Ep 262. Inspired By The Folklore

We all love belly dance. But there is so much beyond oriental, in the field of folklore dances. Let’s listen to the stories of Apsara Afsanesara, Nada El Masriya , Samantha Burnstein and Gigi Dilsah, who found joy in exploring various folklore dances of the Near East and North Africa.

Show Notes to this episode:

Full interviews with our guests:

Ep 20. Apsara Afsanesara: What Do You Know About Persian Dance?

Ep 28. Nada El Masriya: How Studying Folklore Can Make You a Better Belly Dancer

Ep 244 - Nada El Masriya - Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity

Ep 38. Samantha Burnstein: Can Folklore Be Authentic on Stage?

Ep 70. Gigi Dilsah: What Does It Take to Be a Belly Dancer in Turkey

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