Shows
Time To Shine TodayOwn the Room: How to Present with Confidence, Clarity, and Zero Panic đ€âš - TTST Interview with Oreet Kaufman of OC Presentation Designsđ„Show NotesđOreet is on a mission to eliminate boring, panic-filled presentations for good. As the founder of OC Presentation Designs, she transforms complex ideas into clear, visually stunning slides that connect, inspire, and get results. With 20+ years in instructional design, Oreet helps professionals craft powerful stories through presentationsâso they can show up with confidence, own the room, and leave a lasting impression. đŁQUOTE: âMy job is to help people shine. I simplify, clarify, and design so they can show up with confidence.â âš- Oreet Kaufman  2025-07-2940 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#63: Funnels, Schmunnels - Do I Really Need One?Ever hear the word funnel and instantly feel overwhelmed? Yeahâsame.In this episode, Iâm breaking down what a funnel actually is (minus the marketing mumbo jumbo), how it applies to your dance or fitness biz, and whether you even need one right now. Spoiler alert: itâs not as complicatedâor essentialâas some folks make it out to be.If youâve been told you need a 12-step email sequence, a tripwire, an upsell, and a partridge in a pear tree⊠take a breath. Letâs talk real talk about what works, what doesnât, an...2025-06-2509 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#62: How One Dancer Turned Her Pain Into Power - In Life & BusinessIâm sitting down with dancer, author, and entrepreneur Shoshana Mizell, whose story is as raw as it is powerful. We talk about her book Trigger Warning, the personal trauma behind it, and how that pain shaped the way she moves through the worldâonstage and off.If youâve ever wondered how to channel your hardest moments into something meaningful⊠if youâve ever felt like your past was holding you back from building the future you wantâthis oneâs for you.Itâs about healing. Itâs about claiming space. Itâs about building a bus...2025-06-1849 min
Unscripted Small BusinessOreet Kaufman: Mastering the Art of (Slidedeck) Presentation DesignIn this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, Daniel Hill interviews Oreet Kaufman, a freelance PowerPoint designer from Chicago. Oreet discusses her journey into presentation design, emphasizing the importance of effective storytelling and audience engagement. She shares insights on the ideal number of slides, the role of AI in presentations, and common pitfalls to avoid. Oreet also highlights her success stories with clients and her approach to creating impactful presentations that resonate with audiences.2025-06-1220 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#61: Stop Being the Best Kept Secret - Get People to Actually ListenEver feel like you're doing all the thingsâposting, promoting, showing upâbut still feel invisible in your dance or fitness biz? You're not alone.In this episode, we're digging into why your brilliance might be flying under the radarâand how to change that. Whether you're struggling to get students to see your value, or your community doesnât âgetâ what you do (yet), this convo will help you shift how you talk about your work so people can finally feel its impact.Because being amazing isnât enough⊠people have to know why it matters.2025-06-1106 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#60: Stuck on What to Post? Start Here.Ever stare at your screen thinking, âWhat the heck do I even post today?â Yeahâsame.In this episode, Iâm diving into one of the biggest struggles for dance and fitness entrepreneurs: what to say when you feel like youâve got nothing to say. Whether youâre deep in promo mode or just trying to stay visible, this episode is packed with real talk and content ideas that wonât leave you overwhelmed.So, if content creation feels heavy, this episode will show you how easy it is to show up consistently.đč Need a boo...2025-06-0408 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#59: Building a Dance Biz Beyond Borders & LabelsIn this episode, I chat with Kamrahâa powerhouse performer, bold entrepreneur, and all-around trailblazerâwhoâs defied expectations and built not one, but two dance businesses⊠all while moving across countries and breaking barriers. From solo hustle to creative partnership, Kamrah shares the raw truth about grit, reinvention, and what it really takes to build a dance biz on your own terms.đ Hit play and letâs dive in!đč Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/onlineđč Stop hustling for pennie...2025-05-2851 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhDđș PowerPoint Presentation Design with Oreet Kaufman: Avoid Mistakes & Make Slides That WowPowerPoint presentation design is more than just picking a templateâitâs a strategy. In this episode, design expert Oreet Kaufman shares how to turn cluttered, outdated slides into clear, compelling communication tools that connect with your audience.If youâre overwhelmed by slides full of text, unclear public speaking visuals, or feel your deck just "doesnât work"âthis episode is your blueprint. Oreet introduces the concept of word dieting to help simplify your messaging, breaks down the biggest PowerPoint mistakes, and shares practical slide design tips to help your audience actually remember what you present.Wheth...2025-05-2315 min
BizBlendDesign It to Land: Oreet Kaufman on PowerPoint That Speaks, Sells, and SticksIn this episode of BizBlend, host Sana talks with Oreet Kaufman, a former corporate trainer turned PowerPoint design expert. With over 20 years of experience, Oreet reveals why most presentations failânot due to lack of information, but because of too much of it. She unpacks her concept of âword dieting,â shares a real-world case where her redesign helped a startup raise $1.3M, and explains why good slide design is more critical than ever in our distracted, remote world. From font choices to visual storytelling, this episode is a masterclass in purposeful presentation.
About the Guest:
Oreet Kaufma...2025-05-2322 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#58: Stop Hoping and Start Owning - The Mindset Shift That Built My BusinessTodayâs episode is part truth smack, part wake-up call. Because if youâre out here grindingâposting, promoting, creatingâbut still feeling like no oneâs noticing⊠this oneâs for you.Iâm telling the story of the moment I realized I was doing all the things to promote my offerâexcept actually showing up like I believed in it. Yep, I got gut-checked by a friend (in the best way), and it shifted how I talk about my work forever.đč Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual S...2025-05-2105 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#57: Grace Over Drama - Why How You Show Up Is Your BusinessIf youâve ever felt misunderstood, judged, or dragged through the mud simply for existingâthis oneâs for you. I'm sharing what went down, how I handled it, and what it revealed to me about professionalism, assumptions, and the weird way silence can be louder than words.đ§ Youâll want to hear this one all the way through. Especially if youâre a dance or fitness pro whoâs ever felt caught between just being and being enough for everyone.Hit play. Stay grounded. Keep dancing.And as alwaysâgo kick ass.đč Need a boost of joy...2025-05-1407 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#56: Smart Moves - Growing Your Brand Through Fitness (Part 2)In this juicy, part 2, bonus episode, we dive deeper with Oreetâfounder of SharQui and long-time bellydance fitness proâon what it really takes for bellydance instructors to successfully transition into the fitness world. Oreet doesnât hold back as she shares hard-earned wisdom from over 25 years in both industries. Youâll hear her thoughts on why dabbling wonât cut it, how fitness training can actually make you a better dance teacher, and why teaching fitness isn't "selling out"âit's smart marketing.We also get real about exclusivity drama in the fitness world (spoiler alert: it's shady), how...2025-05-0709 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#55: Smart Moves - Growing Your Brand Through FitnessWhat if your bellydance classes could do more than just inspire... what if they could transform lives in the fitness world, too?In todayâs episode, Iâm sharing a golden conversation from 2016 with Terri Allred from the Bellydance Business Academyâone thatâs even more relevant now than it was back then.Weâre talking about the real secrets to bridging bellydance into fitness, how to read your room (and actually make your students feel successful), and why doing more choreography every week isn't always the flex you think it is.If youâve eve...2025-04-3030 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#54: The Heart & Hustle of Building a Bellydance Brand with Angel BellydanceIn this episode, weâre pulling back the curtain on the life and journey of the incredible Angel Bellydance. From a scrappy kid in New York who could only dream through a TV with three channels, to a fierce professional dancer whose life has been 100% movement, Angel spills it all.She talks about growing up with jazz dance, having to fight for her right to follow her passion (hello, mom wanting her to be a pharmacist!), and how competition dance shaped her hustle â even though she admits she was terrible at first (her words!). You'll hear how a pl...2025-04-1842 min
Present Influence: The Professional Speaking ShowMore Clarity, Less Clutter: welcome to word dieting | Oreet KaufmanMastering Visual Storytelling: PowerPoint Tips from Oreet KaufmanSummary:In this episode of 'Present Influence', host John Ball is joined by Oreet Kaufman, an expert in presentation design, to discuss the importance of clear and visually appealing presentations. They talk about the concept of 'word dieting' to eliminate clutter and improve communication effectiveness. Oreet shares practical tips on creating impactful slides, avoiding redundancy, and using animation judiciously. Despite some audio issues, the conversation is rich with insights on enhancing professional presentations to better connect with audiences. Tune in for...2025-04-1635 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#53: Why the Old Way Is Failing YouEver feel like you're running yourself into the ground as a dance or fitness instructor â prepping for hours, memorizing every step, and still barely scraping by? Girl, same. In todayâs episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain on the old hustle culture thatâs keeping so many instructors stuck, exhausted, and underpaid.Whether you teach bellydance, fitness, or straddle both worlds like I did, youâve probably been fed the same tired advice: just work harder, just do more. But spoiler alert â that doesnât work anymore. Iâll take you back to my early days of schlepping on...2025-04-1108 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#52: Continuing a Legacy - From Dancer to DirectorLet me tell you why Jill Collins is a big freakin' deal: Sheâs not just an instructor in the SharQui Virtual Studio â sheâs a badass master instructor who mentors new SharQui teachers, too. (Yeah, sheâs that good.)But wait, thereâs more. Jillâs also a powerhouse business owner and â get this â she took over the most famous bellydance company in the world. No biggie, right? đ± Weâre talking about someone whoâs done it all: teaching, performing, mentoring, and now running the show.In this episode, we dive into Jillâs journey, from telling her...2025-04-0444 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#51: The Struggles of Teaching - And How to Fix ThemLetâs be real: If teaching dance and dance fitness were just about knowing the moves, weâd all be cruising through life like itâs no big deal. But you and I both know â itâs not. It's about engagement, energy, cueing, and not burning the hell out in the process.If youâre sitting there nodding your head thinking, âYep, thatâs me,â then friend, youâre gonna want to hear this one.In this episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain on the real struggles that are holding dance and fitness instructors back. (Spoiler: Itâs n...2025-03-2810 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#50: Going For It - No Excuses, No LimitsIn this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Trina, a powerhouse who seamlessly blended her love for dance and fitness into a thriving career. From battling in the streets of San Diego to owning a dance company, Trina's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and passion.Growing up in the world of hip hop, Trina never imagined sheâd find herself in the world of ballet and modern dance, but when she did, it changed everything. The struggle to learn new dance formsâlike ballet, where she found herself crying as she foug...2025-03-2145 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#49: The Turning Point That Changed My PathIn todayâs episode, Iâm sharing a pivotal moment in my career that completely flipped the way I saw teachingâand my future. It all started with a chance encounter at Goldâs Gym. One student, a visitor to New York, walked into my class, and though I canât remember her name, Iâll never forget the impact she had on me.After class, we ended up chatting over drinks, and what she said that night completely shifted my perspective. She asked me a question that I wasnât prepared for. It was a question that changed e...2025-03-1406 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoPresentation Design Expert Oreet Kaufman on Visual Storytelling & Business SuccessWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with Presentation Design Consultant Oreet Kaufman, a PowerPoint design expert who has spent over 20 years in corporate training and development. Despite once vowing never to start her own business, she took the leap and founded OC Designs, specializing in transforming complex ideas into visually compelling presentations that inspire and drive change.From her base in Chicago, Oreet shares insights into presentation design strategies, visual storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the power of effective communication. Whether you're a business professional, educator, or speaker...2025-03-1323 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#48: Building a Brand that Stands Out & The Power of Life Long LearningIn this episode, Jason takes us on an unexpected journey from a Zumba class at LA Fitness to creating his own fitness brand, Plyo Jam. Discover how a background in improv, comedy, and even a boy band led him to merge plyometrics with dance fitness and build a unique class experience. Jason shares insights into the creative process behind Plyo Jam and why branding and finding your own concept can make all the difference in the fitness industry. Plus, get ready to hear about his boy band daysâit's a fun ride!