Belly Dance Life

It’s a MINI episode!This is a medley of ASKianaDANCE show where I answered to following questions:How to check if you are ready to start teaching dance classes for beginnersWhat to do if your dance teacher doesn't really like when students start teachingCan you relate to this issues? Listen right now to the new episode to find out my tips and suggestions!Show Notes to this episode:You can submit your own questions for ASKianaDANCE show at www.ianadance.com/askFind Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website .Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Gigi Dilsah is a passionate dancer and teacher. She began her dance training early in ballet. As she grew up in a conservative family in Istanbul, she also spent a lot of time in the USA where she found freedom and opportunities to explore belly dance. In Istanbul she's known as Dilsah, and in the U.S. she's known as Gigi. Now, combining two names along with extensive training, she shares her knowledge of this dance form via private classes in Istanbul, as well as touring across the USA.In this interview you will learn about:- Belly dance as a part of daily Turkish life- Common stereotypes about belly dance in Turkey- The role Romani dance plays in the typical Turkish belly dance program- Proper costume for Turkish Romani dance- Artistic limitations of having a stage nameShow Notes to this episode:Find Podcast Merch Collection (including the mug) HEREFind Gigi Dilsah on Instagram, YouTube, and FB.Find Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website .Bellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.comPodcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Some of the best moments from our previous episodes! Today we are talking about dance productions and shows on the big stage. Learn from Mr Ozgen, Jillina Carlano, Oscar Flores and Vanessa of Cairo. Dream big!Show Notes to this episode:Ep 12. Mr. Ozgen: Turkish Dance on a Big StageEp 22. Jillina Carlano: Building Community Around the GlobeEp 25. Oscar Flores: I Needed an Opportunity to Live My DreamEp 55. Vanessa of Cairo: Professionalism & Kindness as Keys to SuccessFind Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website .My Inner Dancer: myinnerdancer.comBellydance Evolution and information about their new program and casting: bellydanceevolution.comPodcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast