Similar to the week 6 challenge.
Start with a cw rib cage circle, then add a cw omi, reverse the omi when you get to the back but keep the rib cage circle going cw. So for each rib cage circle you will have an omi, but the direction of the omi will alternate between cw and ccw. The rib cage circle will always be cw.
Next , try it again, only use a ccw rib cage circle.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
What was covered in beginner and intermediate
Last night in beginner we discussed the various styles of belly dance is it is practiced around the world today. We also talked about the Middle Eastern rhythm maksoum and how to recognize it. We then reviewed the moves covered last week and learned pelvic tucks and drops, weighted hip lifts, the hip lift shimmy, rib cage lifts and drops, omis (interior hip circles) and vertical rib cage circles.
In intermediate we reviewed the three beginner level rhythms (falahi, maksoum and masmoudi) and discussed chiftitelli. We then discussed the timing when playing threes with finger cymbals. After our warm up we reviewed our lower body accent drill and learned the upper body accent drill. We then reviewed the ¾ shimmy on both the up and the down and learned the heel drop shimmy, accented belly pops, camel walk (both single and double) u-turn undulation, side hip figure 8 (both directions), traveling and turning with up to down undulations (stepping flat, ball, ball, ball) and barrel turns. We learned the right side of the Happy Birthday Grapevine (tribal combo by Unamata).
In intermediate we reviewed the three beginner level rhythms (falahi, maksoum and masmoudi) and discussed chiftitelli. We then discussed the timing when playing threes with finger cymbals. After our warm up we reviewed our lower body accent drill and learned the upper body accent drill. We then reviewed the ¾ shimmy on both the up and the down and learned the heel drop shimmy, accented belly pops, camel walk (both single and double) u-turn undulation, side hip figure 8 (both directions), traveling and turning with up to down undulations (stepping flat, ball, ball, ball) and barrel turns. We learned the right side of the Happy Birthday Grapevine (tribal combo by Unamata).
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Week 6 Challenge
This is one I got from Amara :)
Start with an cw omi, then add a cw rib cage circle, reverse the rib cage circle when you get to the back but keep the omi going cw. So for each omi you will have a rib cage circle, but the direction of the rib cage circle will alternate between cw and ccw. The omi will always be cw.
Next , try it again, only use a ccw omi.
Start with an cw omi, then add a cw rib cage circle, reverse the rib cage circle when you get to the back but keep the omi going cw. So for each omi you will have a rib cage circle, but the direction of the rib cage circle will alternate between cw and ccw. The omi will always be cw.
Next , try it again, only use a ccw omi.
Eek! I forgot!
Better late than never, right?
Ok, last week was the first week of a new session. In beginner we covered proper dance posture, our warm up exercises, basic arm positions, hip slides and rib cage slides.
In intermediate we discussed how to make a half circle veil and that one was needed by the third week of class. We then learned the first half of our accent drill, discussed zils and learned to play slow 3s on them, learned the ¾ shimmy on the down, up to down undulations, down to up undulations, the tribal cues for reverse ghawazee, Arabic and reverse Arabic. We then did a review of all beginner level tribal moves.
In advanced we learned four new tribal combos: Look at Me, Circles, A Snake in the Grapes and Bus Stop. We then reviewed all beginner, intermediate and advanced tribal combos cued from Turkish. We then reviewed what the home work schedule is for the coming session.
Ok, last week was the first week of a new session. In beginner we covered proper dance posture, our warm up exercises, basic arm positions, hip slides and rib cage slides.
In intermediate we discussed how to make a half circle veil and that one was needed by the third week of class. We then learned the first half of our accent drill, discussed zils and learned to play slow 3s on them, learned the ¾ shimmy on the down, up to down undulations, down to up undulations, the tribal cues for reverse ghawazee, Arabic and reverse Arabic. We then did a review of all beginner level tribal moves.
In advanced we learned four new tribal combos: Look at Me, Circles, A Snake in the Grapes and Bus Stop. We then reviewed all beginner, intermediate and advanced tribal combos cued from Turkish. We then reviewed what the home work schedule is for the coming session.
Friday, April 10, 2009
This week’s challenge!
