EPISODE · Nov 21, 2019 · 1H 12M
Ep 94. Mohamed Shahin: When Egyptian Dance Becomes Something Else...
from Belly Dance Life · host Iana Komarnytska
Mohamed Shahin is a world-renowned master instructor, performer and challenging choreographer of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance. A native of Cairo, Egypt, originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Shahin discovered his passion for Egyptian Dance at the young age of fifteen. Mohamed currently lives in New York City but has been touring internationally full-time since 2004. He is co-organizer, director & instructor of the Annual RAQS, OF COURSE Egyptian dance festival in Cairo - Egypt as well as organizer and owner of Annual NYCairo Raks Festival in New York City – USA. Shahin produced “Dance Like An Egyptian” instructional DVD series, that are great asset for those whom study Egyptian dance but are unable to attend Shahin’s workshops.In this episode you will learn about:- If foreign dancers can dance like Egyptians- Why Egyptian teachers prefer to use term "oriental dance", and what meaning they put in it- How to be innovative but respectful to the traditions- Beledi, and all modern misconceptions around it- The process of music creation, and sneak peek into Mohamed’s new upcoming CD!Show Notes to this episode:Belly Dance Life Podcast CHALLENGE: www.ianadance.com/challengeFollow Mohamed Shahin on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Festivals: Raqs Of Course, and NYCairo.Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website .Bellydance Evolution and information about their shows at www.BellydanceEvolution.com or audition for the cast at www.JoinBDE.com.Thank you for supporting the Belly Dance Life Podcast via our Patreon page!Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast
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Mohamed Shahin is a world-renowned master instructor, performer and challenging choreographer of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance. A native of Cairo, Egypt, originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Shahin discovered his passion for Egyptian Dance at the young age of fifteen. Mohamed currently lives in New York City but has been touring internationally full-time since 2004. He is co-organizer, director & instructor of the Annual RAQS, OF COURSE Egyptian dance festival in Cairo - Egypt as well as organizer and owner of Annual NYCairo Raks Festival in New York City – USA. Shahin produced “Dance Like An Egyptian” instructional DVD series, that are great asset for those whom study Egyptian dance but are unable to attend Shahin’s workshops.
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