"The Oriental Café Podcast"

Welcome to episode #47 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, improvised and recorded in exile, I tell you about how it felt going through cyclone Kristin, a weather disaster that destroyed a good portion of Portugal; and how to master the Art of Resilience. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Newsletter and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿To discover our pioneering online courses, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿To know more about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for a decade; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #46 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast with Raphael Cormack, hosted by Joana Saahirah. Raphael Cormack is an author, Assistant Professor of Arabic at Durham University, researcher of Middle Eastern Culture and Language, and a traveler. In this episode, we discuss the West´s fascination for the East - and vice versa -, the possibility of true connection between different cultures, his fabulous books - "Midnight in Cairo" and "Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age" -, the eternal fascination of the Golden Era in Egypt, and what happens after we die. This is one of my favorite episodes. One I loved to record and revise. It´s real, packed with meaningful information and questions, and deeply human. ​ 🎤🎧✨For more information about Raphael Cormack and his books, follow this link: https://www.instagram.com/raphaelcormack/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: ​"A Flat Place" by Noreen Masud Raphael Cormack´s books ("Midnight in Cairo" and "Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age") Movie​s: "Talking about Trees" directed by Suhaib Gasmelbari To watch the webinar with Raphael Cormack and Joana Saahirah about "Midnight in Cairo" and the Golden Era of Egyptian Dance, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWVdAd09wI&t=1342s  Music: ​ Amar - Foundation for Arab Music Archiving & Research 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Newsletter, and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​ 🧿 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing with her orchestra at the best venues in the country; and working with the father of Egyptian Folklore, Mahmoud Reda. After her career debut in Egypt, she traveled the world, as an invited performer, teacher, and lecturer, sharing the depth of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, delivering authentic Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment.    She´s the creator and host of "The Oriental Café" podcast and author of three published books - "The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life, and Beyond", "Behind the Curtain", and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". *For more information about her work, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com   *Joana Saahirah´s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoanaSaahirah *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/  *Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #45 of "The Oriental Café" podcast by Joana Saahirah🌹 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I discuss the pressures of beauty standards and ageism in the field of Egyptian Dance, aka belly dance. True to my nature, I tell the truth and drop a few bombs on your lap. With love. To inspire, provoke, and maybe, just maybe, awaken you. The pressure to look a certain way or never getting old affects every woman, dancers and non-dancers. In this episode, I share a few solutions to this collective plague. How to deal with it and kick it in the derrière. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Newsletter and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿To discover our pioneering online courses, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿To know more about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She has written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for a decade; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ *Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

​Welcome to episode #44 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Dr. Tamer Yehia Aziz, hosted by Joana Saahirah. ​ In this episode, I receive Dr. Tamer Yehia Aziz, a respected Egyptian dancer, teacher, and scholar, a passionate advocate for his country, art, and culture. We talk about a wide range of themes, including the differences between Oriental Dance and Belly Dance, Anthropology, Egyptian Folklore and the legacy of Mahmoud Reda, the History of "Raqs Sharqi", the role of emotion in dance, and much more. Oh, we also sing a bit of Om Kolthoum and, not surprisingly, our guest makes your host cry. A fully packed episode with a teacher who´ll take you deep into the dance we all love, the ancient art of "Raqs Sharqi". ​🎤🎧✨For more information about Tamer Yehia Aziz, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/tamer.y.aziz 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: ​ (Our guest didn´t recommend books) Movie​s: "​Interstellar" directed by Christopher Nolan ​ Documentary about Ali Ismail (recommended by your host). To watch this documentary, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnDwSpf_nzw&list=RDVnDwSpf_nzw&start_radio=1&t=2155s Music: ​ Om Kolthoum; music that awakens your heart. ​Ali Ismail (recommended by your host) 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​ 🧿 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” - and "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/    

