EPISODE · Sep 27, 2022 · 1H 21M
Ep 213. Kira Lebedeva: Dance & Politics
from Belly Dance Life · host Iana Komarnytska
Kira Lebedeva has been a professional Tribal Fusion dancer and teacher for almost 12 years, also teaching yoga for around 10 years. In March 2022 Kira has transformed her studio in Lviv into a shelter to host people from all over Ukraine who had to leave their own cities in search of a safer place.In this episode you will learn about:- The impact of the war on Kira’s dance life, and the experience of hosting a shelter at her dance studio- Expressing politics through dance- The beginning of Kira’s dance journey- How easy it is to transition from belly dance to tribal fusion- The struggle of speaking in EnglishShow Notes to this episode:Follow Kira Lebedeva via Instagram, FB, and YouTube. Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comCheck out the next SharQui Instructor Academy beginning October 3rd. Apply at sharqui.com/teachFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast
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Kira Lebedeva has been a professional Tribal Fusion dancer and teacher for almost 12 years, also teaching yoga for around 10 years. In March 2022 Kira has transformed her studio in Lviv into a shelter to host people from all over Ukraine who had to leave their own cities in search of a safer place.
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