Yip Podcast

It's been a long time, YIPpers, but we are back! (And more giggly than usual, I'm afraid...don't expect a lot of substance from this episode!) This episode features the fabulous Ariellah!! She's pretty fantastic, articulate and awesome and we hope you enjoy! We've also got a couple new music recommendations and some random eye candy (scroll down). Happy yipping!Download Episode 62Or Listen Here: On This Episode:Ariellah 30 Day Plank ChallengeYou can do this, girl. I believe in you! I couldn't find a picture of a sexy guy with a  2x4...so I added this instead...Princess Farhana - The Belly Dance Handbook: A Companion For The Serious DancerFeedly.comShira.netTempest's Teapot - Tending the Flame Without Burning OutYALLAHLaura BarselouLacey Sanchez - Florida Tribal DanceThird Coast Tribal FestAlla Kushnir and her fabulous...eye makeup.Belly Dance for Change - flickr picsSuhaila SalimpourNote: As of this moment....www.IPunchDancers.com is available for purchase! :-PThe Peace CorpsRick Astley - Okay, yes,

Whoa! Three cheers for another unintentional YIP hiatus! (Anyone? Anyone? No?) Okay, well then Happy New Year, YIPpers! We're back from a long (I think our longest ever??) break and getting back in the podcasting grooooove! We missed all of you! Ahhhhhh!! We're so exCIted!! And we just can't HIDE it!! This episode features the fabulous "Mother of Tribal Fusion" herself...Jill Parker!! (More fan-girl SCREAMING!!!)Download Episode 61Or Listen Here: On This Episode:Asharah's blog - "Live Onstage - or Why don't you stop recording and just watch the show"31 Signs You're a BellydancerMahin Bellydance Quickies - Contact Mahin!Bhuz.com - Vaseline on your teeth Image from www.juicybeautyword.comHipmix.netRaqs in the City - Najla's Belly Dance blog - "Baby Your Bling"Stuff you NEED! Trust me!!: E6000® , clear fingernail polish, Fray CheckThe Pink Coinbelt Chronicles - Tales of a boy and his hip scarf - "Hot and Bothered"15 Fabulous Ways to use VaselineThe Tribal Way - "Choose to be kind to yourself"Tribal Mind - T

Welcome to YIP Snip! This week's topic is Dance - Life Balance!Download YIP Snip Ep 6Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on FacebookBlood on the VeilHip Expressions EventsFinding Balance in a Dancer's LifeBackground Music:Artist: Phil Thornton - Amazon or Album: Nexus TribalSongs: Ederlezi Trance, The Broadoak Sheik, In The Bubble,  Bay City Shimmy, Duma Sa Duma 

Whassup, YIPpers?? We are back in the game with an awesome interview with April Rose - an alumna of UNMATA and the Bellydance Superstars - AND a special mini-moment with Zoe Jakes! Tammy updates us on what's going on around the web, Mary gives a (somewhat overdue) revue of Tribal Con, and both of them wonder how they managed to mention so many silly video clips in one episode. Hmmm....Photo by Pixie VisionDownload Episode 60Or Listen Here: On This Episode:"Does Your Teacher Have Your Best Interest At Heart?" - Sa'diyya (via Gilded Serpent)"Reversal of a Policy - Men In Class" - Shay's blog Adventures of a Tribal Dancer"iPhone make up App...FREE" - Make up and Hair for Dancers (tribe.net)"Thought for the Week" - Tribal Pilgrims (Sakura Tribal blog)Dance Walking Fitness with Ben Aaron (youtube.com)My top three awesome flash mob scenes from Step Up 4: (Who cares about plot?) - Restaurant mob (not my favorite dance, really, but I love the song!)  - Office mob - Opening street scene Mardi Love

Welcome to YIP Snip! This week's topic is Improv! (Pre apology for Mary being sick this week!)Download YIP Snip Ep 5Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on FacebookTed Talk Video that started this whole discussion!Thanks again Sara Arrell! Nadira Jamal ClassesLet me Google that for you!Hipmix about Improv Princess Farhana Blog about ImprovBackground Music:Artist: Amon Tobin -Amazon or Albums: Permutation & SupermodifiedSongs: Sordid, Nightlife, People like Frank, Sultan Drops, Slowly, Chocolate Lovely, Keepin' it Steel (The Anvil)

