Shimmy Cast Episode #51 - More Springfield Interviews

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)

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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)

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Shimmy Cast Episode #50 - Last Minute Gifts

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. Note: The reviewer checked this CD out from the local library.

2)Looking for Little Egypt by Donna Carlton reviewed by Anala. Note: The reviewer purchased this book.

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

4)Tribal Fusion Bellydancing with Sharon Kihara reviewed by Anala. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD.

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

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

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

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.

Shimmy Cast Episode #46

Episode 46 is available for download.
47:00 minutes 20.4MB

In 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/Feedback

6) Meira Nawal troupe round table

7)Podcast-safe music: Dragonbeat by Mo Shang from the Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #45

Episode 45 is available for download.
59:86 minutes 28.5MB

In this episode you'll hear:
1) Podcast-safe music: Introduction to Belly Dancing from the album The Shuffleboard Queens by Deirdre Flint, available at CDBaby. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted by Deirdre Flint.

2)Answers to: What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you?
If you could go through a dancers wardrobe closet whose would you go through and why?

The next question: Do you drill moves and if so tell us about your regiment?

3)News - see forum board for links.

4) Review: Bellydance Superstars: Introduction to Bellydance reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.

5) Podcast-safe music: Hungarian Dance by Saharadja from the Podsafe Music Network.

6)Emails/Feedback

7) Interviews with Shimmy Fest Attendees

8)Podcast-safe music: Crossing the Divide by School of Ambience from the Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #44

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 for duplication and is copyrighted by William Scott Swearingen Jr.

5)Emails/Feedback

6) Interview with Moria Chappell of the Bellydance Superstars

7)Podcast-safe music: Istanbul 7 Am by Anne Young from the Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #43

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 is available at magnatune.com.

5)Emails/Feedback

6) Interview with Moria Chappell of the Bellydance Superstars

7)Podcast-safe music: The Sultan's Dance from the album The Gathering Season by Solace, which is available at magnatune.com.

Shimmy Cast Episode #42

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/Feedback

6) Interview of Meira Nawal troupe members about Tribal workshop

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

Shimmy Cast Episode #41

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.

Shimmy Cast Episode #40

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.

Shimmy Cast Episode #39

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

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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 reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.

6)Podcast-safe music: Ioda Promonet

Download "Road To Marrakesh" (mp3)
from "Kiss The Earth"
by Johannes Linstead
REAL MUSIC

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7)Emails/Feedback

8) More answers to Questions of the Week and show bloopers

9)Podcast-safe music: Ioda Promonet

Download "Rak's en Nar" (mp3)
from "Arabesque 2 - Fire Belly Dance"
by Arabesque
Azul Music

• Buy at iTunes Music Store

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Shimmy Cast Episode #38

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)Podcast-safe music: Ioda Promonet

Download "Naghmeh Bajekhaneh" (mp3)
from "Sweet Nomad Girl: Folk Music From Afghanistan"
by Abdul Wahab Madadi
Metier World

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5)Emails/Feedback

6)Article: Interview with Zivah Serpentina

7)Podcast-safe music: Ioda Promonet

Download "Umer Mari" (mp3)
from "Glimpse Of Kutchi Music"
by Mustafa Ali Jat & Bheth Artists
De Kulture Music

• Buy at iTunes Music Store

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Shimmy Cast Episode #37

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 CDBaby.

5)Emails/Feedback

6)Article: Hobbyist Circuit By Salome

7)Podcast-safe music: Apostasi - Bouzouki Blues by Niavent, which is available at Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #36

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 Oriental Dance in America by Marrakesh

3)Podcast-safe music: Kashlima from Rhythm of the Dance by Solace, which is available at Magnatune.com.

4)Review: Turkish Style Belly Dance with Elizabeth Artemis Mourat DVD reviewed by Marrakesh

5)News - see forum board for links.

6)Emails/Feedback

7)Review: Sarah Skinner's I Love Turkish Bellydance DVD reviewed by Marrakesh

8)Podcast-safe music: Alevlen - saz (Turkish) from Qadim by Tim Rayborn, which is available at Magnatune.com.

Shimmy Cast Episode #35 (Video)

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.

Shimmy Cast Episode #34

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)Emails/Feedback

6)History of American Tribal Style Bellydance by Jennifer Rae

7)Podcast-safe music: Masmoudi from Rhythm of the Dance by Solace, which is available at Magnatune.com.

Shimmy Cast Episode #33(Video)

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 by Sara Alexander, which is available at Podsafe Music Network.

5)Emails/Feedback

6)Introduction to Shimmy Cast staff

7)Podcast-safe music: Shambhala by r.domain, which is available at Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #33(Audio Only)

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 Turc by Sara Alexander, which is available at Podsafe Music Network.

5)Emails/Feedback

6)Introduction to Shimmy Cast staff

7)Podcast-safe music: Shambhala by r.domain, which is available at Podsafe Music Network.

Shimmy Cast Episode #32

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore.

4)Podcast-safe music: Sandansko Horo from the album Songs and Dance Music of Europe East and West by Panacea, which is available at magnatune.com.

5)Emails/Feedback

6)Article: The Living Dance by Shannon, contest winner

7)Podcast-safe music: Nagme from the album Ashek by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com.

Shimmy Cast Episode #31

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 available at magnatune.com.

5)Emails/Feedback

6)Article: A Guy's Guide to Taking Belly Dance Pictures by Ryan

7)Podcast-safe music: Peace by Maido Project from the Podsafe Music Network

Shimmy Cast Episode #30

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 Promonet

Download "Incompatibilidade De Genios" (mp3)
from "Cleopatra Cafe"
by Various Artists
Time Zone Records

• Buy at iTunes Music Store

5)Emails/Feedback
Marrakesh
Uber-ninja
Beatrice

6)Article: Observations on Isis Wings by Anala Rabari

7)Podcast-safe music: Laylat-oud (Turkish) from the album Qadim by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com.

Shimmy Cast Episode #29

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 album Music of Waters by Shira Kammen, which is available at magnatune.com.

5)Emails/Feedback
Kyra
Natalia

6)Article: A Professional - Primer By Salome

7)Podcast-safe music: Gole Sangam from the album Opium by Jesse Manno, which is available at magnatune.com.