team behind the Theatrical Bellydance Conference - talk about the use of narrative arcs in belly dance.

You'll Learn:

For more geek-tacular resources, visit:  http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com

Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps