Ep 387. Olena Sinelnikova: The Teacher Who Knows How to Create Stars

Olena Sinelnikova is an internationally acclaimed belly dancer, choreographer, and instructor from Ukraine. She is the founder and director of the Isfahan Dance School and the organizer of the Isfahan Bellydance Festival. An international judge and mentor to numerous Ukrainian champions and stage stars, Olena is recognized for her dedication to developing the next generation of dancers. She is also a winner of multiple national and international competitions, including first place at the Nile Group Festival in Cairo in both the Folklore Duet (2011) and Solo (2012) categories, and continues to teach and perform at festivals around the world.In this episode you will learn about:- The qualities every student should look for in a great teacher- Why learning to be a student is just as important as learning to dance- The importance of knowing when it's time to let a student grow independently- Why starting belly dance at 30 is not too late to succeed- How the war in Ukraine changed life for dancers and dance schoolsShow Notes to this episode:Find Olena Sinelnikova on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Details the BDE shows and training programs are available at www.JoinBDE.comCheck Iana’s online platform the Iana Dance Club HERE.Follow 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