Episode 74 is available for download. 8:40 minutes 3MB In this episode you'll hear reviews of: 1) CD: Shimmer Sustain by Maduro reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 2) DVD: Dancer's Arms with Aruna reviewed by Gaitri 3) CD: Bellydance Instrumentals From Morocco and Lebanon reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purc…

Episode 73 is available for download. 40:40 minutes 14.0MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Question of the week 2)What happened to me?! 3) Review: Sawdust by Pentaphobe reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 4) Podcast-safe music: In this Divide from the album Elysium For the Brave by Azam Ali provided by Ioda Promonet. 5) …

Episode 72 is available for download. 9:01 minutes 4.15MB In this episode you'll hear reviews of: 1) CD: Putumayo Presents Gypsy Caravan reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 2) DVD: Discover Bellydance Beyond Basics reviewed by Alexial-Sama 3) CD: Sabla Tolo by Hossam Ramzy reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer pur…

Episode 71 is available for download. 54:58 minutes 19MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What's your Favorite prop? Do you Use a dance name? The next question: How do you psyche yourself up (not out) before going on stage? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Introduction to Bellynesian with Sonia reviewed by Anala Rabari. Not…

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Episode 69 is available for download. 41:27minutes 19MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What move challenged you the most? What's the strangest place you've worked on a costume? What's the strangest place you've worked on choreography? How has belly dance changed your life? The next question: how is the economy effecting your dance habi…

Episode 68 is available for download. 35:42minutes 17MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: where is the stranges place you've worked on a costume? How much background in dance forms do you have? Where's the most unusual place you've performed? The next question: where is the strangest place you've worked on choreography? 2)News - see forum…

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Episode 66 is available for download. 16:35 minutes 8 MB In this episode you'll hear reviews of: 1) CD: Master of Egyptian Bellydance Reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 2) DVD: Princess Farhana Bellydance Intermeadiate Workout (also known as Princess Farhana Raks and Roll: Tantalizing Taqsim Technique) Reviewed by Anala…

Episode 65 is available for download. 38:32minutes 18MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What makes a good bellydance teacher? The next question: where is the stranges place you've worked on a costume? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: The Bollywood Dance Workout Reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this DV…

Episode 64 is available for download. 43:00 minutes 21MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What makes a good bellydance teacher? The next question: How do you pack and unpack for a show? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Bellydance by Dolphina Reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book. 4) Podcast-safe m…

Episode 63 is available for download. 19:47 minutes 40MB Some tips and tricks and things not to forget when getting ready for a workshop.By Anala Rabari

Episode 62 is available for download. 18:56 minutes 9.1MB Bellydance Body for Beginners with Suhalia reviewed by Alexial-Sama Putumayo Pressents Turkish Groove reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. The Way of the Belly by Neena and Veena reviewed by Delilah. Note: The reviewer checked this book out of the library. Bellydan…

Episode 61 is available for download. 40:53 minutes 20.0MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What's your favorite dish to take to a hafla? What are the Pros and Cons of resturant dancing? The next question: What makes a good bellydance teacher? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: The Art of Bellydance with Jillina Level III Rev…

Episode 60 is available for download. 52:37 minutes 25.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answer to: What's the funkiest place you've bought a costume piece from? The next question: What's the funkiest place you've bought a costume piece from? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: A Tribal Metamorphosis by Pentaphobe reviewed by Anala Rab…

Episode 59 is available for download. 51:14 minutes MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answer to: One thing you must always have in your dance bag? The next question: What's the funkiest place you've bought a costume piece from? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: The Art of Bellydance with Jillina II reviewed by Alexial-Sama 4) Podcast-…

Episode 58 is available for download. 47:04 minutes 23MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) The next question: What do you want from a workshop? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Neena & Veena: Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns, & Thighs reviewed by Alexial-Sama 4) Podcast-safe music: Flight from the album Remember by Ishwish which you can find at Ma…

Episode 57 is available for download. 8:25 minutes 17MB Just a glimpse at how I made my first Tribal belt.By Anala Rabari

Episode 56 is available for download. 53:59 minutes 25.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: How do you pick music to perform to? What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you? The next question: Why do you continue to dance? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Tribal Fusions: The Exotic Art of Tribal Bellydance reviewed by Ana…

Episode 55 is available for download. 47:25minutes MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: How do you pick music to perform to? The next question: What do you look for in a CD review? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Tribal Derivations by Beats Antique reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD. 4) Podcast-s…

Episode 54 is available for download. 43:29minutes 16.2MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What has your greatest bellydance ephiphany been? The next question: How do you pick music to perform to? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Bellydance Underworld Tribal-Fusion, Experimental and Gothic Performance reviewed by Anala Raba…

Episode 53 is available for download. 1:24 minutes 1.6MB Just a glimpse of Anala's crazy holiday fun.By Anala Rabari

Episode 52 is available for download. 41:42 minutes 20.0MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: The one thing you must always have in your dance bag? The next question: What has your greatest bellydance ephiphany been? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: East Coast Tribal Bellydance: Basics, Combinations & Strength Workout reviewe…

Episode 51 is available for download. 40:40 minutes MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What kind of audience do you like to perform for? The next question: The one thing you must always have in your dance bag? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Contemporary Bellydance and Yoga Conditioning with Ariellah Reviewed Alexial-Sama…

Episode 59 is available for download. 19:34 minutes 9.4MB Reviews to help with last minute gifts for the bellydancer in your life. 1)Sulukule Rom Music of Istanbul by Kemani Cemal reviewed by Anala. Note: The reviewer checked this CD out from the local library. 2)Looking for Little Egypt by Donna Carlton reviewed by Anala. Note: The reviewer purcha…

