"The Oriental Café Podcast"

Joana Saahirah
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A place where we´ll meet, every two weeks, for an intimate yet universal conversation about Egyptian Dance, Personal Empowerment and Life. Solo and with hand-picked guests, we´ll exchange, laugh, build bridges of understanding and mutual inspiration around a good cup of tea, in the warmth of a cafe where the world is one.

  1. Music & Intimacy with my Husband - Episode #48

    Jun 1

    Music & Intimacy with my Husband - Episode #48

    Welcome to episode #48 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, the 1st in our 3rd season, with our second-time guest, my husband, Miguel, hosted by yours truly, Joana Saahirah🎙️🌞 In this episode, we go deep into Music and Intimacy, two of our favorite subjects. 👉🎶Musical References mentioned in this episode: UB40 Peter Tosh Frank Zappa Guns n´Roses Black Sabbath Led Zeppelin Pearl Jam Sepultura Jimmy Page Rage Against the Machine Jeff Buckley Zero 7 Ben Howard The Doors 4 Non Blondes Bon Jovi Madonna and Michael Jackson The New Kids on the Block Amy Winehouse John Mayer ("The Edge of Desire" and "Stop this Train") Etta James ("At Last") Billie Holiday Sara Vaughn Ella Fitzgerald Gregory Alan Isakov ("Master and a Hound") Noah Kahan Hozier Om Kolthoum Amália Rodrigues & Mariza 🎤References shared by our guest: Book: "The Green Witch" by Arin Murphy-Hiscock Movie: "I wanna dance with somebody", a documentary about Whitney Houston on Netflix Music: "Let´s Stay Together" by Al Green 🎤🎧 ✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Newsletter and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿To discover our pioneering online courses, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿To know more about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 10 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

    1h 35m
  2. Episode #47 - Kristin Cyclone and The Art of Resilience

    Feb 23

    Episode #47 - Kristin Cyclone and The Art of Resilience

    Welcome to episode #47 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast by Joana Saahirah. 🎤🎧✨In this episode, improvised and recorded in exile, I tell you about how it felt going through cyclone Kristin, a weather disaster that destroyed a good portion of Portugal; and how to master the Art of Resilience. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Newsletter and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿To discover our pioneering online courses, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿To know more about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for a decade; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

    25 min
  3. The Fascination of the East & the Golden Era in Egypt - Episode #46

    Feb 9

    The Fascination of the East & the Golden Era in Egypt - Episode #46

    Welcome to episode #46 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast with Raphael Cormack, hosted by Joana Saahirah. Raphael Cormack is an author, Assistant Professor of Arabic at Durham University, researcher of Middle Eastern Culture and Language, and a traveler. In this episode, we discuss the West´s fascination for the East - and vice versa -, the possibility of true connection between different cultures, his fabulous books - "Midnight in Cairo" and "Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age" -, the eternal fascination of the Golden Era in Egypt, and what happens after we die. This is one of my favorite episodes. One I loved to record and revise. It´s real, packed with meaningful information and questions, and deeply human. ​ 🎤🎧✨For more information about Raphael Cormack and his books, follow this link: https://www.instagram.com/raphaelcormack/ 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: ​"A Flat Place" by Noreen Masud Raphael Cormack´s books ("Midnight in Cairo" and "Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age") Movie​s: "Talking about Trees" directed by Suhaib Gasmelbari To watch the webinar with Raphael Cormack and Joana Saahirah about "Midnight in Cairo" and the Golden Era of Egyptian Dance, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWVdAd09wI&t=1342s  Music: ​ Amar - Foundation for Arab Music Archiving & Research 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Newsletter, and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​ 🧿 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing with her orchestra at the best venues in the country; and working with the father of Egyptian Folklore, Mahmoud Reda. After her career debut in Egypt, she traveled the world, as an invited performer, teacher, and lecturer, sharing the depth of Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, delivering authentic Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment.    She´s the creator and host of "The Oriental Café" podcast and author of three published books - "The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life, and Beyond", "Behind the Curtain", and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". *For more information about her work, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com   *Joana Saahirah´s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoanaSaahirah *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/  *Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

