Shimmy Cast

Shimmy Cast Episode #71 - Show Update

2009-07-01T21:07:00.000-07:00

Episode 71 is available for download.
54:58 minutes 19MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: What's your Favorite prop?
Do you Use a dance name?

The next question: How do you psyche yourself up (not out) before going on stage?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Introduction to Bellynesian with Sonia reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: Ishq - Love and the Veil by Niyaz from the album Nine Heavens provided by Ioda Promonet.

5) Review: Being in Rhythm: A Guided Meditation by Layne Redmond reviewed by Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Show Update

8)Podcast-safe music: Simun by Mario Aphonso III (aka MA3) from the album Arabesque 2 - Fire Dance provided by Ioda Promonet.

Shimmy Cast Episode #70 - A Professional - Style/Terminology

2009-04-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Episode 70 is available for download.
46:56 minutes 23MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: When do you listen to Shimmy Cast?
How did you get into bellydance?
How is the economy effecting your dance habits?

The next question: What do you do to motivate yourself to finish unfinished projects?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Unveiled: Double Veil Instructional with Petite Jamilla reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: Dulab Rast by Turbo Tabla from the album Desert Roses Vol. 4 provided by Ioda Promonet.

Turbo Tabla
"Dulab Rast" (mp3)
from "Desert Roses Vol. IV"
(Copeland International Arts)
Buy at Rhapsody
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5) Review: Fantasy Bellydance Instructional Series: Magic reviewed by Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Article: A Professional - Style/Terminology by Salome

8)Podcast-safe music: Belly Breaks by Azzam from the album Drum Attic provided by Ioda Promonet.

Azzam
"Belly Breaks" (mp3)
from "Drum Attic"
(Hybrid Records)
Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
More On This Album

Shimmy Cast Episode #69 - A Professional Dance

2009-03-01T16:27:00.000-08:00

Episode 69 is available for download.
41:27minutes 19MB

In 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-Sama

4) 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 Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Article: A Professional - Dance by Salome

8)Podcast-safe music: Mirror Walk Microtonal Music by Prent Rodgers provided by the Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #68 - Ladies of Red Moon Tribe

2009-01-21T17:17:00.000-08:00

Episode 68 is available for download.
35:42minutes 17MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: where is the stranges place you've worked on a costume?
How much background in dance forms do you have?
Where's the most unusual place you've performed?

The next question: where is the strangest place you've worked on choreography?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Cardio Shimmy Reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: Matensash from the album 60's Bellydance by Nile Gypsies provided by Ioda Promonet.

5) Review: Bellydance Party Isis and the Wings of Isis reviewed by Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Interview with some of the Ladies of Red Moon Tribe

8)Podcast-safe music: Bell Arabi by Saad from the album Bellydance Superstars Vol. IV provided by Ioda Promonet.

Shimmy Cast Episode #67 - Review Show

2008-12-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

Episode 67 is available for download.
11:14 minutes 5.4MB

In this episode you'll hear reviews of:

1) CD: Collide by Beats Antique reviewed by Anala Rabari

2) DVD: Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Bellydance Boogie reviewed by Alexial-Sama

3) CD: Dance with Samara Arabian Tabla Dances reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) DVD: Hossam Ramzy Presents: Bedouin Tribal Dance reviewed by Anala Rabari

Shimmy Cast Episode #66 - Review Show

2008-12-11T21:22:00.000-08:00

Episode 66 is available for download.
16:35 minutes 8 MB

In this episode you'll hear reviews of:

1) CD: Master of Egyptian Bellydance Reviewed by Anala Rabari

2) DVD: Princess Farhana Bellydance Intermeadiate Workout (also known as Princess Farhana Raks and Roll: Tantalizing Taqsim Technique) Reviewed by Anala Rabari

3) Book: Bellydance by Keti Sharif Reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) DVD: Goddess Workout Cardio Bellydance Reviewed by Anala Rabari

Shimmy Cast Episode #65 - Springfield Interviews

2008-11-25T20:14:00.000-08:00

Episode 65 is available for download.
38:32minutes 18MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: What makes a good bellydance teacher?

The next question: where is the stranges place you've worked on a costume?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: The Bollywood Dance Workout Reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: Electric Butterfly from the album Evolution by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com.

5) Review: Baila Habibi Vol. 4 reviewed by Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Interview with Springfield Attendees

8)Podcast-safe music: Horus Funk from the album Electro Cairo by Haze provided by Ioda Promonet.

Shimmy Cast Episode #64 - Safa Interview Part 3

2008-11-12T20:56:00.000-08:00

Episode 64 is available for download.
43:00 minutes 21MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: What makes a good bellydance teacher?

