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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…
1 year, 4 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 choreo…
1 year, 4 months 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 …
1 year, 4 months 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 Rajast…
1 year, 5 months 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…
1 year, 5 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 Un…
1 year, 5 months ago
Maya Youssef: Decoding the Mystery of Maqam, Taqsim & Tarab
Season 8 Episode 321
Maya Youssef is a multi-award-winning composer and qanun virtuoso, acclaimed by the BBC as the "Queen of the Qanun." Recognized as the world’s leadin…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ojasvi Verma: How Slow-Pace Practice Led to Rapid Success
Season 8 Episode 320
Ojasvi Verma is an accomplished Indian dancer, content creator, and entrepreneur whose journey began on YouTube in 2016, growing to an audience of ov…
1 year, 6 months ago
Raïssa Leï: Repairing the Colonial Impact on the Amazigh Culture
Season 8 Episode 319
Raïssa Leï is a multifaceted individual celebrated for her creative and cultural contributions. She is an advocate for the warrior spirit of Amazigh …
1 year, 6 months ago
Mar: Creating Healthier Environment For Students to Thrive
Season 8 Episode 318
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 …
1 year, 6 months ago