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Belly Dance styles - modern or
tradtional: a basic
and general
observation re fundamental differences, based on my
many travels and teaching attended in the Mid East - the art in the
Western World is
evolving every day into many more fusion expressions.
Egyptian tradtional
cabaret style is reknown for its gorgeous individuality, statuesque
posture, isolations, no hands/wrists flying around - big on arms
re frames for the body/poses - also includes some classical dance
moves.
Turkish cabaret
uses floorwork, backbends, tummy and wrists/hands sometimes -
stunningly very energetic, very different music rythym, often they
combine the gypsey/folk rythym in modern cabaret re feet and steps.
Lebanese cabaret
also sometimes uses wrists/ hands - often more theatrical sized moves
in expression of it, beautifully geared for stage shows.
Folk dance is
different for each country as performed in groups and folk music
has different rythyms and VERY different moves, costumming is very
different too, usually fully covered! Often traditional props
used here, eg Tray(Morrocan), Cane(Egyptian)
Hawaain dancing use
the hands to tell a story re the elements of mother nature etc
Fusion belly -
often mixes styles of dance to include contempory/modern/hiphop/trance
etc etc - music choice dictates this usually. Often various props
from other cultures brought in here too - eg Fan Veils
Tribal - there is
the wonderfully very powerful original Tribal(ATS, as created
by FatChanceBellyDance), and then there are the many varieties
that have evolved from it into other forms, eg Tribal Gothic, Tribal
Fusion,
etc.
Calling all dancers - Please do
send us an email sharing your observations about the different styles
you have noticed?
Our Jewels philosophy
“If it’s going to be, it’s up to me” Anon
Wishing YOU
a WARM FIREY
month of JUNE, positively filled with SOCCER(willing or not....),
abundance on many levels, gratitude of being AND the Dance of your
innermost wonderful self!
Charlotte and all the Jewels of
the Nile®
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believe in personal
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and provide
fun with standards aligned with various internationally
accepted expressions
of the art.
Beginner
students start off using our unique and exclusive structured
syllabus - from the basics, body mind awareness, essential musicality,
various styles of belly dance, use of props, PLUS fusion belly, etc
etc… then they progress into higher levels of commitment to
individuality, fun, belly fusion, possibility of public performances
for adequately trained students, and loads more"
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In this Newsletter
1
Belly PLAYDATE - a refresher workshop - 12 June
in PTA, calling all belly dancers, past and present students of the art! Let your hair down!
:)
2 As a glorious Wild Woman, do you want a safe
space to dance WITHOUT a dance partner? Join
our Winter BBB- BeginnerButtBurner + keep your immune system
strong in Winter + Gift vouchers available
3 Stage Names - to be or not to be...
4
Sequin Cleaner - how to keep your hip scarves and costumes glittering
and sequins always shining like new!
5
Trip to Turkey 19th August! (few spaces availablel)
Egypt, trip in
December - bookings starting now!
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1 Join us for a Fun PLAYDATE 12 June for ALL levels of bellydancers
- recap
and/or experience various technique and styles! Learn a fun
group dance! Burn a few Winter calories! FUN with like minded
women! Bring your favourite prop!
Investment: R200p/p +
learn a fun group dance! Booking essential in advance, by 7June plse as space is
limited!
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Economise
- Special offer - Book for 4 joyous wigglers, and only pay
for 3!
2 Join
our unique and exclusive Winter BeginnerButtBurner(BBB) + keep your immune system strong
in Winter!
- Time to "Koerster jouself" AND accept your unique individual ability to smile with
your body!
- Infuse
yourself with passion and renewed clarity for fun!
- Safe
space for all women to get in touch with their bodies again - you
will build self confidence, grow self esteem and LOVE ALL OF YOUR body, no matter
shape or size!
Belly dance beginners sign up, see our brand new classes in YOUR AREA click here
for details - Studio details
Visit
us for Class
registrations specials and see http://www.bellydance.co.za/
Prior booking to attend a
class is essential please :)
3
In the art of Belly Dance, many dancers use a stage name
....
the end effect - is it achieved? is it to hopefully to create a
different public persona
personality in dance? or does it add a bit mystery surrounding her
as an individual soloist dancer.....
To the general public,
who know no different, it does raise a few questions and the
question is, Is it the impression the dancer really wants to be created
about her? A troupe/studio having a stage name is easy to
understand re long term planning, branding and the usual everchanging
dance members.
Provoking thoughts to consider, as individual dancers - ultimately, the
choice is yours :)
- Don't you like your
real name?
- Change of persona from
what to what is your intention when performing the art?
- Does it positively
achieve what you want it to achieve in the art form?
- Does it positively
achieve what you want it to achieve for you as an individual solo
dancer?
- When
you dance as an individual(with your own birth given name), are you
sharing a highly personal expressive emotive form of dance with
the audience, or is it part of the emotion attached to a stage name,
going through the motions and moves, under a pseudoym?
- Do you want to be remembered as YOU, or one of many in the
world possibly with the same stage name as you?
- Are you building a reputation as an individual, or as a troupe,
or as a teacher?
Whatever your
choice, be sure it is working for you, for a short term stint as a
bellydancer/student/teacher, who can disappear off the dance scene
if/when she prefers, or if you are in it for the long haul!
The long haul may require a different approach, and if you look at the
top Divas/Dancers in the world, which ones use their own name, which
ones use stage names - be sure you are being remembered as you have
planned!
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