đč Need a boost of joy, sweat...2025-03-0747 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#47: The 5-Step Formula That Keeps My Business Running Without MeIâm sharing the secret sauce behind how I pull in over 200 sales every single monthâwithout a major promo push, without a crazy launch, and while juggling lifeâs chaos. Yep, you heard that right. Iâm making over $2,500 in passive income each month, even when Iâm busy with my kids, husband, and all the personal stuff that life throws at me.In this episode, I break down the five key elements that make those sales happen, and how you can set your business up for consistent salesâeven when youâre not actively hustling. This isnât an...2025-02-2809 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#46: The Cost of Doing Nothing - How a Coach Can Save You Time and MoneyWeâre tackling the big question: Is it time to hire a coach? Iâve been thereâwondering if I could just figure it out myself. But trust me, hiring the right coach isnât just helpful; itâs a game changer. Iâm breaking down three scenarios where investing in a coach can accelerate your growth:* The Cost of Inaction: I spent a year âfiguring it outâ and got nowhere. Time is moneyâwaiting only delays your success.* The Freebie Spiral: If youâre hopping from one freebie to the next without a clear plan, a coach helps...2025-02-2008 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#45: Your Objection Playbook - How to Turn "No" Into "Yes"In this episode, weâre diving into the dreaded objections every business owner facesâwhether you're offering fitness classes, coaching, or creative services. From âItâs too expensiveâ to âI need to talk to my partner,â Iâm walking you through how to handle five common objections with empathy, confidence, and no pushiness. Learn how to turn hesitation into commitment by offering flexibility, highlighting value, and building trust. No pressure, just solutions! Tune in for tips that will help you connect with your clients and keep servingânot selling!đč Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the...2025-02-0707 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#44: The App that Solves Exposure, Retention & Taking Payments with Ease for Dance & Fit ProsIâm talking with Andrea Sarbacherâfitness pro turned tech founderâwho created a game-changing app born from sheer necessity. We dive into her powerful journey from growing up in Eastern Europe to becoming a single mom navigating burnout, guilt, and the broken systems in fitness.What happens when the industry doesnât support the heart-centered pros who keep it alive?Andrea didnât just ask the questionâshe built the answer.đ§ Tune in to hear how desperation led to innovation, and why Sweat Now might be exactly what instructors (and their sanity) need.đč Need a boos...2025-02-0537 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#44: The App That Solves Exposure, Retention and Payments with Ease This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com2025-02-0137 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#43: Upgrade Your CTA's With This 5-Minute HackWe're diving into something that sounds super nerdyâbut trust me, itâs low-effort and high-impact: your call-to-action game. Yup, those tiny little buttons and links that say âRegister,â âSubmit,â or âShop Nowâ? Yeah⊠they could use a glow-up. Because if youâre like me, youâve probably been using CTAs that feel more like commands than conversations. And thatâs exactly why folks arenât clicking.In this post, Iâm breaking down how to flip your CTA mindsetâfrom bossy to benefit-driven. Youâll learn how to write CTAs that speak in first person, pack in value, and even reinforce the...2025-01-2406 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#42: The Great Gripe Session - Rants, Laughs, and Real TalkPull up a chair, pour yourself something strong, and get ready for some hot takes with a side of sass. Weâre two seasoned pros in bellydance, fitness, and the performing arts whoâve seen some sh*tâand weâre finally talking about it. From industry ageism and body politics to the crap that goes down behind studio doors, weâre cooking up the real stories no one else wants to touch. Itâs raw, itâs real, and yeah, sometimes itâs petty. But itâs also full of heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.Weâre not here to be pa...2025-01-1730 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#41: You Don't Need to Be a Writer - Just Tell a Friggin Story!Think you're not a writer? Same. In this episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain on how storytelling can be your superpowerâeven if youâve never considered yourself a âwriter.â Iâm giving you my no-fluff, talk-like-youâre-chatting-with-a-friend approach to crafting stories that sell, inspire, and connectâespecially in the world of dance and fitness.Iâll walk you through my 3-part framework:* Here's what happened* Here's what I realized* Here's what I want you to doâŠso you can stop overthinking and start sharing the moments that actually matter. Bec...2025-01-1006 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#40: How to Answer the Question - 'Whatâs In It for Me?' Before They Even AskLetâs be realâgetting people in the door isnât just about having a killer playlist or high energy. Itâs about helping folks understand the real value you bring. In this episode, Iâm breaking down 7 simple-but-powerful strategies thatâll help you communicate the transformation your classes offer. We're talking: how to use specific results, stats, student stories, lists, and even video to make your messaging crystal clear. Because when people know what theyâre going to get? That âyesâ comes easier.Whether youâre just starting out or youâve been teaching for years, this episode will help...2025-01-0307 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#39: The Mindset Shift Every Teacher Needs To Build TrustToday, Iâm digging into a distinction thatâs been on my mind latelyâwhat separates an expert from an authority. This idea was sparked by a powerful blog from Marissa Rote (keep your eyes out for it on Dec 30th), and let me tell youâŠit hit hard.In this episode, I share the raw truth about what it really means to stand by your method, to own your process, and to lead with confidenceâeven when it's uncomfortable. I also get real about my own messy AF journey building SharQui and how I went from âwhat the hel...2024-12-2012 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#38: Seasoned Reflections - Turning Challenges into GrowthMarisa and I share the real and raw stories of our journeysâstruggles, rejections, and triumphs. In this space, we dive deep into the challenges weâve faced, the hurts we've endured, and how those experiences shaped who we are today. It's not all glitter and glam; behind the success, thereâs been sweat, tears, and plenty of moments where we didn't feel like we fit the part.Through candid conversations, we explore the highs and lows of building something meaningful from rejection, finding strength in community, and embracing the unique journey each of us takes in dance...2024-12-1341 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#37: Dancing Through the Backlash - Lessons from Mizrahi Heritage MonthIn this heartfelt reflection, I dive into my experience celebrating Mizrahi Heritage Month and the unexpected challenges that came with it. From sharing the richness of my Yemeni Jewish culture to the reactionsâboth positive and negativeâit was a powerful reminder of why I do what I do. I talk about the importance of showing up, even when itâs hard, and how the ripple effect of sharing our stories can make a difference. Whether you're part of the Jewish, dance, or cultural communities, this post is for anyone who's passionate about learning, connecting, and celebrating diversity. Join me in...2024-12-0609 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#36: The SharQui Instructor Academy DifferenceYouâve got the moves, but do you have the method? In this episode, Iâm pulling back the curtain on why so many instructors are burning outâand how the SharQui Instructor Academy flips the script.Weâre talking about the system that cuts prep time in half, keeps students coming back, and helps instructors earn what they actually deserve. And yeah⊠Iâll tell you exactly who this program is forâand who itâs not.Oh, and thereâs a free training coming up this Wednesday where you can see it all in action. Donât m...2024-12-0212 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#35: Why People Choose You - Itâs Not Your Moves, Itâs Your MissionYouâve got the moves, the music, and the trainingâbut letâs be honest, thatâs not what keeps your students coming back. Itâs not about the playlist. Itâs about your why.This isnât another newsletter filled with choreography tips and surface-level marketing hacks (though yeah, youâll get a few of those too). Itâs a bold, no-BS dive into what really makes your classes unforgettableâand your business unstoppable.Each week, we unpack the deeper stuff:â What problem are you actually solving for your students?