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  • 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

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    🎤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

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    🎤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

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    ***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

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    🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/

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    ***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/

     

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  • 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

     

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    🎤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

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    🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/

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    ***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

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    🎤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/

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    🎤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

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    ***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/

     

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    🎤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

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    🧿 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

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    ***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/

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    🎤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

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    🎤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  

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    ***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/    

     

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    🎤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

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    🧿Check our other available Courses by following this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses

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    ***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]

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    🎤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

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    🎤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).

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    🎤🎧✨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

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    ***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/   

     

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    🎤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  

     

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  • 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

     

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    🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/

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    ***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   

     

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    🎤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

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    🧿 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

     

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    🎤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

     

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    👉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.”