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Interviews with Saida and Yamil

A Five Part Video Talk with Two Stars of Argentina

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by Lynette, Translation by Kalinka
post starting September 12, 2013

Filmed at the Miami Belly Dance Conference at the Eden Roc Hotel on September 1, 2013. .  If you find there are any subtle details missed in translation please kindly add these as well as your comments to the comments section below. Thank you!

Part 1: Response to recent article regarding studying with Saida by Rosalba

Saida states she would never single out a student in class as described in this article but does say the rest of the articles is accurate. She is strict.

Part 2: The Internet and Students.

In this clip is part 2 of our interview, we talk about the Internet and how much Yamil and Saida use it in their daily lives and with their students.

Part 3: Passion, Technique, Student, Teacher, Art, Entertianment

In this clip is part 3 of our interview, we discuss the relationship of the teacher and student, passion vs technique and a little about entertainment vs art. If you find there are any subtle details missed in translation please kindly add these as well as your comments to the comments section below

Part 4 ; Receiving Critique

Receiving Critique from your dance community.

Part 5: The Dance Community in Argentina

In this section they discuss how well the dance community gets along in Argentina. Hopefully this will help stimulate more talk in our larger worldwide community.

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