The next question: How do you pack and unpack for a show?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Bellydance by Dolphina Reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: The Mystery of Pain from the album Dreams from the Machine by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com.

5) Review: Dalia Carella Dunyavi Gypsy (Rom) Dance DVD Volume 1 reviewed by Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Safa Interview Part 3

8)Podcast-safe music: Seaword from the album Ciri a Doro by The Headroom Project, which is available at magnatune.com.

Shimmy Cast Episode #63 - Packing for a Workshop

2008-10-26T21:04:00.000-07:00

Episode 63 is available for download.
19:47 minutes 40MB

Some tips and tricks and things not to forget when getting ready for a workshop.

Shimmy Cast Episode #62 - Review Show

2008-09-26T19:43:00.000-07:00

Episode 62 is available for download.
18:56 minutes 9.1MB

Bellydance Body for Beginners with Suhalia reviewed by Alexial-Sama

Putumayo Pressents Turkish Groove reviewed by Anala Rabari

The Way of the Belly by Neena and Veena reviewed by Delilah

Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss Pure Sweat reviewed by Alexial-Sama

Bellydance Superstars Vol III by Various Artists reviewed by Anala

Stretching Anatomy by Arnold G. Nelson and Jouko Kokkonen reviewed by Anala Rabari

Shimmy Cast Episode #61 - Safa Interview Part 2

2008-09-21T17:12:00.000-07:00

Episode 61 is available for download.
40:53 minutes 20.0MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: What's your favorite dish to take to a hafla? What are the Pros and Cons of resturant dancing?

The next question: What makes a good bellydance teacher?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: The Art of Bellydance with Jillina Level III Reviewed by Alexial-Samal

4) Podcast-safe music: Taos Dance by Emily Jones from the Podsafe Music Network.

5) Review: The Care and Feeding of a Dancer reviewed by Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Safa Interview Part 2

8)Podcast-safe music: Dark Eyes by Blue Jar from the Podsafe Music Network.

Please nominate the podcast for the 2008 Podcast Awards in the People's Choice Category and the Cultural/Arts Category. Nominations close on September 30: http://podcastawards.com/

Shimmy Cast Episode #60 - Safa Interview Part 1

2008-08-10T21:59:00.000-07:00

Episode 60 is available for download.
52:37 minutes 25.3MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answer to: What's the funkiest place you've bought a costume piece from?

The next question: What's the funkiest place you've bought a costume piece from?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: A Tribal Metamorphosis by Pentaphobe reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: Stegerwald by Ambrish from the Podsafe Music Network.

5) Review: Tribal Revolution: Tribal Fusion Bellydance DVD By Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Safa Interview Part 1

8)Podcast-safe music: Guru Rabbi Teacher by Secret Archives of the Vatican from the Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #59 - Naima Interview Part 2

2008-07-08T21:45:00.000-07:00

Episode 59 is available for download.
51:14 minutes MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answer to: One thing you must always have in your dance bag?

The next question: What's the funkiest place you've bought a costume piece from?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: The Art of Bellydance with Jillina II reviewed by Alexial-Sama

4) Podcast-safe music: Paradise on Earth by Satya from the Podsafe Music Network.

5) Review: Bellydance Superstars Babelesque CD By Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Naima Interview Part 2

8)Podcast-safe music: Metamorphosis by Mr. Tunes from the Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #58 - Naima Interview Part 1

2008-06-17T20:32:00.000-07:00

Episode 58 is available for download.
47:04 minutes 23MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) The next question: What do you want from a workshop?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Neena & Veena: Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns, & Thighs reviewed by Alexial-Sama

4) Podcast-safe music: Flight from the album Remember by Ishwish which you can find at Magnatune.com.

5) Review: Esstential Bellydance by Neena & Veena By Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Naima Interview Part 1

8)Podcast-safe music: Adios from the album Curandero by Curandero which you can find at Magnatune.com.

Shimmy Cast Episode #57 - Making a Tribal Belt

2008-05-16T11:11:00.000-07:00

Episode 57 is available for download.
8:25 minutes 17MB

Just a glimpse at how I made my first Tribal belt.

Shimmy Cast Episode #56 - Ariellah Interview Part 3

2008-04-16T20:24:00.000-07:00

Episode 56 is available for download.
53:59 minutes 25.9MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: How do you pick music to perform to? What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you?

The next question: Why do you continue to dance?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Tribal Fusions: The Exotic Art of Tribal Bellydance reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: East Of Tadla-Azilal by School of Ambience from the Podsafe Music Network.

5) Review: American Tribal Style, Beyond Basics By Alexial-Sama

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Ariellah Interview Part 3

8)Podcast-safe music: Mr Mohammed by Subtronix from the Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #55 - Ariellah Interview Part 2

2008-03-17T20:35:00.000-07:00

Episode 55 is available for download.
47:25minutes MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: How do you pick music to perform to?