Welcome to episode #43 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah. In episode #43 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, I, Joana Saahirah, your passionate host, share guidance on how to create your unique dance style, your personal dance language within the universal language of Egyptian Dance (aka belly dance). 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free Resources on Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/claim-your-self-confidence-bonus-resources 🎤🎧✨For more information about the recommended workshop "Cairo-Style Majancé Choreography", only available at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/offers/R8rzeVnC/checkout 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/online-dance-school-private-coaching-joana-saahirah 🎤🎧✨To join the Waiting List for the upcoming edition of Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - Authentic Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #42 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Jadranka Trickovic-Mohr, a psychologist, curious soul, and a passionate advocate for Egyptian Dance, hosted by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, I talk with our brilliant guest about psychology, the transformative power of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" -, the wonders of cultural shocks, the challenges of embodiment, self-esteem, and much more. I, your host, didn´t want this conversation to end. And I´m sure you´ll feel the same. 🎤🎧🎁To claim your Gift "Practical Tips on How to Improve your Self-Esteem" (by our guest and your host), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/how-to-improve-self-esteem-podcast-subscribers 🎤🎧✨To reach out to Jadranka, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/jadranka.trickovic 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: "Death and the Dervish" by Mesa Selimovic "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho Movies: Every movie by the director Fatih Akin (example: "Head on") "Underground" and "Time of the Gypsies" by the director Emir Kusturica *I recommend Adam and The Blue Kaftan directed by Mariam Touzani Music: Open yourself to different musical experiences (our guest´s suggestion)   🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #41 of "The Oriental Café" podcast by Joana Saahirah🧿🌙✨ In this episode, I share the principles of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - Technique. What you need to know and develop if you wish to call yourself an oriental dancer. From the most obvious principles to the ones nobody has ever taught you - principles that´ll allow you to experience the true magic of Raqs Sharqi. 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤🎧✨To discover Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/online-dance-school-private-coaching-joana-saahirah 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #40 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Dr. Mo Geddawi, a legend in the field of Egyptian Dance (aka "belly dance"), hosted by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, I pick Dr. Mo´s amazing brain and ask him about his exceptional career as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher; his beginnings in the "Reda Troupe" and what we learned from Mahmoud Reda in those early years; which star, in our field, inspired him the most; what makes exceptional art; and what it´s like living between Egypt and the rest of the world. I, your host, didn´t want this conversation to end. And I´m sure you´ll feel the same. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Dr. Mo Geddawi´s work, follow this link: https://www.drmogeddawi.com/ 🎤🎧✨You can also find Dr. Mo on his Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mogeddawi 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: "The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp "Ancient Egyptian Dances" by Irena Lexová Movie: "Steps through Time" about the evolution of Egyptian Dance "Shabab Emraa" (A Woman's Youth) (1956) with Tahia Karioka Music: Saidi (Upper Egypt) Music 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

How to become a Self-Confident Goddess with unbeatable faith in yourself - as a dancer and a person, on stage and in life🌞💪💋 In episode #39 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, I, Joana Saahirah, your passionate host, share a few powerful strategies for real and long-lasting self-confidence. I draw from experience, study, and observation. And I share what really works - the deep, fluff-free guidance I wish someone had given me in my early years. Ready to take off and fly? Watch or listen to this episode and don´t let anything, or anyone, stop you. 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free Gift "Three Tricks for more Self-Confidence", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/3-self-confidence-tricks-you-must-know-about 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Professional Mastermind Program for dancers who want to launch themselves professionally or dancers who wish to upgrade their work, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/online-dance-school-private-coaching-joana-saahirah 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​  

In episode #38 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, I invite Allegra Aleya Pena, an oriental dancer, healer, and multi-passionate entrepreneur, for a real, bullshit-free, down-to-earth, empowering conversation. We talk about the savage and fascinating world of professional "belly dance" in Egypt, the true meaning of survival and thriving, what makes an exceptional oriental dancer, how to navigate life´s challenges and cycles, and how to awaken our inner power. This is my kind of conversation: human, no fluff, raw, and disarmingly honest. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Allegra Aleya Pena, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/aleya.bellydance 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert Movie: Any documentary that brings awareness about the world. Music: "Enta Omri" by Om Kolthoum 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #37 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, hosted by Joana Saahirah, on how to create an extraordinary belly dance performance. In this episode, I draw from more than 25 years of career in the field of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance - what people tend to call "belly dance" - and share guidance on how to create an irresistible dance performance. 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free Bonus Resources about the Art of "Belly Dance" Performance, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/bonus-resources-how-to-create-a-fabulous-egyptian-dance-performance 🎤🎧✨For more information about the recommended online course "How to Create an Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance", only available at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/how-to-create-an-irresistible-egyptian-dance-performance-invitation 🎤🎧✨For more information about the recommended Professional Mastermind Program for dancers who want to launch themselves professionally or dancers who wish to upgrade their work, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. * For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ *Joana Saahirah´s YouTube channel: ​https://www.youtube.com/@JoanaSaahirah    

Welcome to episode #36 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, we receive Leyla Amir, the first foreigner who danced professionally in Egypt; a fierce advocate for the art of Egyptian Oriental Dance - aka "belly dance" -, a brilliant businesswoman, and one of the most elegant artists I´ve ever seen. In this episode, we discuss how it was to perform in Egypt in the 80´s and 90´s - a golden time for dancers -, what is authentic "belly dance", how it´s like to be married with an Egyptian (and his family), the difference between a sensual and a sleazy art form, why quantity is not quality, and so much more. Oh, she also cries a bit and makes me cry. That seems to be a tendency at our podcast😥🥰. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Leyla Amir´s work, follow this link: www.leylaamir.com 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck Movie: "The Dancer and the Drummer" directed by Ashraf Fahmy Music: "Shik Shak Shok " by Hassan Abou El Saoud 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