â Why do people really choose you over anyone e...2024-11-2208 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#34: Do The Thing - Marisa's Story of Turning Passion into ActionYouâve heard me mention Marissaâmy right-hand woman and our Director of Professional Development at SharQui. But what you havenât heard is the raw, real story of how she almost walked away from dance completely⊠until a chance YouTube scroll (and a misbooked fitness class!) brought her back to life.In this convo, Marissa opens up about being burned by the dance world, the fierce expressive drive no one knew what to do with, and how her classical music background made her a next-level student and teacher. And trust meâthis one gets real.If youâv...2024-11-1556 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#33: How Teaching to Song Structure Is Sapping the Fun for Everyone in Dance FitnessâTheyâll get it⊠if they keep coming back.âEver hear that in a dance fitness class? Yeah, Iâve got some thoughts.Letâs be real: dance fitness should be fun, empowering, and accessibleânot confusing, frustrating, and disjointed. But when you teach to the song structure (you know, intro-verse-chorus-bridge choreography madness), things can go south real fastâfor your students and for you.In this episode, I get fired up about a recent instructor demo that made me pause and ask: Why are we making students work so hard just to feel successful? Why are instruct...2024-11-0817 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#32: Three Simple Ways To Sell Without AnxietyFeel Weird About Selling? Youâre Not Alone.In this episode, weâre diving into something that makes a lot of dance and fitness pros squirmâselling. Yep, weâre going there. If putting offers in front of your students or email list makes you feel awkward, icky, or straight-up gross...this oneâs for you.Iâm breaking down a new way to think about it (that might just flip the script for you), plus sharing 3 low-pressure, sleaze-free ways to boost your income without feeling like a pushy salesperson. And with Black Friday creeping up? Youâre g...2024-11-0105 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#31: Authentic Marketing - The Power of Using Real ContentYouâre Not Just a Teacher. Youâre a MarketerâWhether You Like It or Not.If promoting your classes or performances feels confusing, awkward, or just... not you, this episode is about to clear some things up. Authentic marketing isn't about flashy graphics or sounding like a brand robot. Itâs about showing up as youâclearly, consistently, and with content that connects.In this episode, Iâm walking you through simple, real-deal strategies that feel natural, not forced. Weâll talk about what really attracts students and clients (hint: itâs not stock photos), how to...2024-10-2507 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#30: Teaching To The Song Structure Is The Worst Way To Build A ClassYep, Iâm going there. If youâre spending hours matching moves to the highs and lows of your playlist⊠we need to talk. It might feel creative and fun, but this common teaching style is silently sabotaging your time, your studentsâ progress, andâletâs be realâyour paycheck.In this episode, Iâm unpacking why choreographing to the structure of every song is one of the least effective ways to build a dance fitness class (I know, ouch). But donât worryâthereâs a better way. One thatâs simpler, smarter, and gets everyone in the room feeling more...2024-10-1806 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#29: Why Your Not Sending Enough EmailsWhat if I told you that the opposite is actually trueâand that sending more emails could be the very thing your business needs to thrive?In this episode, Iâm breaking down the real secret to email marketing that gets opened, clicked, and actually makes sales. Spoiler: it's not about writing longer emails or pushing harder. Itâs something much simplerâand honestly, most people are totally missing it.Ready to shift your mindset and boost your business with something you're probably under-using? Hit play and letâs talk inbox power moves.đč Need a boost...2024-10-1105 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#28: Are You Going The Extra Mile?Ever notice how surprised people get when you simply show up for them? Iâve had this happen over and overâespecially during course launchesâand it got me thinking⊠maybe this level of personal connection isnât as common in our dancepreneur world as we think.In this episode, Iâm talking about the one simple move that can totally change how people see your brandâand trust me, itâs not about flashy websites or perfect funnels. Itâs about something so basic but so overlooked, itâll make you wonder why you havenât been doing it all alon...2024-09-2704 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#27: The Struggle For Content Traction - What To Think AboutYouâre Posting, Promoting, and Still⊠Crickets? Letâs Talk.If youâve been in the game for a whileâposting consistently, trying trends, doing all the thingsâbut you're still not getting traction, this oneâs for you.This episode is a reality check (with love!) for the dancepreneurs out there who are doing the work but wondering why itâs not clicking. Iâm diving into some hard truths, some sneaky blind spots, and what to do instead when you feel like you're shouting into the void.Before you change your entire strategy or...2024-09-2005 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#26: My 25 Lessons From 25 Years - The Art Of Giving Students What They Want This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com2024-09-1016 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#25: Tirra's Success Story - The Cross Training That Transformed Her TeachingIn this powerful episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, I sit down with Tyra - an African dance teacher, fitness professional, and now a certified SharQui Instructor. Her story is a must-listen for any instructor whoâs ever felt stuck, doubted themselves, or wondered how to grow their teaching skills and class size.We dive into:* Why Tyra shifted from traditional dance to fitness instruction* The missing piece that dance teachers often overlook* How SharQui changed not only her classes but her confidence* Why teaching dance as fitness isnât âw...2024-08-2135 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#24: Teaching Tips To Get Students To Stick - MusicIn this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, Iâm diving into a topic many instructors overlook: music. Not just picking good songsâbut using nonstop, steady-beat music to create a class flow that actually keeps students moving, engaged, and coming back.Weâll explore:* Why song breaks are killing your momentum* How nonstop music makes your cueing and breakdowns easier* The secret to getting more done in class without overwhelming students* Why using steady-beat music (like SharQuiâs 32-count tracks) can totally transform how you teach - even traditio...2024-08-1606 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#23: Teaching Tips To Make Students Stick - CueingIf your students keep fumbling or missing your transitions, youâre not alone - and itâs probably not their fault. In this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, Iâm breaking down one of the most overlooked teaching skills: verbal cueing.Iâll