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Belly Dance Life

Iana Komarnytska
Belly Dance
Dance Education
Mental Health
Oriental Dance
Egyptian Dance
Egypt
Cultural Heritage
Tribal Fusion
Women Empowerment
Motherhood
Creativity
Teaching
Egyptian Folklore
Fusion Dance
Cairo
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
Choreography
Bellydance
Improvisation
Dance Technique

All insights into belly dance lifestyle

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Giselle Alfaro, originally from El Salvador, is a dance artist with more than 17 years of experience, specializing in Middle Eastern dance. She has performed at international festivals including Oriental Marathon Festival in France, Bellydance Conven... more

Haifa is a Kuwaiti dance artist, Certified BMD belly dance instructor, and founder of The Rhythm Academy for Performing Arts, with 27 years of experience in Oriental dance. Recognized as one of Kuwait’s pioneering dance educators, she was among the e... more

Devin Alfather is a multidisciplinary dancer and entertainer specializing in theatrical Fusion Bellydance, Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, MENAHT and world fusion dances, as well as burlesque, circus, fire performance, and other dance forms. A multi-award-winn... more

Silvia Brazzoli is an international belly dance artist, instructor, artistic director, yoga teacher, and visual artist based in Italy. She began studying oriental dance at the age of 18 and has since performed and taught across Europe, Asia, Africa, ... more

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Devin Alfather
Multidisciplinary dancer and entertainer specializing in theatrical fusion, bellydance, burlesque, circus, and related arts
Independent artist
Episode: Ep 393. Devin Alfather: When One Dance Form Is Not Enough for Everything You Want to Say
Silvia Brazzoli
International Bellydance Artist, Instructor, Artistic Director, Yoga Teacher and Visual Artist based in Italy
Silvia Raqs Group, Italy
Episode: Ep 392. Silvia Brazzoli: Dancing Through Miscarriage and Rediscovering Your New Self
Moria Chappell
internationally renowned performance artist, dance instructor, researcher, artistic director and costume designer
Temple Dance / Bellydance research community
Episode: Ep 391. Moria Chappell: The Uncomfortable History of Sexuality and Dance
Nisaa (Heather D. Ward)
Instructor, performer and researcher of Egyptian dance based in St. Louis, Missouri
Independent researcher/artist
Episode: Ep 390. Nisaa (Heather D. Ward): How Egypt Celebrates Belly Dance While Stigmatizing Its Dancers
Jrisi Jusakos
Australian dancer, choreographer, educator, and producer
Self / Hathor Dance Studio
Episode: Ep 389. Jrisi Jusakos: How to Dance With Musicians Instead of Just Dancing to Music
Phaedra Darwish
Chicago-based dancer, musician, instructor, and cultural advocate with a background in instrumental and vocal music and musical theater
Self-employed; Chicago-based dancer/musician
Episode: Ep 388. Phaedra Darwish: What Belly Dancers Can Borrow From the Western System of Music Education
Olena Sinelnikova
Internationally acclaimed bellydancer, choreographer and instructor; founder/director of Isfahan Dance School; organizer of Isfahan Bellydance Festival
Isfahan Dance School; Isfahan Bellydance Festival
Episode: Ep 387. Olena Sinelnikova: The Teacher Who Knows How to Create Stars
Kira Lebedeva
Tribal Fusion Ballad dancer, yoga instructor and mentor from Lviv, Ukraine
Independent artist
Episode: Ep 386. Kira Lebedeva: When Your Dance Career Outgrows Just Performing
Nadia Sueoka
Japanese belly dancer, choreographer and instructor based in Singapore
Nadia Oriental Dance Arts Singapore; Nadia Online
Episode: Ep 384. Nadia Sueoka: What Happens When Japanese Art Meets Middle Eastern Dance?

