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 creator of the D.E.V.I. Method™, devoted to helping women embody technique, artistry, and soulful confidence. So take a deep breath, soften into your body… And let’s dance. 🐍✨

  1. 3d ago

    21. How to Make Fusion Belly Dance More Inclusive with Kamrah (A Cup of Tea Series)

    Hello beautiful dancer and welcome to this amazing interview for our A Cup of Tea series! I'm SO excited to share with you this beautiful chat with Kamrah 🌟 Viral TikTok star, performer, teacher, and more, Kamrah is Chicago’s first trans masculine belly dancer. He has performed fusion, American cabaret, Lebanese, and Egyptian belly dance since 2001 and is noted for his creativity, isolations, and theatricality. We talk about: 🎯 What is "core fusion" in Fusion Bellydance 👐 How to create inclusive environments in the community 🪢 How to help this art form survive to the passing of time ... And so much more! Have your cup of tea or coffee ready and enjoy ☕ Go check Kamrah's profile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamrahdancer/ ⇢ 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/ ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mngpXAAzKJs

    21. How to Make Fusion Belly Dance More Inclusive with Kamrah (A Cup of Tea Series)

  2. Sep 29

    20. Body Intelligence & Fusion Belly Dance with Dipika Vijay (A Cup of Tea Series)

    I am thrilled to share with you today's interview with the gorgeous Dipika Vijay 😍 Dipika is an academically trained designer and a movement artist and coach age mentor by passion. Her dance company is called Badass Belly Dance, and her fitness classes fly under the name Firefly Aerial Fitness, both in Mumbai, India.  She has been Belly Dancing for over 17 years and confidently claims that design and alternate movement intensify, add more substance and vocabulary to her dance and body's intelligence. She dances to create more beauty, reclaim strength, and teaches so that others may see the beauty and strength that already exists within them. She uses movement to create form and form to shape thoughts.  You will love this interview SO much! Have your cup of tea or coffee ready ☕ Go check Dipika's profile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dipikavijay/   ⇢ 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/ ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/AoQ-TB4yHrY

    20. Body Intelligence & Fusion Belly Dance with Dipika Vijay (A Cup of Tea Series)

  3. Sep 22

    19. Pioneering Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in India with Nivetha Shree (A Cup of Tea Series)

    Hello beautiful dancer, today I want to share with you an amazing interview with Nivetha Shree. After training in both Bellydance and Yoga, Nivetha discovered and deeply fell in love with Tribal/Fusion Bellydance. Over the years she has taught workshops and performed in various Bellydance festivals and also had the privilege of organizing Tribal Nritta - the first event dedicated to Tribal/Fusion Bellydance in Bangalore. Nivetha is also the first FCBD Sister Studio in India! This interview is SO inspiring and you'll find it so juicy! Have your cup of tea or coffee ready 🧡 Go check Nivetha's profile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niveetha_dancer/ ⇢ 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/ ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qNbE6CWmmCg

    19. Pioneering Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in India with Nivetha Shree (A Cup of Tea Series)

  4. Sep 15

    18. What Happened When We Stopped Trying to "Get It Right"

    What happens when we stop trying to get every movement right... And simply begin to dance? In this episode, recorded just after the first D.E.V.I. Method Open House, I'm reflecting on what happened when a group of dancers moved beyond technique, perfectionism and self-observation - and into embodiment, expression and presence. We explore why technique is not the destination, how dance can become an act of offering, and what changes when we stop asking "How do I look?" and begin asking "What do I have to offer?" I'll also share some of the beautiful reactions from the dancers who joined the Open House - and why this experience reinforced everything I believe about the power of mentorship, community and embodied practice 🪷 ⇢ 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/ ✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nqi8-VncEyM

    18. What Happened When We Stopped Trying to "Get It Right"

  5. Sep 8

    17. What If Dance Became a Devotional Practice?

    What if dance became more than something you learn, perform, or perfect? What if it became a devotional practice - a way to listen, remember, create, and come home to yourself? In this episode of the Dancing Goddess podcast, I invite you to explore what happens when we stop asking “Am I doing this right?” and begin asking: “What wants to move through me?” We’ll explore the Muse, embodiment, improvisation, and the sacred relationship between movement and self-expression.And I’ll invite you into a little experience of your own 🪷   ⇢ 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/✹ My Website and more about me: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/ ✹ You can watch this episode on video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/m7-KUCJ3_3c

    17. What If Dance Became a Devotional Practice?

  6. Sep 1

    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. 🐍     ⇢ 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/ ✹ 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

  7. 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.   ⇢ 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/ ✹ 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

  8. 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/ ✹ 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
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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 creator of the D.E.V.I. Method™, 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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