My guests, Anasma and Linda Faoro of the International Urban Belly Dance Collective, will talk to us about how to build a successful career as a fusion artist, both from an artistic and business perspective.  (We’re going to focus on the special needs of fusion dancers, but even traditionalists like me can benefit from thinking beyond the “belly box”.)

You'll Learn:

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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, Samira Tu’ala of the Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive, talks about how to get the most benefit out of a large dance event without running yourself ragged.  If you’ve ever come back from an event with a case of “festival fatigue”, but not much else, this call is for you!

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, Aegela, talks about the life and work of Mahmoud Reda, founder of Egypt’s famous Reda Troupe.

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, Morocco, share stories from the early days of oriental (belly) dance in New York City.

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

Oreet, founder of SharQui – The bellydance workout® and a 5 time award winner, returns to the Clubhouse to talk to us about belly dance competitions.

She will give you tips to help you win and explain how competitions helped her promote herself and why sometimes it’s not winning that counts.

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, Amity Alize, talks about the mistakes workshop organizers make that cost them money and sleep.  Whether you’re a professional sponsor, or thinking about organizing your first charity event, there’s something in here for you!

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, Alia Thabit talks about elements of dance other than the moves and steps.

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, Princess Farhana, creator of "Strike a Pose" talks about how to make the camera love you.

You’ll learn:

PLUS Her Highness did two photo critiques live on the call. You can download a PDF with the critiqued photos on the episode page.

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, music attorney Valerie Lovely talks about music copyright concerns for belly dancers. We’re also joined by paralegal and dancer Joie Grandbois (Selcouth). 

*** DISCLAIMERS:  *** 

So while this episode can introduce you to the basic principles of US copyright law, please seek out more recent information, and ideally, personalized legal advice from a copyright attorney in your own country.

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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, Julie Eason, founder of The Bellydance Business Academy, will talk about the different ways we define “professional” in the belly dance world, and what that means for YOU.    Whether you’re a pro, an aspiring pro, or just curious about what the professional world looks like, there’s something here for you!

You’ll learn: 

Download the accompanying slides at:

https://bellydancegeek.com/2013/05/geek-out-with-julie-eason/

(We start using these around 32 minutes into the episode.)

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