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Welcome to episode #59 of "The Oriental Café" podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah, where we receive Mina Ali, a professional oriental dancer and teacher, a gutsy businesswoman, and the creator of "Studio Mina Ali" in Tunisia. In this episode, we explore how it feels to grow up between cultures - Norwegian and Arabic -, the power of Oriental Dance as a community tool for women, marketing and sex, the meaning of beauty in dance, and what draws people to this ancient art form. We also speak about the adventure of opening a dance studio in Tunisia and the lessons learned along the way. Rich, deep, and raw. Our style. You´ll love this episode. 👉For more information about our guest, Mina Ali, follow this link: www.minaali.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 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "Attached" by Rachel Heller and Amir Levine Movies: "A Beautiful Mind" directed by Ron Howard I recommended Mariam Touzani´s "Adam" Music: The Classics of Egyptian, Lebanese, and Syrian Music, starting with Om Kolthoum. ✨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 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 10 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´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

Welcome to "5 Sacred Keys to Unlock the Soul of Belly Dance", episode #58 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah🌞🙏🎙️ In this episode, I share 5 keys that unlock the soul, the magic, and the real purpose of Egyptian Dance, commonly and erroneously called "belly dance". 🎁To watch your recommended "Egyptian Dance with Soul" free class, available on Joana Saahirah´s YouTube channel, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1-VNwzbaDI 🌹For more information about 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 👉To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Private Professional Mastermind Program, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/information-about-mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 👉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 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 #57 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Eva Cernik, our guest, a world-known Turkish Romani Dance Master and Researcher with more than 50 years of experience in the field, hosted by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to create and sustain a long-term successful Oriental Dance career, Egyptian Oriental Dancer versus Turkish Oriental Dancer, the perks and challenges of aging in the field of dance, and the magic of Whirling. Our guest also tells us about her dance adventures in the Middle East and what it was like to study with the Mazin Sisters, the last Ghawazee family in Egypt. More than a podcast episode, this is a masterclass about Oriental Dance, Resilience, and Humility. I, your host, Joana Saahirah, loved every second of it. I hope you feel the same (let us know if you do). 🎤🎧✨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 👉For more information about our guest, Eva Cernik, follow this link: https://www.instagram.com/evacernikdance/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Stories of Mullah Nasruddin" I recommended Elif Shafak´s "The Forty Rules of Love" Movie: The Romany Trail: Gypsy Music Into Africa and Europe, a two-part 1981 music documentary directed by Jeremy Marre Music: Aynur Doğan, a Kurdish singer (song "Parvaneh") * 🧿 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 10 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´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

Welcome to episode #56 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Marianne Jost, Relationship Coach & Partner Dance/Movement, and Joana Saahirah, your host. In this episode, we explore dance as a tool for human connection, the polarity that connects us to others - I versus Us -, the importance of presence, listening, control and surrender. We also talk about Marianne´s work as a Couple Dance Therapist, love versus power games, dance as a tool to become a better partner and human being. This is, hands down, one of my favorite episodes of "The Oriental Café" podcast. What we share in this episode is real, human, and urgent. 🎤🎧✨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 👉For more information about our guest, Marianne Jost, follow this link: https://www.instagram.com/danceofrelationship/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho Movies: Disney movies, particularly "Inside Out", a movie about emotions. Music: "Happy" by Bruno Mars * 🧿 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 10 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´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

Welcome to episode #55 of "The Oriental Café" podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah🎙️🧿💜 In this episode, I share the routines of a professional oriental dancer (aka "belly dancer"). What matters, and what doesn´t. And what it takes to materialize the dance career of your dreams in its different seasons. 🎤🎧✨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 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Private Professional Mastermind Program, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/information-about-mastermind-for-professional-oriental-dancers 🌙🪐✨Ask for information about Joana Saahirah´s Natal Chart Readings via email (you can send your inquiry to [email protected]) 👉To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course Waiting List, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 👉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 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 #54 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Wendy Buonaventura, the author of the iconic book "The Serpent of the Nile", and a renowned dancer and teacher in the field of Oriental Dance. In this episode, I, Joana Saahirah, your excited host, and our guest, one I´ve been dreaming about for years, talk about the danger of the dancing female body, the wonders of being introduced to Arabic Cultures, tabus and prejudices, what it means to dance and write about a polemic and misunderstood art form, which most erroneously call "belly dance", the life of a dancing author, and how it feels to live a life dedicated to the Arts. We also dig into Isadora Duncan´s magic and the courage to be oneself. 👉For more information about our guest, follow this link: www.buonaventura.com 👉Wendy Buonaventura is the author of several iconic books, such as "The Serpent of the Nile", a classic among classics, and "I Put a Spell on You" (the American edition of this book is called 'Something In The Way She Moves'). You can find these and other books by the author at her website, as well as on your regular virtual bookshops. You may also check a short story by Wendy Buonaventura, shortlisted by the LISP short story award. It's about a cabaret dancer in London during the 80s. You can read it if you tap in "Wendy Buonaventura: 'And This Is Now'." To read it, follow this link: https://www.londonindependentstoryprize.co.uk/post/and-this-is-now-wendy-buonaventura 🎤🎧✨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: "My Apprenticeships" by Colette. I also recommend "The Vagabond". "Doctor Zhivago" by Boris Pasternak Movies: "A Complete Unknown", a movie directed by James Mangold about Bob Dylan I also recommended Mariam Touzani´s movies. Music: Miriam Makeba´s "Pata Pata" ✨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 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 10 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´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

