"The Oriental Café Podcast"

Welcome to episode #40 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Dr. Mo Geddawi, a legend in the field of Egyptian Dance (aka "belly dance"), hosted by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, I pick Dr. Mo´s amazing brain and ask him about his exceptional career as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher; his beginnings in the "Reda Troupe" and what we learned from Mahmoud Reda in those early years; which star, in our field, inspired him the most; what makes exceptional art; and what it´s like living between Egypt and the rest of the world. I, your host, didn´t want this conversation to end. And I´m sure you´ll feel the same. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Dr. Mo Geddawi´s work, follow this link: https://www.drmogeddawi.com/ 🎤🎧✨You can also find Dr. Mo on his Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mogeddawi 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp "Ancient Egyptian Dances" by Irena Lexová Movie: "Steps through Time" about the evolution of Egyptian Dance "Shabab Emraa" (A Woman's Youth) (1956) with Tahia Karioka Music: Saidi (Upper Egypt) Music 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

How to become a Self-Confident Goddess with unbeatable faith in yourself - as a dancer and a person, on stage and in life🌞💪💋 In episode #39 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, I, Joana Saahirah, your passionate host, share a few powerful strategies for real and long-lasting self-confidence. I draw from experience, study, and observation. And I share what really works - the deep, fluff-free guidance I wish someone had given me in my early years. Ready to take off and fly? Watch or listen to this episode and don´t let anything, or anyone, stop you. 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free Gift "Three Tricks for more Self-Confidence", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/3-self-confidence-tricks-you-must-know-about 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Professional Mastermind Program for dancers who want to launch themselves professionally or dancers who wish to upgrade their work, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/online-dance-school-private-coaching-joana-saahirah 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​  

In episode #38 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, I invite Allegra Aleya Pena, an oriental dancer, healer, and multi-passionate entrepreneur, for a real, bullshit-free, down-to-earth, empowering conversation. We talk about the savage and fascinating world of professional "belly dance" in Egypt, the true meaning of survival and thriving, what makes an exceptional oriental dancer, how to navigate life´s challenges and cycles, and how to awaken our inner power. This is my kind of conversation: human, no fluff, raw, and disarmingly honest. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Allegra Aleya Pena, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/aleya.bellydance 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert Movie: Any documentary that brings awareness about the world. Music: "Enta Omri" by Om Kolthoum 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #37 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, hosted by Joana Saahirah, on how to create an extraordinary belly dance performance. In this episode, I draw from more than 25 years of career in the field of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance - what people tend to call "belly dance" - and share guidance on how to create an irresistible dance performance. 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free Bonus Resources about the Art of "Belly Dance" Performance, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/bonus-resources-how-to-create-a-fabulous-egyptian-dance-performance 🎤🎧✨For more information about the recommended online course "How to Create an Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance", only available at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/how-to-create-an-irresistible-egyptian-dance-performance-invitation 🎤🎧✨For more information about the recommended Professional Mastermind Program for dancers who want to launch themselves professionally or dancers who wish to upgrade their work, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. * For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ *Joana Saahirah´s YouTube channel: ​https://www.youtube.com/@JoanaSaahirah    

Welcome to episode #36 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, we receive Leyla Amir, the first foreigner who danced professionally in Egypt; a fierce advocate for the art of Egyptian Oriental Dance - aka "belly dance" -, a brilliant businesswoman, and one of the most elegant artists I´ve ever seen. In this episode, we discuss how it was to perform in Egypt in the 80´s and 90´s - a golden time for dancers -, what is authentic "belly dance", how it´s like to be married with an Egyptian (and his family), the difference between a sensual and a sleazy art form, why quantity is not quality, and so much more. Oh, she also cries a bit and makes me cry. That seems to be a tendency at our podcast😥🥰. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Leyla Amir´s work, follow this link: www.leylaamir.com 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck Movie: "The Dancer and the Drummer" directed by Ashraf Fahmy Music: "Shik Shak Shok " by Hassan Abou El Saoud 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

