ASKianaDANCE - Q&A with Iana

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #40 where I give you some tips and suggestions on safe practice of different hair moves used in belly dance and folkloric dances. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Weekly belly dance training and other bonuses are available at: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #39 and I my opinion if belly dancers have to learn Arabic language to dance nicely to the Arabic songs. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Weekly belly dance training and other bonuses are available at: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #38 and I answer your question on how to make basic movements and combos look more professional and impressive. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Weekly belly dance training and other bonuses are available at: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #37 and I answer your question about how I record my video dances, what equipment I use, how edit and host them. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Weekly belly dance training and other bonuses are available at: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com Equipment List: Canon 5D Mark iii (DSLR Camera) Canon M5 (Mirrorless Camera) Rode VideoMicro (Shotgun Microphone) Rode SmartLav+ (Lavelier Microphone) Gorillapod stand Tripod iPhone (for sound recording with microphones) Diva Ring Light 18in Software List: Quick Time Player iMovie Adobe Premiere Pro (paid option with Adobe Creative Suite) Davinci Resolve (free alternative) Splice InShot If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #36 and I answer your question about what exactly the oriental style means, especially at the belly dance competitions. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Weekly belly dance training and other bonuses are available at: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #35 and I answer your question about how to make your wrists be more flexible and fluid. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Weekly belly dance training and other bonuses are available at: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #34 and I answer your question about different styles of the should shimmy. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Weekly belly dance training and other bonuses available at: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #33 and I answer your question about student-teacher relationships: not receiving any compliments from your teacher, feeling guilty about going someone’s else classes, dealing with toxic teachers who make you feel bad, building insecurities and fear of unacceptance, loosing trust and hope in belly dance community. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #32 and I answer your question on how to do diaphragm moments over different kinds of shimmies. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. You can find this cute belly dance hoodie that I'm wearing on the video at https://www.myinnerdancer.com/product-page/dum-dum-tak-cropped-hoodie If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #31 and I answer your question if Iraqi dance movements have any specific names. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com Interview with Mohanned Hawaz: https://www.ianadance.com/bellydance-life/episode115 If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #30 and I answer your question on how to find belly dance work/ gigs/ performance opportunities in a new city without knowing anyone in the local dance community. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #29 and I answer your question about tips on how to finally memorize belly dance rhythms. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com Link to my rhythms chart: https://www.ianadance.com/blogposts/2015/9/11/helpful-tips-of-belly-dance-rhythms?rq=rhythms If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #28 and I answer your question about how to figure out your plans in the future dance career, what to pay attention to, and how to prepare for it mentally and psychologically. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #27 and I answer your question about differences between professional and amateurs dancers. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #26 and I answer your question on how many hours, days per week and year are necessary to reach a professional level of dancing. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #25 and I answer your question on how to relax your muscles in order to achieve bigger and more defined shimmy. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #24 and I answer your question about the history of Turkish Romani Dance, as well as give some additional resources about it. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com Resources mentioned in the video: Movie Latcho Drom by Tony Gatlif CD & Booklet Kesan’a Giden Yollar, Regional and Roman (Gypsy) Music from Thrace DVD & CD & Booklet Roman Olsum, Let My Love Be Rom Ep 33. Kristin Raeesi: Do You Realize How Often You See Domari & Romani Dances at Belly Dance Shows?! : https://www.ianadance.com/bellydance-life/episode33 If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #23 and I answer your question on what is folklore in belly dance. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #22 and I answer your question about the meaning of Saidi movements with stick/cane. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #21 and I answer your question if use of props is essential for being a professional belly dancer and teacher. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #20 and I answer your question on how to immigrate and start working as a dancer in a new country. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #19 and I answer your question about typical street shabby gestures and their meanings. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #18 and I answer your question about types of belly dance shimmies, and differences between them. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #17 and I answer your question on how to explain differences between shaabi, mahragan and pop songs. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #16 and I answer your question about what the meaning of a mejance is. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #15 and I answer your question on how to teach a dance class when you have both intermediate and beginner students there. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #14 and I answer your question about books recommendations about belly dance history and culture. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask --------------------------- Full list of recommended books for belly dancers: https://www.amazon.com/shop/iana_dance Resources mentioned in the video: Serpent of the Nile: Women and Dance in the Arab World: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012HUH846/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.328ZLMR7J2S9K&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_iana_dance_dp_vv_d Before They Were Belly Dancers: European Accounts of Female Entertainers in Egypt, 1760-1870: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q5J07V2/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.328ZLMR7J2S9K&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_iana_dance_dp_vv_d A Trade like Any Other: Female Singers and Dancers in Egypt: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DP7ABTA/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.328ZLMR7J2S9K&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_iana_dance_dp_vv_d Looking for Little Egypt: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0962399817/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.328ZLMR7J2S9K&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_iana_dance_dp_vv_d Orientalism: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PW3QBY/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.328ZLMR7J2S9K&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_iana_dance_dp_vv_d The Belly Dance Reader: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615735592/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.328ZLMR7J2S9K&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_iana_dance_dp_vv_d The Belly Dance Reader 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692248331/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.328ZLMR7J2S9K&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_iana_dance_dp_vv_d www.gildedserpent.com

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #13 and I answer your question on how and where to search for the dance songs, especially for new modern hits. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #12 and I answer your question if there are any accountability online groups to boost your dance training. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com If you wanna submit your question for Iana to answer on the next episode, check a simple form here: https://www.ianadance.com/ask

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #11 and I answer today a two-part question on what goes first in the learning process: folklore, or raqs Sharki, AND if you need to have any specific area of expertise, or you should master all of them. Check the video for useful tips and suggestions. Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon which is now transformed into Iana Dance Club. Find weekly belly dance training and other bonuses here: https://www.ianadanceCLUB.com Thank you for supporting and contributing to my projects via Patreon. Find all cool dance bonuses and details here: https://www.patreon.com/ianadance