Start with our accent drill:
Lower Body Accent Drill
4 unweighted hip lifts R
4 unweighted hip drops
2 drop-kicks
4 weighted hip drops
4 weighted hip lifts
4 hip bumps
4 weighted twists forward
4 weighted twists backward
4 unweighted twists forward
4 unweighted twists backward
Step back RL, then forward RL
Rpt. on L
Upper Body Accent Drill
4 shoulder thrusts forward R
4 shoulder thrusts backward R
4 shoulder lifts R
4 shoulder drops R
Rpt. L
4 rib lifts
4 rib drops
Rib lift, rib drop, pelvic tuck, pelvic drop
4 pelvic tucks
4 pelvic drops
Pelvic tuck, pelvic drop, rib lift, rib drop
Next add finger cymbals. Start with 3s, then 5s, then 7s then something a little less regular, beledi, saidi or chiftitelli (or if you are feeling really brave, go for Kashlima, just remember to change the pattern of your moves as well).
Once you are doing the drill with your zils, add a shimmy. First try the whole thing with a hip lift shimmy, then the whole thing with a shoulder shimmy. Oh and keep the zils going, just because you added the shimmy doesn’t mean you get to stop playing your zils.
Lower Body Accent Drill
4 unweighted hip lifts R
4 unweighted hip drops
2 drop-kicks
4 weighted hip drops
4 weighted hip lifts
4 hip bumps
4 weighted twists forward
4 weighted twists backward
4 unweighted twists forward
4 unweighted twists backward
Step back RL, then forward RL
Rpt. on L
Upper Body Accent Drill
4 shoulder thrusts forward R
4 shoulder thrusts backward R
4 shoulder lifts R
4 shoulder drops R
Rpt. L
4 rib lifts
4 rib drops
Rib lift, rib drop, pelvic tuck, pelvic drop
4 pelvic tucks
4 pelvic drops
Pelvic tuck, pelvic drop, rib lift, rib drop
Next add finger cymbals. Start with 3s, then 5s, then 7s then something a little less regular, beledi, saidi or chiftitelli (or if you are feeling really brave, go for Kashlima, just remember to change the pattern of your moves as well).
Once you are doing the drill with your zils, add a shimmy. First try the whole thing with a hip lift shimmy, then the whole thing with a shoulder shimmy. Oh and keep the zils going, just because you added the shimmy doesn’t mean you get to stop playing your zils.
The week in review
It was the last week of the current session this week, so don’t forget to enroll for the new session that starts next week!
In Beginner we worked on traveling moves: reviewed ¾ shimmy, learned double basic Egyptian, the tush push and grapevine. We also reviewed how to turn the Basic Egyptian, ghawazee and choochoo for tribal improv. We then did some improve dancing using all the moves and cues we had learned throughout the session.
In Intermediate we learned yet another way to play Kashlima on the zils (fast singles), reviewed our ¾ shimmy on the down, learned the cairo shimmy, the modified version of the Turkish crazy turn and Ababda Devika. We also finished learning the choreography to Hoplanda.
In Advanced/Troupe we worked on several new advanced tribal combos I had come up with during the last two weeks (Karate Kid, Shimmy if you Got it, The age of the Mayans, Stayin’ Alive and Flash Dance) we also learned the combo Steppin’ Out by Nadima, and the cues for the three combos we learned from Cathia at the workshop on Saturday.
In Beginner we worked on traveling moves: reviewed ¾ shimmy, learned double basic Egyptian, the tush push and grapevine. We also reviewed how to turn the Basic Egyptian, ghawazee and choochoo for tribal improv. We then did some improve dancing using all the moves and cues we had learned throughout the session.
In Intermediate we learned yet another way to play Kashlima on the zils (fast singles), reviewed our ¾ shimmy on the down, learned the cairo shimmy, the modified version of the Turkish crazy turn and Ababda Devika. We also finished learning the choreography to Hoplanda.
In Advanced/Troupe we worked on several new advanced tribal combos I had come up with during the last two weeks (Karate Kid, Shimmy if you Got it, The age of the Mayans, Stayin’ Alive and Flash Dance) we also learned the combo Steppin’ Out by Nadima, and the cues for the three combos we learned from Cathia at the workshop on Saturday.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Challenge for the week.
Ok, instead of a brain teaser this time, lets go with an edurance challenge. First pick a good long song that sounds like shimmies to you. I like Chicky (its about 5 minutes) and you can put it on repeat if you think 5 minutes sounds too short, or even pick two or three songs to play back to back.