Welcome to over an hour of awesome! This episode features an interview with the fabulous and talented Carol Tandava Henning! A bellydancer with a strong theater background, Carol Tandava has been taking her one woman show - "Blood on the Veil" - around the country to rave reviews!! (Well, Tammy and I are raving about it, in any case!) Mary also catches up on her bellydance magazine reading and Tammy bemoans her lack of Twitter followers (we're looking at you, Princess Farhana!).Download Episode 59Or Listen Here: In This Episode:"Creating a Healthy Belly Dance Community" by Princess FarhanaFollow Tammy on Twitter! (LOL!!) Lotus Dance Studio (Alina's school) Driving the Saudis - Purchase on AmazonFatChanceBellyDance® Community Fuse MagazineAkasha Afsana - Craft Creations (my fave part of Fuse!)DjinnYALLAHOmarisMeagan Mayada HeshamRandee Ryder-AhrensThalia del Fuego - DVD reviews on AmazonSara Haase (a.k.a. Contrapposto) on DeviantARTOnca O'LearyJohn ComptonMelissa Murphey - Bellydance Sheet Music DOT com!!Ish

Welcome to YIP Snip! This week's topic is Solos!Download YIP Snip Ep 4Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on FacebookSpotifyPandoraLights by Ellie Goulding Remix by Bassnectar - Amazon or Michelle Obama Arms!Lacey (Florida Tribal Dance)Dexter's Theme Song  (Whoa!!! The Ending Theme is awesome!) - Amazon or Angel Theme Song - Amazon or Mr Brooks Theme Song - Amazon or Phoenicia and Fan VeilCarolena Nericcio Flutters (about 2 mins in, but the whole performance is gorgeous!)The Choreographer's Notebook: Standard Edition by Julia R. Zay - Amazon  (Oh and I know I said Choreographer incorrectly... wah wah)Background Music:Artist: Phil Thornton - Amazon or Album: Nexus TribalSongs: Ederlezi Trance, The Broadoak Sheik, In The Bubble,  Bay City Shimmy, Duma Sa Duma 

YIP Snip is back once again! This week's topic is Zills!Download YIP Snip Ep 3Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on FacebookMahin's Tweet that started it all! So who else is in a #zill buying panic today? Gotta get enough Saroyans for the rest of my dancing life now! ACK! #bellydance— Mahin Sciacca (@MahinBellydance) January 25, 2013My original post about Harry Saroyan Updated post on SaroyanSimplicity Pattern where the girl's zill is on upside down (1st girl in the picture)5 ways to Improve your Zill PlayingIntro to Finger Cymbals - Shira.netBackground Music:Artist: Raquy And The Cavemen - Amazon and Album: DustSongs: All of them!

YIP Snip is back for a second episode! Our topic this time is Personal Practice!Download YIP Snip Ep 2Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on FacebookLaura Stanyer' Holistic Dance PracticeBackground Music:Artist: Vanessa Mae - Amazon and Album: ChoreographySongs: Tribal Gathering, Roxane's Veil, Moroccan Roll

This "part b" episode wraps up our Hot Pot adventures and features a really awesome interview with Amy Sigil! She talks about the buildup to their most recent - and already legendary! - Blood Moon event, how she chose her name, and her new coffee table book: Sigil, Ink. Mary and Tammy have a few random comments and another music spotlight, but it's mainly all about Amy! :-) YIP! Download Episode 58bOr Listen Here: In This Episode:Check out our Donate button! It's in the upper right hand corner of our page!!  Rachel Briceand Datura OnlineBeats AntiqueAmy Sigil, Unmata, and Hot Pot studiosBlood Moon(Part of) The Pajama PartyThe Funeral (Sidenote: This is an amazing piece. Stop what you're doing and watch it now. NOW.)Race Car (NASCAR) pieceBig skirts numberFashion set SAIL (The Sail "set" kind of starts at minute 6:45)Another Unmata choreo that Amy didn't bring up, but that I totally love! - The Marijuana Piece "Sigil" definition on Wikipedia"Top Gun" trailer recutSigil Ink book promo (the book is out and

What is this thing?  A YIP Snip?  Whhhhaaaatttt????  These will be special 10-15 minute episodes that cover one topic.  We will put these out in between regular YIP episodes.  Basically we want more YIP in your ear... don't you?  In this first episode we talk New Years resolutions!Download YIP Snip Ep 1Or Listen Here: In This Episode:YIP on FacebookNew Years Resolution TipsNew Years Resolution WorksheetBackground Music:Artist: Raquy and the Cavemen - Amazon and Album: DustSongs: DustArtist:  Various - Amazon and Album: Muse MelodicSongs: Magreb, WaywardArtist:  Various - Amazon and Album: Monsoon Wedding SoundtrackSongs: Fuse Box - Alexkid's Dub Remix

Hey YIPpers! We are BACK! From outer space! We just danced in and saw you there (listening to less exciting, less bellydancey podcasts) with that sad look upon your face! Okay, enough of that...IT'S BEEN A WHILE! (Sorry about that...) But we have not "pod faded" (a term that Tammy introduced me to; it's kind of a cute term, but a sad state for any podcast). We just were a bit busy. We return to the virtual airwaves with not one but TWO episodes chronicling our summer adventures in California (yes, last summer, we said it's been a while...DON'T JUDGE). This episode contains one magical music spotlight, a brand new "What's that Instrument?" focus, a few interviews from some Sac Town Hot Pot-ers (Hot Pot = Amy Sigil's studio) and a bunch of random giggling. You're welcome!!Download Episode 58aOr Listen Here: In This Episode:Unmata and Hot Pot StudiosYIP on FacebookZaghareetYallahFuseLaura BarselouOnca O'LearyOrganic armor costumesSakura Tribal on Facebook - awesome duet video!Katana (Facebook) - Shiny Pants vide

Whoa! Get ready for some awesome! For this episode Na'La from Shakra joins the YIP Crew in studio! We all learn about the oud, Tammy shares her secret for happy feet (super sweet dance shoes, that's what!), Mary shares some Na'La-approved music and there's more giggling than usual! (I know....scary!!!)Download Episode 57Or Listen Here: On This Episode:Tammy's sweet dance sneakers!DIY/Bellydance on a Budget (tribe.net) - "Glue?"E6000Shira.net tribe (tribe.net) - "Is It Good for Business?"Hipmix.net - Dilara's Diary - "Hi, I'm Dilara Sultan, and I don't approve of this message"Shira.net tribe (tribe.net) - "Forgiving bad dancers and teachers?"Princess Farhana (blog) - "Dancing Through Pain and Physical Limitation, Part Two"R.I.C.E. So You Think You Can Dance - Janelle IssisSadie - Awesome video of Sadie being awesome!Deep Roots DanceLavaSaritaJill ParkerLuciterraValley of the Jolly Green GiantCues and TattoosUdjat Beats & Belly DancingShula Azhar Belly Dance DivasTribal SolsticeTjardaGeisha MothSakura Triba

On this episode of YIP we meet the fabulous Maria Gimmeshimmy!! Avidly interested in dancing with snakes and being covered in body paint, she's also a mom, a photographer, a musician's muse, and a working bellydance artist. (She also has a very sweet radio voice, just wait and see...well, listen...) We'll also talk super briefly about: an upcoming one woman bellydance show (more on that in a few episodes), funny stuff tribal dancers say, and how successful Mary was at stalking some YIP listeners! So don't touch that dial!!!Download Episode 56Or Listen Here:On This Episode:Blood on the Veil (Facebook) - Stage Left Studio in New YorkPURE OrlandoMichelle Joyce - "Pop Lock & Shimmy" DVD on AmazonBikram yogaShimmy in the Spirit of the DanceNourhan Sharif - Sharif WearJoharah and BellyUpSh*t Tribal Fusion Belly Dancers Say Monty Python - Nudge nudge (If you know what I mean...)Whose Line Is It Anyway? - If you know what I mean... I'm good enough and I'm smart enough.... (Stuart Smalley)8 Elements with Rachel Br

On this episode of YIP we give you not one, but TWO fabulous interviews. Ta da!!!! I know. We're awesome. First we meet the frisky ladies of Troupe Zahara and then we are entertained and amazed by the faaabulous SamiTe'! The YIP Crew share their picks for Bhangra hits and classic bellydance music and there is much hilarity had by all!Download Episode 55Or Listen Here:On This Episode:Princess Farhana (blog) - "Please Welcome to the Stage..."Maria GimmeShimmy - Orlando performer and teacherTempest's Teapot (blog) - "Concrete" vs "Abstract", Dance and Model AirplanesYIP Podcast on FacebookCoco la FramboiseLetters from Kit Club Bellydance (BDSS thing)Flamenco Tammy - Flamenco Del SolShimmy Knights Sabrina Fox (Facebook)Stefanya (Facebook) - picture of rockin' lace dress!My Fitness Pal Sewing on Turkoman buttons (tribe.net)Florida Tribal Dance 8track.com - Rachel Brice (a.k.a. Arbibi) mixes"Rollin" - Diplo"Tommy's Theme" - Noisia Gurbhej Brar (Facebook)Jassi SidhuJaswant Heera - listen to the entire song "Nach Ke"

Hello there, YIPpers! This episode of YIP Podcast brings you an interview with the intelligent, creative and fabulous Anasma! She's talented! She's smart! She's got shiny hair! And she has a lot of pretty sage advice, so pay attention! Tammy and Mary chat about weird bellydance dreams and we hear some excerpts from the WildCard BellyDance/Arcane Dimension project, Tribal Collaborations!Download Episode 54Or Listen Here:On This Episode:Maurice ChevalierYIP Podcast on FacebookCarnyCastThought-Provoking Belly Dance Costumes (tribe.net)"Kiss of Death" bellydance costume"Weepy" bellydance costumeDance Nerds Unite!Dancers Among Us - Jordan Matter photography projectDancing With A Spatula Wand (The Blue Faerie) - "A New Wiccan Holiday"Hot Chelle Rae - "I Like It Like That" (video)Tempest's Teapot - "Yes You Can, But SHOULD You?"Hurricane VanessaThe Style Rookie (blog by Tevi Gevinson)Tribal Pilgrims (Sakura Tribal) - "Tribal Collaborations!" postWildCard BellyDanceAnasmaBellydance SuperstarsBellyqueenThe Little Devi

In this episode of YIP Mary and Tammy talk about their New Year's resolutions and the blogs that are continuing to entertain and inform. This episode also brings us the melodious voices of not one, not two, but THREE special guests! Heather Stants joins us for a brief cameo to chat about music; Asharah tells us about her beginnings and her journey so far through Suhaila's certification program; and (surprise guest!) Jesse Manno from the ensemble Sherefe (Boulder, CO) Skypes in to talk about his awesome group! So much cool stuff in this episode it'll blow your MIND!!Download Episode 52Or Listen Here: On This Episode:Dallas Observer article via the fab ShiraFans of YIP! Podcast - Facebook groupHot Pot studios (and UNMATA!)YIP! Podcast (tribe.net) - "When did you consider yourself a dancer?"Bellydance Revolution mixesSweater Shrug things are from Threaded Visions!Fl!pside Creations (on Etsy)Bellydance Paladin (Asharah's blog) - "I just loved her costume..."Deep Roots Dance (Shay Moore's blog) - "Fabulous Tribal

Your YIP Crew brings you a super special interview with legendary dancer John Compton of Hahbi 'Ru! Music from Greg Ellis and Africa North (the place, not the person?) will be delighting your ear. Also we give out some aMAZing advice to some of our YIPpers (you're welcome) and lots of other cool stuff happens! You're gonna love it! Trust me!! YIP!!Download Episode 53Or Listen Here:On This Episode:The Tribal Way - "My New Years Resolution - To Smile!"Princess Farhana - "Flash Dance: What's Going On Under That Costume?"Belly Dance Troupe Talk (tribe.net) - "I need some advice please!!"FatChance BellyDance - Volume 9 DVD!!!Hot Pot Studios (home of UNMATA!!!)College Park Yoga - Crazy contortionist pose!!Rakkas - The Male Side of Belly Dance (Facebook)Keiya Mavita and Kali Shakti Sisters Belly Dance (Facebook)Baraka MundiOnca O'LearyAwalimGypsy HandsFlorida Tribal DanceShine On YogaAllure Dance StudioGreg EllisAzam AliJohn ComptonInterested in learning more? Check out some articles on John Compton at The Gilded Se

This episode brings the melodious voice of Olivia Kissel to your very own living room! Or car...or iPod...or what-have-you...anyway, she's awesome! You're going to love her! Tammy relays some shocking (SHOCKING) news to me (you all probably knew about it ages ago...I'm always the last to know!), I recommend some music and Tammy talks about some super cool upcoming events!Note: I interviewed Olivia in February of this year (2011) and since then Zafira (her troupe) has disbanded to pursue adventures as soloists. :-)Download Episode 51Or Listen Here: On This Episode:Olivia KisselTribalConCarnycastPotential CastTwin Peaks PodcastUpside Down and Halfway to Happyland (Joss Whedon stuff) - Episode with Tammy!Deep Roots Dance (Shay Moore's blog - formerly Double Take Bellydance) - "Doing vs. Teaching"Princess Farhana (blog) - "One Zill Up"Gilded Serpent Article concerning Dallas Observer faux pasOzma's awesome response to the Dallas Observer articleDallas Observer's apology on FBGhawazi CaravanGhawazi Caravan at Eart

This episode of YIP brings you the wonderfully serene and fantastically funny (yeah, you heard me!) Heather Stants! The fab H.S. talks about her journey to dance, her movement philosophy and her love of yoga! YIP Podcast Executive Producer - Dan - steps in to help out with the interview, Mary (that's me) get's lazy (again) and indulges herself with a soooo non-traditional mix of music, Tammy keeps everything moving along, and we all live happily ever after! Yay!Download Episode 50Or Listen Here: On This Episode:Check out more from our executive producer (Dan) on his podcast Radio Rickshaw"Darkness Falls" trailer - Yech....creepy Tooth Fairy movie"Tattoo Adventure of a Tribal Farmgirl" by Paulette Rees-DenisMakeup and Hair for Dancers (tribe.net) - "Hair for a VERY hot day!"The Belly WhispererTempest's Teapot - "FYI - MIA"Beats Antique video "Revival"I couldn't remember right off where I got "fer sure!" from...but this SNL skit was it!Blood OutThe Kentuckiana Middle Eastern Dance Review - "Confessions of a Bel