Episode 49 is available for download. 6:44 minutes 6.4MB A special episode featuring our segment called "Move of the week." This week we are looking at mayas.By Anala Rabari

Episode 48 is available for download. 44:04 minutes 21.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What made you decide to join a troupe and what advice would you give to those considering joining a troupe? The next question: What kind of audience do you like to perform for? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: The Art of Bellydance w…

Episode 47 is available for download. 45:11 minutes 21.7MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: What kind of support system do you have? The next question: What made you decide to join a troupe and what advice would you give to those considering joining a troupe? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Bellydance Fitness for Weight Lo…

Episode 46 is available for download. 47:00 minutes 20.4MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to: Do you drill moves and if so tell us about your regiment? The next question: What kind of support system do you have? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Jim Boz Workshop reviewed by Naima. 4) Podcast-safe music: The Reader of 360 Milli…

Episode 45 is available for download. 59:86 minutes 28.5MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Podcast-safe music: Introduction to Belly Dancing from the album The Shuffleboard Queens by Deirdre Flint, available at CDBaby. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted by Deirdre Flint. 2)Answers to: What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you? …

Episode 44 is available for download. 45:00 minutes 21.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you? The next question: What are the Pros and Cons of resturant dancing? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Bellydance for Fitness & Health: Level 1 with Kelli Marie reviewed by Anala Rabari. Not…

Episode 43 is available for download. 37:54 minutes 18.2MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to various Questions of the Week The next question: What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Snake Hips: Belly Dancing and How I Found True Love by Anne Thomas Soffee reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: …

Episode 42 is available for download. 50:07 minutes 24.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to various Questions of the Week The next question: If you could go through a dancers wardrobe closet whose would you go through and why? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3) Review: Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Daily Quickies by Anala. Note: …

Episode 41 is available for download. 22:03minutes 10.6MB A BONUS EPISODE 1)Reminder Question of the Week contest 2)Review: The Heartbeat of Bellydance DVD reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 3)Podcast-safe music: Wilderness Dance by DJ Squirrel King from the Podsafe Music Network. 4)Nominate us for Podcast Awards. 5)New c…

Episode 40 is available for download. 45:04minutes 18.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to various Questions of the Week The next question: What prop do you think you won't try? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Podcast-safe music: Indian Sci-fi by Joshua Dranoel from the Podsafe Music Network. 4)Emails/Feedback 5) Interview of Meira N…

Episode 39 is available for download. 55:28minutes 26.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Podcast-safe music: Ioda Promonet Download "I Wanna See You Bellydance" (mp3) from "I Wanna See You Belly Dance" by Red Elvises Shooba-Doobah Records Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album 2)Answers to various Questions of the Week The next question: How …

Episode 38 is available for download. 51:15 minutes 24.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Who are some of your favorite musicians? What body adornment/art do you like? How did you get into bellydance? What type of reviews would you like to hear on Shimmy Cast? The next question: What is your favorite costume acc…

Episode 37 is available for download. 35:37 minutes 17.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Who are some of your favorite dancers? Do you dance barefoot or in shoes? The next question: What type of reviews would you like to hear on Shimmy Cast? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Bellydance Fitness Fusio…

Episode 36 is available for download. 55:05 minutes 26.5MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: How did you get into belly dance? What is your favorite prop and why? Do you dance barefoot or in shoes? What is your favorite dance move and why? Do you use a dance name and why? Where do you buy supplies for costumes? Wha…

Episode 35 is available for download. 5:36 minutes 23MB A bonus episode featuring our new segment called "Move of the week." This week we are looking at snake arms.By Anala Rabari

Episode 34 is available for download. 43:52 minutes 21.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What do you do while listening to Shimmy Cast? The next question: What kind of body adornment or body art do you like to use while performing? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Evolution: Tribal Fusion Bellydanc…

Episode 33 is available for download. 42:41 minutes 33MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What advice would you give to someone considering starting belly dance? How do you feel belly dance honours women and the experience of women? The next question: Where do you buy supplies to make costumes? 2)News - see forum …

Episode 33 is available for download. 42:41 minutes 20.5MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What advice would you give to someone considering starting belly dance? How do you feel belly dance honours women and the experience of women? The next question: Where do you buy supplies to make costumes? 2)News - see foru…

Episode 32 is available for download. 43:30 minutes 20.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: How much background in other dance forms do you have if any? What advice would you give to someone considering starting belly dance? The next question: How do you feel belly dance honours women and the experience of women? …

Episode 31 is available for download. 39:16 minutes 18.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you dance barefoot or in shoes and why? How much background in other dance forms do you have if any? The next question: What advice would you give to someone considering starting belly dance? 2)News - see forum board for…

Episode 30 is available for download. 48.58 minutes 23.5MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What do you do while listening to Shimmy Cast? How often to you practice and for how long? What are your dance resolutions for this year? The next question: How much background in other dance forms do you have if any? 2)New…

Episode 29 is available for download. 49:03 minutes 23.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you use a dance name and why? Do you prefer to choreograph your dancing or do you prefer improvisation? How often to you practice and for how long? The next question: What are your dance resolutions for this year? 2)News…

Episode 28 is available for download. 39:11 minutes 18.8MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Where do you listen to Shimmy Cast or what do you do when you listen to Shimmy Cast? Do you prefer to choreograph your dancing or do you prefer improvisation? The next question: How often to you practice and for how long? 2…

Episode 27 is available for download. 45:38 minutes 21.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you use a dance name and why? Where do you listen to Shimmy Cast or what do you do when you listen to Shimmy Cast? How did the dance affect your life style? The next question: Do you prefer to choreograph your dancing or…

Episode 26 is available for download. 1:07:33 minutes 32.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: How did you get into belly dance? What has been the most unusual place you've performed? Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)? How did the dance affect your life …