Ep 218. Kaouther Ben Amor: Stay True to Yourself

International master teacher and dancer artist, Kaouther Ben Amor is known for the theatrical dimension she gives to her expressive interpretations and original choreographies. After various shows in France where her name totally settled down as teacher and performer, she naturally moved on to performing abroad in prestigious theatres : Tokyo, New York, Dallas, Geneva, Brussels, Cairo, Torino, Amsterdam, Tunis, Venice, Rimini, Berlin, Amsterdam... Rachid Bouchared trusted her to create the choreography of the oriental ballet in his latest film “Outside the Law”  (Cannes Film Festival 2010) and also for the Tunisian Director Elyes Baccar in the movie Tunis By Night.In this episode you will learn about:- Feeling both French and Tunisian- Taking three years to become a professional full-time dancer- How belly dance embraces all types of body shapes- The artistic fire that burns inside- Kauther’s experience in the cinema industryShow Notes to this episode:Follow Kaouther Ben Amor via Instagram, FB, YouTube, and website.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comCheck out the next SharQui Instructor Academy beginning January 2nd. 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