About
The Belly Dance Stories podcast is dedicated to exploring the transformative power of belly dance as both an art form and a lifestyle.
Through storytelling, we dive into the personal and professional journeys of dancers, shedding light on how belly dance shapes identity, builds careers, and fosters community. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and celebrate the everyday women who embrace this art, while offering insights into theater, career development, personal memoir, and how belly dance can empower and enrich lives.
Our origin story
How did we begin “Belly Dance Stories” and listen to more tales about how we started Belly Dancing, and more.
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Highlights
What is the story of your show?
Theater production is a labor of love. We discuss the process of being producers and directors, creating our third theater show, how to build an audience, and the impact of the stage.
Event Funding and Partnerships
Alexandra and Valerick interview two of their sponsors and investor for an insightful conversation about event funding, the difference between sponsors and investors, tips on how to reach out for support, and more.
How to compose your performance
Delve deep with Jesenia as she takes us through elements that influence her work, such as identity, sensuality, mythology, body language and psychology, and how she composed her "I'm Not Sorry" performance for Belly Dance Stories, Volume II.
