In this episode, we talk with Anne Wright of Joharah's Snake Dance Theater company, about their October 10 production "Egypt-o-mania", a look back - and forward - at America's fascination with Egypt and Orientalism in general. See Joharah's we

BDNE #13 - AuRelevant Productions celebrates music and friendship

Aug 3rd, 2014

In today's episode, we talk with Aurel D'Agostino, of AuRelevant Productions, who is hosting a special event on Aug. 17, celebrating the nightclub era of belly dance with music, song, dance, food, and friendship.FMI and to get tickets:Dance

BDNE #12 The Belly App, with Jen Looper

Mar 23rd, 2014

In this episode, I talk with Jen Looper (Jamilah) about her mobile app for belly dance practice, The Belly App, as well as the challenges of app development on a shoestring. **Multi-lingual dancers (especially Russian-speaking) - Jen is look

BDNE#11: Maria O'Connor, henna artist

Mar 16th, 2014

We're back! In this episode, I talk with Maria O'Connor, of Ancient Fire Henna, about the history of henna, how she got interested in it, and what you can expect when you get henna. Maria is also an event producer and we talk about her yearly

BDNE #10: A Conversation with Aria Michaels Paradise

Oct 30th, 2012

Aria is the artistic director of Abraxas Dance Theatre, based in the Boston area, and I spoke with her about the company's upcoming production, "Revelations", as well as their accomplishments this past year."Revelations" takes place

BDNE #8: A Conversation with Ed Melikian

Aug 5th, 2012

Ed hails from Worcester, Mass and is a well-known figure on our local music scene. Ed talks about his musical background, local music and dance history, what musicians respect in dancers, raves about Elisabeth Clark, and gives you a little bit

BDNE #7: Dreams of India, with Kalidasi - Part 2

May 21st, 2012

BDNE #7_ Dreams of India, with Kalidasi_Part 2 This is the conclusion of my interview with Kalidasi, a principal dancer and teacher with Vadalna Tribal Dance Company. Kali talks about her Odissi dance performance, the role of the dancer in sacr

BDNE #6: Dreams of India, with Kalidasi

May 3rd, 2012

BDNE #6_ Dreams of India, with Kalidasi_Part 1This is part 1 of an interview with Kalidasi, a principal dancer and teacher with Vadalna Tribal Dance Company. Kali recently realized one of her dreams to live and study Odissi dance in Pushkar, In

BDNE #5: Tempest

Apr 3rd, 2012

In this episode, I interview Tempest about her projects: "Tapestry", a highly successful 4-day retreat/workshop that took place in Providence in September '11, and her upcoming retreat "Waking Persephone", which takes place on April 21-22.Wakin

BDNE #4: Bright Star World Dance; ABRAXAS Dance Theatre

Nov 3rd, 2011

BDNE #4_ Bright Star World Dance; ABRAXAS Dance TheatreBDNE speaks with Rosa Noreen, of Bright Star World Dance (Portland, ME) and Aria Michaels Paradise, artistic director of ABRAXAS Dance Theatre (Boston, MA).

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