The books and the movies every "belly dancer" - oriental dancer is the correct term - should read and watch. In episode #35 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, I, Joana Saahirah, your host, share my passion for books and movies and what I consider the basics of education for "belly dancers" (oriental dancers is the correct term). 🎤🎧✨To claim your FREE PDF "Joana Saahirah´s Recommended Book List", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/my-favorite-books-for-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨To discover Joana Saahirah´s Books, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/store-1 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​ 🎤🎧✨The books I recommend in this episode: "Grandmother´s Secrets" by Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi "The Serpent of the Nile" by Wendy Buonaventura "A Trade Like Any Other" by Karin van Nieuwkerk "A Voice like Egypt" by Virginia Danielson "Making Music in the Arab World" by A. J. Racy "Popular Dance & Music in Modern Egypt" by Sherifa Zuhur "Woman at Point Zero" by Nawal El Saadawi (every book by this author) "The Cairo Trilogy" and "The Harafish" by Naguib Mahfouz (every book by this author) "The Jacoubin Building" by Alaa Al Aswany (every book by this author) 🎤🎧✨My Books: "The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" + "Behind the Curtain" + "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". For more information about my books, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/store-1 🎤🎧✨Recommended Webinars & Podcast Episodes: ​ Webinar with Karin van Nieuwkerk - to watch, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU2l96iE_9Q&t=7402s Webinar with Raphael Cormack - to watch, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWVdAd09wI&t=1330s Podcast Episode with Sherifa Zuhur - to watch, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NocxbAjHbxA&t=1s 🎤🎧✨Recommended Movies: "Tamr Henna" and "Afrita Hanem" (every movie from the Golden Era; movies with Tahya Karioka, Samia Gamal, Naima Akef, Farid el Atrash, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Om Kolthoum). "The Dancer and the Politician" (directed by Samir Seif) "Dunya" (directed by Jocelyne Saab) Every movie by Nadine Labaki (start with "Caramel") Every movie by Mariam Touzani (start with "Adam") Documentary on Om Kolthoum "A Voice Like Egypt" - to watch this documentary, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLfONsv8BEI      

Welcome to episode #34 of "The Oriental Café" podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, I invite a fierce, original, and super talented dancer - that´s the fabulous Elena Chikhladze. We met at work, at festivals around the world, and I was immediately in love. Elena is everything I love and respect: pure talent and professionalism, integrity, courage, and originality. I mean...what´s not to love? In this episode, we talk about the importance of individuality, what it was like to study with legends of Oriental Dance - like Mona el Said or Nelly Fouad -, being a rebel in a world of lobbies and conformity, art versus seduction, classical and modern Egyptian Music, why she left the group Myrath, Women´s Empowerment, and more. This episode is fully packed with knowledge, honesty, and inspiration✨💫 🎤🎧✨For more information about Elena´s work, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/elen.oriental/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: W. Somerset Maugham´s theater plays and books. Movie: Documentary about Om Kolthoum "A Voice like Egypt" Music: Classical Egyptian Music (examples given: Melhem Barakat and Om Kolthoum) Mozart´s Requiem My recommendation: "Umm Kulthum: A Voice like Egypt" by Virginia Danielson 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´ bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #33 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, hosted by Joana Saahirah, on the many lives of a professional oriental dancer (aka "belly dancer"). In this episode, I´m drawing from a successful 25+ year career in the field of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance - in Egypt and the International Circuit - and share the many facets and chapters of that career and what I´ve learned from each of those chapters. 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Professional Mastermind Program, for dancers who want help in the creation of their professional course or/and performance, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨If you wish to receive our (free) Bonus Check-List with 5 Principles for Successful Professional Oriental Dancers, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/checklist-5-rules-for-successful-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨To watch the class "Three things you need to know before you become a professional belly dancer", follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afTOC-IjEKY 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 👉To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ *Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

