Let's Talk: Bellydance

Bellydance By Jennifer

Listen in on the "hard to to talk about" subjects that typically happen behind the curtain from peers in the bellydance industry as they candidly share about the ups and downs as they navigate through these tough issues. Learn through different perspectives and gain advice on ways to better the community. Have an open mind and be brave.

  1. Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Season 2 Ep. 5) - Oriana Talks About Body Image

    12/19/2025

    Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Season 2 Ep. 5) - Oriana Talks About Body Image

    On This Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Oriana and I discuss some of the realities when you are part of the entertainment industry, where beauty standards and body image open the door to being scrutinized for your appearance, yet you were sold a very different idea in the beginning. Oriana shares some mistakes, personal stories, and we offer a few great solutions as food for thought. To follow Oriana along her journey, please follow her. Instagram: @orianabellydance Or via facebook: J. Oriana Brooks Here is the link for Fanoos magazine! https://www.fanoosmagazine.com/ Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show/podcast where we interview experienced dancers and MENAHT community members about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g⁠⁠⁠  My Website Podcast Show Page: ⁠⁠⁠https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ Want to learn more about your host? Follow the journey: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bellydancebyjennifer/ Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/bellydancebyjenniferinc

    1h 2m
  2. Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Season 2 Episode 2) - Majilyn Talks About Creating Connection & Emotion In Dance

    10/02/2025

    Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Season 2 Episode 2) - Majilyn Talks About Creating Connection & Emotion In Dance

    On This Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Majilyn and I discuss the struggles and triumphs of connection in the dance with your audience and yourself. Ever seen a dancer with amazing technique, but you didn’t feel much? Have you ever been moved that you teared up or couldn’t stop grinning when watching another dancer…as if they transported you to another time or place? Join us as we go over this and much more in the realm of theatrics, dance, and practical advice for every level of dancer. To Learn more about Majilyn, follow them on Instagram: @majilynbellydance & on their website https://www.majilyn.com Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show/podcast where we interview experienced dancers and MENAHT community members about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry. Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s): Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g⁠⁠⁠  My Website Podcast Show Page: ⁠⁠⁠https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/ Want to learn more about your host? Follow the journey: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bellydancebyjennifer/ Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/bellydancebyjenniferinc

    1h 17m
  3. Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Season 2 Ep. 1) - Roxxanne Shelaby On Finding Your Authentic Role

    09/02/2025

    Let’s Talk: Bellydance (Season 2 Ep. 1) - Roxxanne Shelaby On Finding Your Authentic Role

    On This Episode of Let’s Talk: Bellydance, Roxxanne Shelaby and I discuss discovering roles in the industry to fill and creating them to find a niche that is authentic and fulfilling. We also talk about some of the hardships when a role may no longer feel right and mistakes along the journey.To Learn more about Roxxanne, follow them on Instagram: @roxanneshelaby & Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxxanneshelaby.Check out the FEZ documentary and current projects Roxxanne is working on on her website: www.roxxanne.net/Thank you for your support, and let’s make our community a better place. “Let’s Talk: Bellydance” is an online show/podcast where we interview experienced dancers and MENAHT community members about the hard topics and issues we face in our industry.Love the podcast? Subscribe on your favorite platform(s):Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-bellydance/id1804570086⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4HkEimITHsf1jQyVHTYI⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDo9cYM_fEKOZQxqvhcyyIanY4u9cNi-g⁠⁠⁠ My Website Podcast Show Page: ⁠⁠⁠https://bellydancebyjennifer.com/category/podcast/___________________________________________________________-Want to learn more about your host? Follow the journey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellydancebyjennifer/Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/bellydancebyjenniferinc

    1h 7m

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Listen in on the "hard to to talk about" subjects that typically happen behind the curtain from peers in the bellydance industry as they candidly share about the ups and downs as they navigate through these tough issues. Learn through different perspectives and gain advice on ways to better the community. Have an open mind and be brave.