Sunday, December 21, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #67 - Review Show

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

4) DVD: Hossam Ramzy Presents: Bedouin Tribal Dance reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #66 - Review Show

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

2) DVD: Princess Farhana Bellydance Intermeadiate Workout (also known as Princess Farhana Raks and Roll: Tantalizing Taqsim Technique) Reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.

3) Book: Bellydance by Keti Sharif Reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book.

4) DVD: Goddess Workout Cardio Bellydance Reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.



Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #65 - Springfield Interviews

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD.

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

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.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #64 - Safa Interview Part 3

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this book.

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD.

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.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #63 - Packing for a Workshop

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.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #62 - Review Show

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

The Way of the Belly by Neena and Veena reviewed by Delilah. Note: The reviewer checked this book out of the library.

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

Bellydance Superstars Vol III by Various Artists reviewed by Anala. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

Stretching Anatomy by Arnold G. Nelson and Jouko Kokkonen reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book.


Sunday, September 21, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #61 - Safa Interview Part 2

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this book.

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/

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #60 - Safa Interview Part 1

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

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

5) Review: Tribal Revolution: Tribal Fusion Bellydance DVD By Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.

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.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #59 - Naima Interview Part 2

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

6) Emails/Feedback

7)Naima Interview Part 2

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

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #58 - Naima Interview Part 1

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

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.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #57 - Making a Tribal Belt

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

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

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #56 - Ariellah Interview Part 3

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. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.

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.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #55 - Ariellah Interview Part 2

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.

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 Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book.

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.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #54 - Ariellah Interview

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. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.

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.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #53 - Anala's Holiday

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

Just a glimpse of Anala's crazy holiday fun.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Shimmy Cast Episode #52 - Springfield Interviews

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. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD.

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