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Geek Out with Alia Thabit – again!

Posted by Nadira on Apr 23, 2014 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Midnight at the Crossroads: Has belly dance sold its soul? Episode 19 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Alia Thabit will give us a preview of her upcoming book, Midnight at the Crossroads: Has belly dance sold its soul? This will be a frank and provocative discussion about: The essential values of oriental dance How we’ve strayed from them (and why) How to stay true to those values – without stifling ourselves or the evolution of the dance We’ll also have some discussion time, so you can...

Nadira Interviews Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive Instructors

Posted by Nadira on Apr 11, 2014 in Announcements

If you missed the news, I’m teaching at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive. (SQUEE!) As part of the lead-up to the event, I’m interviewing some of my fellow instructors. You’ll get a sneak peek into the Intensive, as well as some tips you can apply right now. You can: Listen (or download) right here on BDG Listen to them on the Belly Dance Intensive web site Check them out on YouTube Check them out

Geek Out with Linda Faoro and Anasma

Posted by Nadira on Apr 3, 2014 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Building a career in fusion Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 18: My guests, Anasma and Linda Faoro of the International Urban Belly Dance Collective, will talk to us about how to build a successful career as a fusion artist, both from an artistic and business perspective. (We’re going to focus on the special needs of fusion dancers, but even traditionalists like me can benefit from thinking beyond the “belly box”.) You’ll learn: How career-building differs for fusion vs. cabaret dancers How the...

Maia Alexandra: Belly Dance 101

Posted by Nadira on Mar 29, 2014 in LVBDI Interviews

Get a sneak preview of Maia Alexandra’s session: “Belly Dance 101” at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive.

Geek Out With Samira Tu’ala

Posted by Nadira on Mar 24, 2014 in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

How to get the most out of a big event Episode 17 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Samira Tu’ala, will talk to us about how to get the most benefit out of a large dance event without running yourself ragged. If you’ve ever come back from an event with a case of “festival fatigue”, but not much else, this call is for you! You’ll learn: Why knowing your goals is the key to getting the most out of a large event The 6 things you may be looking for in an event How to make sure...

Mahsati: Techniques & Combos for Double Fan Veil

Posted by Nadira on Mar 23, 2014 in LVBDI Interviews

Get a sneak preview of Mahsati’s session: “Techniques & Combos for Double Fan Veil” at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive.

Morwenna Assaf: Eastern Bedouin Style Dances

Posted by Nadira on Mar 23, 2014 in LVBDI Interviews

Get a sneak preview of Morwenna’s session: “Eastern Bedouin Style Dances” at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive.

Sonya: Signature Reda-Style Raks

Posted by Nadira on Mar 23, 2014 in LVBDI Interviews

Get a sneak preview of Sonya’s session: “Signature Reda-Style Raks” at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive.

Alia Thabit: Creating Kick-Ass Choreographies

Posted by Nadira on Mar 23, 2014 in LVBDI Interviews

Get a sneak preview of Alia’s session: “Creating Kick-Ass Choreographies” at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive.

Raksanna: Sizzlin’ Sassy Saidi

Posted by Nadira on Mar 23, 2014 in LVBDI Interviews

Get a sneak preview of Raksanna’s session: “Sizzlin’ Sassy Saidi” at the 2014 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive.