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Saw Jillina this weekend

2008-09-03T22:11:49Z

shes so awesome. Gotta love her.

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Hipalicious on your new DVD's !

2008-09-01T01:37:28Z

Jillina:

I love your costumes and workout wear from your new DVD's...I paused at the credits to get the info/supplier and you credit "Hipalicious"..I for the life of me can't seem to find a website for them..

Can you give me a little info on the costuming company and maybe an idea where i might be able to purchase some of that great workout gear...I have a birthday coming up and think I am entitled to one more hip scarf or bellydance top!

Again, the DVD's are wonderful!

Thanks !

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Which Jillina DVDs to buy?

2008-08-31T15:58:01Z

My anniversary is coming up and Jillina DVDs are on my wish list, but which ones do I want to buy? I'm an beginner to intermediate dancer. I love DVDs that feel like a workout.

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does anyone know how old jillina is ...?

2008-08-13T12:34:39Z

I was just wondering how old the lovely Jiliina is, she looks mid 30's to me.....how long has she been dancing....?

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jillina's philosophy choreo vs improv

2008-08-09T18:02:38Z

For those of you who have studied intensively with Jillina (or maybe Jillina will answer this?) I'm just curious about how much of her solo work is improv? Is it totally improv or is there a skeleton sketch of the dance before or it is totally choreo'd? I'm curious because I know some dancers who are really talented at making choreographies don't ever improvise or don't feel improvisation is appropriate. And she's always spot on.

Much love,
Eshe
xo

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So excited that Jillina is coming to Australia

2008-07-11T10:01:04Z

Looking forward to every second of your workshops Jillina, thanks for coming all this way! See you on the 22nd August :-)
Best wishes
Dawn

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Jillina performance and workshops June 20th-22nd in Netherlands

2008-07-07T00:55:47Z

Jillina performs on Oriental Dream 2008 on june 20th in Schiedam (near Rotterdam', Netherlands. tickets: http://www.theateradschie.nl/index.php?cat=programma&voorst_id=4013 (Dutch website !)

The days after the show, she is giving 2 workshops in Amsterdam. More info about the workshops: http://www.halimadans.nl/agenda.html

Hope to see you there !

Halima

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Jillina needs help at Belly dancer of the universe competition

2008-06-30T23:45:36Z

Hi everyone,
Jillina asked me to post this for her:

Hi ,
Jillina here :-) I am looking for someone to help me at my vending table at
the BDUC Bellydance of the Universe Competition in Long Beach Feb 15 &16th . It is not necessary to be
there all day but I need someone to help me right before and right after my workshop & show
I would be happy to offer FREE entrance to the event ,FREE workshops with me at BDUC
as well as FREE dvds & cds. Please email me if you are interested .
Thanks,
Jillina
jillina@jillina.com

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Raqs America In The Nations Capitol!!!!

2008-05-21T23:29:15Z

RAQS AMERICA: JUNE 20-22, 2008

Bellydance at the Nation's Capital!

-Performances
-All Day Vending
-Workshops by: Ansuya, Sonia, Bozenka, Zoe Jakes, Sharon Kihara, Kami Liddle, Petite Jamilla, Rachel Brookmire, Saphira, Issam Houshan, Sabah, Asharah, Lotus Niraja, Latifa, Elysa, and Ebony
-Saturday evening show
-BDSS Auditions on Sunday

VENUE ADDRESS:
Joe's Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road
Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
301-699-1819

If you're interested in vending, performing, or need more information, please visit www.raqsamerica.com or call 323.512.4080 ext 224.

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I’m totally diggin’ these DVDs!

2008-05-21T17:32:36Z

So I thought I’d share my thoughts on Jillina’s latest series…They’re great – I have finally gotten through all of them and learned all the routines, and I have even had some chances to perform some of them at restaurants.

I’ll start with the first in the series, “Entrance Choreography.” When I bought the series and didn’t know what music was used for the choreographies, I was hoping for a traditional Raqs Sharqi entrance piece. I’ll be honest and say that I was a little disappointed when I heard the music (Wait! This turns out good!), although I liked it fine – I was hoping for something more traditional. Then I watched the performance of the dance and thought, “OK, liking it!” Then I learned it and now I’m totally in love with the music and the choreography! It’s a wonderful way to start a show at a restaurant, or to perform at a seminar gala show (Other belly dancers will recognize Jillina’s signature moves right off the bat! I think it’s in the BDSS’ repertoire? (I imagine I’m a BDSS when I perform it!!! LOL!)). And speaking of it being recognizable, Jillina does encourage viewers/students to “make it their own”, which is great advice because it pushes students to be creative and to use her dance as a framework to venture into their own style. After I learned it well, I added different arm positions, additional turns and generally my own style to it like she suggested – of course it’s great the way it is, too!

Now on to the “Lebanese Pop Choreography” DVD. I’m not sure if she intended the series to be in order of skill levels (maybe it’s supposed to be in the order you’d perform them in a set instead – then what you’re about to read doesn’t matter!), but if so, I thought the entrance choreography was a bit advanced for less experienced dancers, whereas the Lebanese Pop Choreography seemed to be quicker and easier (but still a beautiful dance and visually exciting) to learn, perhaps because it was so short and repetitive. I thought the fact that it was short and repetitive was good, though, because keeping dances short keeps the audience wanting more! And adding repetition to choreographies lets the audience have a chance to actually see what the dancer is doing, so they can appreciate it more, especially since phrases in music often repeat, which I’m sure is exactly what Jillina was going for! Jillina instructed viewers to add different arm positions when the sections of choreography repeated so they would look similar but not exactly the same. The music for this dance is so beautiful! The choreography is completely lovely, too. The steps go so perfectly with the music! I have to say that this one is probably my favorite to perform. The added mood and feeling of the music makes it that much more special – it’s a love song about missing someone you love. I liked that Jillina addressed the element of emotion – you don’t see that much on instructional DVDs, so she brought a new dimension out for viewers to think about.

The “Drum Solo Choreography” kicked my behind! I really liked this too. It’s very challenging and exciting. It seems that most DVDs out there are geared towards beginners. There needs to be more advanced level DVDs for professionals! When dancers hit a certain skill level, it’s easy to become stagnant without insanely good will power, regular classes or ADVANCED LEVEL DVDS!!! (So this is a request for more challenging stuff like the drum solo DVD!!!) I loved learning a drum solo choreography that’s so completely different from how I dance to/choreograph to drum solos – it’s very refreshing. Jillina’s drum solos are always very original and mirror the music so well! If you are working on a drum solo and need some cool ideas, I really recommend this dvd. Not only that, but it’s a wonderful workout!

And speaking of working out…Jillina’s “Shape Up n’ Hip Out!” DVD! This DVD is divided into 3 different 18 minute workouts, progressively getting more difficult and sweaty. They are really good for beginners to get better at belly dance movements or for advanced students to drill technique. Even though the movements are presented in a workout, repetitive format, there are some pretty cute combinations in there! All of the workouts go over a variety of belly dance movements from head to toe. There is a warm up and cool down, too. Actually, there are warm ups and cool downs on all the DVDs. I like how each warm up is different from DVD to DVD. There are some useful warm up ideas for instructors, as well.

All the DVDs are chock full of PERFORMANCES!!! Especially the workout DVD that even features different dancers in addition to Jillina. All of the choreography DVDs show 2 performances of Jillina – the one featured on the DVD and something different! BONUS! And of course the performances are masterful and stellar!

The quality of the video footage couldn’t be better! The camera work and editing is extremely professional AND dancer-friendly. These kind of professional presentations of Belly Dance help raise the bar for our art form and help to enforce that it’s a legitimate cultural, artistic dance form and a great way to get in shape! There are many “home-made” DVDs out there, and even though content is the most important feature, it was really nice to learn from a DVD that was so well organized in it’s format and very clear to learn from because the viewer can see Jilllina clearly from multiple angles. Very well done!

I don’t own Jillina’s first series of DVDs that came out several years ago, but I’m going to go buy it now! Jillina is a one-of-a-kind instructor. She has figured out unique and clear ways of teaching even the most difficult movements. These DVDs are really great tools for dancers of all skill/performance levels! I bought mine at www.jillinshop.com – Oh and I got the package with the bonus CDs! Very helpful when practicing! I recommend it!

-Sa’diyya :)

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Jillina's Drum Solos

2008-05-04T16:17:25Z

Jillina performs a great drum solo on her Level 1 DVD. The drum solo is by Issam Hosham. Does anyone know the name of the CD which has that drum solo? I can't seem to find any sites where I can listen to samples of it.

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Raqs America In The Nations Capitol!!!!

2008-04-17T23:01:26Z

Dear Bellydance Enthusiast:

The Bellydance Superstars, Saffron Dance & Sahara Dance are pleased to present RAQS AMERICA! A carnival of Bellydance with Performances, Workshops, All Day Vending, Saturday Night show and Bellydance Superstars auditions!!!!

RAQS AMERICA will provide the finest instruction in Cabaret, Tribal, percussion and Fusion styles. There will be workshops with the following instructors: Bozenka, Ansuya, Sonia, Kami Liddle, Sharon Kihara, Saphira, Rachel Brookmyre, Petite Jamilla, Issam Houshan, Sabah, Asharah, Zoe Jakes, Lotus Niraja, Latifa, Elysa, and Ebony.

June 20, 21, 22nd

Joe’s Movement Emporium

3309 Bunker Hill Road

Mount Rainier, MD 20712

For more information, please check:

www.raqsamerica.com (our website will be operational in a few days to accept all workshop reservations)

Also, for more information, please check:

www.bellydancesuperstars.com

There will also be two Saturday Evening shows at 7pm & 9pm featuring the Bellydance Superstars and various other dancers.

For those interested in vending at our event, please find the attached Vendor Application.

For more information regarding vending, please contact:

john@milescopeland.net

Best Regards,

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The new DVDs -- my not-so-brief first thoughts

2008-04-02T20:05:12Z

(I have to preface this "review" by admitting that I'm a HUGE Jillina fan, so I'm prejudiced. )

First brief impression of Jillina's newest dvds = thumbs up!

There are 4 dvds: A fitness/workout dvd and 3 choreography and technique dvds. Let's start with the 3 volumes of choreography, and then discuss each one individually.

STRUCTURE:
These are organized much like the first 3 dvds were -- introduction, warmup, technique, combinations, choreography, cool down, performance -- and a bonus "behind the scenes" clip of Jillina being Jillina :)

with one KEY exception:

EVERYTHING IS CHAPTERED !!!!!!!!! YAYYY !!!!!!

No more rewinding through the entire list of combinations to find the one you need to work on :) In the technique and combo and choreography sections, not only is each part chaptered, but you have a chapter for the instruction, and a separate chapter for the practice of the instruction -- the drills. You ALSO have the ability to "play all" of either the instructional chapters or the practice/drill chapters together in one session.

THANK YOU!

She teaches the technique sections filmed from in front (with cuts to focus on various body parts), and the combos and choreography filmed in front of a mirror.

The filming is good. For the most part it stays in one place, and only really cuts away to show the movement from a different angle. Lighting is good. Sound is good. The stage is littered with the usual stuff -- but that doesn't bother me, and it doesn't get in the way of the instruction. She teaches in basic practice clothes.

As before, she modifies each of the combos to create a choreography out of them, but the combos can stand alone. And they're cute :)

CONTENT:

I did not watch the warmup and cooldowns on any of the dvds. Sorry! It was my turn to cook last night, and I didn't have time.

The instructional content on these dvds is a bit of the same and a bit of different stuff from her previous dvds, but there's a different approach. Each step that is taught is practiced in the "drill" section in several different ways, at different speeds and with different orientations, AND with different footwork patterns -- to show you variations on how that step can be accomplished. I like that idea.

I didn't list each move taught on each dvd -- sorry! But some things you'll recognize from previous dvds (like the umi) and some things I don't remember seeing.

One curious addition is the first step taught -- a hip drop. I was puzzled as to why she would have such a simple and primary step as the first thing taught -- but now I have a theory. We'll come back to that.

MARKETED TOWARDS DANCERS WHO ARE...

I think, for the most part, these are more advanced dvds than the previous trilogy. NONE of the choreographies are as basic as the Alf Leyla Wa Leyla choreo from her first dvd, and I'll go out on a limb and say the choreographies are pretty complicated.

I do not think a first month beginner would like these dvds. I hate to resort to labels, but I think maybe these are more intermediate level? Some may say even advanced level!

The combinations are a bit longer than the ones in her previous dvds. I watched all the combinations for DVD 1 and thought a few were pretty easy, and others pretty darn complex! So don't assume volume 1 is the "Beginner" level.

Back to teaching of the hip drop -- Why teach such a basic step on a dvd that features a really complex choreography? I think what she might have been trying to do here is create a dvd that new dancers can "work up through."

If you've had a few months of classes, you can start with volume 1, and if you take it step by step SLOWLY, you can work your way up to a very nice and complicated choreography. But it is going to take PATIENCE. There is a LOT of stuff on these dvds. You have a LOT of material to work with.

Intermediate level dancers can MAYBE skip the instruction section and just work with the practice/drill section to get new ideas for old steps. Advanced dancers might jump right to the combinations section, although the steps taught on volume 2 are different - a couple of them I hadn't seen broken down before. I really like some of the variations she does with them. So advanced dancers -- give that technique section a look-see before moving on.

THE CHOREOS:

All the choreos are original, and the music for each one is on the CD "Bellydance with Jillina."

VOLUME 1
Volume one is an Entrance Choreography -- done to "Ancient Ruins," a song that sounds very similar in style to the "Entrance of the Stars" of the BDSS show. (Same composer).

This isn't your grandmother's entrance music.

This is HIGH POWER and BIG entrance music. This is BDSS style entrance. "Wham Bam Here I Am" kind of music. That's not a criticism because I like the piece. But it is high power and fast and has that underlying western sort of beat going on. If you can't stand that kind of music, or Paul Dinletir's music in general, then you probably won't like this piece.

The choreography is fast at times, and dramatic throughout. I like it, but it's VERY Jillina-style. That's not a bad thing, but if you're looking for laid-back and relaxed Egyptian styling, you won't find it here.

Personally I think Jillina leaves enough room in her choreographies for personalization -- and of course she tells you in the intro to make the dance your own. If you perform it exactly as she teaches it, it might look a bit flat. But there are MANY MANY places where a more advanced dancer could add some personal upper body expression. Jillina gives you a skeleton, and you add the flesh to it.

VOLUME 2
This one is advertised as a Lebanese pop choreography, done to Shady Sayegh's "Ya Hawa."

Disclaimer: I am NOT an expert on Lebanese STYLE belly dance. And I may be wrong in my assessment here.

I do not think this is a Lebanese STYLE choreography. (Correct me if I'm wrong, oh wise ones out there.) I think it is simply a regular choreography done to a Lebanese song.

