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It will be your 10-year anniversary living in Cairo. What changes have you witnessed in Cairo's dance scene over the years? Sooo much change over the last 10 years! It would take hours to explain everything, especially because to fully understand the evolutions in the dance scene you also need to take into account the context of the over all entertainment world in Egypt, the economic issues that...

How is it to be a belly dancer in India? Sheyla, I’d be lying if I said the journey has been easy. I’ve faced my fair share of challenges, but nothing compares to the fulfillment of pursuing something that truly makes your heart and soul come alive. At first, my family was hesitant, worried about societal judgment and acceptance. But I stayed committed, and over time, my passion won them over....

How did you first discover belly dance, and what made you fall in love with this art form? it's strange because actually raqs sharqi has always been present in the living room of my house! My father was a percussionist in a band in Cairo and he worked with many dancers, one of whom, Hanan, was quite famous at the time: she was a very good friend of my mother and my aunt and often came to visit...