Ep 252. Morjana: Exploring Tahtib As A Practice, Not Just A Dance

Morjana is a professional dancer, choreographer, researcher, teacher, as well as a percussionist (darbuka). She is currently based in Egypt, although she also travels extensively all around the world. She is a winner and award-recipient for many dance competitions, as well as a participant of several music projects in Cairo, including Estabena, a music project playing folk music from the Mediterranean area, Ehna Talata and Said El Artist music group. Morjana also organizes a specialized tours to Egypt for dancers interested in exploring local culture, music and dance.In this episode you will learn about:- How Morjana learnt Arabic language- First visit to Egypt: expectations vs reality- Various local traditions and how they stay alive in Egypt- Studying Tahtib practices- Morjana’s guided tours for dancersShow Notes to this episode:Find Morjana on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Details 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