In the intro, Jillina explains what the song is about, and asks you think about the emotional response to the song. She does not mention anything about Lebanese "STYLE" dancing, and how it differs from Modern Egyptian or Classical Egyptian, so that's why I'm assuming she didn't create this dvd as a crash course in Lebanese STYLE dancing.

If you're looking for an introduction to Lebanese STYLE dancing, you may want to look elsewhere.

This song is soulful and more relaxed than the entrance choreography. It's very easy to get into the feel of the music, and while I think the combinations and choreography would be difficult to execute properly in performance, they're not terribly difficult to learn. Less advanced dancers MIGHT want to start with this one, since the music is a bit slower.

VOLUME 3
Drum solo time! This is a 3:31 drum solo that is practically ALL layered shimmies :) Be afraid! LOL.

Seriously, this is a VERY modern drum solo -- think lots of tick tock pops and locks and shimmies over everything. This looks NOTHING like the drum solo from her IAMED video. It's a long and technically pretty difficult piece, but I would imagine if you worked your way through this, your technique would be SO precise and tight!

I don't really have a lot to say about this piece, because this dvd was the last one I watched and I was really tired !

PERFORMANCES:
Each dvd has a couple of performances on it, one of the choreography and one of something else. The performance filming is ... well, it's typical of Arab concerts. Pan away during the little intricate stuff, focus on the audience for a while, come back and watch the dancer for a little while. Alternate cuts here and there. BLECH. But typical.

We get the Monkey-cam and quick cutting, and some rather bad lighting at times. These performances are filmed at what looks like a large auditorium, instead of the intimate coffee-shop feel of the first set of dvds.

There are some CUTE performances, including one of Jillina doing an interesting take on the goblet dance -- she's dancing on the head of a Doumbek! The filming was off-putting to me, but I'm old and I like things to stand still.

All in all, I like these dvds and can see them having quite a bit of "air time" in my dvd player. I'm pleased with quality and quantity of material on each dvd and think the price is fair for what you get.

I'll review her workout video in another post. Thanks for trudging through all this! If you have any specific questions, please post them and I'll try to be more specific for you once I've had a chance to really sit down and WATCH these without also watching the stove.

:0

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inappropriately tagged videos of jillina on youtube

2008-03-14T04:39:12Z

hey all--

this was just up in rachel brice's section, but they found one of jillina too that's still up:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=A2kt9rW3bzE

is a video of jillina tagged as 'xxx' 'nude' 'porn' and other lovely things. apparently you can flag the video (if not the user, s/he has other really gross things up too), although i'm not sure if it would be 'inappropriate content' or 'copyright violation' (which apparently only jillina herself can complain of). if it gets hit enough, they take the video down. hopefully, this is a rare instance. but just passing the word along.

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song search?

2008-02-18T18:27:47Z

Ok I really love the song Laylet Hobb ( not sure the spelling) and I can't seem to find it anywhere.
does anyone know what CD i would find it on??

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Got em !!

2008-02-07T04:50:35Z

Ok mine arrived today which i think is pretty good since i re-ordered on January 19th..Lovely packaging a great t-shirt and a fantastic autographed photo already in a frame and in my little studio in the basement..

Just briefly watched all of them..So far they are fantastic and I know that I will be spending the rest of the Canadian winter dancing my heart out and hopefully learning some new moves and working my drills....

Jillina I think they are wonderful !!! You are an inspiration and it has been an honour and a privilege to take workshops with you and to be so inspired by your DVD's!!

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NEw DVDS woohoo!!!

2008-02-06T23:19:58Z

Finally you can Order, well Pre order the new Jillina DVD's.
Super excited,

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THERE HERE!! THERE HERE!!!

2008-02-06T04:07:19Z

GOt a parcel in the mail today....looks like it my Jillina DVD's,
Can't wait to get home and checke it out
all other weekend plans will now have to wait

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wallaper?

2008-01-24T16:18:01Z

I am always looking for pics suitable for desktop walpaper, and I have a hard time find any that are big enough. if anyone has any good Jillina pics that would work. or if you know were i could find some

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Daret el ayam

2008-01-21T04:08:27Z

Does anyone know what DVD contains her performance to Daret el ayam.
it was on youtube and then it disapeared!

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Happy New Year !!

2008-01-01T14:01:26Z

Happy New Year Jillina !!!

I know it won't be long and your new DVD's and CD's will be arriving on all our door steps...Of course in my case it might be a bit tougher for the mailperson to deliver my new special Jillina presents since I am pretty much snowed in...

i did see the road yesterday and I suspect I might see it again in a few more days !!

Nothing to do today since I am snowed in other then dance, dance, and dance some more...oh and watch dance DVD's too!

All the best to Jillina in the New Year and all the fans too !

Samira

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Song from Jillina's Workshop

2007-12-09T03:57:52Z

Hi,

I recently attended Jillina's workshop and the song she used for the choreography is called "Oriental" by Charbel Rouhana. Does anybody know what album this song is on? I have been searching everywhere and can't see to find it.
Thank you!!

-Sandra-

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BDSS IS CLEVELAND

2007-11-16T21:16:13Z

Jillina rocked last night in Cleveland. She was awesome. All of them were very cool. The costumes and everything was cool. Jillina dancing on the drum was awesome. GO GIRLIE!!!!

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OMGsh!!! BDSS in Cleveland!!

2007-11-12T19:54:18Z

Can't wait to see the show! The last one was out of this world!!!! I'm sooooo looking forward to it!!!

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new DVDs???

2007-11-09T17:30:35Z

when can we get the new dvds???
I saw 4 new ones on the website but they are not availible yet????
when can we get them....I can hardly stand it.
when i first saw them I ran for my credit card, then was so sad when i saw the weren't there yet?
how much longer???

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my first time!

2007-11-05T02:51:36Z

I attended a workshop with Jillina today. I love her! i love her dancing, her style, her teaching, everything about her.

sigh.

all fangirly now :-)

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Praise for Jillina

2007-10-31T19:43:44Z

(Cross posting this from my blog)
Was watching Jillina's amazing Instructional Bellydance Level 3 and was so blown away anew by her character, skill, rhythm, connection to the drumming, personal expression...the whole package she displays as a teacher and in her solo performance. I am a tribal style dancer but after taking her workshop, seeing her in BDSS and using her instructional DVDs I am becoming a big fan of the Oriental dance style she embodies. Moreover, I really appreciate how she grounded both the workshop experience and her instructional video by verbally instilling a respect of the cultures from which the dances stem and how she asks us to respect them. I like what she has to say about taking from her and other teachers but always with an eye towards making the dance you own. If I could make it to Detroit's suburbs to take her workshop as well as Rachel Brice's I would but I can't unless a miracle occurs, meanwhile I'll try to imbue my dance with some of her vibe & wisdom from what I have experienced of her. I've been a teacher for a long time and I do not normally heap praise on other teachers, since teaching is my job and I know it well--I'm typically very critical about teaching techniques and styles but all I can do with Jillina's work is stand in awe. Just practicing today with her DVD made my day!

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Jillina's new DVD's

2007-10-24T23:45:04Z

I see that on Jillina's myspace page it reads that her 3 new + 1 DVD's will be ready for sale/purchase on October 15th..I have tried to click on it to make the online promo purchase and it takes me to her product page but her new DVD's are not there???

Any ideas ...I tried her website too and nothing there either !

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song question?

2007-10-24T00:51:07Z

In IAMED's BellyDance Spectacular! Jillina does a solo performance in a stunning deep green costume.

I must have this music, but the dvd does not list musical credits (boo!!!! hisss!!!!!) despite being a stunning and wonderful dvd, this is the only flaw!

Anyone know what it is? Composer? Where I can get it? Any information or help would be very appreciated.

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Island Interlude Superstars in Paris

2007-10-03T22:22:22Z

I hope someone out there can help me as I have a bet with my husband. The Bellydance Superstars DVD in which Sonia does "Island Interlude" from their live performance at Paris Follies Bergee has interesting Hawaiian Music...

My husband swears it's Elvis and I say it is not since it does sound like the singer is singing in Hawaiian ...

Anybody know the song and who sings it ????

Thanks... the bet is big enough that I could by a nice new hip scarf so any ideas would be great !

Samira

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Jillina coming to Toronto??

2007-09-11T23:16:33Z

Jillina:

The Bellydance Superstars are coming to Toronto on Wednesday November 21 !! I am so thrilled to be seeing the Superstars again...

BUT...I have checked your website and did not see Toronto on your performance schedule for that day...Does that mean you will not be with the Superstars in Toronto??? I am new at this and not always sure who travels when and where with the Bellydance Superstars...I know you can't be everywhere at once...but it would be nice for us greedy beginners who can't get enough of your DVD's or live performances !

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For Jillina re: Yaa Halla Ya'll in Texas!

2007-08-15T04:22:31Z

Hi there :)

Jillina, if you get this note, can you give me an idea of what to expect from your workshop? Do I need to bring any specific props? (zills, skirt, veil, etc.)
Will there be handouts, or should we plan to bring notebooks for note taking....?

SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU!!
~Sunayna :)

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Jillina in Argentina...?

2007-07-19T20:04:11Z

maybe? yes? please? next year!? :)

long time since we dont see you in Argentina, please, do come...talk to Amir, or Saida! LOL :)

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Happy Birthday Jillina!!!

2007-06-25T22:21:47Z

Happy birthday Jillina! Hope you're having a good time & your are blessed, safe, & raising heck.!!!!!!!

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Danse del Ventre success!

2007-05-30T22:37:28Z

I wasn't able to go (family obligations), but my students are raving about the show last Sunday!!! And of course, Jillina was their highlight! Congrats on yet another success. =)

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Congratulations on your beautiful studio.

2007-05-28T00:15:03Z

I went to Ahava's Melaya Luffs workshop yesterday at Jillina's studio, Evolutions.

Very beautiful! Thank you Jillina for providing us with such a fantastic place to dance.:-D

ps (I love that burgundy canopy for my bedroom!!! Gonna get one!!)

Tha Raven

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bellydance superstars

2007-05-27T08:44:53Z

I just wanted to let everybody know that the BDSS are going to be in Italy (Brescia) on June 5th!!!
i can't wait!!

i thought i posted it here, because in Italy is not advertised at all! i found out from their newsletter!

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New CD and DVD Releases Available Now

2007-05-22T20:28:53Z

I apologize for my previous listing- don't know why it's not showing up correctly!

Check out our new CD and DVD releases, available starting today!!

Bellydance Superstars: Introduction to Bellydance DVD

This instructional DVD is the first of its kind with four world famous bellydance performers and renowned instructors breaking down the basic movements of this art form. It's not everyday that you can say you've studied with Sonia, Bozenka, Amar Gamal and Saida who are considered today's top bellydance teachers. This instructional DVD is a must for dancers that want to attain a strong bellydance base. Movements are clearly broken down in a simple manner.

Music From Le Serpent Rouge CD

If Queen Victoria, Edward Gorey, Django Reinhardt and Little Egypt got together for a tea party, who would entertain them?
The Indigo Belly Dance and Miles Copeland bring you Le Serpent Rouge. Vintage cabaret meets vagabond elegance in a strange brew of Bellydance and Ragtime, Vaudevillian, Mid-Eastern and Gypsy music. Sometimes enchanting, sometimes macabre, often raucous, but always delightful, these performers breathe new life into the movement and spectacle of a bygone era in this knockdown revue.

Featuring: Beats Antique, Pentaphobe, The Upper Egypt Ensemble, Kocani Orkestar

TRACK LISTING:

1. Egypto Fantasia - Henry Doktorski
2. Cirkus II
3. Opa Cupa
4. Discovered - Beats Antique
5. Delicate Perceptions - Pentaphobe
6. Khawatem
7. Bashraf Nawa'ather Yusuf Bey
8. Outlandish 3 - Tobias Roberson
9. Izvorski Biseri
10. Burkan Cocek
11. Ya Msaharni - Al-Ahram Orchestra
12. Kitten Pig - Pentaphobe

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[iqaat] taXim: Dance Showcase with Jillina & Rahana @ IQAAT / 5-04-07 / L.A, CA

2007-05-05T21:06:21Z

When: 5-04-07

You are invited to our Monthly Dance Showcase in Los Angeles (Eagle Rock) @ studio IQAAT.

Jenna & Zahra Zuhair are bringing the joy of dancing to live music to L.A.!

***** taXim *****
The monthly Friday night event with great dancers, and opportunities to get up & dance yourself!

Guest Dancer(s):
Jillina
http://www.jillina.com/

Rahana
http://www.dancingrahana.com/

Performances also by:
Carolina, Celeste, Jody Miller, Tracey Farmer and the tribal troupe Alamkara!

Plus your dancing hostesses Zahra and Jenna, of course!

Music by the taXim Ensemble:
Michael Cox, Sako, Gorkem Somer and Donavon

When: 7:30pm Doors 8:00pm show
Where: Studio Iqaat in Eagle Rock
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
How Much: $15 at the door includes light refreshments

Note: No sign for the studio. Parking available in adjacent dirt lot or on the street

See you there!

More info:
Zahra Zuhair
http://members.aol.com/zahra/taxim.html

Jenna
http://www.beyondbellydance.com/events.html
213.739.3755

Iqaat: http://www.iqaat.com

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NEW Jillina News!

2007-04-23T19:40:07Z

Sooooo much info to post. Evolution Dance Studios is holding some wonderful classes and workshops. Please visit the website for more info on classes and workshops. www.evolutiondancestudios.com

Show: Danza del Vientre
Date: Sunday May 27, 2007
Time: 6pm
Donation: $14.00 general seating
Location: El Portal Theatre
5269 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-4200
www.elportaltheatre.com

Danza del Vientre will feature artist such as Zahra Zuhair, The Sahlala Dancers, Louchia, Heather, Ahava, Denise, Amir Sofi & JILLINA!!! As well as talented teachers from Evolution Dance Studios: Silk, D2, TJ & Lynsey Come and enjoy an evening of dance at the beautiful El Portal Theatre, a show that is created by women for women. Danza del Vientre is a benefit concert for a woman's shelter and 100% of the proceeds will be donated.

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Jillina, Sonia, and Sharon on Taiwan television......

2007-04-20T20:24:16Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rodlCaAzH2o

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Jillina is a mystery to me

2007-04-18T11:09:42Z

Hi to all,

I have seen Jillina on instructional videos and also on the first Bellydance-Superstars-DVD. Here in Germany she is also very popular. People always talk about Jillina like about a mystical phenomenon.

Now can you put in words what is so fantastic about her? I see that she has got a style of her own but it doesn't get to me the way Amar Gamal gets to me. I also see why Rachel Brice impresses people although I would not chose her style as my ideal. But the Jillina-thing I haven't understood. So I am here to hear from her numerous adorers what is so unique about her? Can you explain it?