​Welcome to episode #32 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, we receive Maya Youssef, a Syrian musician and composer based in the United Kingdom and master of the qanun🌺🪘🎼 In this episode, Joana Saahirah invites Maya Youssef to discuss Tarab, Maqamat, Taksim & the Magic of Arabic Music & Dance; what it was like to grow up in Syria; the value of Mistakes; and much more. Oh, she also plays the kanun and almost makes me cry. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Maya Youssef´s work, follow this link: https://mayayoussef.com/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Movie: "Dreams" by Akira Kurosawa Music: The Aleppo School of Music Music by Sabah Fakhri (start with Al-Qudoud Al-Halabiya) 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/    

Welcome to episode #31 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I expose the loss of the soul in Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - and how we can bring that soul back. The soul of the dance and our soul.   I point out a few elephants in the room - a dance trend based on competition, aggressivity, stress and anxiety, ego overload, meaningless and excessive action, the marathon toward the abyss - and I propose a different, though ancient, way of doing things. Life and dance. 🎁To claim your Free Soulfulness Manifesto & 7-Day Challenge, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/How%20to%20bring%20more%20Soulfulness%20into%20your%20Dance ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨For more information about my exclusive Private Professional Mastermind, for dancers who want to launch themselves as professionals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

How to sell your Egyptian Dance services like a professional; the joys and challenges of living in Egypt; why tapping into your Masculine Polarity may be the most urgent thing you need to do right now - to move the needle in your dance and life -; and much more. In episode #30 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, I, your host, Joana Saahirah, invite Katie el Shaarany, a former dancer and eternal lover of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - and marketing expert who´s helping fellow dancers to sell the hell out of their services and products. 🎤🎧✨To discover Katie´s work, visit her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.shaarany/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday Television series: "Finding Ola" series on Netflix Music: Abdel Halim Hafez Fairouz Om Kolthoum 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Professional Mastermind Program - where your teacher co-creates a professional-level course and performance with you + teaches you how to share them with the world like a real pro -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #29 of "The Oriental Café" podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I tell the truth about becoming a successful professional oriental dancer in Cairo, Egypt, the Mecca of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance". 🎤🎧✨Without sugar-coating it, I share: 1. The first steps I needed to take to launch myself in Cairo. 2. The shocks and reality checks I went through. 3. How I got my first dance contract - with my first orchestra - and what it took to keep me at the top of my game, performing daily, for 8 straight years. 4. Why I didn´t want to go into television and cinema. 5. The prices I had to pay for my success. ✨For more information on my Professional Mastermind Programs (Personalized/Private and Group Format), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/information-about-mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎁To request your Free Assessment with me and receive guidance on your next steps toward your goals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/claim-your-free-professional-orientantion-assessment ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Being a male "belly dancer" in a world of women; the art and preparation behind an exceptional dance performance; and how to erase prejudice with love. This, and more, is what you´ll find in episode #28 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast with our special guest, the talented dancer, Arturo Casco. Arturo Casco is a professional Oriental Dancer and Instructor, Life Coach, and Sage. His dance style and approach to life are soulful and unique. 🎤🎧✨To discover Arturo Casco´s work, visit his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arturobellydance/ 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: 1. "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle 2. "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie 3. "You can Heal Yourself" by Louise Hay Movie: "Kama Sutra, a Tale of Love" directed by Mira Nair Music: Mozart´s Requiem   🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #27 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I expose the polemic subject of tradition and modernization in Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - and how that confuses and limits the experience of dancers. 🎁To check our Free Learning Resources - on authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨For more information about my exclusive Private Professional Mastermind, for dancers who want to launch themselves as professionals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

