Belly Dancer Iana Komarnytska at the Beach Holding a Veil — Articles, podcasts and online classes to help you navigate your dance life.

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I’m Iana Komarnytska, a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer, as well as a travel and beauty blogger.

Originally from Ukraine, I have been on the road since 2019, vagabonding across the globe, after living in Canada for over 8 years. I’m a passionate content creator, helping belly dancers navigate their dance life, and inspiring the world to dance more. :)

I am a graduate from the professional dance program at York University (Canada), host of the Belly Dance Life podcast, creator of the Iana Dance Club, author of numerous articles, and winner of Star Bellydancer Canada 2014 among other international competitions. Along with belly dance, I teach Persian Classical and Turkish Romani dancing, and is the first choreographer to start using Triple Isis wings since 2012.

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New Articles in the Blog:

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Sep 23, 2024

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Gift Costume Reveal for our Online Hafla

Sep 23, 2024

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A few days ago I went to Yasso’s costume shop to find a new costume… But it wasn’t a costume for me. It was for our Hafla participants!

Sep 23, 2024

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Dance Training

Gift Costume Reveal for our Online Hafla

Dance Training

A few days ago I went to Yasso’s costume shop to find a new costume… But it wasn’t a costume for me. It was for our Hafla participants!

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Tips on Memorizing New Choreographies Faster

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Here are a couple of tips that I use in my own practice in order to fully remember a new choreo:

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Feel Calm On Stage

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when it comes to such a sensitive topic as conquering performance anxiety, there is definitely no such thing as ONE-ANSWER for all. Each person, each dancer will need their own tools.

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Which Costume Did I Choose?

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A few days ago I went to Yasso’s costume shop to find a new costume… But it wasn’t a costume for me. It was for our Hafla participants!

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Knees VS Hips Shimmies

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Do you know the difference between knees and hips shimmy? 🤔🤔🤔 They look very similar, but there are actually different movements.

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Latest Episode on the Belly Dance Life Podcast:

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Ep 310. Zahra Zuhair: Seeing Trends Change & Repeat

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

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