Ep 219. Jillina Carlona: Navigating Through Changes in Personal & Professional Life

Performer, Master Instructor, Choreographer, Director and Producer, Jillina Carlano has devoted her life to dance. From 2003-09 she served as Artistic Director and Main Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars and performed with them for over 700 shows in over a dozen countries. In 2009 Jillina created Bellydance Evolution to take Middle Eastern dance to a higher level worldwide.  Bellydance Evolution has already appeared in over 20 countries and was a featured performer at the Mawazine festival in Morocco, performing for the Queen of Morocco. Jillina has won numerous awards from International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance and the Giza Academy, including Best Modern Egyptian Dancer, Best Instructional Video, Best Dance Company and Dancer of the Year. In this episode you will learn about:- Delegating responsibilities and projects to others- Tips for hiring people- Post-pandemic performances by Belly Dance Evolution- The importance of generosity- Dealing with self-criticism and personal insecuritiesShow Notes to this episode:Follow Jillina Carlano via Instagram, FB, and website.Previous interviews with Jillina:Ep 31. Jillina Carlano: How Food Can Influence Your DanceEp 22. Jillina Carlano: Building Community Around the GlobeCheck out the next SharQui Instructor Academy beginning January 2nd. Apply at sharqui.com/teachDetails and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow 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