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IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR DANCING…
IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR DANCING…

Have you ever noticed that all professional athletes focus not only on their main sport activities, but also spend a lot of time in the gym? Well, professional dancers are partially athletes too, so let’s figure out why it matters.🤔⁣⁣

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJuly 8, 2024training-tips, fitnessComment
HOW TO POLISH NEW DANCES
HOW TO POLISH NEW DANCES

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 a miracle that one day your dance level will magically allow you to dance anything you want?

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJuly 7, 2024training-tips, polishComment
What is a mejance?⁣⁣
What is a mejance?⁣⁣

Mejance, or megance, or mejanse, or any other way that you may spell it🙈, is an entrance piece of the belly dancer. It’s her introduction, and her business card. 💁‍♀️ It’s the first song she appears in front of her audience, and very often it’s a music composed specifically for her.

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJuly 6, 2024choreographyComment
DRUM SOLO IMPROVISATION
DRUM SOLO IMPROVISATION

There is a special magic in a duet between dancer and drummer. Do you agree? 💫💫💫It has a very different energy and feel comparing to a drum solo performance to recorded music.⁣⁣⠀

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJuly 5, 2024drumsoloimprovComment
THE ARC OF CHOREOGRAPHY
THE ARC OF CHOREOGRAPHY

Dance is like storytelling. It has particular parts: beginning, development, and culmination. And each of these parts can have smaller sub-parts. 👉

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJuly 4, 2024choreographyComment
LEARNING VARIOUS STYLES
LEARNING VARIOUS STYLES

Why is it important to learn various styles even within the belly dance genre:⁣?

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJuly 3, 2024Comment
HOW TO AVOID A SHIMMY LOCK⁣⁣ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⁣⁣
HOW TO AVOID A SHIMMY LOCK⁣⁣ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⁣⁣

Do you often feel that your knee shimmy is so tense that you can barely smile, not to mention adding another movement on top of it?😂🙈🙈🙈Here are a couple of tips for you.👇👇👇⁣

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJuly 2, 2024Comment
How to structure a 20-min non-stop belly dance show
How to structure a 20-min non-stop belly dance show

20+ minutes NONSTOP for a SOLO dancer, especially when performing for a non-Arabic audience, can be very tricky… 😬 Do you know how to structure such program, and keep it both engaging for the audience AND doable for you as a performer? 

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Dance ProfessionIana KomarnytskaJuly 1, 2024gigsComment
A Short Belly Roll Exercise
A Short Belly Roll Exercise

You can fit training into your daily routine even if you have only 5 minutes and 1 square meter to practice on (and everyone does have these). 👉Start small, but keep it consistent by transforming it into a dance ritual.✨⁣⁣⠀⁣⁣⠀

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJune 28, 2024belly rollsComment
Tips on practicing belly dance in small places
Tips on practicing belly dance in small places

No space in your hotel room isn’t a reason to skip your dance practice during a trip. There are plenty of things you can do even within 1 square meter.

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaJune 21, 2024belly rollsComment
SUMMER: Time to Rest or to Practice?
SUMMER: Time to Rest or to Practice?

How to enjoy summer and NOT compromising your dance training? You worked so hard during the year to improve your shimmies and undulations… it would be a pity to start all over in the fall. Good news is that you don’t need to choose between summer fun and training. You can do both! 

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TravelIana KomarnytskaJune 16, 2024Comment
Timeless Elegance of Mealai Khmer Art Studio
Timeless Elegance of Mealai Khmer Art Studio

Inspired by the detailed carvings and sculptures of ancient temples like Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Preah Khan, the studio's designs bring historical and mythological elements to life.

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TravelIana KomarnytskaJune 10, 2024Comment
Discover the Heart of Cambodian Culture at Theam's Gallery
Discover the Heart of Cambodian Culture at Theam's Gallery

A visit to Theam's Gallery is a journey into the heart of Cambodian culture and creativity. It's a place where art and culture come alive, where history is honored, and where the future of Cambodian craftsmanship is being shaped.

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TravelIana KomarnytskaJune 3, 2024mealaistudioComment
How to Analyze Your Own Dance Mistakes
How to Analyze Your Own Dance Mistakes

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer, there's always room for improvement. One tool that has revolutionized the way dancers enhance their skills is…

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaMay 1, 2024polishComment
Learning Apsara Dance in Cambodia
Learning Apsara Dance in Cambodia

Taking Apsara dance classes and later wearing the exquisite Apsara costume was undoubtedly the highlight of my trip to Cambodia.

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TravelIana KomarnytskaApril 24, 2024theamsgallery, mealaistudioComment
The Power of Self-Video Recording in Dance Practice
The Power of Self-Video Recording in Dance Practice

In this article, we'll delve into why video analysis is indispensable for dancers and how it can revolutionize your practice sessions.

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaApril 17, 2024Comment
8 Steps For Mastering Dance Practice
8 Steps For Mastering Dance Practice

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, getting better at dancing takes practice. This guide breaks it down into simple steps so you can improve faster and feel more confident on the dance floor.

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaApril 10, 2024Comment
Baladi: Understanding the Essence Beyond Dance
Baladi: Understanding the Essence Beyond Dance

Baladi – a term often misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented, especially in the realm of dance. Let's embark on a journey to unravel the true essence of this multifaceted word and its significance beyond the dance floor.

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History & CultureIana KomarnytskaApril 3, 2024Comment
Unlock Your Dance Potential with the  Dance Habits Intensive
Unlock Your Dance Potential with the Dance Habits Intensive

Develop habits that lead to continuous improvement, and watch your skills reach new heights.

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MindsetIana KomarnytskaMarch 13, 2024analyze-mistakes, polishComment
Check Your Belly Dance Technique Level
Check Your Belly Dance Technique Level

A special video class designed for intermediate/advance belly dance students to help them identify weak points in their technique.

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Dance TrainingIana KomarnytskaMarch 6, 20248-steps-masteringComment
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