Shimmy Cast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsPodcast for dancers and fans of Middle Eastern Dance.
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Episodes
Shimmy Cast Episode #25
November 08, 2006 06:43 - 26.9 MBEpisode 25 is available for download. 58:40 minutes 28.2MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Podcast-safe music: May Day from the album The Ball El Efe by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com. 2)Answers to the Question of the Week: Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)? The next question: How did the dance affect your life style? 3)News - see forum board for links. 4)Belly Dancing Basics by Laura A. Cooper reviewed by Anala Ra...
Shimmy Cast Episode #24
November 01, 2006 15:41 - 20.3 MBEpisode 24 is available for download. 44:24 minutes 21.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you use a dance name and why? The next question: Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Arabian Dance Fever: Bellydance reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Nighty Girl from the album Synthesis of Five by Hoxman, whic...
Tech Problems
November 01, 2006 15:40There was a problem with some of the playback on the music for Episode #24. I'm in the process of fixing it and I will repost the show. Thanks FirstFourWeeks for letting me know.
Shimmy Cast Episode #23
October 24, 2006 15:49 - 24.9 MBEpisode 23 is available for download. 54:18 minutes 26.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What move has challenged you the most & why? How do you feel about a universal movement vocabulary? The next question: Do you use a dance name and why? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Belly Dance for Beautiful Freaks A Review by Alexial-Sama More information on Tempest More information on Raks Gothique 4)Podcast-safe music: Echoes of Dub from the ...
Shimmy Cast Episode #22
October 17, 2006 21:04 - 25.3 MBEpisode 22 is available for download. 54:57 minutes 26.5MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What move did you find the most challenging and why? The next question: How do you feel about a universal movement vocabulary? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Princess Farhana's Veil Obedience School How to Become a Material Girl reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Frog Drums from the album Music of Water...
Shimmy Cast Episode #21
October 10, 2006 03:23 - 24.9 MBEpisode 21 is available for download. 54:17 minutes 26.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform? The next question: What move did you find the most challenging and why? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Belly Dance Lesson 2 with Cory Zamora reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Mirrored Image from the album Vibrant by Cargo Cult, whic...
Shimmy Cast Episode #20
October 03, 2006 04:32 - 18.4 MBEpisode 20 is available for download. 40:07 minutes 19.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform? The next question: What future questions of the week would you like to hear? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Podcast-safe music: Rockibaba from the album The Ballad of El Efe by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com. 4)Emails/Feedback Julia 5)It's All About Growing by Jenney ...
Shimmy Cast Episode #19
September 25, 2006 16:58 - 20.9 MBEpisode 19 is available for download. 45:34 minutes 21.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What funny stories do you have from class? The next question: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Bellyqueen: Bellydance Jam reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Slow Motion from the album Fata Morgana by Mijo, which is available at...
Shimmy Cast Episode #18
September 19, 2006 14:03 - 15.3 MBEpisode 18 is available for download. 33:21 minutes 16.MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) No Answers to the Question of the Week: What funny stories do you have from class? It's being held over a week. 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: On Fire the Hottest Bellydance DVD Ever by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Malawi Voodoo from the album Knives to the Treble by Burning Babylon, which is available at magnatune.com. 5)Emails/Feedback ...
Shimmy Cast Episode #17
September 12, 2006 04:37 - 15.6 MBEpisode 17 is available for download. 34:01 minutes 16.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: Favorite belly dance musician? The next question: What funny story do you have from class? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: American Bellydancer DVD reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Music: Eavesdown Docks from the album On the Drift by the Bedlam Bards. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted James Hazler...
Shimmy Cast Episode #16
September 02, 2006 20:24 - 24.4 MBEpisode 16 is available for download. 53:14 minutes 25.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What prop have you found to be the most difficult to work with and how have you overcome it? Your favorite costume style and why? The next question: Favorite belly dance musician? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: The Rough Guide to World Music Vol. 1 by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore. 4)Podcast-safe musi...
