PODCASTS, AND EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

Get all the latest info on the reality show that has taken the belly dance community by storm!

The idea for this show was originally created by Lotus Niraja and Michelle Joyce while slothfully watching an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race in the middle of the day. The show quickly took shape as ideas for tasks, immunity challenges, elimination ceremonies and shocking twists were inspired by their favorite moments in reality TV.

JUDGES BEHIND-THE-SCENES - FREE PODCAST
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Exclusive interview with Producer Michelle Joyce
Michelle Joyce speaks candidly with Zari about the origins of her successful DVD production
company (Cheeky Girls Productions,
how she and Lotus conspired to create Project Bellydance during a RuPaul marathon, the
challenges of creating an ethical reality show, and how her company has managed to not
just spark her own career, but to create abundant opportunities for others within the community.

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Exclusive interview with Judge Bahaia
Bahaia shares her perspective on being a
judge in the contest, explains her approach to critiquing dance, gives tips for dancers who would
like to break into the workshop circuit, and gives an announcement about the opening of her new
dance school in Austin.

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DANCERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES - FREE PODCASTS
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Andrea Fryett skypes in from Montreal, Canada to talk with Zari about Project Bellydance, her
approach to creating choreographies and what's up next

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Courtney talks about her experiences on the competition circuit, her initial traning in ballet, and her approach to setting goals in her art

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Lacey of South Texas share her experiences with Project Bellydance and talks about
maintaining friendships with her fellow contestants, the importance of a good support network
and her ambitions as she moves forward.

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Lara of California talks about acing the Project Bellydance spoken word challenge, how she keeps her
dance practice joyful while managing a demanding day job, and more.

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Lisa Zahiya chats with Zari about the competition, her students, and the state of fusion in the dance world.

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Maria chats with Zari about moving to California from Russia, her transition to a full-time dance career, and dancing.

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Sadiyya talks about the show's challenges. This is a pre-recorded videochat, via Skype between
Sadiyya and RaqsTv founder, Zari

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Tiffani tells Zari about her ambitions and her persepctive on the competiition

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Ziva speaks about her part in the competition, what she most enjoys about teaching, her ongoing
projects and more.

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$2.99 VIDEO RENTALS - THE FINAL SIX

During the competition, each of the Final Six contestants taught a section of technique or a combination which was recorded and cleaned up (the bloopers you may see in the show have been removed.)
Each video is just $2.99 for a month of access, and after purchase will automatically appear in your account. Just click "My Queue" to watch after checkout.
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