Marlene Tafle is an Argentine dancer specializing in Raqs Sharqi, with a profound passion for Egyptian culture. She began her dance journey at the age of 13 and earned her teaching degree from the Maiada Arabic Dance Academy in 2011. In 2014, Marlene opened her dance studio, Helwa, in Buenos Aires, which became Helwa Online in 2020. Over six years, she taught hundreds of students and organized numerous events. With over a decade of teaching experience, she employs a student-centered methodology that fosters personal growth and emotional connection through music. Marlene has performed extensively in solo shows and with live orchestras, and she has trained with international masters. In 2022, she moved to Cairo to work as a freelance dancer and has since collaborated with Mohamed Shahin's team on various events. Currently back in Argentina, Marlene continues to inspire and grow the local and international dance community. In this episode you will learn about: - Empowering yourself to move towards your goals - Marlene’s first trip to Egypt - Taking the leap to open a studio, and then eventually closing it - Comparing performance experience in Egypt, Emirates and Tunisia - Organizing events in Egypt vs Argentina Show Notes to this episode: Find Marlene Tafle on Instagram , FB , and her website . 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