The books and the movies every "belly dancer" - oriental dancer is the correct term - should read and watch. In episode #35 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, I, Joana Saahirah, your host, share my passion for books and movies and what I consider the basics of education for "belly dancers" (oriental dancers is the correct term). 🎤🎧✨To claim your FREE PDF "Joana Saahirah´s Recommended Book List", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/my-favorite-books-for-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨To discover Joana Saahirah´s Books, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/store-1 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​ 🎤🎧✨The books I recommend in this episode: "Grandmother´s Secrets" by Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi "The Serpent of the Nile" by Wendy Buonaventura "A Trade Like Any Other" by Karin van Nieuwkerk "A Voice like Egypt" by Virginia Danielson "Making Music in the Arab World" by A. J. Racy "Popular Dance & Music in Modern Egypt" by Sherifa Zuhur "Woman at Point Zero" by Nawal El Saadawi (every book by this author) "The Cairo Trilogy" and "The Harafish" by Naguib Mahfouz (every book by this author) "The Jacoubin Building" by Alaa Al Aswany (every book by this author) 🎤🎧✨My Books: "The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" + "Behind the Curtain" + "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". For more information about my books, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/store-1 🎤🎧✨Recommended Webinars & Podcast Episodes: ​ Webinar with Karin van Nieuwkerk - to watch, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU2l96iE_9Q&t=7402s Webinar with Raphael Cormack - to watch, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWVdAd09wI&t=1330s Podcast Episode with Sherifa Zuhur - to watch, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NocxbAjHbxA&t=1s 🎤🎧✨Recommended Movies: "Tamr Henna" and "Afrita Hanem" (every movie from the Golden Era; movies with Tahya Karioka, Samia Gamal, Naima Akef, Farid el Atrash, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Om Kolthoum). "The Dancer and the Politician" (directed by Samir Seif) "Dunya" (directed by Jocelyne Saab) Every movie by Nadine Labaki (start with "Caramel") Every movie by Mariam Touzani (start with "Adam") Documentary on Om Kolthoum "A Voice Like Egypt" - to watch this documentary, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLfONsv8BEI      

Welcome to episode #34 of "The Oriental Café" podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, I invite a fierce, original, and super talented dancer - that´s the fabulous Elena Chikhladze. We met at work, at festivals around the world, and I was immediately in love. Elena is everything I love and respect: pure talent and professionalism, integrity, courage, and originality. I mean...what´s not to love? In this episode, we talk about the importance of individuality, what it was like to study with legends of Oriental Dance - like Mona el Said or Nelly Fouad -, being a rebel in a world of lobbies and conformity, art versus seduction, classical and modern Egyptian Music, why she left the group Myrath, Women´s Empowerment, and more. This episode is fully packed with knowledge, honesty, and inspiration✨💫 🎤🎧✨For more information about Elena´s work, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/elen.oriental/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: W. Somerset Maugham´s theater plays and books. Movie: Documentary about Om Kolthoum "A Voice like Egypt" Music: Classical Egyptian Music (examples given: Melhem Barakat and Om Kolthoum) Mozart´s Requiem My recommendation: "Umm Kulthum: A Voice like Egypt" by Virginia Danielson 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´ bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #33 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, hosted by Joana Saahirah, on the many lives of a professional oriental dancer (aka "belly dancer"). In this episode, I´m drawing from a successful 25+ year career in the field of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance - in Egypt and the International Circuit - and share the many facets and chapters of that career and what I´ve learned from each of those chapters. 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Professional Mastermind Program, for dancers who want help in the creation of their professional course or/and performance, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨If you wish to receive our (free) Bonus Check-List with 5 Principles for Successful Professional Oriental Dancers, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/checklist-5-rules-for-successful-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨To watch the class "Three things you need to know before you become a professional belly dancer", follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afTOC-IjEKY 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 👉To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ *Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

​Welcome to episode #32 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, we receive Maya Youssef, a Syrian musician and composer based in the United Kingdom and master of the qanun🌺🪘🎼 In this episode, Joana Saahirah invites Maya Youssef to discuss Tarab, Maqamat, Taksim & the Magic of Arabic Music & Dance; what it was like to grow up in Syria; the value of Mistakes; and much more. Oh, she also plays the kanun and almost makes me cry. 🎤🎧✨For more information about Maya Youssef´s work, follow this link: https://mayayoussef.com/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Movie: "Dreams" by Akira Kurosawa Music: The Aleppo School of Music Music by Sabah Fakhri (start with Al-Qudoud Al-Halabiya) 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/    

Welcome to episode #31 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I expose the loss of the soul in Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - and how we can bring that soul back. The soul of the dance and our soul.   I point out a few elephants in the room - a dance trend based on competition, aggressivity, stress and anxiety, ego overload, meaningless and excessive action, the marathon toward the abyss - and I propose a different, though ancient, way of doing things. Life and dance. 🎁To claim your Free Soulfulness Manifesto & 7-Day Challenge, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/How%20to%20bring%20more%20Soulfulness%20into%20your%20Dance ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨For more information about my exclusive Private Professional Mastermind, for dancers who want to launch themselves as professionals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

How to sell your Egyptian Dance services like a professional; the joys and challenges of living in Egypt; why tapping into your Masculine Polarity may be the most urgent thing you need to do right now - to move the needle in your dance and life -; and much more. In episode #30 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, I, your host, Joana Saahirah, invite Katie el Shaarany, a former dancer and eternal lover of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - and marketing expert who´s helping fellow dancers to sell the hell out of their services and products. 🎤🎧✨To discover Katie´s work, visit her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.shaarany/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday Television series: "Finding Ola" series on Netflix Music: Abdel Halim Hafez Fairouz Om Kolthoum 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Professional Mastermind Program - where your teacher co-creates a professional-level course and performance with you + teaches you how to share them with the world like a real pro -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #29 of "The Oriental Café" podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I tell the truth about becoming a successful professional oriental dancer in Cairo, Egypt, the Mecca of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance". 🎤🎧✨Without sugar-coating it, I share: 1. The first steps I needed to take to launch myself in Cairo. 2. The shocks and reality checks I went through. 3. How I got my first dance contract - with my first orchestra - and what it took to keep me at the top of my game, performing daily, for 8 straight years. 4. Why I didn´t want to go into television and cinema. 5. The prices I had to pay for my success. ✨For more information on my Professional Mastermind Programs (Personalized/Private and Group Format), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/information-about-mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🎁To request your Free Assessment with me and receive guidance on your next steps toward your goals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/claim-your-free-professional-orientantion-assessment ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Being a male "belly dancer" in a world of women; the art and preparation behind an exceptional dance performance; and how to erase prejudice with love. This, and more, is what you´ll find in episode #28 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast with our special guest, the talented dancer, Arturo Casco. Arturo Casco is a professional Oriental Dancer and Instructor, Life Coach, and Sage. His dance style and approach to life are soulful and unique. 🎤🎧✨To discover Arturo Casco´s work, visit his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arturobellydance/ 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: 1. "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle 2. "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie 3. "You can Heal Yourself" by Louise Hay Movie: "Kama Sutra, a Tale of Love" directed by Mira Nair Music: Mozart´s Requiem   🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #27 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I expose the polemic subject of tradition and modernization in Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - and how that confuses and limits the experience of dancers. 🎁To check our Free Learning Resources - on authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨For more information about my exclusive Private Professional Mastermind, for dancers who want to launch themselves as professionals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

With five decades of work in the field of "Belly Dance", Mesmera Merkaba shares the essentials of her craft, what she values in dance - and life -, and why longevity doesn´t have to be boring or scary. A provocative and deeply stimulating conversation with one of the first oriental dancers I ever studied with (in the time of VHS tapes); an inspiration; and an artist of extreme elegance. That´s what you´ll find in episode #26 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast - 2nd season - with our special guest, Mesmera Merkaba. Mesmera Merkaba is a renowned oriental dancer, teacher, and educator; she has trained stars in the business of "belly dance" and proven that time can be an ally. 🎤🎧✨To discover Mesmera Merkaba´s work, visit her website by following this link: www.mesmera.com 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: 📚Books: 1. "The Woman´s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets" by Barbara Walker 2. "The Chalice and the Blade" by Riane Eisler 🎥Movies: "Latcho Drom" (movie/documentary) "Poor Things" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos "Gadjo Dilo" directed by Tony Gatlif I recommended: "Dunya" directed by Jocelyn Saab "Adam" and "The Blue Caftan" directed by Maryam Touzani 🎼Music: Egyptian Golden Era Music (1920-1950/60/70) Saiidi Music (Egyptian Folklore) Amr Diab Hakim 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the new edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #25 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨This episode, the first in the second season of the podcast, revolves around what I´ve learned from my dance career in Egypt. 🎁To claim the Gift offered in this episode - the Free Ebook "3 Rules for Success" (for oriental dancers who want to shine) - follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/claim-your-free-ebook-3-rules-for-success ✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to receive our news and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter ✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 ✨For more information about my exclusive Private Professional Mastermind, for dancers who want to launch themselves as professionals, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers ✨Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #24 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by Joana Saahirah, on 8 steps to a better life. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, the last in the 1st season of our podcast, I share 8 steps - or awareness points - that´ll make you happier. 🎁To claim the Gift offered in this episode - a Free Egyptian Dance Class to boost your happiness - subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter. To subscribe and be the first to receive this free dance class, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎁Check our other available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

I cried and laughed hard when I revised this episode for publication. Eduardo Barreto, a Portuguese-born artist who´s been living and creating in London for more than 30 years, sat with me and reminded me why it´s worth remaining human. He´s a theater and cinema director, screenwriter; initiator of grand things, and my guest in an episode that is going to blow your mind. In this episode, we talk about the arts - theater, cinema, literature -, the sacredness of actors, how to get our creative juices flowing, living between cultures, the power of wounds and vulnerability; and why kindness can save the world. If you´re in need of a soulful, honest, and heart-opening conversation, search no more. Grab a glass of a warm beverage, sit back, and enjoy. 🎤🎧✨To discover Eduardo Barreto´s work, visit his website by following this link: https://requiemp.wixsite.com/eduardobarreto 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: We mentioned several books by the Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz, including "The Notes from Egypt" which may not exist in English. I also mentioned Fernando Pessoa, one of our Portuguese geniuses and visionaries. Eduardo recommended: 1. "The Great Gatsby" by Fitzgerald 2. "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde 3. "My Sweet Orange Tree" by José Mauro de Vasconcelos Movies: 1. "The Bicycle Thieves" by Vittorio De Sica 2. "Stalker" by Tarkovsky Music: 1. "Let her down easy" by Terence Trent Darby and George Michael 2. "Dida" by Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell 3. I also recommended "Ondeia" by Dulce Pontes 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

