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Interview with Chrystelle
How did your path into Egyptian dance begin — and what kept you on this path when it became more than just a hobby? I’ve always loved dancing, and from a young age I began studying other styles such as Flamenco (Sevillanas in particular), Modern Dance, Funky… until at the age of 16 I enrolled in “Belly Dance” classes at the gym next to my house. I had already seen my aunt dance (she was studying...
Interview with Shahrzad
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...
Interview with Shruti Narayanan
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....
Interview with Nada Al Basha
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...