BELLY DANCE LIFE PODCAST

Hosted by Iana Komarnytska

The Belly Dance Life Podcast is a series of audio interviews with artists who work in the belly dance related industry. Our podcast ranks in the official Apple Podcast Charts, and was acknowledged as one of the top Canadian dance-related podcasts across the web in 2021 by Feedspot.

You can listen to the podcast every week for FREE. Subscribe on your favourite player bellow, or listen directly from this website.

RECENT EPISODE

Featured

Dec 4, 2024

Ep 310. Zahra Zuhair: Seeing Trends Change & Repeat

Dec 4, 2024

Zahra Zuhair is an internationally acclaimed performer, instructor, and choreographer celebrated for her authenticity, musicality, and dedication to Middle Eastern dance. With a foundation in raqs sharqi from a young age, she has studied extensively across North Africa and the Middle East, specializing in Egyptian dance with prominent teachers like Mahmoud Reda, Raqia Hassan, and Dina. Founder of the Ghazella Dance Company and PoNaNa Dance Theatre, Zahra has choreographed productions blending Middle Eastern stories and dance. She also co-founded DanceGardenLA studio and has led beloved retreats and study tours, fostering excellence in Oriental dance. Now based in Columbus, Ohio, Zahra continues to teach and inspire the global dance community.

In this episode you will learn about:

Belly dance in the 1970 vs now
How performance venues and audience influence the art
Finding your personal voice in dance
Interacting with trends in a healthy way
Popularizing dance among kids

Dec 4, 2024

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