Geek Out with Vanessa of Cairo

Living and Working in Cairo

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 68:
My guest, Vanessa of Cairo will talk about what it’s like to live and work as a professional dancer and actress in Cairo.

Based in Egypt for over 10 years, she is the first American woman to create, own and operate a production company in Egypt. Vanessa has lots of interesting experiences to share with us!
 

 

You’ll learn:

• What led Vanessa to Egypt and her journey to get there
• What it’s like and the kinds of work that she does
• How the dance has changed in Egypt over the past decade
• Running a production company in Egypt
• Advice for dancers desiring to work in Egypt

We’ll also have some discussion time, so you can ask Vanessa your questions.

About Vanessa

Vanessa of Cairo
Vanessa has been living and dancing full-time in Egypt since 2008.

Currently residing in Cairo, Vanessa has held contracts in 5 Star Hotels, notably the Sofitel El Gezirah, where she has performed weekly for the past several years. In addition to hotel shows, events, and cabaret performance, Vanessa has recently performed as a soloist and started acting roles in plays and productions in several theatres, including the famous Balloon Theatre (where the Reda Troupe & Kameya Troupe rehearse and perform).

Vanessa is an on-staff master teacher at Nile Group Festival in Cairo.
She is currently teaching private/group workshops in a wide variety of styles…(Raqs Sharqi & many of the Egyptian folklore dances) in Cairo and internationally.

Previously based for six years in Sharm El Sheikh, one of Egypt’s most prized tourist destinations, Vanessa is the first American woman to create, own, and operate a production company in Egypt. While in Sharm, Vanessa held contracts at The Four Seasons, Hyatt, Marriott, Sonesta, Hilton, Tropicana, Movenpick, Concorde, Stella Di Mare, to name a few…

Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Ballet from Texas Christian University. Bringing the elements of her classical dance training to whatever style she is teaching, Vanessa helps her students reach a higher level of excellence.

Check her out on Facebook at:
Vanessa of Cairo on Facebook
And on her website at:
VanessaRaqs.com
 

Resources mentioned on the call:

Vanessa will be teaching rhythms at “Musical Heart of Egypt” hosted by Keti Sharif – Oct. 6-11, 2019. All classes will be taught using live music.
Get the scoop on “Musical Heart Of Egypt” hosted by Keti Sharif
 
Soulfood Bellydance Meeting, 4-11 April 2020 in Luxor/Egypt with 9 hours of dance classes with Vanessa and the live band (and more!)
Soulfood Bellydance Meeting in Luxor – April 4-11, 2020
 

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