The next question: What do you look for in a CD review?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Tribal Derivations by Beats Antique reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: Fantasy from the album Chantress by Bellyhouse Featuring Lilith from Ioda Promonet.

5) Review: Stories from Inside the Mirror A Belly Dance Anthology reviewed by Alexial-Sama

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Ariellah Interview

8)Podcast-safe music: Runaway from the album Live From The Hookah Bar - Bellybeats & Worldfusion Vol. 1 from Ioda Promonet.

Shimmy Cast Episode #54 - Ariellah Interview

2008-02-23T16:57:00.000-08:00

Episode 54 is available for download.
43:29minutes 16.2MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: What has your greatest bellydance ephiphany been?

The next question: How do you pick music to perform to?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: Bellydance Underworld Tribal-Fusion, Experimental and Gothic Performance reviewed by Anala Rabari

4) Podcast-safe music: Bhutto from the album Bhutto by Muslimgauze from Ioda Promonet.

5) Review: Bellydance for Beginners with Suhaila: Fitness Fusion Pilates reviewed by Alexial-Sama

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Ariellah Interview

8)Podcast-safe music: The Grand Circle from the album Deep Spirit 2 by Blue Tribe from Ioda Promonet.

Shimmy Cast Episode #53 - Anala's Holiday

2008-02-19T19:20:00.000-08:00

Episode 53 is available for download.
1:24 minutes 1.6MB

Just a glimpse of Anala's crazy holiday fun.

Shimmy Cast Episode #52 - Springfield Interviews

2008-02-10T10:27:00.000-08:00

Episode 52 is available for download.
41:42 minutes 20.0MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Answers to: The one thing you must always have in your dance bag?

The next question: What has your greatest bellydance ephiphany been?

2)News - see forum board for links.

3) Review: East Coast Tribal Bellydance: Basics, Combinations & Strength Workout reviewed by Alexial-Sama

4) Podcast-safe music: Dance of the Wolfe by HatHead and it can be found on the Podcast Music Safe Network

5) Review: Bellydance Arms and Posture A Practice for Carriage, Coiling and Serpentine Stylization with Rachel Brice reviewed by Anala Rabari

6) Emails/Feedback

7)More Springfield Interviews

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http://www.laylabintali.com/

8)Podcast-safe music: The Sheik and the Two Black Hounds by Secret Archives of the Vatican and it can be found on the Podcast Music Safe Network

Shimmy Cast Episode #51 - More Springfield Interviews

2007-12-16T21:33:00.000-08:00

Episode 51 is available for download.
40:40 minutes MB

In 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-Sama

4) 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 Album

5) More Springfield Interviews

http://www.laylabintali.com/

http://tribes.tribe.net/raksaddictiondesigns

6)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 Sambas, Merry Mambos & Christmas Cha Chas!"
(Classic Fox Records)

Buy at Amazon
More On This Album

Shimmy Cast Episode #50 - Last Minute Gifts

2007-12-16T18:07:00.000-08:00

Episode 59 is available for download.
19:34 minutes 9.4MB

Reviews to help with last minute gifts for the bellydancer in your life.

1)Sulukule Rom Music of Istanbul by Kemani Cemal reviewed by Anala

2)Looking for Little Egypt by Donna Carlton reviewed by Anala

3)The Art of the Drum Solo reviewed by Alexial-Sama

4)Tribal Fusion Bellydancing with Sharon Kihara reviewed by Anala

Shimmy Cast Episode #49 - Move of the Week: Maya

2007-11-30T22:52:00.000-08:00

Episode 49 is available for download.
6:44 minutes 6.4MB

A special episode featuring our segment called "Move of the week." This week we are looking at mayas.

Shimmy Cast Episode #48 - Springfield Interviews

2007-11-12T20:52:00.000-08:00

Episode 48 is available for download.
44:04 minutes 21.6MB

In 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-Sama

4) Podcast-safe music: Cosmic Sunflower from the album Cinema of Dreams by Hans Christian, which is available at magnatune.com.

5)Emails/Feedback

6) 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.

Shimmy Cast Episode #47 - Round Table

2007-10-23T21:37:00.000-07:00

Episode 47 is available for download.
45:11 minutes 21.7MB

In 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-Sama

4) Podcast-safe music: Hoyd Hoy June from the album Ciri a Doro by The Headroom Project, which is available at magnatune.com.

5)Emails/Feedback

6) Meira Nawal troupe round table

7)Podcast-safe music: Pan's Procession from the album Dreams from the Machine by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com.