Ep. 16: Helping through Art

Pedro and Iana talk about their current projects to help humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and discuss the role of art and artists in the today’s situation. Learn more about Pedro's first photography book Ventre, created in support for Ukraine. https://www.pedrobonatto.com/book All profits from sales will go to institutions helping women and children in Ukraine who are impacted by the war. The book features more than 50 dancers from Ukraine and all over the world that have been photographed by Pedro throughout the years. The book is coming out April 22, 2022. Watch Iana's free class in Ukrainian about dance terminology in English, created to support Ukrainian dancers who are entering the international belly dance teaching market. https://youtu.be/AlreUqCv_sI Learn other ways that you can help humanitarian efforts in Ukraine at https://www.ianadance.com/support-ukraine Artist Date is a weekly show by dancer Iana Komarnytska and photographer Pedro Bonatto where they talk about travel, creativity, inspiration and living an artist’s life. Submit your questions and comments at https://www.ianadance.com/artistdate — Artist Date is brought to you by the Iana Dance Club, our online dance training platform where you can learn belly dance and other Middle Eastern styles guided by Iana, Pedro, and invited guests. Sign up for a free 7-day trial at: https://www.ianadanceclub.com Iana Komarnytska is an Ukrainian dancer and choreographer focusing on Middle Eastern and Central Asian dances. Follow Iana on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/iana_dance Pedro Bonatto is a Brazilian photographer and musician focusing on ethnic fashion, travel and world cultures. Follow Pedro on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/pedrobonatto