Ep. 78- Oreet
Questions asked in this episode:
What was your transition into the professional dance world? (2:43)
So when you went into the fitness world - what were the things that you noticed within the dance world and the fitness world very quickly? What were the politics, the realities, how did that look at that time? (9:42)
What would you have either told yourself sooner or done differently to shift some of those beliefs that you don’t belong or that you’re not accepted? (13:25)
Did you have moments where you missed the dance world in the more contemporary sense or was there a process of needing to let that dream go? (19:15)
23:22 So what were some of your biggest take aways given that you made that conscious decision to become an entrepreneur? What are the things that surprised you the most now stepping into entrepreneurialism?
When you think about the dancers now… what are some pieces of advice you would give them as they enter New York? (25:56)
26:53 For you, what would you tell somebody now who is struggling with their mojo, who is losing hope, who maybe doesn’t feel like they’re finding the right classes, the right teacher, the right tribe whatever that is - what would you say to them?
Did you ever go after the Alvin Ailey company? Was that ever something you actually pursued knowing that you could see yourself sort of fitting in there? (30:12)
The creator of SharQuí – The Bellydance Workout, Oreet has over 20 years of experience in fitness and dance. She grew up with Yemeni folk and Oriental dance and has a degree in Contemporary Dance from SUNY College at Brockport. SharQuí has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN, among other outlets. Some of Oreet’s bellydance awards are: Bellydancer of the Year, and Middle Eastern Dance Champion of North America. She's led packed classes worldwide and have worked with thousands of men and women to realize their fitness potential.
Some other tidbits: Oreet loves spending time with her husband and kids, having a glass of wine (if you have a husband and kids, you’ll understand…) and binging wedding shows and dog videos. And dancing, of course – SharQuí isn’t just Oreet’s profession; it keeps her sane!