explain:* Why cueing before the change (not during) is key* How using music with a steady beat (like 32-count tracks) makes cueing easier* The difference between teaching on song structure vs. teaching to the beat* How mastering your cues can help students nail moves the first ti...2024-08-0907 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#22: Teaching Tips To Make Students Stick - Breakdown and BuildupEver wonder why some students keep coming back and others drift away? It might not be your music, your playlist, or your moves. Itâs your teaching. In this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, Iâm diving into one of the most overlooked skills in the dance and fitness world: effective breakdown and build-up.Iâll explain:* Why simply âfollowing the bouncing buttâ doesnât work (and never did)* The difference between showing vs. truly teaching a move* How breaking moves into layers keeps beginners engaged and pros challenged* Real-wor...2024-08-0208 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#21: From Good to Great - Mindset Shifts and Self-Audit TipsIn this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, weâre getting real about something most dance instructors ignore: your mindset. If youâre undercharging, undervaluing yourself, or feeling weird about raising your rates - you need to listen.Iâll share:* The simple mindset shift that can help you finally believe in your worth* A practical exercise to sell YOU to yourself first (so you can sell to others)* My 5-step business audit to find the gaps in your classes, performances, and marketingIf youâre ready to stop playing...2024-07-2608 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#20: Reflect to Retain: Keeping Your Students Coming BackGetting students through the door is one thing - but getting them to stick around? Thatâs where most instructors struggle.In this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, Iâm breaking down why students ghost your classes after one visit - and how to fix it. Whether youâre a seasoned teacher or just getting started, Iâll help you think like a student so you can create an experience they actually want to come back to.Tune in to learn:* Why being a great dancer doesnât make you a great teacher2024-07-1210 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#19: Embracing Technology - A Must for Dance Business OwnersIn todayâs world, running your dance business without tech? Itâs like teaching dance in the dark.In this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, Iâm breaking down why embracing technology isnât just optional - itâs essential if you want to grow. From streamlining your registrations to boosting your marketing and engagement, tech tools can make your life easier and your business more profitable.Iâm sharing:* How simple tools (yes, even apps!) can transform your biz* Why social media and online registration arenât ânice to haveâ - theyâre...2024-07-0509 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#18: Confessions Of A Serial Seller?In this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, Iâm getting real about a question I hear way too often: âWhy are you so salesy?â Hereâs the truth: if you have a product or service that can change lives - whether it's a dance class, workshop, or instructor training - you have an obligation to SELL it. Yep. Selling isnât pushy. Itâs service.Listen as I break down:* Why being âanti-salesâ is sabotaging your business* The mindset shift that turned me from hesitant seller to empowered business owner* How to pr...2024-06-2704 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#17: Dealing With The 1% - Class FoolsLetâs be honest: 99% of your students are amazing. But what about that 1%? You know the ones - disruptive, difficult, or just straight-up disrespectful.In this episode of Belly Dance Biz Builders, Iâm sharing two real-life stories about how I handled some of the most frustrating âclass foolsâ in my 25+ years of teaching. From refund demands to students doing their own thing in the front row (yep, really), Iâm breaking down how I handled it, why it mattered, and what I learned.Listen in for:* How to decide when to refund⊠or stand you...2024-06-2106 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#16: The 3 Things Dance Biz Owners DoWhat Sets Successful Dance Business Owners Apart?Spoiler alert: Itâs not just motivation or raw talent.In this episode, Iâm diving into the real traits that separate the dreamers from the doersâand let me tell you, itâs personal. After being asked, âHow do you get so good at teaching anyone how to dance?â at a recent pop-up class, I had to unpack what actually makes dance biz owners successful.Turns out, itâs not about being super motivated all the time (none of us are!). Itâs about:đ„ Accountabili...2024-06-1407 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#15: Standing Strong - My Story of Public PushbackWhen Curiosity Gets Replaced with Assumptions: A Personal StoryThis episode is personal.I recently traveled to Nashville to perform and teachâand walked away shaken. Not because of a low turnout (though, yeah, that happened too), but because of the wave of assumptions, judgment, and online hate that came my way... before I even stepped on stage.Why? Simply because Iâm Jewish. Because someone saw the word Zionist and made a snap decision without knowing meâor even what I was going to perform.In this episode, I open up abo...2024-06-0109 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#14: They're Not Coming Back?! part 2When Students Stop Showing Up: What to Do About Student Retention (Part 2)So⊠your class numbers are dipping and youâre wondering what the hell happened?In Part 2 of this honest convo on student retention, Iâm diving deep into the external and internal reasons why students disappearâand exactly what you can do about it.Hereâs what we cover:đŻ External stuff you canât control (like seasonality, parking, admin changes⊠oh my!)âand how to work around themđŻ Internal stuff you can controlâaka your teaching, delivery, and marketingđŻ The one thing most instruct...2024-05-1207 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#13: True Confession from the Back Row - A Teacher's PerspectiveWhen the Back Row Speaks: Why Some Dance Workshops Fall Flat (and How to Fix Them)Iâm fired up in this episodeâand for good reason.After 25 years of teaching and mentoring instructors, Iâve sat in the back row of many workshops as a paying student. And letâs just say⊠not every experience has been inspiring. From instructors winging it with no prep, to sessions dragged down by poor time management, unclear cueing, or disengaged studentsâIâve seen it all.This episode is a truth smack for all of us in the teac...2024-04-2608 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#12: They're Not Coming Back?! part 1When Nobody Shows Up: What to Do When Your Class Attendance DropsLetâs talk about that gut-punch moment when your class numbers dipâand keep dipping. Youâre riding high one week and then boom⊠silence. Feels personal, right? But hereâs the truth: every instructor goes through it. Even after 25 years in the game, I still have my âwhere is everyone?!â meltdowns. (Just ask my husband.)In this episode, Iâm sharing 4 truth smacks to get you through the emotional rollercoaster of low attendanceâwithout spiraling into self-doubt:* A simple mindset trick that helps y...2024-04-1805 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#11: Choreographing Your Marketing MovesMarketing Like a Dancer: How to Grow Your Classes Outside the StudioLetâs be real: marketing can feel like a chore. Youâre already pouring your heart into your classesâand when a new student shows up, itâs easy to let all those emails, social posts, and follow-ups fall off the to-do list. But hereâs the truth bomb: teaching your class is only half your marketing.In this episode, I flip the script and show you how to treat your marketing like your stage. If you're not consistently showing up, it's like dancing in...2024-04-0508 min
Confessions of a Group X InstructorSelf-Expression, and Shifting Focus through the Art of BellydanceMeet Oreet!Â
Ellenâs guest, Oreet vulnerably talks about how needing to âlook the partâ has affected who she is today and the trajectory of her life and business. Not only does this episode inspire boldness and self-confidence, but it educates us about a 3000-year-old, indigenous, BEAUTIFUL, art form!
