March Syllabus

Keep checking back as this post will constantly be update to reflect what we have learned in class this month

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March 2
Zills: Beledi
1 1  123   1 123   12
R R RLR R RLR RL

Cross Step/X Step
Hip Twists
Pelvic Lifts/Drops
Lunge
Scissor Turn



March Combination
8     X Step R w/ L Hip Twist (1-2), Pelvic contraction (3-4), Lunge DSR* (5-6), Scissor Turn L (7-8)

*DSR= Down Stage Right

Finger Cymbals

Here are a couple links to the two manufacturers of finger cymbals/zills that I recommend: 
Turquoise International

Saroyan

Happy shopping!

February Syllabus

February 2
Zills: 3s
Ami
Rib Slides
Hip Drops

February 9
Zills:  3s
         Ayoub 1 3  (R RLR)
Hip Push Forward
Bicycle Hips Forward
Choo-choo


February 16
Zills:   3s
          Ayoub 1 3  (R RLR)
          3 3 7
Scissor Turn
Taxim
Torso Circle
Review and add onto previous Combination

February 23 GODDESS NIGHT!
Dress in your Belly Dance finery and connect with your inner Goddess
Zillss:    3s
             Ayoub 1 3 (R RLR)
             3 3 7
Review and add onto previous combination



February Combo
8 R Ami 2xs (1-2), Rib Slide L/R(3-4), Hip drops 4xs to L profile
8 Hip Push Fwd (1-2), Bicycle Hip fwd (3-4), Choo-choo Fwd (5-6), Scissor Turn L( 7-8)
8 Taxim R/L (1-4), Torso Circle(5-8)

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January Syllabus 2011

This is a living, breathing document that will continually be edited and added to during the month of January.  Check back often to see the week's offerings added.

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January 5
Zill drill: 3s

Movements: Pivot/Shift/Step

January 11
Zill drill   3s
                 3 3 1
                 3 1 3 1 3
Movements: Snake Arms
                      Ami/Interior Hip Circle

January 26
Zill drill     3s
Movements: Ami/Interior Hip Circle
                      Rib Slides
                      Hip Drops
                      Hip Push Forward
Class Combo
16            Snake Arms (4cts each)
8               Ami 2xs (4 cts. each)
8               Ami 4xs (2 cts. each)

A note from Barbara

Hi All,

I made 2 attempts at posting this on Jen's Blog but was unsuccessful and got frustrated and I decided to write an email to you all...

First of all, it was nice seeing everyone after my long absence and it felt great to dance with everyone. ( well those that showed up).    I really like the new choreography and look forward to performing it in a new costume...

Now, lets talk costumes!!!   For those of you that have the hard copy of "Inside the Harem", July 2010,  check out the Sari Streamer Skirt...I really like it.  I know we talked about a skirt but this looks more like a skirt than streamers.  I like the versatility of this piece and we could style it in many ways.  I also like the top that is pictured with it, but I already know what you guys are gonna say and that's OK...there are many top options...LOL

You can view issues of "Inside the Harem" on line at their website, www.Dahlal.com. check it out and see what you think.  Also, it is customer appreciation month there so we can each get a 25% discount on one item, and if we buy something as a troupe we can probably get that discount as well...What do you all think?

Barbara

Darban Jooth na Booley

Here are the choreo notes.  The revisions are not reflected here, but I will get to them later in the week.  Be on the look out for edited version.  This should at lest get you through most of it :)

Music by: Solace
CD: Satya
Available at: http://www.eventidemusicproductions.com/
Choreography by: Burning Incense

Darban Jooth Na Boley

16    Hip Lift walk (counts 7-8 of last set face front)
16     Kitty undulation, undulation down
16     Rib cage figure 8 right, repeat left
8       Rib circle left
24     SLOW camels to create circle facing each other
8    Backbends with arm waves
16    Forward fold with arm waves (1-8), stay down with arm waves (1-8)
8     Rib circles left 2xs to get out of forward fold position, face front
8    Snake arm sway16    Kitty undulation, undulation down
8    (A) Rib circles right, Indian pose (B) Maya glide back
8    (A) Head slide, bicycle forward to left angle     (B) Rib figure
8, pelvic drop8    (A) Body wave down/up (B) Rib lift/drop, pelvic lift/drop
4    Ami R 2xs t8    spin to pullout veil
16    Choo-choo to right corner, Butterfly L/R
16    Choo-choo to left corner, veil spin (veil winds up in front below eyes)
8    Head slides/plie (1-4), reverse (5-8)
16    Khatar glide right, veil spin to release veil behind
8    Hip drops angled to left corner, hand waves down
8    Walk forward, throw veil overhead
8    Snake arm walk back (1-4), 2 ami right/body wave up/chest pop/chest drop
16    Tribal camel while traveling forward w/snake arms (1-8), with torso circle (1-8)
16    Hip Snap R/arms overhead(1-2), Hip Snap L/arms chest level (3-4), Head bobble (5-8) REPEAT
16    Double Maya DSL (1-4), Double Maya DSR (5-8), Scissor Turrn L (1-4), Hip Snaps R/L/R 
16    Shoulder knocks R/L (cts. 1-4), shoulder shimmy (cts. 5-8), repeat
8    Ansuya snake glide (cts. 1-4) to opposite direction, glide around self w/ arm wave/tilt head back (cts. 5-8)
16    Basic Tribal combo
8    Twist drop L/R, body wave up/rib slide L/R/ body wave down
8    Twist drop L/R, hip drop R/L/ shimmy with arms up & overhead
16    Basic Tribal Combo
16    Infusion Star
16    Ab tuck/release w/shimmy overlay (cts. 1-12), salsa turn to face op. direction
16    Moonwalk 2xs facing out
16    Spooky torso circle w/snake arms
24    Maya descend to floor, Temple offering lunge, Indian pose, Taxim to ascend
16    Moonwalk 2xs facing in
16    Choo choo to right corner, Ansuya kick flip, spin
16    Choo choo to left corner, Ansuya kick flip, spin
16     Head slides descending/ascending/Kahtar glide
16    3-step turn, sit kicks with hand wave
8    Hop angle R/Earthquake Shimmy (arms and over head)
8     Pelvic drop/lift, hip drop R/L, body wave up, head slide
16    Yummy ami combo
16    Sidewinder (cts. 1-8 to R, 9-16 around to face back)
16    Hold lunge, spin, pose