Shimmy Cast

Episode 14 is available for download.30:13 minutes 14.5MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Podcast-safe music: Tsarsko Momche Kon Sedlae from the album Wintersongs by Kitka, which is available at magnatune.com.2) Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you dance barefoot or in shoes?The next question: What is your favorite costume style and why?3)News - see forum board for links.4)Review: CD Adventure Cargo Echoes of Egypt by Diane and David Arkenstone reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.5)Emails/Feedback sunnyblu6)Article: Excerpt from Belly Dance Costumes By Salome.7)Podcast-safe music: Survival from the album Shall We Dance by Beth Quist, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 13 is available for download.30:35 minutes 18.4MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite costume or costume piece and why?The next question: Do you dance barefoot or in shoes and why?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: CD Mediterranea by Johannes Linstead reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.4)Music: Paquin Rendezvous from the album On the Drift by the Bedlam Bards. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted James Hazlerig. For more information you can go to the Bedlam Bards website.5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: Excerpt from Belly Dance Costumes By Salome.7)Podcast-safe music: Egyptian Wedding from the album Apa Ya by The Headroom Project, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 12 is available for download.40:27 minutes 24.3MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Podcast-safe music: Jidah noh from the album The Path Beyond by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com.2) Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite dish to take to a hafla?The next question: What is your favorite costume or costume piece and why?3)News - see forum board for links.4)Review: CD Eternal Egypt Musical Influences of Ancient Times composed by Grayson Wells reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.5)Emails/FeedbackShannonSafiraParivash6)Article: Excerpt from Belly Dance Costumes By Salome.7)Podcast-safe music: Sokol Mi Leta from the album Opium by Jesse Manno, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 11 is available for download.48:27 minutes 29.1MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you have resturants in your area that offer Middle Eastern, Mediterrtain, Greek food and do they have belly dancers?The next question: What is your favorite dish to take to a hafla?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: Greek Cooking for Everyone by Theoni Pappas & Elvira Monroe reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore.4)Podcast-safe music: India Electrique from the album Apa Ya by The Headroom Project, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback Arabella Parivash6)Article: How to host a Hafla? by Anala Rabari.7)Podcast-safe music: Ayios Vasilis (Greece) from the album Wintersongs by Kitka, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 10 is available for download.46:33 minutes 27.9MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: How do you accept tips?The next question: Do you have resturants in your area that offer Middle Eastern, Mediterrtain, Greek food and do they have belly dancers??2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Berge by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD.4)Podcast-safe music: Silver Lake from the album Mystic Journey by Suzanne Teng, which is available at magnatune.com5)Emails/Feedback Shannon6)Article: Nearly Everything You Need to Know About Zills by Anala Rabari.7)Music: Cybele from the album A Tribal Metamorphosis by Pentaphobe. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted Mondo Melodia Inc. For more information you can go to his website at pentaphobe.net

Episode 9 is available for download.25:07 minutes MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: How do you handle negative stereotypes?The next question: How do you accept tips?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: The Sensual Art of Bellydance Fast Rhythms cd reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.4)Article: Basic Choreography 101 by Ngaio5) This week's Podcast-safe music was Fives from the album Shall We Dance by Beth Quist, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 8 is available for download.31:42 minutes 22.8MBThis cast also features a special guest, Magaidh, my Scottish Terrier.1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What's the most unsual or unexpected place you've seen belly dancing?The next question: How Do you handle negative stereotypes?2)News3)Emails/Feedback Sunnyblu Debstroud4)Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 2 various artists reviewed by Delilah. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD at a local store.5)Article: Just Say No by Salome.6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Fertile Crescent from the album Mystic Journey by Suzanne Teng, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 7 is available for download.33:46 minutes 32.4MBIn this cast you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite dance move?The next question: What's the most unsual or unexpected place you've seen belly dancing?2)News3)Email/Feedback Souhair from Australia4)Review: The Goddess Workout By Dolphina A Review by Ngaio. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD at a local store.5)Interview with Princess Yoania6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Hollow Earth from the album Ethnic by Shiva in Exhile, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 4 is available for download.38:12 minutes 35MBIn this cast you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What is your favorite prop and why?The next question: How has belly dance changed your life?2)News3)Review of the Bellydance Superstars CD vol. 1 by Delilah from the troupe Meira Nawal. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD at a local store.4)Emails/FeedbackComing soon Raqs Radio.Summer about veils.Souhair from Australia.Cherie from Italy.5)Interview with Ilenia Melinte of the Meira Nawal troupe.6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Zephyrus from the album Star of the Sea by Stellamara, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 3 is available for download.29:15 minutes 26.8MBIn this cast you'll hear:1) The Question of the Week: Answers from Summer & Ilenia MelinteThe next question: What is your favorite prop and why?2)News3)Review of The Oldest Danceby Zarifa Aradoon. This review was written by Delilah of the troupe Meira Nawal. Note: The reviewer checked this book out of the local library.4)Emails/FeedbackComing soon Raqs Radio.5)Article: Nearly Everything You Need to Know About Veil Work by Anala Rabari.6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Delgadina from the album Ashek by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 2 is available for download.17.2M 17:55 minutesIn this cast you'll hear:1) The Question of the WeekCarried over from the priemere episode: "How did you get into belly dancing?"2)News3)Review of 21 Shimmies and 1001 Variations with Leyla Jouvana and Roland by Adira of the troupe Meira Nawal. Note: The reviewer purchased this video.4)Emails/FeedbackFrom Arabella about sending me mp35)Article: A Brief History of Oriental Dance: From Social Dance to Performance Art By Salome6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Oriental Distortion from the album Ethnic by Shiva in Exile, which is available at magnatune.com

