Rae Chrysalis is a classically trained dancer, embodiment coach, and leading voice in the silk fan community with over 30 years of experience in movement and performance. She is the founder of Chrysalis Silk Studies, an online school that has trained students in more than 60 countries in the art of silk fan dance. Rae’s work is at the forefront of Silk Fan Fusion, helping shape the future of this emerging art form through her signature blend of technical dance foundations, flow arts, and soul-driven expression. She has toured with artists like Seven Lions and Ayla Nereo and performed at premier festivals including Shambhala, Lightning in a Bottle, and Envision. As both performer and educator, Rae is celebrated for her ability to make advanced movement accessible while creating transformative spaces for deep embodiment and artistic discovery. In this episode you will learn about: - How Rae discovered fan veils and made them her signature tool - Common mistakes dancers make during their learning process, how Rae built her teaching system over years of exploration - Why belly dancers are drawn to her work to deepen their connection with fan veils - How to choose fan veils that match your style and purpose - What is the essence of ritual art, and Rae’s personal journey into it Show Notes to this episode: Find Rae Chrysalis on Instagram , YouTube , and website . Visit Bellydance.com today: you’ll always find something fresh, whether you’re looking for costumes, practice wear, veils, hip scarves, jewelry, or music. Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.com Follow Iana o n 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
