Ep 90. Zomzom Mustapha: Know the Differences Between Al Rakessa & Al Rakassa

Zomzom Mustapha is a dancer and choreographer specializing in Arabic Folklore (Egypt, Morocco and the Middle East in general). He was trained in modern jazz and later in theatre and dance in Casablanca, Morocco. This knowledge has made Zomzom Mustapha a famous artist and dance teacher, not only in France where he currently resides, but all around the world. Throughout his career, Mustapha has taught and performed at various international festivals in the United States, Morocco, Ukraine, Colombia, Kuwait, China, Russia, Lebanon, Argentina, Egypt, and other countries.

In this episode you will learn about:

• Different Moroccan dances and their connection to flamenco. 

• Street shaabi and mahragan. 

• Important differences between Al Rakessa and Al Rakassa. 

• Reasons why belly dance got banned in one region of France. 

• Terms ‘belly dance’ vs ‘oriental dance’.

Show Notes to this episode:

Follow Zomzom Mustapha on FB, Instagram, YouTube.

Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website .

Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.com

Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page!

---