In episode #22 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, by yours truly, Joana Saahirah, I share what we´ve gained and lost in the field of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - in the last decades. 🎤🎧✨I draw from my in-depth experience as a professional dancer and teacher - in Egypt and around the world - to share my observations of what has improved in our beloved art form and what we´ve lost along the way. 🎁To claim your 20% discount on a course of your choice at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School and enjoy our Free Learning Page - with loads of goodies on Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment - follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/click-here-to-claim-your-gifts 🧿For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🧿Check our other available Courses by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

The magic of Egyptian Music and Dance, Tarab, living between the East and the West; how to deal with tricky musicians, the books that feed our soul, and more. That´s what you´ll find in episode #21 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast with our special guest, Mr. George Sawa. George Sawa is an Egyptian-born musician, teacher, author, and researcher; he´s also one of the most beloved collaborators in Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School. It´s a pleasure to feature him in this unforgettable episode that brought me to tears and laughter. 🎤🎧✨To discover George Sawa´s work, visit his website by following this link: https://www.georgedimitrisawa.com/ 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: 1. "The Voice of Egypt" by Virginia Danielson. 2. "Making Music in the Arab World" by J. Racy 3. "Erotica, Love, and Humor in Arabia" by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani & George Dimitri Sawa Movie: "Dahab" directed by Anwar Wagdy Music: "Ana fintizarak" by Om Kolthoum   🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to Episode #20 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah about 5 steps you can use to become a more creative dancer🎉 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I share 5 keys to unlock your Creativity and I also answer questions from our podcast community. 🎁To claim your Bonus Sheet with the list of My Favorite Books on Creativity, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/claim-your-bonus-pdf-my-favorite-books-on-creativity 🎁To join the Waiting List for the upcoming edition of Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - authentic Egyptian Dance & Personal Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery - follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎁Check our available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎁To check our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to Episode #19 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast with Hend Elbalouty (by Joana Saahirah). 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Hend Elbalouty, the author of the book "Mahraghanat Dance in Egypt: Between Acceptance and Rejection" to discuss "Mahraghanat" Music and Dance, Patriarchy, what it´s like to live between East and West, and the power of female fierceness. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: "Risking the Self" by Diego Agulló "Kalīlah we Dimnah" by Haytham El Wardany Books by Naguib Mahfouz - "A Thousand and One Nights" and "The Thief and the Dogs". Nawal El-Saadawi (my recommendation) Movies: "Cold War" directed by Pawel Pawlikowski. "Past Lives" directed by Celine Song "The Land of Hipocrisy" directed by Fatin Abdulwahhab I also recommend "Dunia" by Jocelyn Saab Music: Asmahan - "Dakhelt marra fi genina" Sayed Darwish 🎤How to connect with Hend Elbalouty (and purchase her book): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balouty/ Official Website: https://www.hendelbalouty.com/ * 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #18 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, hosted by Joana Saahirah, on what it takes to become a professional Oriental Dancer. In this episode, I´m drawing from a successful 20+ year career in the field of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance - in Egypt and in the International Circuit - to share some of the most important skills and insights you need to master if you dream about working in this field and succeeding at it. 🎤🎧✨If you wish to receive our (free) Bonus Check-List with 5 Principles for Successful Professional Oriental Dancers, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/checklist-5-rules-for-successful-professional-oriental-dancers 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Professional Mastermind Program, for dancers who want help in the creation of their professional course or/and performance, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers    🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 👉To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #17 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast about the Art of Being a Multi-Passionate and Ageless Goddess, an episode featuring one of the dearest members of our global dance community, Jian Sakakeeny. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Jian Sakakeeny, Miss Senior Universe, to talk about her many jobs and passions, her late start in Egyptian Dance and how this art form has led her into the stage and self-empowerment, what it means to age gracefully, and how Creativity can change our life. We go deep into what it means to be an unstoppable woman and force for good in this world. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter   🎤References shared by our guest: Book "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck Movie "It´s a wonderful life" directed by Frank Capra   🎤How to connect with Jian Sakakeeny: To connect with Jian on Facebook, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/jian.sakakeeny To connect with Jian on Instagram, follow this link: https://www.instagram.com/jds_dancing_chef_model/   🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to Episode #16 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah about the Self-Empowerment Lessons I´ve learned from Egyptian Dance. 🎉 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I reveal a few of the life-changing lessons I learned from my practice of Egyptian Dance - as a performer, teacher, researcher, and choreographer - in terms of Self-Empowerment. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free Ebook "4 Rules for Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/ebook-4-keys-to-egyptian-dance-and-self-empowerment 🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-lessons-i-learned-from-the-masterhttps://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿Check our other available Courses by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah: Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #15 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast dedicated to Life in Luxor, Sacred Art, Sufism, and hopping off the Mouse Wheel, with my guest, the Painter Brian Flynn, a long-time resident in Egypt, a Sufi, and a Seeker. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Brian Flynn, who has been living and creating in Egypt for decades, for a soulful conversation on his life in the West Bank, in Luxor; his Sufi practice, how to get off the mouse wheel, the meaning of Sacred Art; and more. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The nature of personal reality" by Jane Roberts Movie: All the videos by "Dead Can Dance". 🎤How to connect with Brian Flynn and his (superb) Paintings: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.flynn.716/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg64EBzEDfdyrUx7ceikuAw YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReturntoCosmicLaw Official Website: https://bflynnnet.wordpress.com/ 🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/    