Thank you in advance for your answers, and please don't attack me because I'm struck with blindness in front of your goddess...

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Raks Assaya number from Folies Bergere DVD

2007-04-13T06:37:34Z

Hi everyone! Does anyone know who the song and the artist for the Raks Assaya number on the Folies Bergere DVD?
Is it Shereen? i am trying to figure out what the song is- Thanks to anyone who can help!
:-)

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When is Jillina....

2007-04-12T20:08:57Z

gonna be in L.A. again? does anyone know? i'll go check the schedule....

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Memorizing Choreography

2007-04-06T20:30:53Z

Fellow Dancers:

I am struggling with choreography and I am not sure what to do. I have been dancing for just under 2 years and I have a really hard time memorizing choreography...I try learning it into combos like Jillina's videos , working in sections but I always seem to forget something ! I listen to my music until I am sick of it but I am not sure what else I can do...

Jillina is famous for her choreography and I have no idea how you ladies memorize all the choreography...Can someone offer me some tips and tricks as I am getting really frustrated... I seem to be very slow at remembering the combos.. Maybe i just need to practice until i can do it in my sleep !!

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Men Idak Di trouble

2007-04-03T11:46:26Z

I am learning Jillina's choreography Vol. 3 to Hakim. Now I stumbled upon the thing that the song is actually more than a minute longer than Jillina's choreo, meaning that she had the song customized to her choreography on her DVD. How can I get hold of the proper piece of music I'd need? I wanted to dance this one on a friends party at the end of march.

Since I have another version of this Hakim song which I like better (he sings a lot more), I would like to finish the piece. But I have no experience in choreographing at all. Some things could be repeated, but I have little practise in breaking down a song and analysing, and I can do basic steps, but all repeating and stepping would inevitably make this quite long part rather boring...

Does anyone have the lyrics? it would be of great help to structure the song...

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The Jillina Workshpo in Tempe, Feb. 28, March 1

2007-03-22T21:25:17Z

I'm so sorry that it has taken me so long to post on this tribe... I sponsored the Jillina workhsop in Tempe, and YESSSSS WOWOWO!!! it was AWESOME. I have come to aboslutley adore her.
And many thanks to the participants for showing up, and being so supportive and enthusiastic. Jillina was delighted, and I think we have a shot at bringing her back again to AZ:))
Lucy Lipschitz

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BIG JILLINA NEWS!!!

2007-03-21T17:57:14Z

Jillina has recently bought a dance studio in Los Angeles. Evolution Dance Studios formerly known as Synthesis is located @ 4200 Lankershim Blvd, Universal City, CA 91602. 818-754-1760. Dance Classes are offered by some of LA's top dancers in Tango, Salsa, Belly dance, Ballroom, Ballet, Hip Hop and Pop & Lock.

March 10th & 11th Jillina will be having a weekend workshop at Evolution so come on down and shimmy! For more info please visit www.jillina.com for more info on the workshop and registration.

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Jillina Workshop, Sat. Jan 27, Vancouver

2007-03-09T20:19:09Z

http://venusbellydance.com/Jillina_Reg.htm

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A BIG THANK YOU...

2007-03-02T07:57:12Z

...to Jillina for the AWESOME workshop she put on in Phoenix on Feb. 28th and Mar. 1st!!!
I had a fantastic time, learned a lot, and feel very fortunate to have been able to participate.
Jillina, you are such a sweetheart, so energetic and playful, and made such an wonderful impression on me!
You're such a ball of fire!
Thank you again and hope to see you again someday!
Amani

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giving out written choreographies?

2007-01-30T04:34:46Z

I bought Jillina's DVD set. To help me while I am learning choreographies, I take notes. I have them all typed up so that I can refer to them. Anyway, I am part of a bellydancing by video yahoo group and some of us were discussing Jillina's level 1 routine and I offered to send them my personal notes that I took of this. The moderator said I need to get permission from the producer to do that.

So here is my question: Is it okay or not to share personal notes that I took of a video? I honestly didn't think it was wrong, since it was my personal notes....if you don't know the routine it wouldn't make sense to anyone anyway?

Just want to find out so that I am not doing anything "illegal".

Sorry in advance if I am. I won't do it anymore...

Please advise

Amara

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looking for a song from one of the instructional DVD's

2007-01-26T00:51:31Z

Does anyone know where i can find the song "alf la waila waila?" It's the song Jillina teaches a dance to in the level 1 instructional DVD. I love the dance but I haven't had any luck finding the song anywhere. Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks!

Amber

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Jillina workshop Chor. please help me find it (Xpost)

2007-01-19T14:16:46Z

I recently took a Jillina workshop where she taught a wonderful choreography to the song “Ancient Ruins” form the BDSS3 CD. She gave a handout with notes titled “Fusion Fantasy Combinations”

My problem is the notes seem to be out of order & incomplete as compared to what she taught that day. Does anyone else taken/performed this choreography & have it on YouTube by chance so that I may see the middle pieces I missing?

