Dancing Goddess with Lamia Barbara

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Welcome to the Dancing Goddess Podcast - a space for dancers, seekers, and embodied artists reclaiming movement as ritual, expression, and devotion. Together we’ll explore the art of dance, creativity, feminine embodiment, spirituality, and the deeper wisdom living inside the body. I’m your host, Lamia Barbara - Indian Fusion Bellydancer, yoga teacher, and mentor devoted to helping women embody technique, artistry, and soulful confidence. So take a deep breath, soften into your body… and let’s dance. 🐍✨

  1. 6d ago

    16. But Am I Ready? Stories From Dancers Who Took the Leap

    What if you don’t need to feel ready before you begin? In this episode of the Dancing Goddess Podcast, I’m sharing the stories of two beautiful dancers, Karolina and Kenza, and the moments when they chose to step beyond what felt familiar. One had almost two decades of dance experience and was already teaching. The other was navigating the challenge of learning a completely new movement language while honouring her own cultural roots. Their journeys are different, but they reveal something powerful: You don't need to be perfect, advanced or completely confident to grow. You need a willingness to be seen, receive guidance and keep practicing. We’ll explore perfectionism, creative plateaus, cultural depth, mentorship, and the difference between collecting more information and having someone truly see your dance. And if you've ever wondered: “Am I ready?”“Am I good enough?”“What if I can't keep up?” This episode is for you. 🐍 ✨ D.E.V.I. Method Open House - September 10Come meet the method, ask your questions and discover whether this is the next step in your dance journey. Link to register: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/open ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qOXx0zuz47A

    16. But Am I Ready? Stories From Dancers Who Took the Leap

  2. Aug 25

    15. You Don’t Need More Choreography: What Happens When You Learn to Trust Your Body

    What if the next step in your dance journey isn't learning another choreography? What if it's learning to trust yourself? In this episode of the Dancing Goddess Podcast, we explore what happens when you move beyond simply knowing what to do and begin developing your own movement language. We'll talk about embodiment, improvisation, emotional expression, musicality and devotional practice - and why even technically skilled dancers can sometimes feel disconnected, self-conscious or dependent on being told what movement comes next. Because there is a profound difference between performing movements correctly and allowing your body to become an instrument of expression. This is the heart of the D.E.V.I. Method: moving from collecting choreography to cultivating a relationship with your body, your creativity and the music - until you can listen, respond and let the dance emerge from within 🐍🪷 And if you've been longing to feel more freedom, confidence and trust in your dancing, this episode is your invitation to begin. ✨ D.E.V.I. Method Open House - September 10Registration is officially open. Come experience the philosophy behind the method and discover what becomes possible when dance becomes a practice of embodiment, devotion and artistic self-trust. Link to register: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/open ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0FSLjJrNPo4

    15. You Don’t Need More Choreography: What Happens When You Learn to Trust Your Body

  3. Aug 18

    14. How I Became the Teacher I Am Today - and Why I'm Entering My Master Teacher Era

    What does it really take to become the teacher you're meant to be? In this deeply personal episode, I'm taking you back to where it all began - from a little girl who simply loved to move, to the journey that led me through twenty years of study, performance, teaching and, ultimately, the creation of the D.E.V.I. Method™. This is the story of how dance transformed me, what I've learned from mentoring hundreds of dancers around the world, and why I believe we need a different way of practicing, learning and growing as artists. If you've ever wondered how the D.E.V.I. Method™ was born - and why this feels like the beginning of a much bigger vision - join me for this inspiring conversation. 🪷 If you're ready to become the artist your dance is asking you to be, applications for the inaugural D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program are now open. Find all the infos here: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/6rrRaR1epkY

    14. How I Became the Teacher I Am Today - and Why I'm Entering My Master Teacher Era

  4. Aug 11

    13. Introducing the D.E.V.I. Method™: The Dance Mentorship I've Been Dreaming About

    Hello beautiful dancer, Today I'm so happy to (finally!) share with you an exciting news: enrolment for the upcoming new D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is now open! 🎉​ And in this episode I share with you what the D.E.V.I. Method™ is and why I created it. If you want to learn more about the Mentorship, find all the infos here: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qOXx0zuz47A

