Hi Ahava,
I think Sha'abi would be a great topic. There aren't too many (any?) dvds on this topic available, and although I'm interested I haven't had any lecturing on this (travel for workshops...)
Modern Egyptian Technique is always interesting. there's always something that would be more modern than modern :-))))

Hi Ahava :)
I think you need to do something special, not the same old same old thing everyone does.
Being that you are an educated Egyptian dancer do something special like Shaabi or Melaya

Hi Ahava,

I vote for Sha'abi - I love the style. And a good Saidi is always welcome!

Best of luck with the project - can't wait to see what you decide.

jami

Yet another vote for shaabi!

AHAVA I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad to hear this.

One point: you might want to see what Ranya Renee s upcomin 3 Egyptian style dvds treat in order to not cut away from your future sales by having ppl spread the word it s pretty similar to what she teachers. Her dvds will be Baladi 2 dvd set, Modern Orientale, Classical Orientale.

I vote for AAALL of the topics you mentioned.
You re a greatly skilled authentic Egyptian style artist - and there could be a looong series treating Egyptian in my opinion.Aside the master teacher workshops (beginner to late beginners are no way ready for - not even intermediates I d guess!).

Priorities:
One general Egyptian style Raks sharki dvd (I d prefer not to have one choreography only, but lots of instruction on how Egyptian style movements (the very internal and subtle ones) are made, how they can be drilled, teach some on the rhythms and melodies with movements going with it etc). maybe that could be a technique raks sharki style, and one choreography.

MELAYA LAFF I d LOOOOVE, and Shaabi also! I think those are priorities after a basics dvd. There is nothing reachable for late beginner/intermediates exept for Ranya s upcoming series, and I have been searching a lot, and know of many ppl who do. The mass market for beginner products has created many bellydance aficionados who know want to learn to dance Soheir Zaki or Samia Gamal style (of course not with that soul and skill - but movement-wise :) )

Saidi combos equally is a niche not so far occupied for the ppl who have the basics, but are by no way pros (Nourhan Sharif s dvds seem to be doable only for pros..)

An Egyptian style drum solo would also be great, but I d opt for it AFTER making theothers.
Best wishes Dina

I second Dina's opinion....

Omigod, just saw this for the first time. Don't have any input that hasn't already been said here, but I just wanna say -- can't wait to see your DVDs!