Welcome to "How to deal with Stage Fright in the field of Belly Dance", episode #53 of "The Oriental Café" podcast by yours truly, Joana Saahirah🎙️🧿💜 In this episode, I share a lot of my experience as a professional oriental dancer on the stages of the world, starting in Egypt where I launched my career. I tell you about the art of sharing your dance with an audience and what it takes to turn your stage fright into a powerful ally. 🎤🎧✨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 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 👉For more information about the recommended online course "How to Create an Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/how-to-create-an-irresistible-egyptian-dance-performance-invitation 🎁Here´s the 15% discount coupon we´re offering on your subscription to the online course "How to Create an Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance": 15POD 🌙🪐✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Natal Chart Readings, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/offers/JfSuLK73/checkout 👉To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course Waiting List, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 👉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 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 #52 of "The Oriental Café" podcast by Joana Saahirah, where we receive Ahmed Refaat, a pioneering master dance teacher in the fields of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance. In this episode, we´re digging into the art of creating your own identity as a dancer, what it takes to become extraordinary in this field, the references who shaped his dance path, how to create and sell art in a world that often wants fast food, Mahmoud Reda´s legacy, the magical contamination of Egypt, and more. 👉For more information about Ahmed Refaat´s Shaabi Dance Workshop at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/offers/PmrSQuNE/checkout 🎤🎧✨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: Every book by Naguib Mahfouz, the Egyptian Nobel Prize of Literature. Movies: Reda Troupe movies and Golden Era Egyptian movies. Music: Omar Khayrat Ammar El Sherei Baligh Hamdi Omar Khorshid 👉To find Ahmed Refaat and his work, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/ahmed.refaat.585 ✨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 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 10 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 "Powerful Mindset Rules for Belly Dancers" (Oriental Dancers, if you wish to say it correctly), episode #51 of "The Oriental Café" podcast by yours truly, Joana Saahirah🎙️🧿💜 In this episode, I share game-changing mindset rules that empower the dance and life of oriental dancers, aka belly dancers. If applied, these rules reshape & expand your mind, actions, dance, and life. 🎤🎧✨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 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 👉To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 👉For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course Waiting List, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 👉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 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 #50 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with our guest, Judy Reda, the first foreign oriental dancer in Egypt. In this episode, Judy tells us about the life of the first professional foreign oriental dancer in Egypt in the golden days. We talk about her relationship with musicians, the cultural shocks, and the wonders of an adventurous dancer´s life. She tells us about an infamous story with Fifi Abdou and her love for Azza Sherif´s "Hagallah". We also talk about courage, taking risks, and what it takes to build a long-lasting, passionate, and engaged love relationship. This conversation is on fire, and you´re going to love it🔥 🎤🎧✨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: Our guest was kind enough to recommend my books. It´s cringe to share them but I never feared cringe. Here are my published books: "The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" "Behind the Curtain" "The Lessons I Learned from the Master" 👉For more information about the books and how to get your copies, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/store-1 Video: "Hagallah" by Azza Sherif Music: Judy recommended her own (fabulous) album "Egyptian Cabaret Music: Full Routines for Belly Dance". 👉To find Judy Reda on Facebook, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/judy.reda.31/ 🎁Our beautiful guest offered a $200 scholarship to one of our students at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School (that scholarship has been delivered). Our community thanks Judy Reda for her generous gift. ✨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 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 10 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/