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Iana Komornitskaya
Host of Belly Dance Life (facilitates interview and guides conversations)

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 173 ratings
  • From Amera in Australia

    I really enjoy listening to this podcast , after42 years in the belly dance business I really celebrate those who strive to keep the belly dance world connected . Great podcast Yana !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaaaamoura
    Australia2 years ago
  • Review for Iana’s Bellydance Life Podcast

    I’ve been an avid follower of Iana’s “Bellydance Life” podcast for the past two years, and it has been an incredible journey. Iana is a phenomenal interviewer, bringing out the best in her guests with her insightful questions and genuine passion for belly dance. Her ability to connect with her audience and share the rich, vibrant world of belly dance is truly unparalleled.

    I first became aware of Iana’s talent when she won the Belly Dance Canadian Competition in 2014, an event I had sponsored t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joany Gauvreau
    United States2 years ago
  • 🪬

    What a goone podcast and the topics so varied and well explored, love how many of them are to get to, amazing job👏🏽🧿✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackiegza
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast!

    There’s so much great information in this podcast! Every dancer should listen. I’ve been binge-listening trying to catch up. Start listening now!

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    5
    Laska Dance
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Fantastic podcast! Iana is a wonderful, intelligent, and original interviewer. She lets her guests tell their story and allows the conversation to guide where the episode goes, while keeping it relevant to the topic and relatable. Very easy to listen to many hours of this podcast in one sitting. Highly recommend to anytime seeking to become more educated on all topics and listen to stories related to Bellydance.

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    elle.O.V.E.55
    United States4 years ago

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Shows high-quality interviews with top international belly dancers.
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Ep 394. Haifa: What It Took to Be Able to Teach Belly Dance Openly in Kuwait
Q: What sparked the shift from fear to resilience in your journey?
She set clear personal goals (reaching 40, attracting attention, and supporting her child's education) which helped her ignore naysayers, and motherhood provided added motivation to persevere.
Ep 394. Haifa: What It Took to Be Able to Teach Belly Dance Openly in Kuwait
Q: How easy or difficult was that decision to pursue belly dancing as a career in Kuwait?
Haifa explains it was very difficult due to cultural taboos and family expectations, choosing a path that was initially rejected, and she even posed as offering ballet to start teaching while the belly dancing path gained acceptance.
Ep 392. Silvia Brazzoli: Dancing Through Miscarriage and Rediscovering Your New Self
Q: How did Silvia's approach to teaching and performing change during the period of grief?
She kept teaching and performing to stay alive and create, using dance as a therapeutic anchor; this period also led to new creative expressions, including a publicly shared choreography that conveyed deep emotion and resonated with students.
Ep 392. Silvia Brazzoli: Dancing Through Miscarriage and Rediscovering Your New Self
Q: What advice would Silvia give to people supporting someone going through miscarriage or infertility?
Be visible and acknowledge the reality of loss; avoid avoidance or silence, and offer compassionate, non-triggering support while recognizing that everyone grieves differently; open conversations help both the person grieving and others who may be experiencing similar challenges.
Ep 392. Silvia Brazzoli: Dancing Through Miscarriage and Rediscovering Your New Self
Q: What was the biggest shift that happened in Silvia as a dancer and person since the last four years?
Silvia describes a dramatic inner transformation: she moved from a period of disconnection and forced persistence to a renewed love for dance, helped by a return of joy, new students, and a redefined relationship with her body and life, culminating in a stronger sense of purpose.

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The show centers on belly dance as a lived practice, exploring career realities, cultural storytelling, teaching philosophy, festival logistics, and wellness. Covering everything from long-running careers and motherhood to cross-cultural fusion and community building, episodes often balance personal anecdotes with practical guidance for dancers, educators, and promoters. A notable strength is the willingness to tackle tough topics—health, burnout, commercialization, and cultural authenticity—while highlighting mentorship and sustainable paths within the art form.

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1. Devin Alfather
2. Silvia Brazzoli
3. Moria Chappell
4. Nisaa (Heather D. Ward)
5. Jrisi Jusakos
6. Phaedra Darwish
7. Olena Sinelnikova
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