Ep 298. Roula Said: Grief For Palestine, Guidance of the Universe, Ways to Experience Joy During Dark Times

Roula Said is a multifaceted artist of Palestinian heritage based in Toronto, Canada. She is a singer, dancer, musician, actor, and poet, renowned for her distinctive contributions to the world and fusion music scenes. As an Arabic musician, Roula sings and plays the qanun. One of her notable projects is "Om Laila: Bellydance for Body and Soul," a holistic system for bellydance instruction. After more than 30 years of teaching Middle Eastern dance, she has distilled her extensive experience into a suite of offerings rooted in tradition and focused on what she calls Embodied Soul Attunement.In this episode you will learn about:- Incredible story of the universe guided Roula to the world of belly dance- Dealing with constant pain during dancing activities- Healing trauma and blocks through belly dance- The concept of movement embodiment and seven waves- How to find joy during dark timesShow Notes to this episode:Find Roula Said on Instagram, FB, and website.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