Welcome to the priemere of Shimmy Cast, a podcast for Middle Eastern dancers and fans.Episode 1 is available for download.In this cast you'll hear about:1) The format for this podcast.2) The Question of the Week? "How did you get into belly dancing?"3)News4)Emails5)Review of The Art of Belly Dance: A Fun and Fabulous Way to Get Fit by Carolena Nericcio. This review was written by your host Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore.6)This week's Podcast-safe music was Opaque(Drum Solo) from the album Ahsas by Solace, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 69 is available for download.41:27minutes 19MBIn 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 habits?2)News - see forum board for links.3) Review: Discover Bellydance: Mystic Dance Reviewed by Alexial-Sama4) Podcast-safe music: Urban Mist by Davide and David provided by the Podsafe Music Network.5) Review: Bellydance Fantasy with Neena & Veena reviewed by Anala Rabari6) Emails/Feedback7)Article: A Professional - Dance by Salome8)Podcast-safe music: Mirror Walk Microtonal Music by Prent Rodgers provided by the Podsafe Music Network.

Episode 51 is available for download.40:40 minutes MBIn 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-Sama4) Podcast-safe music: Spin Dreydl Spin (Hanukkah) from the album Woody Guthrie's Happy Jouyous Hanukkah by The Klezmatics, which is available on Ioda Promonet.The Klezmatics "Spin Dreydl Spin" (mp3)from "Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah"(Jewish Music Group) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon More On This Album5) More Springfield Interviewshttp://www.laylabintali.com/ http://tribes.tribe.net/raksaddictiondesigns6)Podcast-safe music: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel from the album A Latin Christmas Fiesta by The Mambo Folk, which is available on Ioda Promonet.The Mambo Folk "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (mp3)from "A Latin Christmas Fiesta- A Rhythmic Collection of Seasonal

Episode 48 is available for download.44:04 minutes 21.6MBIn 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 with Jillina Level I Reviewed by Alexial-Sama4) Podcast-safe music: Cosmic Sunflower from the album Cinema of Dreams by Hans Christian, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6) Springfield Interviews, including my first interview with a male bellydancer!!7)Podcast-safe music: Adios from the album Curandero by Curandero, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 47 is available for download.45:11 minutes 21.7MBIn 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 Loss: Hip Hop, Hip Drop Reviewed Alexial-Sama4) Podcast-safe music: Hoyd Hoy June from the album Ciri a Doro by The Headroom Project, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6) Meira Nawal troupe round table7)Podcast-safe music: Pan's Procession from the album Dreams from the Machine by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 46 is available for download.47:00 minutes 20.4MBIn 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 Million Books by Shams from the Podsafe Music Network.5)Emails/Feedback6) Meira Nawal troupe round table7)Podcast-safe music: Dragonbeat by Mo Shang from the Podsafe Music Network.

Episode 31 is available for download.39:16 minutes 18.9MBIn 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 links.3)Review: Balance by Solace reviewed by Lola S. Batling-Lee4)Podcast-safe music: Kimono Mojo from the album Balance by Solace, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: A Guy's Guide to Taking Belly Dance Pictures by Ryan7)Podcast-safe music: Peace by Maido Project from the Podsafe Music Network

Episode 40 is available for download.45:04minutes 18.9MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to various Questions of the WeekThe 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/Feedback5) Interview of Meira Nawal troupe members about Tribal workshop6)Podcast-safe music: Saidi from Rhythm of the Dance by Solace, which is available at Magnatune.com.

Episode 38 is available for download.51:15 minutes 24.6MBIn 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 accessory?2)News - see forum board for links.3)You'll See It On You Tube: Tito and little Mimo drum soloBellydance Odyssey Raks at Luna Gitana4)Podcast-safe music: Ioda PromonetDownload "Naghmeh Bajekhaneh" (mp3)from "Sweet Nomad Girl: Folk Music From Afghanistan"by Abdul Wahab MadadiMetier World More On This Album5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: Interview with Zivah Serpentina 7)Podcast-safe music: Ioda PromonetDownload "Umer Mari" (mp3)from "Glimpse Of Kutchi Music"by Mustafa Ali Jat & Bheth ArtistsDe Kulture Music Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album