Shimmy Cast

Episode 45 is available for download.59:86 minutes 28.5MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) Podcast-safe music: Introduction to Belly Dancing from the album The Shuffleboard Queens by Deirdre Flint, available at CDBaby. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted by Deirdre Flint.2)Answers to: What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you?If you could go through a dancers wardrobe closet whose would you go through and why?The next question: Do you drill moves and if so tell us about your regiment?3)News - see forum board for links.4) Review: Bellydance Superstars: Introduction to Bellydance reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.5) Podcast-safe music: Hungarian Dance by Saharadja from the Podsafe Music Network.6)Emails/Feedback7) Interviews with Shimmy Fest Attendees8)Podcast-safe music: Crossing the Divide by School of Ambience from the Podsafe Music Network.

Episode 44 is available for download.45:00 minutes 21.6MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you?The next question: What are the Pros and Cons of resturant dancing?2)News - see forum board for links.3) Review: Bellydance for Fitness & Health: Level 1 with Kelli Marie reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4) Podcast-safe music: Persien Waltz from the album Worlds by Belaharr, available at CDBaby. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted by William Scott Swearingen Jr.5)Emails/Feedback6) Interview with Moria Chappell of the Bellydance Superstars7)Podcast-safe music: Istanbul 7 Am by Anne Young from the Podsafe Music Network.

Episode 43 is available for download.37:54 minutes 18.2MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to various Questions of the WeekThe next question: What 5 things make a good belly dancer to you?2)News - see forum board for links.3) Review: Snake Hips: Belly Dancing and How I Found True Love by Anne Thomas Soffee reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer checked this book out from the local library.4) Podcast-safe music: Idle Hands from the album Dreams from the Machine by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6) Interview with Moria Chappell of the Bellydance Superstars7)Podcast-safe music: The Sultan's Dance from the album The Gathering Season by Solace, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 42 is available for download.50:07 minutes 24.1MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to various Questions of the WeekThe next question: If you could go through a dancers wardrobe closet whose would you go through and why?2)News - see forum board for links.3) Review: Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Daily Quickies by Anala. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4) Podcast-safe music: Bonus Track from the album Evolution by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6) Interview of Meira Nawal troupe members about Tribal workshop7)Podcast-safe music: Ciri a Doro from the album Ciri a Doro by The Headroom Project, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 41 is available for download.22:03minutes 10.6MBA BONUS EPISODE1)Reminder Question of the Week contest2)Review: The Heartbeat of Bellydance DVD reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.3)Podcast-safe music: Wilderness Dance by DJ Squirrel King from the Podsafe Music Network.4)Nominate us for Podcast Awards.5)New contest announcement.

Episode 39 is available for download.55:28minutes 26.6MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Podcast-safe music: Ioda PromonetDownload "I Wanna See You Bellydance" (mp3)from "I Wanna See You Belly Dance"by Red ElvisesShooba-Doobah Records Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album2)Answers to various Questions of the WeekThe next question: How do you learn your zill patterns?3)News - see forum board for links.4)More answers to Questions of the Week5)Review: Nadia Gamal: The Legend reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.6)Podcast-safe music: Ioda PromonetDownload "Road To Marrakesh" (mp3)from "Kiss The Earth"by Johannes LinsteadREAL MUSIC More On This Album7)Emails/Feedback8) More answers to Questions of the Week and show bloopers9)Podcast-safe music: Ioda PromonetDownload "Rak's en Nar" (mp3)from "Arabesque 2 - Fire Belly Dance"by ArabesqueAzul Music Buy at iTunes Music Store More On This Album

Episode 37 is available for download.35:37 minutes 17.1MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Who are some of your favorite dancers? Do you dance barefoot or in shoes?The next question: What type of reviews would you like to hear on Shimmy Cast?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: Bellydance Fitness Fusion for Beginners: Yoga with Suhalia reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4)Dumbek Tang from Worlds by Belaharr available at CDBaby.5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: Hobbyist Circuit By Salome7)Podcast-safe music: Apostasi - Bouzouki Blues by Niavent, which is available at Podsafe Music Network.