Welcome to Episode #14 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast about "What makes Egyptian Dance a Magical Art Form"🎉  In this episode, I draw from my experience as a professional oriental dancer, in this field, at the highest level, for more than 20 years, and I share the keys to the magic of Egyptian Dance.   🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter   🎤🎧✨For more information about our pioneering online course "The Tarab Experience" - with Joana Saahirah, George Sawa, and Sherifa Zuhur -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-tarab-experience-presentation   🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast    🎤🎧✨To visit our official website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com   🎤🎧✨To discover the available courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses   *    🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter    *    ***About Joana Saahirah    Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master".    Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries.    One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL.   Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals.    She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment.    *For more information about Joana Saahirah´s World: www.joanasaahirah.com   *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/   *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/   *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/   * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/   

Welcome to episode #13 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast dedicated to the Power of the Feminine, Persian Roots, and Sufi Magic with our guest, Schirin Chams-Diba   🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Schirin Chams-Diba, a multi-passionate and gorgeous dancer, teacher, and searcher, for a deep and vulnerable conversation about the power of the Feminine - and why we need it so desperately -, her Persian Roots, and the Magic of Sufi philosophy and practice.    🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link:  https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast     🎤References shared by our guest:    Books:   Poetry by Rabindranath Tagore, Nayab Khan, Rumi, Shams Tabrizi, & Hafez   Movie:   "The Last of the Mohicans" directed by Michael Mann    🎤How to connect with Schirin Chams-Diba:   Website: https://www.schirinchamsdiba.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schirin.diba    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schirinchamsdiba/       🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter.  To subscribe, follow this link:  https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter     🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link:  https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter    🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning    🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link:  https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list     🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link:  https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses    🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA   🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to Episode #12 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah about the Egyptian Dancers and Teachers who shaped my vision of dance and life🎉 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I celebrate iconic dancers and teachers like Souhair Zaki, Mona el Said, Mahmoud Reda, and more, who educated, inspired, and empowered me; the ones who made the biggest impact on my dance and life path. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free "Reda Dance Style" Class, subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter; if you´re already in the newsletter, you´ll receive your free class on the 30th of July. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨For more information about the ebook "The Lessons I Learned from the Master", based on the real-life collaboration and friendship between Joana Saahirah and Mahmoud Reda, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-lessons-i-learned-from-the-master  🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-lessons-i-learned-from-the-masterhttps://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter  *   🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿Check our other available Courses by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ *Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #11 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast dedicated to Personal Freedom, Astrology, Friendship (and more), with one of my best friends, Susana Vitorino. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Susana Vitorino, a professional actress, author, shaman, astrologer, soul whisperer, teacher, and more; also, one of my best life-long friends, to embark on a vulnerable conversation about subjects dear to the human heart. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "Awareness" by Anthony De Mello Movie: "Thelma & Louise" directed by Ridley Scott 🎤How to connect with Susana Vitorino: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanofstars/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shaman_of_stars Reach out for Astrology sessions and Oracles via email - write at [email protected] 🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to Episode #10 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah about essential self-care rituals for juicy dancers🎉   🎤🎧✨In this episode, I share the Self-Care Rituals I swear by. The rituals that keep me healthy, full of vitality, youthfulness, and passion for life. In this episode of "The Oriental Café" Podcast, I share these self-care strategies and I offer our podcast newsletter subscribers a sneak peek into my Private Go-To Self-Care Routine. 🎁To claim your Basic Self-Care Routine, subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter (the bonus routine will be shared in our newsletter on the 27th of June). 🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast  🎤🎧✨To visit our official website, click here 🎤🎧✨To discover the available courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, click here *  🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter   *   ***About Joana Saahirah   Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment.   She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master".    Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries.   One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World.   After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals.     She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment.     *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #9 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast dedicated to Womanhood & the Ancient Wisdom of Egypt, with our guest, Leslie Zehr. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Leslie Zehr, an author, mentor, and teacher who has developed the concept of "The Sacred Dance" and lived in Egypt, guiding women´s circles and other magical journeys, for decades.  🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast    🎤References shared by our guest:   Book:  "Dance of the Moon" by Dan Furst     Movie:   "Kiss of the Spider Woman" by Hector Babenco    🎤How to connect with Leslie Zehr:   Websites: https://www.universaldancer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUniversaldancer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieZehrAuthorPage/ FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/universaldancercommunity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.universaldancer/      🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter        🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter       🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning       🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list       🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses     🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com     🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA   🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to Episode #8 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah about the art of becoming the best "bellydancer" in the world. Or not. You´ll have to find out🎉   🎤🎧✨In this episode, I share knowledge and experience gathered in more than 20 years of a career in Egyptian Dance, first in Egypt and then around the World. In it, dancers will discover where to focus if they want to become "the best bellydancer". Isn´t it great? (I think it is)   🎁Here´s your 25% discount coupon to be used on the subscription of a course of your choice in Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School: 25PODCASTMAY   🎁Check our other available Courses by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses   🎁If you need help choosing your course or if you have doubts about how to use your 25% discount coupon, write to [email protected]   🎁If you wish to enjoy a couple of extra delicious bonus resources on how to become the best "bellydancer", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/bonus-resources-the-best-bellydancer-podcast    🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast   🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter *   🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter     🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ *   ***About Joana Saahirah   Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment.   She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master".    Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries.   One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World.   After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals.     She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment.     *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to episode #7 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast dedicated to Popular Dance & Music in Modern Egypt, with our guest, Sherifa Zuhur.  🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Sherifa Zuhur, one of the best well-known authors and researchers in the field of Arabic Dance, Music, and Culture, and a dancer in her own right.  We go deep into polemic, dynamic, and deep conversation about the evolution of Egyptian Dance and Music, her book "Popular Dance & Music in Modern Egypt", the underground enchantment of the "Mawalid", and more.   🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast    🎤References shared by our guest:   Books   1. "Mass Culture and Modernism in Egypt" by Walter Armbrust  2. "Feminism, Islam, and Nation" by Margot Badran   3. "A Trade Like Any Other" and "Manhood is not Easy" by Karin van Nieuwkerk  You may also check the webinar Joana Saahirah´s World hosted with this author by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU2l96iE_9Q&t=7391s   4. "The Perils of Joy: Contesting Mulid Festivals in Contemporary Egypt (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)" by Samuli Schielke    5. Egypt in the Future Tense: Hope, Frustration, and Ambivalence before and after 2011 (Public Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa) by Samuli Schielke    Movies:    Movie "Afrita Hanem" with Samia Gamal and Farid el Atrache Movies featuring Adel Imam Movies featuring Faten Hamama       🎤How to connect with Sherifa Zuhur:   To check Sherifa´s books, follow this link: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Sherifa-Zuhur/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASherifa+Zuhur   To visit Sherifa´s Facebook Profile, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/sherifa.zuhur      🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter        🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter       🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning       🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list       🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses     🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com     🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel) by following this link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA  

