Dancing Goddess with Lamia Barbara

Hello beautiful dancer and welcome to this amazing interview for our A Cup of Tea series! I'm SO excited to share with you this beautiful chat with Kamrah 🌟 Viral TikTok star, performer, teacher, and more, Kamrah is Chicago’s first trans masculine belly dancer. He has performed fusion, American cabaret, Lebanese, and Egyptian belly dance since 2001 and is noted for his creativity, isolations, and...

I am thrilled to share with you today's interview with the gorgeous Dipika Vijay 😍 Dipika is an academically trained designer and a movement artist and coach age mentor by passion. Her dance company is called Badass Belly Dance, and her fitness classes fly under the name Firefly Aerial Fitness, both in Mumbai, India.  She has been Belly Dancing for over 17 years and confidently claims that d...

Hello beautiful dancer, today I want to share with you an amazing interview with Nivetha Shree. After training in both Bellydance and Yoga, Nivetha discovered and deeply fell in love with Tribal/Fusion Bellydance. Over the years she has taught workshops and performed in various Bellydance festivals and also had the privilege of organizing Tribal Nritta - the first event dedicated to Tribal/Fusion...

What happens when we stop trying to get every movement right... And simply begin to dance? In this episode, recorded just after the first D.E.V.I. Method Open House, I'm reflecting on what happened when a group of dancers moved beyond technique, perfectionism and self-observation - and into embodiment, expression and presence. We explore why technique is not the destination, how dance can become a...

What if dance became more than something you learn, perform, or perfect?  What if it became a devotional practice - a way to listen, remember, create, and come home to yourself? In this episode of the Dancing Goddess podcast, I invite you to explore what happens when we stop asking “Am I doing this right?” and begin asking: “What wants to move through me?” We’ll explore the Muse, em...

What if you don’t need to feel ready before you begin? In this episode of the Dancing Goddess Podcast, I’m sharing the stories of two beautiful dancers,  Karolina and Kenza , and the moments when they chose to step beyond what felt familiar. One had almost two decades of dance experience and was already teaching. The other was navigating the challenge of learning a completely new movement lan...

What if the next step in your dance journey isn't learning another choreography? What if it's learning to  trust yourself ? In this episode of the Dancing Goddess Podcast, we explore what happens when you move beyond simply knowing  what to do  and begin developing your own movement language. We'll talk about embodiment, improvisation, emotional expression, musicality and devotional...

What does it really take to become the teacher you're meant to be? In this deeply personal episode, I'm taking you back to where it all began - from a little girl who simply loved to move, to the journey that led me through twenty years of study, performance, teaching and, ultimately, the creation of the D.E.V.I. Method™. This is the story of how dance transformed me, what I've learned from mentor...

Hello beautiful dancer, Today I'm so happy to (finally!) share with you an exciting news: enrolment for the upcoming new D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Program is now open! 🎉​ And in this episode I share with you what the D.E.V.I. Method™ is and why I created it. If you want to learn more about the Mentorship, find all the infos here: https://www.lamiabarbara.com/devi   ⇢ Ar...

Today I want to share with you an interview I released on Adriatica's Tribal Future podcast, where we talk about dance and the healing power of art. You can find the video version here: https://youtu.be/6SB7ULSEz0U?si=YfuH-LyM9JjovMR5   ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting movements and start cultivating an embodied artistic practice? 🪷 The D.E.V.I. Method™ Mentorship & Certification Progr...

✨Hello beautiful dancer and welcome to this new exciting interview. Today's guest is the amazing Antonella Sciahina from Rome, Italy! Antonella is a internationally recognised dancer, know for her strong technique and her unique and original style. She has been teaching and dancing for over 20 years worldwide, and is also a certified Pilates instructor, specialised in and pre and post-natal fitne...

Hello beautiful dancer! I am SO excited to share this beautiful interview with Ashley Lopez 💓 Ashley Lopez is an internationally touring artist and instructor. She has performed and taught in over 25 countries worldwide. Ashley holds a bachelor of music in vocal performance/opera and is an 8 Elements™ Datura Style dance teacher, a Registered Yoga Teacher, and a certified Pilates, cycling and fitn...

Dear dancer! I'm SO happy to share with you this lovely conversation with Leli Neeraja! ♥️ Leli Neeraja is a dancer and teacher of Fusion Bellydance, Indian Fusion and Indian classical dance Odissi from Milano, Italy, who founded her own online school, Namastè Academy. During this interview we discussed about SO many inspiring topics, like: 💃 The difference between appreciating a dance form and e...

Dear dancer, I am so happy to share with you this truly inspiring interview with Debapriya Das! ♥️ Debapriya is a professional dancer, performer and instructor specialising in Middle Eastern traditional & classical dances. She is the founder & artistic director of a belly dance performance house, Nrityakosh which has been at the forefront of the belly dance movement in Bangalore, India sin...

Dear dancer, I am so happy to share with you this truly inspiring interview with Debapriya Das! ♥️ Debapriya is a professional dancer, performer and instructor specialising in Middle Eastern traditional & classical dances. She is the founder & artistic director of a belly dance performance house, Nrityakosh which has been at the forefront of the belly dance movement in Bangalore, India sin...

A soulful conversation with April Rose, where we discuss her unique dance journey, creative process, and explore the true essence of "Fusion" Bellydance. Watch this inspiring conversation to unlock new perspectives on dance and creativity. Please go check April's website for more informations about her and her online dance program: https://aprilrose.dance   ⇢ Are you ready to stop collecting...

A soulful conversation with April Rose, where we discuss her unique dance journey, creative process, and explore the true essence of "Fusion" Bellydance. Watch this inspiring conversation to unlock new perspectives on dance and creativity. Please go check April's website for more informations about her and her online dance program: https://aprilrose.dance ⇢ Are you ready to build a m...

Have you ever felt like you're learning more and more, yet your dance still doesn't feel fully alive? In this episode, we explore the difference between collecting technique and cultivating connection. We'll talk about embodiment, Bodyfulness, musicality, improvisation, and why true artistry emerges when technique becomes a tool for expression rather than the goal itself. A conversation about list...

Have you ever felt like you're learning more and more, yet your dance still doesn't feel fully alive? In this episode, we explore the difference between collecting technique and cultivating connection. We'll talk about embodiment, Bodyfulness, musicality, improvisation, and why true artistry emerges when technique becomes a tool for expression rather than the goal itself. A conversatio...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with the legendary Colleena Shakti. In this episode of A Cup of Tea, we dive deep into her journey through Indian classical dance, Indian Fusion, Kalbeliya, and Yoga. Learn from one of the greatest influences in the world of Fusion Bellydance! Please go check Colleena's website for more informations about her and her online school: https://www.colleenashakti.c...

Join umes for an inspiring conversation with the legendary Colleena Shakti. In this episode of A Cup of Tea, we dive deep into her journey through Indian classical dance, Indian Fusion, Kalbeliya, and Yoga. Learn from one of the greatest influences in the world of Fusion Bellydance! Please go check Colleena's website for more informations about her and her online school: https://www.colleenash...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Illan Rivière, a renowned dancer from France/Spain. In this interview, we dive into the essence of Fusion Bellydance, exploring choreography, improvisation, and ways to nourish your creativity as a dancer. Discover tips and insights to enhance your dance journey! Please go check Illan's website for more informations about him and his upcoming classes and...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Illan Rivière, a renowned dancer from France/Spain. In this interview, we dive into the essence of Fusion Bellydance, exploring choreography, improvisation, and ways to nourish your creativity as a dancer. Discover tips and insights to enhance your dance journey! Please go check Illan's website for more informations about him and his upcoming classes...

What does it really mean to create Fusion Bellydance with authenticity, artistic depth and cultural respect? In this interview, Brazilian dancer and researcher Joline Andrade shares her perspective on Fusion Bellydance, improvisation, artistic identity, cultural hybridisation and the balance between structure and freedom in dance. Find Joline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolineandrade/...

What does it really mean to create Fusion Bellydance with authenticity, artistic depth and cultural respect? In this interview, Brazilian dancer and researcher Joline Andrade shares her perspective on Fusion Bellydance, improvisation, artistic identity, cultural hybridisation and the balance between structure and freedom in dance. Find Joline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolineandrade/...