When the song starts, start your hip lift shimmy going. Then layer every arm movement you can think of, snake arms and variations, arm figure 8s, arm circles, etc. Then once you run out of arm movements layer chest movements, slides, lifts, arch & contract, all three kinds of circles and figure 8s. When you run out of chest movements, on to hip movements. Start with horizontal hip movements (they will be easier) and then do vertical movements (mayas, vertical 8s etc). Finally, keep your hip lift shimmy going and try traveling: grapevine, point cross, basic E, cross step any of them you can think of.
You should get your heart rate going with the shimmy and challenge your self with the layers. If single layers seem to easy, try layering two things - ie rib cage circle and snake arms or both hip and rib cage circles. Try to keep the shimmy going longer each time you do it and try to get more creative with your layers. Most of all have fun with your shimmy!
When the song starts, start your hip lift shimmy going. Then layer every arm movement you can think of, snake arms and variations, arm figure 8s, arm circles, etc. Then once you run out of arm movements layer chest movements, slides, lifts, arch & contract, all three kinds of circles and figure 8s. When you run out of chest movements, on to hip movements. Start with horizontal hip movements (they will be easier) and then do vertical movements (mayas, vertical 8s etc). Finally, keep your hip lift shimmy going and try traveling: grapevine, point cross, basic E, cross step any of them you can think of.
You should get your heart rate going with the shimmy and challenge your self with the layers. If single layers seem to easy, try layering two things - ie rib cage circle and snake arms or both hip and rib cage circles. Try to keep the shimmy going longer each time you do it and try to get more creative with your layers. Most of all have fun with your shimmy!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
In class this week
In both Beginner and Intermediate we discussed what was needed for those planning to enroll in Intermediate next session (starting April 14). The next intermediate session is chiftitelli rhythm and half circle veil. All students will need finger cymbals, preferably student size with two slits for the elastic. If you need to order some try http://saroyanmastercrafts.com/ All students will also need a half circular veil. I brought two sizes and three different fabrics to demonstrate the benefits of each. For learning I recommend the smaller size (90x45), though if you have long arms the larger size (108x54) will work as well. I also recommend a semi-heavy material such as satin, liquid lame (NOT tissue lame) or even lining material. Light weight silk will work, but for some of the one handed movements it is simply too light weight to work well unless you move slower than you think you need to.
In beginner class we covered moving with horizontal hip circles (stepping side to side, going forward and backward and going in a circle), we reviewed the ¾ shimmy and walking with hip downs and learned the marching shimmy and the scooching shimmy. We then worked on traveling and turning with our three tribal stall moves: Basic Egyptian, Ghawazee and Choochoo.
In intermediate class we discussed various details about the performance on Saturday. We then covered playing kashlimar rhythm as slow singles (R-L-R-L-R-L-R-L-R), reviewed our ¾ on the down shimmy and worked on shoulder shimmies with various arm and rib cage movements. We then learned two new tribal combos: Basic E Swivel turn and Ghawazee double hip bumps (both created by Troupe Duende). We did a tribal review using a traveling circle where each student lead three moves before passing the lead. Finally we worked on our choreography to Hoplanda.
In advanced we discussed details of the performance on Saturday and continued to work with our advanced tribal combos. We spent extra time reviewing the “problem combos” and went through the song we are using on Saturday a number of times. Everyone was asked to prepare a new combos for next week.
In beginner class we covered moving with horizontal hip circles (stepping side to side, going forward and backward and going in a circle), we reviewed the ¾ shimmy and walking with hip downs and learned the marching shimmy and the scooching shimmy. We then worked on traveling and turning with our three tribal stall moves: Basic Egyptian, Ghawazee and Choochoo.
In intermediate class we discussed various details about the performance on Saturday. We then covered playing kashlimar rhythm as slow singles (R-L-R-L-R-L-R-L-R), reviewed our ¾ on the down shimmy and worked on shoulder shimmies with various arm and rib cage movements. We then learned two new tribal combos: Basic E Swivel turn and Ghawazee double hip bumps (both created by Troupe Duende). We did a tribal review using a traveling circle where each student lead three moves before passing the lead. Finally we worked on our choreography to Hoplanda.
In advanced we discussed details of the performance on Saturday and continued to work with our advanced tribal combos. We spent extra time reviewing the “problem combos” and went through the song we are using on Saturday a number of times. Everyone was asked to prepare a new combos for next week.
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