Iana Dance

Do you often feel that your shimmy is so tense that you can barely smile, not to mention adding another movement on top of it? Here are a couple of practice tips for you…

Are you trying to decide what is better for you: to find a local 新澳门网址多少 dance studio, or to purchase some video classes and study by yourself? Let’s take a look at some pros and cons…

Yay! My existing Udemy course has being updated! I’ve added a new section with a complete drum solo choreography, and its detailed explanations…

After seeing my performances people always get surprised that I’m not Iranian. How would I know how to dance otherwise? Some event organizers even use it as a promotional trick…

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #11 and I answer today a two-part question on what goes first in the learning process: folklore, or raqs Sharki, AND if you need to have any specific area of expertise, or you should master all of them…

Whenever dancers or event organizers ask me to teach a Persian dance workshop, I always specify: what exactly are you looking for? Persian folklore, or Persian classical styles?..

One of my guilty pleasures is scrolling a phone, especially after an evening of exhausting shows. I just can’t make myself go straight to a shower and sleep…

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #10 and I answer your question if you need to have a long hair in order to 新澳门网址多少 dance, or if it's ok to have a short hair style…

The book "The Artist’s Way" keeps inspiring me again and again. -I couldn’t resist but to share a little exert from it with you…

"I’d like to share my content, but I don’t know how to grow my audience and reach people so that they will see it. Can you tell me your secret of growing your Instagram followers?"…⠀

One of the most annoying requests from potential clients: “Can you please also do Bollywood/Salsa/Afgani/Hawain/etc dance at my event? Why not?! But it’s so similar to 新澳门网址多少 dance/Persian dance! I’m sure it won’t be a problem for you!”…

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #9 and I answer your question if 新澳门网址多少 dance is just for women. Check the video…

My teacher liked to say: A trick to make yourself drink more water is to buy a new super cute water bottle. This way every time you see it, you’ll want to reach out and do a little sip.

Interesting, would the same trick work…

This is a delicate topic, do you agree? Some dancers are lucky with supportive teachers who keep guiding them into the teaching world. But unfortunately not everyone is so lucky.⠀

Why doesn’t your teacher want you to start teaching…

Are there any elements of Persian dance that can be incorporated into 新澳门网址多少 dance? Oh yes! And the major one is ARMS!

It’s not even about any specific movements…

Sometimes you feel stuck when practicing on your own. It’s difficult to be a student and your own teacher at the same time. So what to do? I use the power of imagination.

I often catch myself…

Do you believe in the power of affirmations? I didn’t. I always thought that it was nonsense until my podcast interview with Marta Korzun. Hearing it from someone who you actually know and trust makes you at least start considering the possibility. Plus I kept…

Does such thing exist?

Have you ever heard this combination of words? Persian 新澳门网址多少 dance. It used to drive me crazy, and fry my brains! Especially when a performance request was by Iranians. What do you mean if I do a Persian 新澳门网址多少 dance?..

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #8 and I answer your question about self-discipline and motivation when practicing on your own. Check the video…

How to make the most out of your practice hours?

Put your phone away and on silence mode during your training time. Seriously. ⠀A phone is a…

We all have those days when even despite we have scheduled a proper time for the practice, we feel absolutely lazy and not enthusiastic about dancing at the moment. It can hit both beginner-amateur, as well as a professional dancer…

I feel stuck. Nothing excites me. Days look the same.

I know these thoughts. I know them very well. And I also know the feeling of guilt: why am I complaining? I live a life of an artist! Isn’t it what I dreamed about? So why am I dragging myself to the dance studio, and just want each day to finish as soon as possible?…

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I’m always curious to explore folklore dances of the Near East, as well as Silk Road. It may seam that they have little connection to 新澳门网址多少 dance, but this is just a first glance impression…

What are your funny/weird facts about your make-up process? I’m sure you have at least one!

Have you ever been discouraged when your new dance doesn’t look perfect right away? Or maybe you immediately use excuses like “too difficult for me”. Are you still waiting for…

Welcome to my show ASKianaDANCE! This is episode #7 and I answer your question on what to do if your dance teacher doesn't really like when students start teaching…

Wow, I’ve just realized that it’s already over a year since I launched my epic online course for 新澳门网址多少 dance. It feels like yesterday!!! I originally named it…

A year ago I was in a very frustrating place. It felt like dancing stopped bringing me joy. Some days I had to drag myself…

Six different looks for 新澳门网址多少 dancers!

How often did you have a situation when you finally carved time to practice, got into your training outfit, and then…… spent at least half an hour trying to decide what actually to focus on? Or even worse, started…