Shimmy Cast Episode #15.5
August 29, 2006 04:54 - 11.4 MBEpisode 15.5 is available for download. 24:56 minutes 12MB In this episode you'll hear- MUSIC!!! Karuna from the album Star Of The Sea by Stellamara Nightheat from the album Ethnic by Shiva in Exile Forsaken from the album Ahsas by Solace All of these albums can be found at magnatune.com
Shimmy Cast Episode #15
August 25, 2006 02:52 - 11.2 MBEpisode 15 is available for download. 24:32 minutes 11.8MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: Your favorite costume style and why? The next question: What prop have you found to be the most difficult to work with and how have you overcome it? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: CD Putumayo Presents Greece A Musical Odyssey Various Artists reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Psithyros from the ...
Technical Problems
August 22, 2006 15:25Hey guys, The server that I use to publish Shimmy Cast is experiencing technical difficulties. The podcast is finished and will be published as soon as the problems with the server are resolved. I'm really sorry for the delay.
Shimmy Cast Episode #14
August 15, 2006 04:14 - 13.8 MBEpisode 14 is available for download. 30:13 minutes 14.5MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Podcast-safe music: Tsarsko Momche Kon Sedlae from the album Wintersongs by Kitka, which is available at magnatune.com. 2) Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you dance barefoot or in shoes? The next question: What is your favorite costume style and why? 3)News - see forum board for links. 4)Review: CD Adventure Cargo Echoes of Egypt by Diane and David Arkenstone reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note...
Shimmy Cast Episode #13
August 08, 2006 14:22 - 17.5 MBEpisode 13 is available for download. 30:35 minutes 18.4MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite costume or costume piece and why? The next question: Do you dance barefoot or in shoes and why? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: CD Mediterranea by Johannes Linstead reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 4)Music: Paquin Rendezvous from the album On the Drift by the Bedlam Bards. This song is not for d...
Shimmy Cast Episode #12
August 02, 2006 03:37 - 23.2 MBEpisode 12 is available for download. 40:27 minutes 24.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Podcast-safe music: Jidah noh from the album The Path Beyond by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com. 2) Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite dish to take to a hafla? The next question: What is your favorite costume or costume piece and why? 3)News - see forum board for links. 4)Review: CD Eternal Egypt Musical Influences of Ancient Times composed by Grayson Wells...
Shimmy Cast Episode #11
July 26, 2006 05:45 - 27.7 MBEpisode 11 is available for download. 48:27 minutes 29.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you have resturants in your area that offer Middle Eastern, Mediterrtain, Greek food and do they have belly dancers? The next question: What is your favorite dish to take to a hafla? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Greek Cooking for Everyone by Theoni Pappas & Elvira Monroe reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a l...
Shimmy Cast Episode #10
July 17, 2006 03:52 - 26.6 MBEpisode 10 is available for download. 46:33 minutes 27.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: How do you accept tips? The next question: Do you have resturants in your area that offer Middle Eastern, Mediterrtain, Greek food and do they have belly dancers?? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Berge by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Silver Lake from t...
Shimmy Cast Episode #9
July 10, 2006 14:44 - 14.4 MBEpisode 9 is available for download. 25:07 minutes MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: How do you handle negative stereotypes? The next question: How do you accept tips? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: The Sensual Art of Bellydance Fast Rhythms cd reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 4)Article: Basic Choreography 101 by Ngaio 5) This week's Podcast-safe music was Fives from the album Shall We Dance by Beth Qu...
Shimmy Cast Episode #8
July 04, 2006 14:36 - 21.8 MBEpisode 8 is available for download. 31:42 minutes 22.8MB This cast also features a special guest, Magaidh, my Scottish Terrier. 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What's the most unsual or unexpected place you've seen belly dancing? The next question: How Do you handle negative stereotypes? 2)News 3)Emails/Feedback Sunnyblu Debstroud 4)Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 2 various artists reviewed by Delilah. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD at a local store. 5)Article: Just Say...
Shimmy Cast Episode #7
June 26, 2006 05:19 - 30.9 MBEpisode 7 is available for download. 33:46 minutes 32.4MB In this cast you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite dance move? The next question: What's the most unsual or unexpected place you've seen belly dancing? 2)News 3)Email/Feedback Souhair from Australia 4)Review: The Goddess Workout By Dolphina A Review by Ngaio. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD at a local store. 5)Interview with Princess Yoania 6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Hollo...
