Follow Belly Dance Life 1, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/belly-dance-life-1 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:21:04 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zgki67qWCDNz9KEpFgimKzx Delya is a French belly dancer currently residing inn Switzerland. She has been involved in oriental dance for 20 years, and currently works as a full—time performer. She is the resident dancer at a 5 stars hotel in Zurich in collaboration with musicians. She does projects together with a Syrian musician Zaher Assaf who studied music at the conservatory of Damas, Syria. They regularly organize charity shows for Syria. Delya is a mother of a 4-year old daughter, who inspired her to write 2 children books: :Nour in Lebanon” (by Del Perrier), and “Danse mon amour (dance my love)”.]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:46:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zgki67qWCDNz9KEpFgimKzx https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgqH77TSp-ntGw5Ur-z5Bww Pedro Bonatto is an internationally acclaimed photographer and drummer. Born in Brazil and based in Canada, Pedro works in fine art and fashion photography, with works published in Elle Arabia, Fashion Canada and a number of magazines and books. As a drummer, Pedro focuses on Middle Eastern music and its relationship to cultures from aroundd the world. He is also the creator of the world music and dance group The Blue Dot Ensemble.]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:51:22 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgqH77TSp-ntGw5Ur-z5Bww https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZhJy8d7m_2NhIIAmcWJ0TmB We fall in love with belly dance for many different reasons. One of those reasons is freedom, and vast opportunities for creativity. But we may get carry away with dance experiments. Let’s listen to the stories of Jillina Carlano, Meher Malik , Mohamed Shahin and Aubre Hill on why it is important to study the roots of this dance form.]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:03:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZhJy8d7m_2NhIIAmcWJ0TmB https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zig2VUVEyLmWFhGNgNo2_0q Farah Nasri is a UK qualified teacher in dance and foreign languages. She began her belly dance career when she was a college student in London, and in 2014 she moved to Cairo. Today her Farah Nasri Dance Labs is the place to find the highest quality classes in Egyptian dance, theory, history, language, and culture! She is an active performer in Cairo, organizer of special course Belly Dance on Location, creator of her training wear brand 3youni, among other projects.]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:36:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zig2VUVEyLmWFhGNgNo2_0q https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZhXt4nEHtf_fDErtZyObPkc Tiffany started the Bellydance Bundle in 2017, bringing together dancers who had content online to create one massive showcase for what was available at the time. Now, year over year she brings together teachers and builds communities around the idea of an at-home practice. From lectures on language and culture to dances of all different MENAT & fusion styles, Tiffany brings together groups of teachers each year to help dancers study more often, with less stress, at home, for an affordable price. A total nerd for the business side of dance, she loves to work with teachers to help them find new students, and as a total nerd for dance, she loves to study with as many teachers as she can. How fortunate to be able to combine both in each year's Bellydance Bundle! Stay tuned for this year's offering, available November 2nd - 10th.]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:21:42 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZhXt4nEHtf_fDErtZyObPkc https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Ziq8mGRgVMwnuGkz6RCC25z Shining is a performer, instructor and researcher of Egyptian traditional dances, whose work emphasizes the cultural and historical influences on the medium of dance in and from Egypt. She is the founder of http://www.banatmazin.com, a website dedicated to the legacy of the famous Luxor-based family, created in cooperation with Khyria Mazin to provide recorded lessons, interviews, song translations, family bios, streamable music and more, as learning resources for dancers around the world. She continues to perform, research and teach online and abroad since her move to Egypt in the summer of 2021.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:59:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Ziq8mGRgVMwnuGkz6RCC25z https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgGYIIfAfVVMXOFESPuQWsX This episode includes Iana’s lecture that was recorded specifically for the upcoming intensive at the Iana Dance Club “Cairo Dance Guide”. You will hear about Iana’s experience of attending a bunch of dance festivals in Cairo during summer 2023, and her observations about current trends present in the Egyptian dance style.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:11:22 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgGYIIfAfVVMXOFESPuQWsX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZhqA3xdVK6wZqJCIqJppjfU Charafe is not just a dancer, he is one of the few, if not the only, male belly dancer in Morocco. He tries to lead a life as normal as possible in Casablanca. He teaches dance, makes choreographies for belly dancers, and participates in modern dance performances of his friends Ahlam and Wajdi. Charafe managed to establish dance classes in Casablanca, spreading awareness and education of various dance styles, including oriental and Moroccan folklore, within the country, as well as abroad.]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:38:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZhqA3xdVK6wZqJCIqJppjfU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zjxg683PZmAseifqJurszLU We all love belly dance. But there is so much beyond oriental, in the field of folklore dances. Let’s listen to the stories of Apsara Afsanesara, Nada El Masriya , Samantha Burnstein and Gigi Dilsah, who found joy in exploring various folklore dances of the Near East and North Africa.]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:06:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zjxg683PZmAseifqJurszLU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgIc3MtHJu-Vgpx5_w21kha Zara is an Egyptian dancer currently based in Cairo. She has worked professionally as a dancer for over 17 years, including last 6 years specifically in Egypt. Zara has stared in various music videos and Bollywood films. Most recently she was featured in a film together with famous shaabi singer Shaaban Abdel Rahim and in a Ramadan special TV drama featuring Dina and Haifa Web. Her dancing has taken her around the world - Zara has performed not only in the UK and Egypt but also at a vast number of East African countries including: Kenya (in both Nairobi and Mobassa) and Tanzania (in both Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar). Other countries she has worked in include Pakistan and Malta.]