Episode 32 is available for download.43:30 minutes 20.9MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: How much background in other dance forms do you have if any? What advice would you give to someone considering starting belly dance?The next question: How do you feel belly dance honours women and the experience of women?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: Grandmother's Secrets: The ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing Reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore.4)Podcast-safe music: Sandansko Horo from the album Songs and Dance Music of Europe East and West by Panacea, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: The Living Dance by Shannon, contest winner7)Podcast-safe music: Nagme from the album Ashek by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 28 is available for download.39:11 minutes 18.8MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Where do you listen to Shimmy Cast or what do you do when you listen to Shimmy Cast? Do you prefer to choreograph your dancing or do you prefer improvisation?The next question: How often to you practice and for how long?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: A Time of Peace by the Brothers of the Baladi reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.4)Podcast-safe music: Betlehem Betlehem from the album Wintersongs by Kitka, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: Winter Traditions by Anala Rabari7)Podcast-safe music: Zamuchi Se Bozha Majka from the album Wintersongs by Kitka, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 27 is available for download.45:38 minutes 21.9MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you use a dance name and why? Where do you listen to Shimmy Cast or what do you do when you listen to Shimmy Cast? How did the dance affect your life style?The next question: Do you prefer to choreograph your dancing or do you prefer improvisation?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: Shake It Up!: Exotic Bellydance Performances reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4)Podcast-safe music: Tec Peleite Zernju Zogtu (Latvia) from the album Wintersongs by Kitka, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/FeedbackJenney from Indiana6)Article: Eyebrow Design by Salome7)Podcast-safe music: Shchedrik (Ukraine) from the album Wintersongs by Kitka, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 26 is available for download.1:07:33 minutes 32.6MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: How did you get into belly dance? What has been the most unusual place you've performed? Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)? How did the dance affect your life style?The next question: Where do you listen to Shimmy Cast or what do you do when you listen to Shimmy Cast?2)Review: Tutankhamun And the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit soundtrack. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.3)Podcast-safe music: Coconino from the album Music of Waters by Shira Kammen, which is available at magnatune.com.4)Emails/FeedbackPsychspirit5)Chicago discussion.Tutankhamun And the Golden Age of the PharaohsTizi MelloulErika6)Podcast-safe music: Voices in the Forest from the album Winter Moon by Rhonda Lorence, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 25 is available for download.58:40 minutes 28.2MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Podcast-safe music: May Day from the album The Ball El Efe by Falik, which is available at magnatune.com.2)Answers to the Question of the Week: Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)?The next question: How did the dance affect your life style?3)News - see forum board for links.4)Belly Dancing Basics by Laura A. Cooper reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore.5)Podcast-safe music: Re-entry from the album Vibrant by Cargo Cult, which is available at magnatune.com.6)Emails/FeedbackFirstFourWeeks7)Report on my troupe's performance.8)Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Yoga, Isolations, and Drills: A Practice Companion with Rachel Brice reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD.9)Podcast-safe music: Levenah Rising from the album Samadhi by Christopher of the Wolves, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 24 is available for download.44:24 minutes 21.3MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: Do you use a dance name and why?The next question: Who are some of your favorite dancers (both on a local level and national, international level)?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Arabian Dance Fever: Bellydance reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4)Podcast-safe music: Nighty Girl from the album Synthesis of Five by Hoxman, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/FeedbackFirstFourWeeks6)Faux or for Real? by Salome7)Podcast-safe music: Om Asatoma Sad Gamaya from the album Eastern Grooves by DJ Cary, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 22 is available for download.54:57 minutes 26.5MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What move did you find the most challenging and why?The next question: How do you feel about a universal movement vocabulary?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Princess Farhana's Veil Obedience School How to Become a Material Girl reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this DVD.4)Podcast-safe music: Frog Drums from the album Music of Waters by Shira Kammen, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/FeedbackArabellaJuliaZahira6)Interview with Princess Farhana part 2.7)Podcast-safe music: Butterfly from the album Samadhi by Christopher of the Wolves, which is available at magnatune.com.

Episode 21 is available for download.54:17 minutes 26.1MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform?The next question: What move did you find the most challenging and why?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Belly Dance Lesson 2 with Cory Zamora reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4)Podcast-safe music: Mirrored Image from the album Vibrant by Cargo Cult, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6)Interview with Princess Farhana part 1.7)Podcast-safe music: Vanishing from the album Winter Moon by Rhonda Lorence, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 19 is available for download.45:34 minutes 21.9MBIn this episode you'll hear:1)Answers to the Question of the Week: What funny stories do you have from class?The next question: What is the most unusual place you've performed or been asked to perform?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: Bellyqueen: Bellydance Jam reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4)Podcast-safe music: Slow Motion from the album Fata Morgana by Mijo, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6)Interview with Lena Regina organizer of Shimmyfest.7)Podcast-safe music: Tas from the album The Path Beyond by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 18 is available for download.33:21 minutes 16.MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) No Answers to the Question of the Week: What funny stories do you have from class? It's being held over a week.2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: On Fire the Hottest Bellydance DVD Ever by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4)Podcast-safe music: Malawi Voodoo from the album Knives to the Treble by Burning Babylon, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: Being a Good Audience Member by Sarah Skinner.7)Podcast-safe music: Death and Rain- Kenji Williams from the album Eastern Grooves by DJ Cary, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 17 is available for download.34:01 minutes 16.3MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: Favorite belly dance musician?The next question: What funny story do you have from class?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: American Bellydancer DVD reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer rented this DVD.4)Music: Eavesdown Docks from the album On the Drift by the Bedlam Bards. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted James Hazlerig. For more information you can go to the Bedlam Bards website.5)Emails/FeedbackSnowflower6)Article: Dance Class Etiquette by Karima Nadira.7)Podcast-safe music: Geldim Bir Kara Tasha-Sherefe from the album Opium by Jesse Manno, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 16 is available for download.53:14 minutes 25.6MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: What prop have you found to be the most difficult to work with and how have you overcome it?Your favorite costume style and why?The next question: Favorite belly dance musician?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: The Rough Guide to World Music Vol. 1 by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this book at a local bookstore.4)Podcast-safe music: Rom Syrto from the album Songs and Dance Music of Europe East and West by Panacea, which is available at magnatune.com.5)Emails/Feedback Psychspirit Kristin6)Article: How to Find Music by Anala Rabari.7)Podcast-safe music: Orient from the album Fata Morgana by Mijo, which is available at magnatune.com

Episode 15 is available for download.24:32 minutes 11.8MBIn this episode you'll hear:1) Answers to the Question of the Week: Your favorite costume style and why?The next question: What prop have you found to be the most difficult to work with and how have you overcome it?2)News - see forum board for links.3)Review: CD Putumayo Presents Greece A Musical Odyssey Various Artists reviewed by Anala Rabari. Note: The reviewer purchased this CD.4)Podcast-safe music: Psithyros from the album The Path Beyond by Tim Rayborn, which is available at magnatune.com5)Emails/Feedback6)Article: Nearly Everything You Need to Know About Candles by Anala Rabari.7)Music: Cafe Abuse Tone from the album A Tribal Metamorphosis by Pentaphobe. This song is not for duplication and is copyrighted Mondo Melodia Inc. For more information you can go to his website at pentaphobe.net