Bem-vindos ao episódio "O Poder da Dança Feminina e da Individualidade", um bónus do podcast "The Oriental Café", gravado em Português, com a convidada Paula Lena Karima, a fundadora do Movimento NeoBaladi. Neste episódio, falamos em profundidade sobre o Feminino, as Danças Árabes e do Norte de África, Shokry Mohamed e outras referências da Dança Egípcia, o Poder da Comunhão e da Dança entre Mulheres, a urgência da Individualidade, o valor da Brincadeira, e mais. Eu, Joana Saahirah, a "host" deste podcast, queria que a conversa não terminasse. Paula Lena Karima, bailarina, professora, autora, e apaixonada por várias disciplinas - Dança Egípcia e Persa e Giro Sufi, entre outras -, partilha o seu mundo sensível connosco com a vulnerabilidade de uma verdadeira artista. Adorei cada segundo deste episódio e espero que tu, o nosso ouvinte, sinta o mesmo. 👉Onde encontrar Paula Lena Karima: https://www.instagram.com/paulalenakarima/ E https://www.facebook.com/paula.lena.395/ 🎤🎧✨Como subscrever a Newsletter do "The Oriental Café" Podcast: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤Recomendações da nossa convidada: Livros: "O Quinteto Islâmico" de Tariq Ali "Orientalismo" de Edward Said Todos os livros do Naguib Mahfouz e do Shokry Mohamed "A Diversidade Cultural da Síria através da música e da dança", uma tese de Márcia Camasmie Dib Música: Os Clássicos da Música Egípcia (Om Kolthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez, Mohamed Abdel Wahab), no original. Filmes: Filmes antigos egípcios e cinema iraniano. Filmes produzidos por países Árabes e do Norte de África. Filmes de Nadine Labaki 👉Recomendações de Joana Saahirah: Todos os livros de Nawal al Saadawi e Alaa al Aswany Filme "Dunya" de Jocelyn Saab; "Adam" e "The Blue Kaftan" de Mariam Touzani * 🧿 Para subscrever a Newsletter da Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School e receber as nossas notícias e presentes exclusivos, siga este link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿Para descobrir os nossos cursos online de Dança Egípcia e Auto-Empoderamento, siga este link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿Para saber mais sobre o Coaching Privado de Joana Saahirah, siga este link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 🧿 Para visitar o site oficial de Joana Saahirah, siga este link: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿Para visitar a nossa "Free Learning Page", siga este link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning * ***Sobre Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah é uma bailarina internacionalmente reconhecida na área da Dança Oriental e Folclórica Egípcia. Performer, professora, coreógrafa e autora de 3 livros publicados ("The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond", "Behind the Curtain", e "The Lessons I Learned from the Master"), e criadora da pioneira "Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School", onde ensina a autêntica Dança Egípcia e o Auto-Empoderamento. Criadora e "host" do "The Oriental Café" Podcast. Começou a sua carreira no Egipto onde actuou, com a sua orquestra, nos melhores palcos do país; professora e coreógrafa assistente de Mahmoud Reda, o Pai do Folclore Egípcio. Depois de actuar 15 anos no Médio Oriente e no Norte de África - Egipto, Líbano e Oman -, Joana Saahirah viajou pelo mundo inteiro como artista e professora convidada. Ensinou, actuou e deu palestras em Espanha, França, Itália, Chipre, Rússia, Ucrânia, Grécia, Inglaterra, Irlanda, Nova Zelândia, Colômbia, Brasil, Argentina, Estados Unidos da América, Canadá, Marrocos, China, Japão, entre outros países. Criou o seu método único de ensino e um estilo diferenciado de dança que une as raízes da Dança Egípcia tradicional à sua individualidade e visão de futuro. Joana Saahirah tem como missão trazer ao mundo a Alma da Dança Egípcia🌞🌙✨ *Para mais informações sobre Joana Saahirah: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool * Conta de Instagram de Joana Saahirah: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

Welcome to episode #49 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I share guidance on how to create a fabulous Egyptian Drum/Tabla Solo. 🎤🎧✨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 * 👉For more information about our online evergreen course "Rhythms for Oriental Dancers", by Joana Saahirah and George Sawa, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/rhythms-for-oriental-dancers-course 👉For more information about our evergreen online workshop "A Tabla Solo that Awakens Your Creativity", follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/offers/fvFhPdZM/checkout 🎁Here´s your gift 10% discount coupon (to be used on your subscription to "Rhythms for Oriental Dancers" or "A Tabla Solo that Awakens Your Creativity": 10CAFEGIFT 🧿 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 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 #48 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, the 1st in our 3rd season, with our second-time guest, my husband, Miguel, hosted by yours truly, Joana Saahirah🎙️🌞 In this episode, we go deep into Music and Intimacy, two of our favorite subjects. 👉🎶Musical References mentioned in this episode: UB40 Peter Tosh Frank Zappa Guns n´Roses Black Sabbath Led Zeppelin Pearl Jam Sepultura Jimmy Page Rage Against the Machine Jeff Buckley Zero 7 Ben Howard The Doors 4 Non Blondes Bon Jovi Madonna and Michael Jackson The New Kids on the Block Amy Winehouse John Mayer ("The Edge of Desire" and "Stop this Train") Etta James ("At Last") Billie Holiday Sara Vaughn Ella Fitzgerald Gregory Alan Isakov ("Master and a Hound") Noah Kahan Hozier Om Kolthoum Amália Rodrigues & Mariza 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Green Witch" by Arin Murphy-Hiscock Movie: "I wanna dance with somebody", a documentary about Whitney Houston on Netflix Music: "Let´s Stay Together" by Al Green 🎤🎧 ✨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 10 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 #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/