Ep. 20: Dealing with Adversity

Iana and Pedro are back with a new episode of the Artist Date show, and they talk about dealing with adversity and new artistic projects.

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Learn more about Pedro's first photography book Ventre, created in support for Ukraine. https://www.pedrobonatto.com/ventre

Ventre is a belly dance photography book by photographer Pedro Bonatto, created in support for Ukraine. All profits from sales will go to institutions helping women and children in Ukraine who are impacted by the war. The book features 56 dancers from 15 countries, including 10 Ukrainian dancers, who have been photographed by Pedro throughout the past 10 years, and collaborated with him in this charity effort.

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Watch Iana's free class in Ukrainian about dance terminology in English, created to support Ukrainian dancers who are entering the international belly dance teaching market. https://youtu.be/AlreUqCv_sI

Learn other ways that you can help humanitarian efforts in Ukraine at https://www.ianadance.com/support-ukraine

Artist Date is a weekly show by dancer Iana Komarnytska and photographer Pedro Bonatto where they talk about travel, creativity, inspiration and living an artist’s life.

You can also listen to Artist Date as an audio podcast on your favorite podcast player.

Submit your questions and comments at https://www.ianadance.com/artistdate 

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Iana Komarnytska is an Ukrainian dancer and choreographer focusing on Middle Eastern and Central Asian dances. 

Follow Iana on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/iana_dance 

Pedro Bonatto is a Brazilian photographer and musician focusing on ethnic fashion, travel and world cultures.

Follow Pedro on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/pedrobonatto

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Artist Date is brought to you by the Iana Dance Club, our online dance training platform where you can learn belly dance and other Middle Eastern styles guided by Iana, Pedro, and invited guests. Sign up for a free 7-day trial at:

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