Ep 237. Meher Malik: Spirituality, Sexuality & How Dance Can Help To Process Your Trauma

Meher Malik is a famous belly dancer from Delhi, India, although she grew up in the Middle East, where she lived for 17 years. She moved to India in 2006 after finishing her schooling and went on to study fashion design at NIFT, Delhi. A few months into the course, Meher realized it was dance that was her true calling. She received huge recognition after her performances on India's Got Talent. In July 2011, Meher Malik and her students were selected on Hrithik Roshan's Just Dance Reality Show aired on Star Plus. Meher is also a director of Banjara School of Dance in New Delhi, an India’s Premier belly dance school.In this episode you will learn about:- Drastic shift in Meher’s artistic focus over the last 5 years- Spirituality and sexuality of belly dance- Motherhood- Using dance to process deep traumas- Meher’s teaching approach and current programsShow Notes to this episode:Find Meher Malik on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. Banjara School of Dance: website.Previous episode with Meher Malik: Ep 27. Meher Malik: Fusion, Confusion and Female ObjectificationCheck out the next SharQui Instructor Academy beginning April 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