Ep 289. Randa Kamel: Finding Happiness & Freedom on Stage

Randa Kamel is one of the most famous Egyptian dancers with her own unique style full of energy, as well as a teacher who has shared her knowledge with thousand of students all around the world. At the age of 15, she began studying folklore with the famous Reda group. After 7 years Randa transitioned into her solo career as a professional oriental dancer in Alexandria. Later moved on to Cairo, and quickly became a performer at the Meridien hotel, sharing the stage with legendary Fifi Abdou. Today Randa appears in weddings, parties and in the Nile Maxim cruise when she is in Egypt. Her own orchestra consists of 28 musicians. She also travels extensively around the world teaching at festivals, and organizes her own winter course and summer dance festival “Raqs Of Course” in Cairo.In this episode you will learn about:- How passionate Randa was about dance since her childhood years- Her experience in Reda Troupe, and her decision to start a solo oriental career- How Randa’s choice of dance career influence her family relationships- What her training looks like today, and if she reviews her own dance videos- Randa’s message to other dancers about this art formShow Notes to this episode:Find Randa Kamel on Instagram, FB and her websites: Raqs of Course and Randa Kamel Music.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