Welcome to Episode #6 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah about the biggest tabus surrounding Egyptian Dance and how it´s so easy to destroy them🎉 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I "spill the beans" and tell it like it is in regards to the biggest tabus, or prejudices, in regards to Egyptian Dance. I expose those nonsensical ideas and destroy them. In a wink. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter   🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/   🧿Check our other available Courses by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses   ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/  

Welcome to Episode #5 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah with our guest, Perla Elias Nemer🎉    🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Perla Elias Nemer, a talented and out-of-the-box dancer, choreographer, teacher, musician (and more). We go deep into a fascinating, cozy, and fun conversation about personal freedom, the renaissance of the "Awalim", the relationship between Art and Sociology, Mahmoud Reda´s influence, and what it means to create and exist without labels.     🎤References shared by our guest: Books 1. "Midnight in Cairo" by Raphael Cormack  2. "Il dio che danza" by Paolo Pecere           3. "Inside Arabic Music: Arabic Maqam Performance and Theory in the 20th Century" by Johnny Farraj and Sami Abu Shumays 4. "Fare Music Insieme. Uno studio sulle relazioni sociali: Classici di Sociologia" by Alfred Schutz and D. Pacelli    Movie:   "Tamr Henna" directed by Hussein Fawzy featuring the iconic "Golden Era" dancer, Naima Akef   🎤How to connect with Perla Elias Nemer: Perla´s Instagram: click here to visit her Instagram Profile  Perla´s Facebook Profile: click here to visit her Facebook Page   🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: click here for more information about our podcast newsletter    🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: click here to subscribe to our free and fabulous newsletter   🎤To enjoy our Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, click here   🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: click here for more information about our Waiting List   🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: click here to discover our courses   🎤 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: click here to visit our official website   🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Youtube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel): click here to visit my channel  

In this episode, I reveal my dream-making formula, the one I´ve been using since I can remember to turn my dreams into reality. Even the ones the world claimed were "impossible".   👉To claim your Free Ebook "My Dream-Making Framework", follow this link: click here to claim your free ebook   👉To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter, receive our news and exclusive content only offered to our podcast newsletter subscribers, click here   👉To claim your Free Ebook "My Dream-Making Framework" (how to make your dreams come true), available on the 13th of April, subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter by clicking here   👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s books, click here   👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, click here    👉To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, click here   👉Joseph Campbell´s quote mentioned in this episode:  "If you follow your bliss, doors will open for you that wouldn't have opened for anyone else.”   

