It's been a long time, YIPpers, but we are back! (And more giggly than usual, I'm afraid...don't expect a lot of substance from this episode!) This episode features the fabulous Ariellah!! She's pretty fantastic, articulate and awesome and we hope you enjoy! We've also got a couple new music recommendations and some random eye candy (scroll down). …

Whoa! Three cheers for another unintentional YIP hiatus! (Anyone? Anyone? No?) Okay, well then Happy New Year, YIPpers! We're back from a long (I think our longest ever??) break and getting back in the podcasting grooooove! We missed all of you! Ahhhhhh!! We're so exCIted!! And we just can't HIDE it!! This episode features the fabulous "Mother of T…

Welcome to YIP Snip! This week's topic is Dance - Life Balance! Download YIP Snip Ep 6 Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on Facebook Blood on the Veil Hip Expressions Events Finding Balance in a Dancer's Life Background Music: Artist: Phil Thornton - Amazon or Album: Nexus Tribal Songs: Ederlezi Trance, The Broadoak Sheik, In The Bubble, Bay Cit…

Whassup, YIPpers?? We are back in the game with an awesome interview with April Rose - an alumna of UNMATA and the Bellydance Superstars - AND a special mini-moment with Zoe Jakes! Tammy updates us on what's going on around the web, Mary gives a (somewhat overdue) revue of Tribal Con, and both of them wonder how they managed to mention so many sill…

Welcome to YIP Snip! This week's topic is Improv! (Pre apology for Mary being sick this week!) Download YIP Snip Ep 5 Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on Facebook Ted Talk Video that started this whole discussion! Thanks again Sara Arrell! Nadira Jamal Classes Let me Google that for you! Hipmix about Improv Princess Farhana Blog about Improv Ba…

Welcome to over an hour of awesome! This episode features an interview with the fabulous and talented Carol Tandava Henning! A bellydancer with a strong theater background, Carol Tandava has been taking her one woman show - "Blood on the Veil" - around the country to rave reviews!! (Well, Tammy and I are raving about it, in any case!) Mary also cat…

Welcome to YIP Snip! This week's topic is Solos! Download YIP Snip Ep 4 Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on Facebook Spotify Pandora Lights by Ellie Goulding Remix by Bassnectar - Amazon or Michelle Obama Arms! Lacey (Florida Tribal Dance) Dexter's Theme Song (Whoa!!! The Ending Theme is awesome!) - Amazon or Angel Theme Song - Amazon or Mr Bro…

YIP Snip is back once again! This week's topic is Zills! Download YIP Snip Ep 3 Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on Facebook Mahin's Tweet that started it all! So who else is in a #zill buying panic today? Gotta get enough Saroyans for the rest of my dancing life now! ACK! #bellydance — Mahin Sciacca (@MahinBellydance) January 25, 2013 My origi…

YIP Snip is back for a second episode! Our topic this time is Personal Practice! Download YIP Snip Ep 2 Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on Facebook Laura Stanyer' Holistic Dance Practice Background Music: Artist: Vanessa Mae - Amazon and Album: Choreography Songs: Tribal Gathering, Roxane's Veil, Moroccan Roll…

This "part b" episode wraps up our Hot Pot adventures and features a really awesome interview with Amy Sigil! She talks about the buildup to their most recent - and already legendary! - Blood Moon event, how she chose her name, and her new coffee table book: Sigil, Ink. Mary and Tammy have a few random comments and another music spotlight, but it's…

What is this thing? A YIP Snip? Whhhhaaaatttt???? These will be special 10-15 minute episodes that cover one topic. We will put these out in between regular YIP episodes. Basically we want more YIP in your ear... don't you? In this first episode we talk New Years resolutions! Download YIP Snip Ep 1 Or Listen Here: In This Episode: YIP on Facebook N…

Hey YIPpers! We are BACK! From outer space! We just danced in and saw you there (listening to less exciting, less bellydancey podcasts) with that sad look upon your face! Okay, enough of that...IT'S BEEN A WHILE! (Sorry about that...) But we have not "pod faded" (a term that Tammy introduced me to; it's kind of a cute term, but a sad state for any …

Whoa! Get ready for some awesome! For this episode Na'La from Shakra joins the YIP Crew in studio! We all learn about the oud, Tammy shares her secret for happy feet (super sweet dance shoes, that's what!), Mary shares some Na'La-approved music and there's more giggling than usual! (I know....scary!!!) Download Episode 57 Or Listen Here: On This Ep…

On this episode of YIP we meet the fabulous Maria Gimmeshimmy!! Avidly interested in dancing with snakes and being covered in body paint, she's also a mom, a photographer, a musician's muse, and a working bellydance artist. (She also has a very sweet radio voice, just wait and see...well, listen...) We'll also talk super briefly about: an upcoming …

On this episode of YIP we give you not one, but TWO fabulous interviews. Ta da!!!! I know. We're awesome. First we meet the frisky ladies of Troupe Zahara and then we are entertained and amazed by the faaabulous SamiTe'! The YIP Crew share their picks for Bhangra hits and classic bellydance music and there is much hilarity had by all! Download Epis…

Hello there, YIPpers! This episode of YIP Podcast brings you an interview with the intelligent, creative and fabulous Anasma! She's talented! She's smart! She's got shiny hair! And she has a lot of pretty sage advice, so pay attention! Tammy and Mary chat about weird bellydance dreams and we hear some excerpts from the WildCard BellyDance/Arcane Di…

Your YIP Crew brings you a super special interview with legendary dancer John Compton of Hahbi 'Ru! Music from Greg Ellis and Africa North (the place, not the person?) will be delighting your ear. Also we give out some aMAZing advice to some of our YIPpers (you're welcome) and lots of other cool stuff happens! You're gonna love it! Trust me!! YIP!!…

In this episode of YIP Mary and Tammy talk about their New Year's resolutions and the blogs that are continuing to entertain and inform. This episode also brings us the melodious voices of not one, not two, but THREE special guests! Heather Stants joins us for a brief cameo to chat about music; Asharah tells us about her beginnings and her journey …

This episode brings the melodious voice of Olivia Kissel to your very own living room! Or car...or iPod...or what-have-you...anyway, she's awesome! You're going to love her! Tammy relays some shocking (SHOCKING) news to me (you all probably knew about it ages ago...I'm always the last to know!), I recommend some music and Tammy talks about some sup…

This episode of YIP brings you the wonderfully serene and fantastically funny (yeah, you heard me!) Heather Stants! The fab H.S. talks about her journey to dance, her movement philosophy and her love of yoga! YIP Podcast Executive Producer - Dan - steps in to help out with the interview, Mary (that's me) get's lazy (again) and indulges herself with…

This week YIP is back with a slightly longer-than-usual episode...we just couldn't stop talking! This week's show also brings you the insights of Majda Anwar, dancer and teacher extraordinaire! Your YIP Crew also finally chats about how Propapalooza went, Tammy gets nostalgic about pregnancy, Mary talks up a truly awesome UK band and throughout the…

This episode of YIP features the fab Sherri Wheatley! Tune in to hear her talk about her tribal roots, her feelings on fusion and why time away from bellydance can be a good thing! Mary spins some totally sweet tunes (okay, really, they were just edited in, but Mary thinks being a DJ would be cool) and Tammy gets us ready for some awesome upcoming …

This episode of YIP gives you two fabulous interviews for the price of one!! Victoria of Storm Troupers Bellydance chats about being a UK gal living and dancing in Texas AND the graceful and lovely Estelle Shao from Shanghai shares her words of wisdom on dance and its popularity in China! Download Episode 47 Or Listen Here: On This Episode: TheGyps…

After a long break from posting - sorry about that! - YIP is back with a episode featuring an interview with Jeremiah Soto of Solace! The super chill Soto talked to YIP about his music, past and present, creating his own record label and artist rights. Mary shares some of what she's listening to right now, Tammy does the Around Town thing, and both…

YIP Podcast is officially hosting an event this year! Interested in learning ATS sword work or how to use double fan veils? Come to Propapalooza! For all the details click the purple "Propapalooza" link at the top of the left side bar! Or clickity click right HERE! Download the Promo Or Listen Here: On This Brief Promo: Lots of shameless self-promo…