    1h 31m
  4. Episode #45 - Beauty Standards and Ageism in the field of Egyptian Dance

    Jan 24

    Episode #45 - Beauty Standards and Ageism in the field of Egyptian Dance

    Welcome to episode #45 of "The Oriental Café" podcast by Joana Saahirah🌹 🎤🎧✨In this episode, I discuss the pressures of beauty standards and ageism in the field of Egyptian Dance, aka belly dance. True to my nature, I tell the truth and drop a few bombs on your lap. With love. To inspire, provoke, and maybe, just maybe, awaken you. The pressure to look a certain way or never getting old affects every woman, dancers and non-dancers. In this episode, I share a few solutions to this collective plague. How to deal with it and kick it in the derrière. 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming episodes & exclusive content we´re only sharing inside the podcast newsletter. To subscribe, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter * 🧿 To subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Newsletter and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🧿To discover our pioneering online courses, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🧿To know more about Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/private-coaching-programs-by-joana-saahirah-general 🧿 Follow the link to visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website: http://www.joanasaahirah.com/ 🧿To visit our Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She has written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” -, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for a decade; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ *Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

    27 min
  5. Egyptian Dance History, Culture & Anthropology - Episode #44

    Jan 12

    Egyptian Dance History, Culture & Anthropology - Episode #44

    ​Welcome to episode #44 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Dr. Tamer Yehia Aziz, hosted by Joana Saahirah. ​ In this episode, I receive Dr. Tamer Yehia Aziz, a respected Egyptian dancer, teacher, and scholar, a passionate advocate for his country, art, and culture. We talk about a wide range of themes, including the differences between Oriental Dance and Belly Dance, Anthropology, Egyptian Folklore and the legacy of Mahmoud Reda, the History of "Raqs Sharqi", the role of emotion in dance, and much more. Oh, we also sing a bit of Om Kolthoum and, not surprisingly, our guest makes your host cry. A fully packed episode with a teacher who´ll take you deep into the dance we all love, the ancient art of "Raqs Sharqi". ​🎤🎧✨For more information about Tamer Yehia Aziz, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/tamer.y.aziz 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: ​ (Our guest didn´t recommend books) Movie​s: "​Interstellar" directed by Christopher Nolan ​ Documentary about Ali Ismail (recommended by your host). To watch this documentary, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnDwSpf_nzw&list=RDVnDwSpf_nzw&start_radio=1&t=2155s Music: ​ Om Kolthoum; music that awakens your heart. ​Ali Ismail (recommended by your host) 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/ ​ 🧿 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. She's written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” - and "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko; and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master". Joana started her career in Egypt, where she lived and performed with her orchestra for 8 years; she worked with Mahmoud Reda as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and, from Egypt, her career expanded into a global phenomenon having taught, performed, and lectured in China, Japan, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, amongst other countries. One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL. Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals. She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ *Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanaSaahirahOnlineDanceSchool/ *"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond" book Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretsofegyptbook/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

    2h 12m
  6. Episode #43 - How to Create Your Unique Dance Style

    12/29/2025

    Episode #43 - How to Create Your Unique Dance Style

    Welcome to episode #43 of "The Oriental Café" Podcast hosted by Joana Saahirah. In episode #43 of "The Oriental Café" podcast, I, Joana Saahirah, your passionate host, share guidance on how to create your unique dance style, your personal dance language within the universal language of Egyptian Dance (aka belly dance). 🎤🎧✨To claim your Free Resources on Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/claim-your-self-confidence-bonus-resources 🎤🎧✨For more information about the recommended workshop "Cairo-Style Majancé Choreography", only available at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/offers/R8rzeVnC/checkout 🎤🎧✨For more information about my Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/online-dance-school-private-coaching-joana-saahirah 🎤🎧✨To join the Waiting List for the upcoming edition of Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - Authentic Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC to Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/signature-course-waiting-list 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter, and gain access to exclusive content from me and my guests, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 👉To discover our pioneering Courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses * ***About Joana Saahirah Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Personal Discovery & Empowerment. Her career started in Lebanon, Oman, and Egypt, where she spent more than a decade performing at the best venues in the country. Her work has also been presented - performances, courses, and lectures - all over the world. She´s the founder of the pioneering Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School & World; and the host of "The Oriental Café" podcast. *For more information: www.joanasaahirah.com *Joana Saahirah of Cairo Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page-183318258358726/ * Joana Saahirah´s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

    34 min
  7. Psychology and the Transformative Power of Belly Dance with Jadranka Trickovic-Mohr - Episode #42

    12/08/2025

    Psychology and the Transformative Power of Belly Dance with Jadranka Trickovic-Mohr - Episode #42

    Welcome to episode #42 of "The Oriental Café" podcast with Jadranka Trickovic-Mohr, a psychologist, curious soul, and a passionate advocate for Egyptian Dance, hosted by Joana Saahirah. In this episode, I talk with our brilliant guest about psychology, the transformative power of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" -, the wonders of cultural shocks, the challenges of embodiment, self-esteem, and much more. I, your host, didn´t want this conversation to end. And I´m sure you´ll feel the same. 🎤🎧🎁To claim your Gift "Practical Tips on How to Improve your Self-Esteem" (by our guest and your host), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/how-to-improve-self-esteem-podcast-subscribers 🎤🎧✨To reach out to Jadranka, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/jadranka.trickovic 🎤References shared by our guest: Books: "Death and the Dervish" by Mesa Selimovic "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho Movies: Every movie by the director Fatih Akin (example: "Head on") "Underground" and "Time of the Gypsies" by the director Emir Kusturica *I recommend Adam and The Blue Kaftan directed by Mariam Touzani Music: Open yourself to different musical experiences (our guest´s suggestion)   🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

    1h 51m
  8. Episode #41 - The Principles of Belly Dance Technique

    11/24/2025

    Episode #41 - The Principles of Belly Dance Technique

    Welcome to episode #41 of "The Oriental Café" podcast by Joana Saahirah🧿🌙✨ In this episode, I share the principles of Egyptian Dance - aka "belly dance" - Technique. What you need to know and develop if you wish to call yourself an oriental dancer. From the most obvious principles to the ones nobody has ever taught you - principles that´ll allow you to experience the true magic of Raqs Sharqi. 🎤🎧✨To subscribe to "The Oriental Café" Podcast Newsletter and get access to our exclusive news, inspirations, and gifts, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/the-oriental-cafe-podcast-newsletter 🎤🎧✨To listen to our Podcast on the usual audio platforms (Spotify & Apple Podcasts), follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/podcasts/the-oriental-cafe-podcast 🎤🎧✨For more information about Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/joana-saahirah-online-dance-school-courses 🎤 To SUBSCRIBE to JOANA SAAHIRAH´S WORLD NEWSLETTER and become an insider in our community, being the first to receive our NEWS, GIFTS, and INSPIRATIONS, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/subscribe-to-joana-saahirah-s-world-newsletter 🎤To enjoy Joana Saahirah´s World Free Learning Page, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/free-learning 🎤For more information about the newest edition to "Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course" - Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment from the ABC till Mastery -, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/Joana-Saahirah-Signature-Course-1 🎤🎧✨To discover Joana Saahirah´s Private Coaching Programs, follow this link: https://www.joanasaahirah.com/online-dance-school-private-coaching-joana-saahirah 🎤 To visit Joana Saahirah´s World Official Website, follow this link: www.joanasaahirah.com 🎤Subscribe to Joana Saahirah´s YouTube Channel (and click on the notifications´s bell button to be informed every time we have new goodies at the channel) by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ1mWvPaK_3cv98wn5YphA 🎤Follow Joana Saahirah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanasaahirah/

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