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:04:47 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgIc3MtHJu-Vgpx5_w21kha https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiajUiSTCys-27fhEn5oRuR Having a multidisciplinary background and an unending thirst for all things dance, Diana Soto has performed in belly dance companies as well as flamenco and modern dance companies. She believes that the best innovation is rooted in tradition, so she has travelled to Egypt, Turkey, Spain and lived for a while in Beirut to study in depth the roots of the dances. Originally from Puerto Rico, Diana is currently based in Houston, and fully involved in active gigging life.]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:14:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiajUiSTCys-27fhEn5oRuR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiJkENKuuzBHrkdRKkm2PJP Khaled Mahmoud is an Egyptian dancer from Cairo, currently based in London, UK. He specializes in oriental Raqs Sharki style, although his knowledge is also deeply routed in all kinds of Egyptian folklore. His style is very energetic and graceful at the same time. Khaled was a star at the International Bellydance Congress in the UK, and he is very much in demand teaching and performing in various festivals around the world.]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:55:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiJkENKuuzBHrkdRKkm2PJP https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zgl83hlhSUiBVRpWVnEcNkS This episode includes Iana’s lecture that was recorded specifically for the upcoming intensive at the Iana Dance Club “Cairo Dance Guide”. You will hear about Iana’s experience of attending a bunch of dance festivals in Cairo during summer 2023, and a collection of practical tips that would be useful for your future activities at festivals.]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:53:32 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zgl83hlhSUiBVRpWVnEcNkS https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zjg7flg9tYf37DXWBZfdr71 Meet Passant Gemeay, a self-taught Egyptian bellydance teacher, choreographer & ladies-only performer. She has fiercely joined the world of dance. not knowing that it would become her ultimate passion in life. Having a great experience by attending classes and connecting with star dancers, she managed to have her own attractive style mastering all types of this art, and aiming to teach women who think they can’t dance.]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:54:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zjg7flg9tYf37DXWBZfdr71 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiXPPKRhLIfoQpx5_w21kha Mohamed Shahin is an inspirational instructor, world-renowned performer, and challenging choreographer of Egyptian Oriental Dance. A native of Cairo, Egypt, Mr. Shahin discovered his passion for Egyptian Dance at the young age of fifteen. Throughout Shahin’s childhood, he was fascinated by all forms of dance, and after receiving his degree as Mechanical Engineer, he was at cross road to choose between becoming a full-time engineer or pursue his life as a professional dancer / dance teacher. Shahin decided that he would dedicate himself to the Egyptian Dance. After many years of the intense study of various Middle Eastern styles of dance, Modern dance, and Ballet- Shahin developed a complex methodology of instruction that has made him a Master teacher beloved to his students worldwide, today. Shahin currently lives in New York City but has been touring the world full-time since 2004.]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:35:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiXPPKRhLIfoQpx5_w21kha https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgyGH2nYeiRiQSngkwrdsok Marta Korzun is an internationally recognized bellydance teacher from Ukraine. She is acknowledged for her unique teaching method and clear and concise explanations, and regularly holds training workshops worldwide. She started her career in 2006 by taking part in many competitions in Ukraine and abroad, including Cairo. She has been titled the Bellydance Champion of the World (2011), European Bellydancer (2011), and 2nd winner at “Nile Group Cairo" (2010), just to name a few. Today Marta is a respected judge at many prestigious belly dance competitions, and coach of the World Champions in oriental dance.]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:26:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZgyGH2nYeiRiQSngkwrdsok https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zi3Z5IY_tvTJLmyhX6zo8SW As much as dance brings happiness to your life, sometimes there are moments when you need to take actions and do some changes. Let’s listen to the stories of Luna of Cairo, Joana Saahirah, Anjelica Scannura and Aradia of Las Vegas on how they pivoted their lives and artistic adventures.]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:34:43 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36Zi3Z5IY_tvTJLmyhX6zo8SW https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZjdL98JUK2by6rkJyTkC_2b Kareem Gad is an Egyptian master teacher, co-founder and co-director of Bell’Masry Dance Company based in Paris, France. Since childhood, his curiosity about art led him to discover and study the art of singing, music, poetry, percussion, acting and dance. He was a solo dancer, coach and choreographer at the official troupe of the Egyptian Ministry of Youth, solo dancer at the Egyptian National Theater, member of the teachers team in Tawasol Foundation of Arts, choreographer for the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts's Graduation Projects in the Egyptian Academy of Arts. Kareem has a Bachelor of Arts and History of the Civilizations of Ancient and Modern Near East. He did a lot of research in Egyptian folkloric heritage and oriental dance. Kareem also wrote and composed many successful songs for the oriental community.]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:21:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZjdL98JUK2by6rkJyTkC_2b https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiVTS6fxMrGPxKeetMRuZbW Morjana is a professional dancer, choreographer, researcher, teacher, as well as a percussionist (darbuka). She is currently based in Egypt, although she also travels extensively all around the world. She is a winner and award-recipient for many dance competitions, as well as a participant of several music projects in Cairo, including Estabena, a music project playing folk music from the Mediterranean area, Ehna Talata and Said El Artist music group. Morjana also organizes a specialized tours to Egypt for dancers interested in exploring local culture, music and dance.]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:55:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiVTS6fxMrGPxKeetMRuZbW https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiOkUZwKd3CTmw5Ur-z5Bww This episode includes Iana’s lecture that was recorded specifically for the new intensive at the Iana Dance Club “Archetypes of Egyptian Goddesses in Dance”. Feel like a goddess on stage with the help of Egyptian mythology! It's about your stage presence, and how the power of stories and myths can help you feel more confident, open and connected during your dance.]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:16:03 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/2iRXp4t36ZiOkUZwKd3CTmw5Ur-z5Bww