    13. Introducing the D.E.V.I. Method™: The Dance Mentorship I've Been Dreaming About

  5. Aug 4

    12. The Healing Power of Dance and Art (from Tribal Future Podcast)

    Today I want to share with you an interview I released on Adriatica's Tribal Future podcast, where we talk about dance and the healing power of art. You can find the video version here: https://youtu.be/6SB7ULSEz0U?si=YfuH-LyM9JjovMR5 ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/

    12. The Healing Power of Dance and Art (from Tribal Future Podcast)

  6. Jul 28

    11. Mastering Technique & Balancing Life with Antonella Sciahina (A Cup of Tea Series)

    ✨Hello beautiful dancer and welcome to this new exciting interview. Today's guest is the amazing Antonella Sciahina from Rome, Italy! Antonella is a internationally recognised dancer, know for her strong technique and her unique and original style. She has been teaching and dancing for over 20 years worldwide, and is also a certified Pilates instructor, specialised in and pre and post-natal fitness. You'll find SO much value in this interview! Antonella shares with us: 💃 How her journey as a dancer was performance-based since the very beginning ⚖️ The importance of balancing work/career and personal life 🧐 The difference between "Tribal Fusion" and "Fusion Bellydance" ... and so much more! Have your cup of tea or coffee ready, and enjoy ☕ Go check Antonella's profile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonella_sciahina/ ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/dhr3wMpSU7c

    11. Mastering Technique & Balancing Life with Antonella Sciahina (A Cup of Tea Series)

  7. Jul 21

    10. The Real Cost of Being a Professional Dancer and New Mother with Ashley Lopez (A Cup of Tea Series)

    Hello beautiful dancer! I am SO excited to share this beautiful interview with Ashley Lopez 💓 Ashley Lopez is an internationally touring artist and instructor. She has performed and taught in over 25 countries worldwide. Ashley holds a bachelor of music in vocal performance/opera and is an 8 Elements™ Datura Style dance teacher, a Registered Yoga Teacher, and a certified Pilates, cycling and fitness instructor. Ashley shares with us her story in dance, how she met Bellydance and specifically Fusion Bellydance, her journey as a newly dancing mother so far and a few insights that will be extremely valuable for every Fusion dancer! Have your cup of tea or coffee ready and enjoy this interview ☕ Go check Ashley's website: https://www.ashleylopez.com/ And follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylopezdance/ ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zxxzxwTw0TM

    10. The Real Cost of Being a Professional Dancer and New Mother with Ashley Lopez (A Cup of Tea Series)

  8. Jul 14

    9. Creative Indian Fusion Belly Dance with Leli Neeraja (A Cup of Tea Series)

    Dear dancer! I'm SO happy to share with you this lovely conversation with Leli Neeraja! ♥️ Leli Neeraja is a dancer and teacher of Fusion Bellydance, Indian Fusion and Indian classical dance Odissi from Milano, Italy, who founded her own online school, Namastè Academy. During this interview we discussed about SO many inspiring topics, like: 💃 The difference between appreciating a dance form and experiencing it in the body 💪 How to push ourselves in dance practice 🪷 How to create respectful and creative Indian Fusion stylisation 🌀 Why being aware of your center and alignment is so important for dancers 🪡 Tips and ideas for dancers that want to create their own costumes playfully Enjoy this interview and go check Leli's Instagram and her online school if you want to know more about her: https://www.instagram.com/leli.neeraja/ ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is a 12-week practitioner training designed to help you build a dance practice rooted in devotion, embodiment, cultural integrity and soulful confidence - so you can become the artist your dance is asking you to become. Explore the journey: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi ✹ Start here: watch the FREE "7-Minute Dance Practice Ritual" https://www.lamiabarbara.com/practiceritual ✹ Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamia_barbara/ ✹ Join the Free Community "Embodied Dance Practice": https://www.facebook.com/groups/633217099061414 ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/uRN2CwxCC3Y

    9. Creative Indian Fusion Belly Dance with Leli Neeraja (A Cup of Tea Series)
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Welcome to the Dancing Goddess Podcast - a space for dancers, seekers, and embodied artists reclaiming movement as ritual, expression, and devotion. Together we’ll explore the art of dance, creativity, feminine embodiment, spirituality, and the deeper wisdom living inside the body. I’m your host, Lamia Barbara - Indian Fusion Bellydancer, yoga teacher, and mentor devoted to helping women embody technique, artistry, and soulful confidence. So take a deep breath, soften into your body… and let’s dance. 🐍✨

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