Welcome to Episode #3 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah with our guest, Leila Haddad🎉    🎤🎧✨In this episode, I invite Leila Haddad, an icon in the field of "Raks el Sharki" - Oriental Dance - and an inspiration of mine. We talk about the definition of "Raks el Sharki", or the lack of one; the changes our dance has gone through; creative freedom; the social and political role of art; Om Kolthoum, and more.     🎤References shared by our guest: Books 1/   Khalil GIBRAN       « The prophet »    2/   Maya ANGELOU  « Still I rise » (a poem, an important masterpiece of the Black Civil Rights Movement).             All her books. Among them «I know why the caged bird sings »      3/   James BALDWIN « Go tell it on the mountain » (more or less autobiographic book; being black and homosexual) « Blues for Sonny »… etc…     4/   Langston HUGHES, Figure of the Harlem Renaissance    « The negro speaks of rivers » (a major poem; and all his books)     5/   Franz FANON :   « Black skins - White masks »   « The wretched of the earth »      Movies:   1/   « Malcolm X »  of Spike LEE 2/   « Invictus »   of Clint EASTWOOD 3/   « Hidden figures »   of Theodore MELFI 4/   « Marshall »   of Reginald HUDLIN       🎤How to connect with Leila Haddad:  Leila´s website: click here to visit her website Leila´s Instagram: click here to visit her profile Leila´s Facebook Profile: click here to visit her Facebook Profile   🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: click here for more information about our podcast newsletter    🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: click here to subscribe to our free and fabulous newsletter   🎤To enjoy our Free Learning Page, click here   🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: click here for more information about our Waiting List   🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: click here to discover our courses   🎤 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: click here to visit our official website   🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Youtube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button in order to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel): click here to visit my channel  

Welcome to Episode #2 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah🎉    🎤🎧✨In this episode, I´ll tell you how Egyptian Dance changed my life. I mean, drastically. As I usually say, there´s Joana before this dance and Joana after it. In this episode, you´ll discover how that radical transformation happened. Far away from the prejudices and the clichés, there´s a real alchemy that happens when you fall in love with this art form - in this episode, I reveal what that alchemy is about.   🎤In this episode, we´ve offering Bonus Resources and a Gift only available to the subscribers of our Podcast Newsletter. To receive our future bonuses, subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter (link below).    🎤RECOMMENDED COURSES: 🧿For more information about "Your First Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment" Course, follow this link: click here for more information  🧿 "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery. To join the Waiting List for the next edition of the course, follow this link: click here for more information about our Waiting List    🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: click here for more information about our podcast newsletter    🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: click here to subscribe to our free and fabulous newsletter   🎤To enjoy our Free Learning Page, click here   🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: click here to discover our courses   🎤 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: click here to visit our official website   🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Youtube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button in order to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel): click here to visit my channel    

Welcome to Episode #1 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah with my first guest, my husband, and love of my life, Miguel🎉   🎤🎧✨In this introductory episode, we speak about Love, Creativity, Soulfulness, and the "Rice Polemic". Yes, you read it well. If you want to know all about it, feel welcome to listen to this episode and let us know, in the comments, if you´ve enjoyed it. 🎤In this episode, we´ve created Exclusive Content - a bit of a private singing concert and the answer to the question "what makes a long-lasting and fulfilling love relationship?" - which we shared with our podcast newsletter subscribers. If you wish to receive future exclusive content, join our podcast newsletter.    🎤Show Notes (Recommendations from Miguel, our guest): "Captains of the Sand" by Jorge Amado (book) Gregory Alan Isakov (music); "Master and a Hound" (favorite song by Gregory Alan Isakov) "The Lobster" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (movie)   🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: click here for more information about our podcast newsletter    🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: click here to subscribe to our free and fabulous newsletter   🎤To enjoy our Free Learning Page, click here   🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: click here for more information about our Waiting List   🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: click here to discover our courses   🎤 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: click here to visit our official website   🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Youtube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button in order to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel): click here to visit my channel    

Welcome to Season #1 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah✨📯🧿 In this season, we´re sharing an episode every 15 days. Some times, we´ll meet solo, you and me; and other times, we´ll receive exciting guests talking about Egyptian Dance, Personal Empowerment, and, alas, Life. "The Oriental Café" Podcast is a place of congregation, sharing, and humanity where we can inspire, educate, and empower each other. Where we can, simply, exist.    🎤🎧✨In episode #0, I tell our listeners about my (Life-Changing) Story with The Oriental Café. How I fell in love with the "baladi coffee shops" of Egypt and what I learned in those national institutions.   🎤Subscribe to our PODCAST NEWSLETTER and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: click here for more information about our podcast newsletter    🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: click here to subscribe to our free and fabulous newsletter   🎤To enjoy our Free Learning Page, click here   🎤For more information about the Waiting List for the next edition of "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: click here for more information about our Waiting List   🎤Check the available Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School by following this link: click here to discover our courses   🎤 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: click here to visit our official website   🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Youtube Channel (and click on the Notifications´s bell button in order to be informed every time we have new goodies in the channel): click here to visit my channel