Ep 101. Aradia of Las Vegas: How to Succeed as a Full-Time Performer

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Aradia has performed as a soloist throughout the United States, Canada, Barbados, Egypt and Switzerland. She has danced at many of the top hotels, restaurants and clubs in Las Vegas, performed for Celine Dion's wedding, BlockBuster's premiere opening for "The Mummy", and Maxim Magazine's party in Las Vegas. She has appeared in several TV spots on Discovery, Bravo and the Travel Channel. Her love for Middle Eastern dance began at the age of 7 as a second generation belly dancer. Aradia is a sought after instructor and choreographer, and her professionalism and friendly personality makes her one of the most requested dancers in Las Vegas.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Being the daughter of a professional belly dancer

  • Changes in the belly dance education and shows over the past 40 years 

  • Differences between Egyptian, Turkish and Lebanese styles 

  • Secrets of a successful and long-lasting performance career 

  • The importance of thinking about retirement options in advance

Show Notes to this episode:

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