www.sharqui.com
FB: @SharQuiWorkout
IG: @SharQuiWorkout
Tiktok: @SharQuiWorkout
Sharqui.com/online
$5 week in virtual studio
PODCAST SHOW NOTES
Thank you so much for lis...2024-03-2553 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#10: Harmony Over Bias - Fostering Respect In Our Dance IndustryIn this episode, Iâm getting real about something thatâs been weighing heavy on my heart: the division Iâm seeing in our dance industry. Yes, weâve come a long way when it comes to respecting the roots and history of bellydance, but what about respecting each other? What about fostering understanding between fellow dancers, teachers, and studentsâregardless of beliefs, teaching style, or where someone is from?Join me as I explore how we can shift from judgment to connection, from finger-pointing to open conversations. This episode is a call for harmony over biasânot just in...2024-03-1507 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#9: The Content Web - Strategies for Building Visibility and TrustContent Is Queen: How to Create Once and Be EverywhereLetâs get real: if you're not creating and sharing content, youâre not building your business. Period. Content isn't just ânice to haveââit's your lead magnet, your trust builder, and your sales driver all rolled into one.In this episode, I break down:* The 3 critical roles your content plays in your business (hint: itâs not just about likes)* Why being everywhere doesnât mean burning out (and how to repurpose like a pro)* My exact content strategy: from...2024-03-0408 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#8: Branding - Polishing Your WhyYour Brand Is More Than a LogoâItâs YouFeeling lost in the online noise? Youâre not alone. In this episode, Iâm getting real about why your brandânot your marketing strategy or latest lead magnetâis the backbone of your business growth.Whether you're just starting out or in a season of pivot, we dive into:* Why your why matters more than your how* The 4 essential questions every instructor or dance entrepreneur needs to ask* How to infuse your personality into your brand so your audience fee...2024-03-0407 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#7: Leads - First Impression MattersThe Most Important Emails Youâll Ever Write (Hint: Theyâre Not Sales Emails)You never get a second chance to make a first impressionâand in your dance or fitness business, that first impression happens the moment someone joins your email list. So what do you do? Hit them with your best stuff right away.In this episode, I break down how to create a welcome email nurture sequence that turns curious followers into loyal fansâand eventually, paying clients. Youâll learn:* What a lead magnet actually is (and why you need one A...2024-03-0405 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#6: Kickstart Your Lead GenerationLetâs Talk Leads: How to Grow Your Dance Biz Audience the Smart WayIf your social media disappeared tomorrow, would you still be able to reach your people? If the answer is noâyouâve got a lead problem. In this episode, I break down exactly what leads are, why building your email list matters more than ever, and how to start now (not when you need it most).Youâll learn:* Why emails are still gold (and social is not your safety net)* How to figure out who you really s...2024-03-0410 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#5: If I Were Starting Today with LeadsBack in 1998, starting a dance business meant shelling out $5K for a website and figuring everything out the hard way. Now? Itâs noisyâbut the tools are all there (many for free).In this episode, Iâm breaking down what I wish I had known when I startedâand what Iâd do differently today to grow an audience and build a list of paying students.Youâll learn:* Why niching down is your superpower* The simple (but essential) freebie strategy to build trust fast* How to create a no-frills...2024-03-0407 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#4: The 4 Keys to Building a Money Smart BusinessIn this episode of Bellydance Biz Builders, weâre talking straight money talkâbecause passion doesnât pay the bills.Iâm breaking down the four keys to building a financially strong and sustainable dance business:* Why staying lean (longer than feels comfy) is your secret weapon* How to invest wisely without falling for flashy distractions* When to expand (hint: itâs not just because youâre annoyed with your studio)* The power of saving and slaying debt so your biz can weather any stormIf youâve been wingin...2024-03-0406 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#3: Pivoting with Purpose - From Seed to BloomIn this episode of Bellydance Biz Builders, Iâm sharing why thoughtful pivots are the secret sauce to long-term successâand how fitness was the game-changer that took my bellydance career from seed to full bloom.Youâll learn:* Why identifying your current business stage is key to lasting growth* The real-life pivots that kept my 25+ year dance biz evolving* How adding fitness opened new doors, boosted my visibility, and built my student base* Why âmeeting people where they areâ is a smarter (and saner) way to scaleIf youâr...2024-03-0411 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#2: Gut Check for Success - Navigating the Stages of GrowthAre You Really Ready to Be a Dancepreneur?In this episode of Bellydance Biz Builders, I get honest about what it really means to turn your dance passion into a business.Weâre talking:* A gut-check on whether you actually want to be an entrepreneur (and why thatâs totally okay if you donât)* The 4 Stages of Dance Biz Growthâfrom seed to full bloom đ±đž* Why marketing is your biz fertilizerâand why most people quit just before it works* And how long it really takes to see results...2024-03-0410 min
DanceFit Biz Builders#1: From Dancer To Dance Biz HustlerIn this kickoff episode, Oreet shares the origin story behind her bellydance business journeyâfrom being a contemporary dancer in NYC constantly told she didnât "look the part," to creating her own opportunity by combining her love for Middle Eastern dance and fitness. She reflects on the struggles of breaking into traditional dance and fitness spaces, the lack of guidance in her early days, and how that drove her to build SharQui from the ground up.Now, with decades of experience, sheâs ready to pass on the golden nuggets sheâs learned so you can build yo...2024-02-2906 min
Architecture Off-CentreOn Death in the Digital Age / Oreet AsheryWe donât talk about the technical and logistical aspects of death enough. For example: How does oneâs economic status affect the conditions in which they die? Do gender identities play a role in how people receive end of life care? Can we choose the memories that we want to leave behind for our loved ones? And how does social media become an archive of oneâs life after passing? We speak to artist Oreet Ashery about death in the digital age. Oreet Ashery is a visual artist whose practice navigates established, institutional and grassroots contexts. Ashery...2023-11-0936 min
Yallah RaqsBelieving in your Business with OreetToday is a MUST listen if you have any kind of bellydance business. And like our guest says, if youâre getting paid at all? Then you have a business
And she couldnât be more right
Join Oreet for a fantastic episode where you are going to be taking some SERIOUS action steps.
