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. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4) Podcast-safe music: Persien Waltz from the album Worlds by Belaharr , available at CDBaby . This song is not ...
Aug 13, 2007
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: The reviewer checked this book out from the local library. 4) Podcast-safe music: Idle Hands from the album Dreams from the Machine by Falik, which i...
Jul 30, 2007
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: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4) Podcast-safe music: Bonus Track from the album Evolution by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com . 5)Emails/Fe...
Jul 12, 2007
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 contest announcement....
Jul 07, 2007
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 Nawal troupe members about Tribal workshop 6)Podcast-safe music: Saidi from Rhythm of the Dance by Solace, which is available at Magnatune.com....
Jul 03, 2007
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 do you learn your zill patterns? 3)News - see forum board for links. 4)More answers to Questions of the Week 5)Review: Nadia Gamal: The Legend review...
Jun 18, 2007
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 accessory? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)You'll See It On You Tube: Tito and little Mimo drum solo Bellydance Odyssey Raks at Luna Gitana 4)Podc...
May 30, 2007
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 Fusion for Beginners: Yoga with Suhalia reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Dumbek Tang from Worlds by Belaharr available at C...
May 17, 2007
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? What kind of body art or adornment do you like? The next question: How do you break down music when trying to choreograph? 2)A Brief Look at Turkish Ori...
Apr 27, 2007
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.
Apr 22, 2007
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 Bellydance Performances DVD reviewed by Arabella 4)Podcast-safe music: Rain in the Desert by Little Red King, which is available at Podsafe Music Network. 5)E...
Mar 28, 2007
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 board for links. 3)Review: Navel Gazing with Maya (My-uh): An introduction to belly dancing reviewed by Alexiel-Sama 4)Podcast-safe music: Cafe Turc ...
Mar 13, 2007
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 forum board for links. 3)Review: Navel Gazing with Maya (My-uh): An introduction to belly dancing reviewed by Alexiel-Sama 4)Podcast-safe music: Cafe Tur...
Mar 10, 2007
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? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Grandmother's Secrets: The ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing Reviewed by Anala Rabari....
Feb 25, 2007
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 links. 3)Review: Balance by Solace reviewed by Lola S. Batling-Lee 4)Podcast-safe music: Kimono Mojo from the album Balance by Solace, which is avai...
Feb 14, 2007
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)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Dynamic Combinations: Traveling in Style with Ava Fleming reviewed by Marrakesh 4)Pod-safe music from: Ioda ...
Jan 30, 2007
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 - see forum board for links. 3)Review: American Tribal Style: Tribal Basics Reviewed by Alexiel-Sama 4)Podcast-safe music: Deep Schist from the albu...
Jan 15, 2007
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)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: A Time of Peace by the Brothers of the Baladi reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased thi...
Dec 21, 2006
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 do you prefer improvisation? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Shake It Up!: Exotic Bellydance Performances reviewed by Anala Rabari. No...
Dec 03, 2006
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 style? The next question: Where do you listen to Shimmy Cast or what do you do when you listen to Shimmy Cast? 2)Review: Tutankhamun And the Golden A...
Nov 20, 2006
Episode 25 is available for download . 58:40 minutes 28.2MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Podcast-safe music: May Day from the album The Ball El Efe by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com . 2)Answers to the Question of the Week: Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)? The next question: How did the dance affect your life style? 3)News - see forum board for links. 4)Belly Dancing Basics by Laura A. Cooper reviewed by Anala Rabari. N...
Nov 08, 2006
Episode 24 is available for download . 44:24 minutes 21.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you use a dance name and why? The next question: Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Arabian Dance Fever: Bellydance reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Nighty Girl from the album Synthesis of Five by Hoxman, which is avai...
Nov 01, 2006
Episode 23 is available for download . 54:18 minutes 26.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What move has challenged you the most & why? How do you feel about a universal movement vocabulary? The next question: Do you use a dance name and why? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Belly Dance for Beautiful Freaks A Review by Alexial-Sama More information on Tempest More information on Raks Gothique 4)Podcast-safe music: Echoes of Dub from the albu...
Oct 24, 2006
Episode 22 is available for download . 54:57 minutes 26.5MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What move did you find the most challenging and why? The next question: How do you feel about a universal movement vocabulary? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Princess Farhana's Veil Obedience School How to Become a Material Girl reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Frog Drums from the album Music of Waters by Shir...
Oct 17, 2006
Episode 21 is available for download . 54:17 minutes 26.1MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform? The next question: What move did you find the most challenging and why? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Belly Dance Lesson 2 with Cory Zamora reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Mirrored Image from the album Vibrant by Cargo Cult, which is avai...
Oct 10, 2006
Episode 20 is available for download . 40:07 minutes 19.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform? The next question: What future questions of the week would you like to hear? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Podcast-safe music: Rockibaba from the album The Ballad of El Efe by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com . 4)Emails/Feedback Julia 5)It's All About Growing by Jenney Wren. 6)Po...
Oct 03, 2006
Episode 19 is available for download . 45:34 minutes 21.9MB In this episode you'll hear: 1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What funny stories do you have from class? The next question: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: Bellyqueen: Bellydance Jam reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Slow Motion from the album Fata Morgana by Mijo, which is available at magnatun...
Sep 25, 2006
Episode 18 is available for download . 33:21 minutes 16.MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) No Answers to the Question of the Week: What funny stories do you have from class? It's being held over a week. 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: On Fire the Hottest Bellydance DVD Ever by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Podcast-safe music: Malawi Voodoo from the album Knives to the Treble by Burning Babylon, which is available at magnatune.com . 5)Emails/Feedback 6)Article:...
Sep 19, 2006
Episode 17 is available for download . 34:01 minutes 16.3MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: Favorite belly dance musician? The next question: What funny story do you have from class? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: American Bellydancer DVD reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD. 4)Music: Eavesdown Docks from the album On the Drift by the Bedlam Bards. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted James Hazlerig. For m...
Sep 12, 2006
Episode 16 is available for download . 53:14 minutes 25.6MB In this episode you'll hear: 1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What prop have you found to be the most difficult to work with and how have you overcome it? Your favorite costume style and why? The next question: Favorite belly dance musician? 2)News - see forum board for links. 3)Review: The Rough Guide to World Music Vol. 1 by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore. 4)Podcast-safe music: Rom Syr...
Sep 02, 2006