Shimmy Cast Episode #6
June 19, 2006 05:25 - 33.3 MBEpisode 6 is available for download. 36:20 minutes 34.9MB In this cast you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: How did you get into belly dance? What is your favorite prop and why? How has belly dance changed your life? What do you like to call this dance form? My recommendation for another non-impact exercise program: Callanetics with Callan Pinckney The next question: What is your favorite dance move and why? 2)News 3)Email/Feedback 4)Nearly Everything You Need to Know ...
Next episode
June 16, 2006 23:02The next episode will be a few days late due to technical difficulties in recording. Thanks for your patience.
Feed Problem
June 10, 2006 04:56Hey guys, I seem to be having some kind of feed problem and I'm really sorry about it. Thank you for your patience while I get this worked out. Also I have not forgot my promise to put some pictures of the veils that I have made up here on the website and probably on the forum under the costume section as well.
Shimmy Cast Episode #5
June 06, 2006 00:24 - 21.1 MBEpisode 5 is available for download. 23:02 minutes 22.1 MB In this cast you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite prop and why? and How has belly dance changed your life? The next question: What do you like to call this dance form? 2)News 3) Upcoming Reviews 4)Email/Feedback Update on Raqs Radio 5) Article: A Name, a Notion by Salome 6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Kama from the album Ahsas by Solace, which is available at magnatune.com
Shimmy Cast Episode #4
May 30, 2006 01:51 - 35 MBEpisode 4 is available for download. 38:12 minutes 35MB In this cast you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite prop and why? The next question: How has belly dance changed your life? 2)News 3)Review of the Bellydance Superstars CD vol. 1 by Delilah from the troupe Meira Nawal. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD at a local store. 4)Emails/Feedback Coming soon Raqs Radio. Summer about veils. Souhair from Australia. Cherie from Italy. 5)Interview with I...
Shimmy Cast Episode #3
May 23, 2006 03:23 - 26.8 MBEpisode 3 is available for download. 29:15 minutes 26.8MB In this cast you'll hear: 1) The Question of the Week: Answers from Summer & Ilenia Melinte The next question: What is your favorite prop and why? 2)News 3)Review of The Oldest Danceby Zarifa Aradoon. This review was written by Delilah of the troupe Meira Nawal. Note: The reviewer checked this book out of the local library. 4)Emails/Feedback Coming soon Raqs Radio. 5)Article: Nearly Everything You Need to Know About Veil Wor...
Shimmy Cast Episode #2
May 18, 2006 19:57 - 16.4 MBEpisode 2 is available for download. 17.2M 17:55 minutes In this cast you'll hear: 1) The Question of the Week Carried over from the priemere episode: "How did you get into belly dancing?" 2)News 3)Review of 21 Shimmies and 1001 Variations with Leyla Jouvana and Roland by Adira of the troupe Meira Nawal. Note: The reviewer purchased this video. 4)Emails/Feedback From Arabella about sending me mp3 5)Article: A Brief History of Oriental Dance: From Social Dance to Performance Art By Salo...
Update
May 15, 2006 05:07Currently Shimmy Cast is going through the review process at iTunes, Podcast Alley, Podcast Pickle and several other podcatching services to make it easier for listeners to subscribe. We are also working on finding theme music for the podcast and individuals who would like to contribute articles, reviews, or interviews to the podcast. If you are interested in any of these items feel free to email us at [email protected]
Shimmy Cast Episode #1
May 11, 2006 04:59 - 18.5 MBWelcome to the priemere of Shimmy Cast, a podcast for Middle Eastern dancers and fans. Episode 1 is available for download. In this cast you'll hear about: 1) The format for this podcast. 2) The Question of the Week? "How did you get into belly dancing?" 3)News 4)Emails 5)Review of The Art of Belly Dance: A Fun and Fabulous Way to Get Fit by Carolena Nericcio. This review was written by your host Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore. 6)This wee...
Coming Soon
May 08, 2006 19:45I recorded the first episode of the podcast and I'm feverishly editing it. I hope to get it posted by the end of this week.
Getting Started
May 07, 2006 19:14I'm currently working on starting a podcast for bellydancers. I hope to get my first episode out and available within the next few weeks.