Acia Legras comes from a family deeply rooted in the arts, having started her artistic career at a young age with the Folkloric Troupe of Réunion, which was directed by her family. This involvement allowed her to learn traditional dances like Séga and Maloya, as well as gain experience in various musical instruments native to her island. Her family's influence played a crucial role in shaping her passion for dance, particularly when she was introduced to authentic Egyptian folklore at just seven years old, sparking her lifelong dedication to belly dancing. In this episode you will learn about: - Childhood years in artistic family - Touring and rehearsing shows vs attending regular school - Finding passion with Egyptian dance - Teaching postpartum dance classes - Sharing her passion to dance with her own daughter and students. Show Notes to this episode: Find Acia Legras on Instagram , FB and website . Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.com Follow Iana on Instagram , FB , and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club . Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE . Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast
