Sahra Kent's guest appearances

Sahra Kent

The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse

Yallah Raqs

Alia Thabit

Lisa Allred

Sahra Saeeda

Mao Murakami

Ranya Renee

Terri Allred

Dawn Devine

Rosa Noreen

Zahra Zuhair

Kay Hardy Campbell

Leyla Lanty

Assala Ibrahim

Shahrzad Khorsandi

Roberto Mejía

Jonatan Gomes Derbaq

OwlTail

Sahra Kent is the powerhouse behind Journey Through Egypt and today she joins us to get nerdy about the Sa’id. For those of you who don’t know, it’s a region of Egypt, and where the dance you’ve heard of, Sa’idi, hails from. Sa’idi means of the Sa’id. Don’t worry though, by the end of this podcast, you’ll know a lot more about this region! We talk about the dances of the Sa'id, not only how they're portrayed in the hometowns and cities, but also how these dances are taken and portrayed to the rest of the world. It's a fascinating talk that any dancer can use to help understand the nuances of dance as it migrates from one place to another.

Sahra Kent is the powerhouse behind Journey Through Egypt and today she joins us to get nerdy about the Sa’id. For those of you who don’t know, it’s a region of Egypt, and where the dance you’ve heard of, Sa’idi, hails from. Sa’idi means of the Sa’id. Don’t worry though, by the end of this podcast, you’ll know a lot more about this region! We talk about the dances of the Sa'id, not only how they're portrayed in the hometowns and cities, but also how these dances are taken and portrayed to the rest of the world. It's a fascinating talk that any dancer can use to help understand the nuances of dance as it migrates from one place to another.

The Sa‘id with Sahra Kent

My guest, Sahra Kent (aka Sahra Saeeda), talks about how understanding the context is the key to making sense of Egyptian folklore.  If you’ve ever wondered why so many videos of the same folkloric style (such as Saidi) can look so different, Sahra’s breakthrough “tables” approach can help you make sense of it. So check out this geek-tacular discussion on how to put together the puzzle pieces so you can finally get a clear picture of Egyptian folkloric dance. This episode is sponsored by LeoToes, makers of padded dance footies.  Check them out at:  LeoToes.com For more geek-tacular resources, visit:  http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps

My guest, Sahra Kent (aka Sahra Saeeda), talks about how understanding the context is the key to making sense of Egyptian folklore.  If you’ve ever wondered why so many videos of the same folkloric style (such as Saidi) can look so different, Sahra’s breakthrough “tables” approach can help you make sense of it. So check out this geek-tacular discussion on how to put together the puzzle pieces so you can finally get a clear picture of Egyptian folkloric dance. This episode is sponsored by LeoToes, makers of padded dance footies.  Check them out at:  <a href="http://LeoToes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LeoToes.com</a> For more geek-tacular resources, visit:  <a href="http://www.bellydancegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.BellyDanceGeek.com</a> Also check out our sister program, "More Than Steps" where I geek out on how belly dance works, one coffee run at a time: <a href="https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/more-than-steps</a>

Geek Out with Sahra Kent: The Puzzle of Egyptian Folklore