Wednesday, February 22, 2012

El Wala Wala choreography

Music By: Hakim
CD: Desert Roses vol. III
Choreography: Jennifer Gutierrez
El Wala Wala
8          Enter F with Prayer Hands, step R (1-2),L(3-4). R/L/R Indian Pose! (5-8)
8          Step FL w/ Prayer Hands (1-2), Head slide L/R (3-4), L/R/L Indian Pose! (5-8)
16        R traveling Undulation D in relevé 4xs (1-8), L traveling Undulation D 4xs (1-8)
16        Egyptian w/ Tribal Arms (1-4), Egyptian w/arm pull back (5-8) ½ turn. Repeat face B (1-8) ½ turn face F
8          Double Bumps (1-6), Scissor turn L face DSL(7-8)
8          Hip Push F/B/F (1-4), Bicycle F (5-8)
8          Shoulder roll R/L (1-2), Body Wave D (3-4), Ami 2xs (5-6), scissor turn L Face DSR (7- 8)
8          Shoulder roll L/R (1-2), Body Wave D (3-4), Ami 2xs (5-6), Body Wave up (7-8)
32        Arabic IV w/ 1/8 turn
16        Moroccan Campfire
16        Check mark (1-4), Ghawayzee face B (5-8). Check Mark (1-4), Ghawayzee face F (5-8)
8          Grapevine R (1-4), 3 step turn (5-6), Rib L/D (7-8)
8          Grapevine L (1-4), 3 step turn (5-6), Shoulder Knocks R/L (7-8)
8          Grapevine R (1-4), 3 step turn (5-6), L Hip drops
8          Grapevine L (1-4), 3 step turn (5-6), R Hip Drops
8          Bedouin Shimmy FT
8          Plie Shimmy w/Hip Slides R/L/R/L (2 ct. slides)
16        Moroccan Campfire
16        Check mark (1-4), Ghawazee face B (5-8). Check Mark (1-4), Ghawazee face F (5-8)
16        Moroccan Campfire
16        Check mark (1-4), Ghawazee face B (5-8). Check Mark (1-4), Ghawazee face F (5-8)
16        Push F/B to formation
8          Snake Arms w/ Torso sway
8          Descending Snake Arms
8          Snake Arms alt. w/group
8          push F/B to new formation
8          Shoulder Shimmy
8          Sit Kicks
8          Ciggi turn (1-4), head sway (5-8)
8          Sideways Snake Arms
8          Hair sway
16        R Check Mark (1-8), Shimmy Step R F/B (1-4), Hagallah R (7-8)   
16        L Check Mark (1-8), Shimmy Step L F/B (1-4), Hagallah L (7-8)
16        Moroccan Campfire
16        Check mark (1-4), Ghawazee face B (5-8). Check Mark (1-4), Ghawazee face F (5-8)
8          Bedouin Shimmy FT
8          Plié Shimmy w/Hip Slides R/L/R/L (2 ct. slides)
8          Enter F with Prayer Hands, step R (1-2),L(3-4). R/L/R Indian Pose! (5-8)
8          Step FL w/ Prayer Hands (1-2), Head slide L/R (3-4), L/R/L Indian Pose! (5-8)

Monday, February 6, 2012

February Syllabus

Please note NO CLASS FEBRUARY 15TH!!!! 
February Syllabus
Beginning Belly Dance
6:15-7:15 PM
With Jennifer
760-887-2316
Ciarcelt@hotmail.com
www.jenniferbellydance.blogspot.com
Classes held February 1, 8, 22, 29
This month’s focus will be on Classical Cabaret
February 1                                                      February 8
Warm Up/Conditioning                                   Warm up/Conditioning
Zills: 3s                                                            Zills: 3s
Basic Egyptian:                                               Basic Egyptian:
Forward                                                           Forward
Snake Arms                                                                ¼ turn
Chasse Step                                                               ½ turn
                                                                                    Diagonals
                                                                        Chest Shimmy           
                                                                        Review of all previous material                     
February 22                                                    February 29   
Warm Up                                                        Goddess Night!!!
Head Slides                                                     Indulge your inner Goddess by wearing your
Walking Plie Shimmy                                     Belly Dance finery, and dancing with reckless
Review of all previous material                      abandon!  Fun games & prizes!!!
Upcoming Performances
2/26         The Velvet Plume & Diatribe @ Bombay Bistro, Montclair 7pm
3/28         Spring Fling~ Seasonal Student Hafla, Victorville 6:15     

Chorepography
8    Egyptian
8    Egyptian Forward
8    Chasse F w/Snake Arms
8    Chasse w/ snake Arm cicrle L to face B
8    Chasse w/ Snake Arms B
8    Chasse w/snake Arms L to face F
8    Egyptian
8    Egyptian F 
8    Egyptian Diagonal R
8    Egyptian Diagonal L
16  Egyptian 1/4 turn
8    Egyptian 1/2 turn
8    Shoulder Shimmy
8    Head slides
8    Pile Shimmy 

Sunday, January 8, 2012

New Intermediate Choreography ~ Habibi Ya by Hakim

OK, Ladies,
Here is the beginnings of notes for your new choreography. The song is called Habibi Ya by Hakim. You can listen to the song via you tube here  to familiarize yourself with it. It is upbeat and fun, and I would also recommend practicing Beledi pattern on your zills.
Here is the map and choreography so far.
8    Intro
32  Vocals
16   Vocals w/drum
32 + 16 Accents
32    Chorus
32    Circle
32 + 40 Slow
32   Chorus
32   Circle
32 + 40 Accents
32    Chorus
24 to fade
Choreography
8     Hold
8     Chasse w/ Snake Arms R/L
8     Walking Circle
8     Chasse w/ Snake Arms R/L
8     Walking Turn

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Belly Dance Workshop!!!!

I am teaching a workshop tomorrow (YES, Tomorrow!!!!)  AT the Lotus Dance and Fitness Studio in Apple Valley. The best price is the cost is only $5 for this one hour workshop. If you are a current student of mine this class will be patterned after our Wednesday night classes with our usual warm up, conditioning, movement vocabulary and combinations and if time permits zill drill. If you would like more info please click  Here. 
Thanks and I am looking forward to seeing all of you there :)

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Diatribe performing in Hollywood THIS Friday!!!!!!

Dear Dancers and Friends,
 
Fab Friday Dinner Showcase is a perfect opportunity to Give THANKS for all we
have and love to share.  Eat a little, a lot, or just join us for a drink
while appreciating all the effort, talent and beauty our featured dancers
literally bring to the table!
 
8:30pm Friday NOVEMBER 18, 2011
FAB FRIDAY DINNER SHOWCASE at the beautiful
DAR MAGHREB Restaurant IS the perfect blend of
Fabulous Entertainment, Delicious Food and Fun!
All ages, family & friends welcome!
 
MESMERA is your hostess at this Moroccan Palace
and Dances for You and your Friends, PLUS:
     Exquisite Menu has Showcase Discount with Vegan Options
     Bellydance Performances by Exciting Guest Dancers:
 
. . . FEATURING our BIRTHDAY DANCERS . . .
    
    ANDREANNA DITTON
    ELSIE CAMPOS
    DANEEN
    KAOTAR
    DIATRIBE
 
.............. and  MESMERA
 
Special Prices only when you say MESMERA:
 
$18 Light Eaters Menu Option
        (Moroccan salad, bread, 1 entrée, fruit basket, mint tea)
$27 ~ 4 course dinner,
$39 ~ 6 course, full Moroccan feast
        DON'T WANT FOOD? Drink minimum $18.
       (Tax, Tip & Drinks NOT included)
Complete menu:  http://www.mesmera.com/calendar.html
 
    Make Reservations NOW!  323.876.7651
    Say 'Mesmera's DinnerShowcase' to assure proper seating area & price.
    (Shared table for Reservations of One person welcome!)
 
** Please note reservation and arrival for seating is 8:15 to 8:45pm
            Showcase Begins at 9pm
 
Looking forward to dancing with you at:
 
Dar Maghreb Restaurant
7651 Sunset Blvd.
W. Hollywood, CA 90046
      N.E. corner of Stanley
      Between La Brea & Fairfax
(Valet & some street parking available)
http://www.darmaghrebrestaurant.com
 
NEXT SHOWCASE: November 18th, 2011