We all love belly dance. But there is so much beyond oriental, in the field of folklore dances. Let’s listen to the stories of Apsara Afsanesara, Nada El Masriya , Samantha Burnstein and Gigi Dilsah, who found joy in exploring various folklore dances of the Near East and North Africa.

Show Notes to this episode:

Full interviews with our guests:

Ep 20. Apsara Afsanesara: What Do You Know About Persian Dance?

Ep 28. Nada El Masriya: How Studying Folklore Can Make You a Better Belly Dancer

Ep 244 - Nada El Masriya - Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity

Ep 38. Samantha Burnstein: Can Folklore Be Authentic on Stage?

Ep 70. Gigi Dilsah: What Does It Take to Be a Belly Dancer in Turkey

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