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Estelle Zaghloul: Belly Dance as Sacred Dance and the Truth Behind Your Blocked Shimmies
Season 8 Episode 331
Estelle Zaghloul Ramia is a Lebanese-born, Costa Rica-based belly dancer, choreographer, and cultural ambassador who rose to fame after winning the first season of Hezzi Ya Nawaeem on Lebanese TV and…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Pinky Selim: Reviving Egyptian Folklore for a Generation That Almost Forgot It
Season 8 Episode 330
Pinky Selim is a banker by profession, a dancer by passion, and the founder of the AUC Alumni Folklore Group, a troupe dedicated to reviving Egyptian folkloric dance. While studying at the American U…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rae Chrysalis: Finding Her Own Flow With Fan Veils
Season 8 Episode 329
Rae Chrysalis is a classically trained dancer, embodiment coach, and leading voice in the silk fan community with over 30 years of experience in movement and performance. She is the founder of Chrysa…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dawn Devine (Davina): The Story Behind Writing 20+ Belly Dance Books About Costumes And More
Season 8 Episode 328
Dawn Devine, also known as Davina, is a costume designer, author, and lifelong dancer with a passion for belly dance and all things that sparkle. Best known for her popular books on how to design and…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Portia Lange: Starting Before You Are Ready & Carving Your Own Path to Success
Season 8 Episode 327
Portia Lange is a renowned belly dance educator, performer, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Belly Motions, a Miami-based studio turned global platform blending Middle Eastern dance wit…
Published on 3 months ago
Núria Rovira Salat: Searching For Your Own Identity Through Different Dance Styles
Season 8 Episode 326
Núria Rovira Salat, trained in anthropology and born in Spain, transformed her passion for Oriental and Romani cultures into dance, songs, and choreographies. She studied with masters like Lamia Saff…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Sara Al-Hadithi: Why Iraqi Dance Isn’t Like Belly Dance — And Why That Matters
Season 8 Episode 325
Sara Al-Hadithi is a Baghdad-born, London-raised dance artist, cultural consultant, and autism advocate currently based in the USA. Deeply connected to her Iraqi heritage, Sara brings a unique perspe…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ayla Joncheere: Rethinking Fantasies About Kalbeliya Dance and Music of Rajasthan/India
Season 8 Episode 324
Ayla Joncheere is a scholar and cultural entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in India and a deep expertise in the performing arts of Rajasthan. Following a long academic career in higher ed…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mahdy Emara: Bringing His Passion for Egyptian Folklore Across Borders & Projects
Season 8 Episode 323
World-renowned dance teacher and choreographer Mahdy Emara is one of the most sought-after artists in the international oriental dance scene. Born in Cairo, Egypt, he trained at one of the country’s …
Published on 4 months ago
Rachel Kay Brookmire: How Performing on Stage Contributes to Your Personal Growth
Season 8 Episode 322
Rachel Kay Brookmire is the founder and creative director of Sahara Dance, one of the largest and most well-established belly dance schools in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, Sahara Dance…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago