Belly Dance Podcast A Little Lighter

Belly Dance Podcast A Little Lighter


Latest Episodes

Highlights from 2021: Carolena Nericcio, Jillina, Ebony, Kamrah, and More – 065
December 31, 2021

Get inspired by the health, beauty and dance tips from some of the most influential belly dancers in the world who were interviewed on this belly dance podcast in 2021. Feel grateful, make a dance goa

Golden Era Belly Dance with Badriyah – 064
December 08, 2021

Learn some of the secrets of recreating Golden Era belly dance moves and costumes from Badriyah. Find out the best belly dance scenes from classical Egyptian movies with Samia Gamal, Naima Akef, Tahey

The Magic of the Dancer Witch Danielle Hutton – 063
October 29, 2021

New York City dancer Danielle Hutton speaks on magical intentions, powerful productions, and why washing your hair on Venus's Day is a damn good idea.

The Evolution of Jillina – 062
September 29, 2021

Belly Dance Superstars Choreographer Jillina Carlano on courage, contribution, and marinating yourself in music. From performing in prison, touring the planet and stumbling forward through the reckoni

Brenna on Voguing, Neuroplasticity and Unstoppable NYC – 061
June 30, 2021

Brooklyn-born belly dancer and fusion artist Brenna Crowley tells us how she went from looking down at the ground to strutting sidewalks like a runway model and dancing like a superhero.

Amanda Hart on Belly Dance Competitions & Continuous Growth - 060
May 28, 2021

Award winning belly dancer Amanda Hart talks about how "A little progress each day adds up to big results", her own growth from being part of Jillina's Belly Dance Experience, and her love for the Lebanese singer Fairuz. (Results quote from Satya Nani) 

Kamrah on Swords, Back Bends, and Energy on Stage - 059
April 27, 2021

Trans masculine belly dancer Kamrah of Chicago talks about key differences in Egyptian and Lebanese belly dance and highlights a big mistake that many of us make when dancing with a sword...  

It’s All Improv: Carolena Nericcio & FatChanceBellyDance Style – 058
March 31, 2021

The founder of FCBD Style speaks on the origin of ATS costuming, cultural appropriation, and the shift back to the name FCBD.

Ebony on Feeling Good and Fusing Urban Dance Styles with Belly Dance – 057
February 27, 2021

What is the difference between Popping and Locking? Find out from this amazing fusion belly dancer who has toured with Belly Dance Superstars, Belly Dance Evolution, choreographed for Zoe Jakes's shows, and is featured on Rachel Brice's Datura Online.

Go Hunting for Joy with Eshe Yildiz – 056
January 31, 2021

Hear how Eshe travelled to Turkey to study with belly dance legends Sema Yildiz and Princess Banu, why the word "Roman" needs to replace the G* word, and why Fifi Abdou's new performances on Instagram may be even better than her iconic dance performances.