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Sharon Kihara: Talking About Tribal Fusion: Origins, Style Definition, Lack of Education, Physicality Evolution
Season 4 Episode 167
Known the world over as one of the pioneering forces in the field of Tribal Fusion belly dance, Sharon Kihara is regarded as one of the most seasoned…
4 years, 11 months ago
Dealing With Performance Fears
Season 4 Episode 166
This is a solo episode by Iana where we’ll talk about two most common paralyzing performance fears: fear of being judged as not good enough dancer, a…
4 years, 11 months ago
Luna of Cairo: Life Beyond Dance
Season 4 Episode 165
Luna is an international belly dance star who performed in Egypt's top hotels and Nile cruises from 2009 to 2018. She has an exceptionally exciting s…
4 years, 11 months ago
Tommy King: The Importance of Charisma For Dance Performers
Season 4 Episode 164
Hatem Hamdy, also known as Tommy King, is a real showman! His unique and colorful style makes him a sought after teacher and dancer around the world.…
5 years, 1 month ago
Mercedes Nieto: Finding Home Inside Your Body
Season 4 Episode 163
Mercedes Nieto is an internationally acclaimed oriental dance artist based in Budapest, Hungary. She is world famous for her delicate, elegant, and y…
5 years, 2 months ago
Yaël Zarca: Spreading Light and Positivity
Season 4 Episode 162
Yaël is an international Oriental dance artist living in Paris. She has a very personal and refined style combining tradition and modernity. She is r…
5 years, 3 months ago
Miasia: Life Before, During & After TV Show Al Rakesa
Season 4 Episode 161
Miasia is a dedicated performer, teacher, trainer and workshop instructor with 25 years of cabaret and folkloric Middle Eastern Dance experience. As …
5 years, 4 months ago
Aegela: Sharing Memories of Studying with Mahmoud Reda
Season 4 Episode 160
Since 1978, Aegela’s love of Middle Eastern dance has taken her throughout the US and to the heart of the art—Egypt. It was on her first tour that Ae…
5 years, 4 months ago
Aszmara: Dance Gives Us Inner Strength
Season 4 Episode 159
Aszmara goes beyond movements and steps to unleash your soul’s music. Her insight into movement, music and connecting emotions with dance marks her a…
5 years, 4 months ago
Yasmin Henkesh: From Zar Rituals to Discussing Music Copyright Issues
Season 4 Episode 158
Yasmin Henkesh grew up in the Washington D.C. area but moved to Europe to work as a professional dancer after graduating from college. She first appe…
5 years, 5 months ago