Ep 221. Sahira: The Joy and Challenge of Finger Cymbals
Sahira began belly dancing full-time in 2001. At one point she was dancing 5 nights a week, sometimes up to 7 shows in one evening! In 2005, Sahira released her first instructional DVD and shortly after she got invited to teach and perform all around the world. In 2006 she even had the honor of being the first tribal instructor ever invited to teach at the largest belly dance festival in the world: Ahlan We Sahlan, in Cairo, Egypt. She is also the proud co-owner of Bella Donna Dance, voted Houston’s Best Belly Dancers by the Houston Press. She is also the founder and director of Houston’s premiere Tribal Style troupe, Urban Hipsy.
In this episode you will learn about:
Being fired from a job, and diving into a belly dance career
The importance of networking and connections
Learning process for finger cymbals
Teaching zills online
Where to purchase good finger cymbals, and where to perform with them
Show Notes to this episode:
Follow Sahira via Instagram, FB, YouTube and website. FREE mini-course from Sahira: www.sahirabellydances.com/zillstar
Check out the next SharQui Instructor Academy beginning January 2nd. Apply at sharqui.com/teach
Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.com
Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.
Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.
Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast
