Interview with Kandice

March 3, 2010 12:56 AM

Name: Kandice aka “Karate Kandice”

What is your role within the Sahara Dance community? Company Member/ Studio Assistant/ Student/ Raqs Sahara Groupie

What’s playing on your iPod or CD player? I have been listening to our performance song “Viola” alot. This way I am practicing in my head when I’m on the Metro, at work… etc. Annnnd I’m listening to Lady Gaga’s “Speechless” and “Bad Romance”. J’adore Lady Gaga!

Indulgence: All things dance, Yoga, Hair Cuts, Super Foods, consignment shopping, make-up, red wine and Pho.

What’s your favorite belly dance moment or experience? One of my favorite experiences was the Urban Fusion Performance from the student show of Summer 2009. I had a great time dancing with my class. Our energy was so intense! When I watched the DVD for the first time I was like “Wow, that’s how we looked?! FIERCE!!!”.

Current inspirations: Yikes, I will try not to keep you here all day…

Music: Hip Hop, Jazz, Baladi and Samai, Lady Gaga

Dancers: Ebony, Chiaki, Anasma, Jillina, Kaeshi, Asharah, We Are Heroes, Beat Freaks

And my neices and nephews

What is your dance background? I have been studying belly dance at Sahara for almost three years now and before that just dancing around the house and at clubs with friends.

How did you get interested in belly dance? I first got interested in belly dance after seeing one of Shakira’s performances and thought, “okay, I need to learn how to do that!”.

Finally, what do you love most about Sahara Dance (other than Hip Talk, of course!)? There is a fresh approach every semester. Whether it be a new company, workshop, class or guest teacher, SD is always evolving. I also love the SD community! I have made some really great friends here.

Thanks Hip Talk! xoxo

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