Oreet is the creator of Sharqui and offers coaching and mentorship as part of her Teacher training. Today she's going to get you to take the fundamental first step in your business.
Believing in yourself. Then sheâll help you assess your b...2023-10-2309 min
Dance To HealDTH 18: | Dance to find your community with special guest OreetSend us a textTo move to music gives us the ability heal by taking us to an inner plane that allows us to detach from our trauma. In that moment of freedom, we can be present, and give ourselves permission to experience pure joy.In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny welcomes back Oreet, Founder of SharQuà - The Bellydance Workout in a discussion about the role of dance in promoting family, prayer, culture, and community. Tune in to know more about how you can take part in their amazing d...2023-08-2317 minDance To HealDTH 10: | Dance as exercise with special guest OreetSend us a textWhen we dance as an exercise, we accept it as a function of fitness. However, there are dances like belly dancing, that we appreciate as an art form or a way to commune with our inner self. There are pioneers of movement who realized that in that in-between form and function, we can develop our inner strength. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny is joined by Oreet, the founder of SharQuà - The Bellydance Workout. Drawing on their experience in teaching Sharqui, they discuss the essence of dance as an...2023-06-2826 min
Belly Dance LifeOreet: Business Education for DancersOreet has over 25 years of experience in fitness and dance. She grew up with Yemeni folk and Oriental dance and has a degree in Contemporary Dance from SUNY College at Brockport. SharQuĂ has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN, among other outlets. Some of Oreetâs bellydance awards are: Bellydancer of the Year, and Middle Eastern Dance Champion of North America. Sheâs led packed classes worldwide and has worked with thousands of men and women to realize their fitness potential. In this episode you will learn about:- Building business syste...2023-01-181h 10
Undead MatterNurturing the Ancient Undead | Oreet Ashery and Tori HerridgeUndead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia.In the sixth episode, Nurturing the Ancient Undead, artist, Oreet Ashery speaks with paleontologist Tori Herridge about the past lives that emerge from the permafrost. Through these bodies, suspended in time and perfectly preserved over tens-of-thousands of years, they consider genetic legacies and the body as an archive.Posing contentious questions around the ethics of rewilding and de-extinction projects as processes of new creation rather than of restitution...2022-11-2238 min
The Nashfest Podcast SeriesSTILL WORKING 9 TO 5 | NashFilm Podcast Series | DOCUMENTARY FEATURESThe âNashFilm Podcast Seriesâ is a series of podcasts featuring filmmakers featured at the 2023 Nashville Film Festival. This series of interviews will feature films in the festival in the documentary features category: Butterfly in the Sky, Carol & Johnny, Your Friend Memphis, Relative, Outta the Muck, Calendar Girls, Still Working 9 to 5, My Name is Andrea and In the Bones. #interview #filmmaking #genderinequality #storicmedia #nashvillefilmfest #podcasts #dollyparton #janefonda Showing: Sun, Oct 2nd, 6:00 PM @ The Franklin Theatre Runtime:95 minutes Part of "Speaking Out, Stepping Up: 3 Films of Empowered Women" Director:Camille Hardman, Gary Lane Produ...2022-09-2906 min
Undead MatterTrailerUndead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia.Traversing the slippery space between the organic and the non-organic, the conversations travel from remote Siberia tundra, where ancient creatures are emerging from the melting permafrost; to deep within the geological substrata of the ocean bed amongst the sludge of millennia-year-old slow-living microorganisms; and outwards to the celestial expanse of interstellar dust ripe with life-giving potential, and back again. Undead Matter has emerged through intersecting discussions with artists, poets, dancers, writers and m...2022-08-2003 min
OWC's Leaders & Game ChangersEXPLAINING THE 40-YEAR MOVEMENT: A SIT DOWN WITH THE CREATORS OF THE STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 DOCUMENTARY & LEARNING FROM DOLLY PARTON, LILY TOMLIN AND JANE FONDAWhen we think of films, we want to be entertained and taken to new places. We want to experience ranges of excitement and walk away from what we saw feeling like we learned or feel something new. The entertainment industry has kept us enamored for centuries. From the silent era to today â entertainment has always helped us enter a fantasy world, and have a new experience by leaving us feeling a wave of emotions that only films, music, documentaries and tv can help us achieve.
Some films can inspire us to be better while others can be th...2022-06-2246 min
Dance to Heal with Jenny C. Cohen: Transformation Through MovementEpisode 14: Dance as exercise with Special Guest Oreet SchwartzJoin Jenny and Oreet to talk about the role of dance as a therapeutic fitness modality!2022-01-2100 minYallah RaqsEndurance with Oreet of SharquiHave you ever been dancing at a restaurant or just noodling about in your dance space and been surprised how after just a short period of time youâre exhausted?
Â
Thatâs what weâre here to talk about today.
Â
Endurance.
Â
Today weâre talking to Oreet from Sharqi about adding this element to our practices. Whatâs going on, the different types of endurance and what we can work on to increase the amount of time we spend dancing!
