This interview with Rachel Brice dives deep into recent American belly dance fusion history and fashion. Rachel reminisces about her influencers Suhaila Salimpour, Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance® (formerly ATS), and Jill Parker, and o

Kierra on Ecstatic Dance, Liberation and the 5Rhythms® – 074

May 18th, 2023 1h 19m

Most dance in our era is performative, but dance can do so much more. Harlem High School Assistant Principle and dance teacher Kierra Foster-Ba talks about dances for healing, transformation, connection, and acceptance.

Why Salit Stopped Saying “Oriental Dance” – 073

Mar 31st, 2023 41m 48s

Salit of NYC on the sisterhood of belly dancers, the politics that divide our community of Arabic music lovers, and how focusing on our belly dance technique rather than our appearance brings us more happiness.

Nefertiti on Soul Ties and Ecstasy – 072

Dec 13th, 2022 40m 8s

Dr. Valerie Poppel, aka Nefertiti, is a Clinical Sexologist and belly dancer who lived in Cairo. Find out what Nef warned about Soul Ties when she was featured in Cosmo yet again and how shimmying can improve our sexual health.

Davina: DIY Belly Dance Costume Queen Dawn Devine – 071

Nov 9th, 2022 54m 1s

Author of 22+ belly dance costuming books, Dawn Devine talks about current belly dance fashion trends in Egypt and Turkey, how to make assuit fabric feel good on your skin, and how to get more out of your belly dance costumes.

How to Dance Through Pain: More Lessons from Pema Chödrön – 070

Jun 23rd, 2022 29m 15s

Being injured is part of every dancer's life, and all dancers want relief from pain. Pema teaches how to befriend our pain, forgive ourselves for getting hurt, and turn poison into medicine.

Goddess Enabler Melodia of Melodia Designs – 069

May 31st, 2022 35m 4s

Melodia of Melodia Designs has been designing amazing dance wear and comfortable-AND-sexy street clothes for over 20 years. But do you know about her intriguing dance past with the Belly Dance Superstars and Urban Tribal Dance Company? Listen a

“The Music is in My Blood”: The Artistry of Belly Dancer Randa Kamel of Egypt – 068

Apr 30th, 2022 17m 34s

World-famous Egyptian raqs sharqi dancer Randa Kamel on the importance of belly dancing to live music, feeling the music, and why oriental dance developed in Egypt.

Naimah's Belly Dance Trip to Egypt...During Covid

Mar 30th, 2022 23m 53s

The nightclubs were open, famous Egyptian dancers including Randa Kamel and Aziza of Cairo performed, live bands played, and belly dance costume shopping continued. Hear about Naimah of Baltimore's adventures on Black Cat Belly Dance Tour in 20

Dancing Authentically to Sha’abi and Mahraganat with Natalie – 066

Feb 11th, 2022 57m 42s

NYC raqs sharqi dancer Natalie of Puerto Rico shares how to belly dance authentically to mahraganat and shaabi, as well as her love for Egyptian colloquial Arabic, culture and daily life.

Podcast Highlights from 2021: Carolena Nericcio, Jillina, Ebony, Kamrah, and More

Dec 31st, 2021 35m 53s

Get inspired by the health, beauty and dance tips from some of the most influential belly dancers in the world who were interviewed on this belly dance podcast in 2021. Feel grateful, make a dance goal, drink some water, and dance yourself down

Golden Era Belly Dance with Badriyah

Dec 8th, 2021 41m 42s

Learn some of the secrets of recreating Golden Era belly dance moves and costumes from Badriyah. Find out the best belly dance scenes from classical Egyptian movies with Samia Gamal, Naima Akef, Taheya Carioca and hear Badriyah's dreams of open

The Magic of the Dancer Witch Danielle Hutton

Oct 29th, 2021 49m 20s

New York City dancer Danielle Hutton speaks on magical intentions, powerful productions, and why washing your hair on Venus's Day is a damn good idea.

The Evolution of Jillina

Sep 29th, 2021 50m 28s

Belly Dance Superstars Choreographer Jillina Carlano on courage, contribution, and marinating yourself in music. From performing in prison, touring the planet and stumbling forward through the reckoning in the dance community. This is an amazin

Brenna on Voguing, Neuroplasticity and Unstoppable NYC – 061

Jun 30th, 2021 54m 37s

Brooklyn-born belly dancer and fusion artist Brenna Crowley tells us how she went from looking down at the ground to strutting sidewalks like a runway model and dancing like a superhero.

Amanda Hart on Belly Dance Competitions & Continuous Growth – 060

May 28th, 2021 45m 9s

Award winning belly dancer Amanda Hart talks about how "A little progress each day adds up to big results", her own growth from being part of Jillina's Belly Dance Experience, and her love for the Lebanese singer Fairuz. (Results quote from Sat

Kamrah on Swords, Back Bends, and Energy on Stage

Apr 28th, 2021 39m 17s

Trans masculine belly dancer Kamrah of Chicago talks about key differences in Egyptian and Lebanese belly dance and highlights a big mistake that many of us make when dancing with a sword...

It’s All Improv: Carolena Nericcio & FatChanceBellyDance Style – 058

Mar 31st, 2021 41m 41s

The founder of FCBD Style speaks on the origin of ATS costuming, cultural appropriation, and the shift back to the name FCBD.

Ebony on Feeling Good and Fusing Urban Dance Styles with Belly Dance – 057

Feb 27th, 2021 45m 28s

What is the difference between Popping and Locking? Find out from this amazing fusion belly dancer who has toured with Belly Dance Superstars, Belly Dance Evolution, choreographed for Zoe Jakes's shows, and is featured on Rachel Brice's Datura

Go Hunting for Joy with Eshe Yildiz – 056

Feb 1st, 2021 1h

Hear how Eshe travelled to Turkey to study with belly dance legends Sema Yildiz and Princess Banu, why the word "Roman" needs to replace the G* word, and why Fifi Abdou's new performances on Instagram may be even better than her iconic dance pe

Reflecting on Dance During the Covid Era – 055

Dec 26th, 2020 19m 29s

Forget about writing a useless New Years Resolution. Here's a better way for dancers to prepare for the best year of our lives. Listen and find out what it is! This episode gives you time to reflect and create.

Show Musicians You Love Them: Fun Tips from Carmine Guida – 054

Dec 9th, 2020 35m 56s

"Hafla Prince" Carmine Guida of NYC has played oud, cümbüs and percussion for thousands of delighted belly dancers. Hear Carmine's tips for helping the band love to play for you and for making it super fun.

Rachel on Darkness, Dance and the Medicine All Around Us 053

Nov 18th, 2020 56m 6s

Healing yourself is possible, even in rich dark nights of the soul. Find out how Ceremonial Botanical Bodywork practitioner Rachel Fisher heals, how she became friends with Rachel Brice, and hear how she got 250,000 followers on social media an

The Dance Floors That Heal Us: A Tribute to Erin Sharp – 052

Oct 21st, 2020 14m 14s

I met Erin in my first belly dance class in 2000 at Cornell. For 20 years we danced together on stages, streets and around fires. Erin passed away in May 2020 during the Covid Era, and I continue seeking a dance floor that can help heal the pai

Helen Blondel on The Best Workouts for Belly Dancers – 051

Oct 7th, 2020 42m 16s

Singing belly dancer Helen of South Florida gives us some tone-at-home fitness tips we forgot about and shares how she moved past fear to create her own online dance program and write "Belly Dance Business 101".