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DANCING TO LIVE MUSIC – Dancers these days just don t seem to have as many opportunities to dance to live music and are out of their comfort zone when performing with a band. In this section we interview both dancers and musicians to get practical advice about preparation, etiquette, and survival techniques.

CREATIVITY AND INSPIRATION – In this section we interview dancers about how they fill their creative wells and continue to stay motivated to create new dances.  Concrete exercises and habits are suggested while potential blockages and bad habits are discussed.    

YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE – Belly dance photographer Michael Baxter gives is advice about how to get great photos.  Professional beauty consultant and belly dancer, Adriana, gives us a make-up lesson.

*BONUS* SURVIVAL ARABIC FOR DANCERS Leyla Lanty gives us a micro Arabic lesson.  You will be able to identify several of the commonly used words in Arabic songs.

FEATURED DANCERS – Nanna Candelaria, Sandra, Amira Ariana, Sabriye Tekbilek, Zari, Shoshanna, Adriana, Bahaia, Luna,

FEATURED MUSICIANS – Kaweh, Tim Bolling, Doug Adamz, Al ‘Azifoon, Flowers of the Nile, Mary Ellen Donald

FEATURED EXPERTS – Michael Baxter (photography), Leyla Lanty (Arabic)

ABOUT THE SERIES

“…information that every performer and instructor should have.”

What makes a captivating dancer? A captivating dancer knows how to draw in the audience and takes them on an emotional journey with every movement and expression. A captivating dancer shows us a different way of listening to the music without overpowering it and teaches us that there is beauty in even the simplest movements. A captivating dancer knows how to build drama and set up those wow moments.

Unfortunately, most dancers simply focus on the mechanics of their movements and don’t train themselves in the art of performing. Many dancers mistakenly think that performance skills cannot be learned and feel frustrated that it does not come naturally.

Having sharp isolations and cute combinations are a result of training your muscles, but incorporating stage presence, emotion and musical awareness into your dance require training of a totally different kind. The exercises in this DVD are uniquely designed to help you become a better performer and to push your dance presentation to the next level.
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Do you wonder what Arabic singers are singing about?
Do you wonder how to interpret Arabic songs to your audience?
Do you want to put real meaning into your dancing?
If you do, this fun and informative DVD is for you!
Leyla presents a toolkit of over fifty of the most commonly heard words and phrases found in Arabic songs along with gestures and body language that go with them.
She includes cultural notes throughout to explain the context and underlying meaning of those words and phrases. She will have you “singing along” with a well known popular song and will give you insights into two other favorites.
Based on Leyla’s workshop of the same name the DVD is fully chaptered with “hidden” markers within the chapters allowing people to skip to sections that they want to study or practice.
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Relax and dance for the fun of it; join Nevina and experience the magic of belly dancing; enjoy the income belly dancing can provide; the movements of the dance will enhance your strength and endurance; you will find Nevina’s instructional DVD easy to follow. You will learn basic belly dance movements, finger cymbals (zils), and veil techniques.

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There are so many nuances and complexities in bellydance, it’s sometimes hard to figure out where to start. Starting at the feet and working your way up is a much more attainable way to understand and execute movement. It is about working smart, utilizing only the muscles you need.

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