Â
Shownotes: www.thebellydancebundle.com/76
2021-10-1121 min
ART HOUR29/04/2018 | Oreet Ashery & Fatos UstekOn this edition of the Art Hour, Vassiliki Tzanakou is joined by artist Oreet Ashery and curator Fatos Ustek.2021-09-0500 min
Edited For ContentThe Art of Dance: BellydancingIn this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Oreet Jehassi Schwartz. A dancer that is bringing cultures together through a generational art form. Oreet has over 20 years of experience in fitness and dance. She grew up with Yemenite folk and Oriental dance and has a degree in Contemporary Dance from SUNY College at Brockport. SharQuĂ has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN, among other outlets. Some of Oreetâs bellydance awards are: Bellydancer of the Year, and Middle Eastern Dance Champion of North America. Sheâs led packed classes worldwide and has worked with...2021-08-2438 min
Nightmare on 5th Street: A horror movie podcastA Nightmare on Elm StreetItâs time to discuss our namesake! This week we watch and discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street. Dalia shares a most embarassing memory of falling asleep in class and Alma leaves the house in her nightgown. We also discuss sleep paralysis and our own horrible experiences with those awful dreams. And Dalia apologizes for the audio on her end. We didnât want to not share this gem. Donât worry, sheâs got it figured out now. Tune in for this fun episode.
Sources for this week:
The Sleep Paralysis Nightmare, Wrathful Deities, and the...2021-03-0458 minYallah RaqsYemeni Dance and More with OreetOreet, the creator of SharQui joins me today as we chat about fitness classes, breaking down moves, and about her Yemeni roots and how she's begun to teach some of those dances after years of pushing away her heritage.
She literally walks me through breaking a move down into pieces today. This skill is so crucial for teachers, but I honestly think that students, ESPECIALLY those of us studying online, also need this skill.
Knowing this should help you be able to scale things to your level, no matter where you're at in your journey.2020-10-1329 min
The Cultural FrontlineWhatâs the future of visual arts?Art galleries and museums globally are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, with some closing permanently. This week on The Cultural Frontline, Tina Daheley hosts a discussion on whatâs next for the visual arts and how artists and curators are radically re-thinking the future of the art world. Her panel includes Israeli born artist and educator Oreet Ashery; South Sudanese artist and photographer Atong Atem; Ben Vickers, Chief Technology Officer at the Serpentine Gallery; and Tim Marlow, Director and Chief Executive of the Design Museum in London and former Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of...2020-08-0127 min
Suite (212)The Suite (212) Sessions, no. 17 - Oreet AsheryIn the wake of the coronavirus epidemic and shutting down of much of the UK's cultural life, we have decided to bring you a series of interviews with contemporary artists, writers, filmmakers and other cultural figures, conducted via Skype (so apologies for the diminished audio quality), about their practices, the political issues that inspire them and the socio-economic conditions that have shaped their work.
In the seventeenth of these Sessions, Juliet talks to London-based visual artist and teacher Oreet Ashery. Born in Jerusalem in 1966 and educated at Sheffield Hallam University and Central Saint Martins, Oreet Ashery is a transdisciplinary artist...2020-06-1958 min
Surviving ArtChatting with Oreet Ashrey about the art worldAfter a (too) long hiatus, we're back with a conversation with performance and conceptual artist Oreet Ashrey, and we chatted about the art world, not being boxed up as an artist and how there actually was a time when being an artist was considered as being an affluent individual!
Her website: http://oreetashery.net2019-12-2036 minYallah RaqsBellydance & Fitness with Oreet from SharQuiCan you imagine being raised with Bellydance and not liking it at all, only to find it again as an adult and make it your career?
That's exactly how Oreet found her way to being the founder of SharQui: The Bellydance Workout which has been featured on more media outlets that we have space to name right now!
SharQui focuses on bridging the gap that can sometimes exist between fitness and dance, and today we dive into how you can incorporate more fitness into your dance as a dance teacher OR a student, and how...2019-09-2928 min
Belly Dance LifeOreet: Belly Dance as a Fitness WorkoutInspiring and empowering woman all around the world, Oreet has developed her unique certified fitness program SharQui which is a beautiful blend of fitness workout and belly dance! Oreet has 20+ years of experience as a fitness and dance instructor. She has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN to name a few and have the titles Bellydancer of the Year, Jewel of the Nile, Entertainer of the Year and Middle Eastern Dance Champion of North America. In this interview you will learn about:- The role of belly dance in the culture...2019-06-071h 10
Suite (212)EXTRA: It is Forbidden to Forbid: The liberation of desire in France after May 1968One of the more intriguing - and most Lacanian - slogans that appeared in Paris in May 1968 declared 'Il est interdit d'interdire' - 'It is forbidden to forbid'. In this follow-up to our recent Resonance 104.4fm show about the insurrections, Juliet Jacques talks to curator/writer Paul Clinton about his 'Forbidden to Forbid' exhibition, how May '68 launched a decade of queer radicalism, the tensions within its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender elements, and its eventual collapse amidst the HIV/AIDS crisis and the decline of the wider French left.
SELECTED REFERENCES
MICHEL FOUCAULT, History of Sexuality vols. I-IV (1976-84)
...2018-07-061h 21
Fit nâ Chips ChatsEpisode 15: Oreet J.S. - How your curvaceous figure is an asset!Oreet has 20+ years of experience as a fitness and dance instructor plus grew up with art form of bellydance and has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN to name a few and has numerous titles including the titles Bellydancer of the Year and Middle Eastern Dance Champion of North America. She has lled packed classes and workshops in the U.S. and Japan, working with thousands of women and men who have found success in meeting their fitness goals as well as discovering this new passion called⊠Bellydance! You can also download your compliment free 30 Minute Belly Dancing Wo...2018-02-1223 min
The Dance Podcast#078 Oreet. Contemporary trained. Fitness lover. Belly Dancer Entrepreneur.What do you do when you feel like you don't fit the norms? Or you lose your dance mojo? Once a contemporary dancer, now a fitness & Belly Dance Entrepreneur, Oreet shares her dance story and how she took her differences and made them a successful career. She has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN - sharing her love of dance and words of wisdom to the world!2017-10-0438 min
The DancePreneuring Studio#128: The Rise of Sensual Fitness [Podcast]Bellydance was created for women by women.  It shows what it means to be a woman through dance. Oreet, creator and CEO of Sharqui, The Bellydance Workout Session Summary: Feature Presentation: Iâm thrilled to share this delightful and enlightening conversation with dancer, educator and entrepreneur Oreet as we discuss the origins of bellydance, overcoming bodyâŠ
The post #128: The Rise of Sensual Fitness [Podcast] appeared first on Annett Bone.2017-08-1430 min