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Geek Out with Hiba Al-Kinani
Cultural Appropriation Considerations
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 45:
My guest, Hiba Al-Kinani, will talk about exploring different perspectives related to the controversial topic of cultural appropriation.
Join us for an exploration of cultural appropriation and how we can approach the dance with respect, understanding, and appreciation without stifling our creativity.
We’ll also have some discussion time, so you can ask Hiba your questions.
Special Thanks to Alia Thabit
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| This episode is sponsored by Alia Thabit, author of the upcoming book, “Midnight at the Crossroads: Has belly dance sold its soul?”
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About Hiba
As an Arab-Canadian, Hiba has always been intrigued with Middle Eastern Dance, music, history and art, which has lead her into a journey of self-discovery. She began her training at a very young age and has grown to become one of Canada’s leading Middle Eastern Dance Artists. Hiba has directed two dance studio’s and fitness facilities, directed a professional dance company, and has taught and performed all over North America, as well as being invited to Europe for seminars. She has been featured in several instructional DVDs, a documentary highlighting the controversy of Oriental Dance in Arabic Societies, was the host of a local Television show entitled ExperienceBabylon that touched upon all aspects of Arabic Culture from Dance to Cuisine. She is also host to seminars from Dance and Music Artists from all over the world, including Ontario’s very first Middle Eastern Dance and Music Festival; Raksfest.
“I am thrilled to share my Arabic heritage with men and women all over the world, and through hard work and dedication to the art form hope to change the negative conception of Middle Eastern Dance within it’s own culture.” Belly Love is devoted to providing you with courses that are authentic, inspiring, warm and encouraging and personalized.
Check her out at: https://www.facebook.com/BellyLovewithHiba/
Resources mentioned on the call:
Egyptian Music Appreciation and Practice for Bellydancers by Dr. George Sawa
iTalki (affordable private language lessons via Skype)
(Note: that’s an affiliate link, so if you use it to sign up, we’ll BOTH get $10 in free credits after you take your first lesson. And if you’re interested in learning Turkish, email me at info@bellydancegeek.com, and I can refer you to a great teacher!)
Leyla Lanty in the Clubhouse: Essential Arabic for Belly Dancers
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