With five decades of work in the field of "Belly Dance", Mesmera Merkaba shares the essentials of her craft, what she values in dance - and life -, and why longevity doesn´t have to be boring or scary. A provocative and deeply stimulating conversation with one of the first oriental dancers I ever studied with (in the time of VHS tapes); an inspiration; and an artist of extreme elegance. That´s what you´ll find in episode #26 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast - 2nd season - with our special guest, Mesmera Merkaba. Mesmera Merkaba is a renowned oriental dancer, teacher, and educator; she has trained stars in the business of "belly dance" and proven that time can be an ally. 🎤🎧✨To discover Mesmera Merkaba´s work, visit her website by following this link: www.mesmera.com 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: 📚Books: 1. "The Woman´s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets" by Barbara Walker 2. "The Chalice and the Blade" by Riane Eisler 🎥Movies: "Latcho Drom" (movie/documentary) "Poor Things" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos "Gadjo Dilo" directed by Tony Gatlif I recommended: "Dunya" directed by Jocelyn Saab "Adam" and "The Blue Caftan" directed by Maryam Touzani 🎼Music: Egyptian Golden Era Music (1920-1950/60/70) Saiidi Music (Egyptian Folklore) Amr Diab Hakim 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the new edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #25 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨This episode, the first in the second season of the podcast, revolves around what I´ve learned from my dance career in Egypt. 🎁To claim the Gift offered in this episode - the Free Ebook "3 Rules for Success" (for oriental dancers who want to shine) - follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/claim-your-free-ebook-3-rules-for-success ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨For more information about my exclusive Private Professional Mastermind, for dancers who want to launch themselves as professionals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #24 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah, on 8 steps to a better life. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, the last in the 1st season of our podcast, I share 8 steps - or awareness points - that´ll make you happier. 🎁To claim the Gift offered in this episode - a Free Egyptian Dance Class to boost your happiness - subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter. To subscribe and be the first to receive this free dance class, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎁Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

I cried and laughed hard when I revised this episode for publication. Eduardo Barreto, a Portuguese-born artist who´s been living and creating in London for more than 30 years, sat with me and reminded me why it´s worth remaining human. He´s a theater and cinema director, screenwriter; initiator of grand things, and my guest in an episode that is going to blow your mind. In this episode, we talk about the arts - theater, cinema, literature -, the sacredness of actors, how to get our creative juices flowing, living between cultures, the power of wounds and vulnerability; and why kindness can save the world. If you´re in need of a soulful, honest, and heart-opening conversation, search no more. Grab a glass of a warm beverage, sit back, and enjoy. 🎤🎧✨To discover Eduardo Barreto´s work, visit his website by following this link: https://requiemp.wixsite.com/eduardobarreto 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: We mentioned several books by the Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz, including "The Notes from Egypt" which may not exist in English. I also mentioned Fernando Pessoa, one of our Portuguese geniuses and visionaries. Eduardo recommended: 1. "The Great Gatsby" by Fitzgerald 2. "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde 3. "My Sweet Orange Tree" by José Mauro de Vasconcelos Movies: 1. "The Bicycle Thieves" by Vittorio De Sica 2. "Stalker" by Tarkovsky Music: 1. "Let her down easy" by Terence Trent Darby and George Michael 2. "Dida" by Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell 3. I also recommended "Ondeia" by Dulce Pontes 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

In episode #22 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by yours truly, Joana Saahirah, I share what we´ve gained and lost in the field of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - in the last decades. 🎤🎧✨I draw from my in-depth experience as a professional dancer and teacher - in Egypt and around the world - to share my observations of what has improved in our beloved art form and what we´ve lost along the way. 🎁To claim your 20% discount on a course of your choice at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School and enjoy our Free Learning Page - with loads of goodies on Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment - follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/click-here-to-claim-your-gifts 🧿For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🧿Check our other available Courses by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

The magic of Egyptian Music and Dance, Tarab, living between the East and the West; how to deal with tricky musicians, the books that feed our soul, and more. That´s what you´ll find in episode #21 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast with our special guest, Mr. George Sawa. George Sawa is an Egyptian-born musician, teacher, author, and researcher; he´s also one of the most beloved collaborators in Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School. It´s a pleasure to feature him in this unforgettable episode that brought me to tears and laughter. 🎤🎧✨To discover George Sawa´s work, visit his website by following this link: https://www.georgedimitrisawa.com/ 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: 1. "The Voice of Egypt" by Virginia Danielson. 2. "Making Music in the Arab World" by J. Racy 3. "Erotica, Love, and Humor in Arabia" by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani & George Dimitri Sawa Movie: "Dahab" directed by Anwar Wagdy Music: "Ana fintizarak" by Om Kolthoum   🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/