I found part of it here, but of course this is a piece I already know. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrdGU2Oa4x0

Thanks in advance.

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Oh wow! Did I see Jillina post!!!

2007-01-12T06:43:12Z

How exciting!! How are ya Jillina!!! I'm a huge fan!
I didn't realize Jillina come in here when I joined! I'd like to introduce myself to all of you, I started dancing in winter 3 yrs ago I have this really big problem of gaining a ton of weight in winter so I go to the local book/DVD/music store to pick up an arobic's DVD, well the belly dance dvd's were in the same place and I find a Jillina DVD! I always wanted to learn how to bellydance and "thought well why not now!" Best choice I ever made! I'm now hooked! And I owe it all to Jillina!! I'm also very interested in tribal dance after seeing Rachel Brice in a BD Super Stars DVD, actually I love all forms of dance! But belly is the way to go!! Hope to get to know some of you! I hope I didn't make this too long lol!
Keep on dancing!
Angie

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Main photo ;)

2007-01-12T06:39:11Z

hi there, it was me who posted what appears to be now the main photo of this tribe! ;) i have to admit i was excited to see that there! Anyway i wanted to tell you all about how that photo came about!

I was in brazil visiting Adriana, on the right end of photo, and it happened to be the same time Luxor festival was going on. My friend lives in the same city as the festival!!! That week Amir thaleb, farida fahmy, Najua from brazil, and Hadia of canada! my friends and i were at the Amir Thaleb workshop, and jillina came up to us and started asking a few questions! I figured because we were just about the only people in the room speaking english besides Amir (thank goodness he taught in English) She was very sweet and nice to talk to. I wish we had enough time to take her workshop too, but we only went that one day.

So that evening was the Amizade show (Friends night) You could sign up to dance in that evenings show. So of course Ingrid and I did. Adriana just had laser eye surgery a week before ingrid and i got there, so no make up for her for a while so she didnt want to perform. I was so very impressed that evening. It really showed me that Jillina, Hadia, Najua, Tony Mousayek (famous lebanese singer in brazil) and Hayet all stayed and watched the entire show. Each and every single dancer they watched. I would say it was about 3 to 4 hour show. I can say there was another dancer that took a group of people to brazil. She however only came and watched her group of people, who came with her on the tour ,and then left.

I have a lot of respect for those "Famous Dancers" who stayed and watched us "Unknowns" perform! I just hold that great memory and that honor they made me feel that evening. I performed for Hadia, Hayet, Tony, Najua, and Jillina!!! ;)

That photo was taken after that long show! ;)

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One of these days...

2006-12-31T02:14:58Z

... I will learn the difference between "spring" and "fall."

Let's try this one:

http://www.paparaksi.com/rdr/bdss2006-fall

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Jilllina's workshop last April in LA--Music question

2006-12-13T00:13:42Z

I just added some software that allows me to modify the song Darat El Ayam that Jillina used in the workshop..My problem is, I found where it started approx 3:06 into the song but have totally forgot where she ended it. Does anyone remember where we stopped that choreography? Thanks

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Do we get a workshop in Vancouver???

2006-12-07T03:41:07Z

I really really hope we get a Jillina workshop in vancouver.
please can we?????

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Jillina in Asia 2007!!!

2006-12-06T09:38:33Z

Jillina will be on tour with BDSS on their 1st Asia Tour in 2007. They will arrive in Taiwan on March 19th and will be conducting interviews and workshops until March 22nd, then Korea from March 23, 24, 25 and then Taiwan from March 30, 31 & April 1st. For more info please visit www.jillina.com and check out the NEW SITE!!!

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Workshop in Toronto today

2006-11-27T04:37:30Z

Wow my first workshop with Jillina today! She is as vivacious and high spirited in person as she is on her DVD's!

I had a great time and learned alot in just 3 hours.....

Only downfall was there was way too many students for the size of the room we had. Here is hoping that maybe next year when she comes back to Canada I can do your workshops again...Now I know how all those people who used to follow the "Greatful Dead" around felt !!

I think I have become a Jillina Groupie !

I had a wonderful afternoon !

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Hi !!! it is me Jillina

2006-11-26T18:35:54Z

Hi there,
Well, I finally got on tribe , YEAH !!! I am overwelmed with it all . First I want to thank everyone for all the love and support . It really means alot to me . All your kind words and fun Q's . It is sooooooooooo cool , I can't wait to show my mom : ) I will try to keep up with it , but as you know I travel alot and keep a very busy schd. Thanks again for all your warmth !
Love,
Jillina

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Jillina and the Hip Hop dancing

2006-11-10T05:27:03Z

Has anyone seen any footage of Jillina back in her hip hop days?

I think it'd be cool to see.
I wonder if it was anything like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpt58cVsJTk

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the Oct 7 North Hollywood workshop review

2006-11-07T17:32:01Z

I though both workshops were very good. I really liked the ballet for belly dancers class. I think that is something that very dancer should know about. It is the basic of basic of performing dance. Plus Heather (the teacher) was a sweet heart.

The fusion workshop had a lot of movements and fun interactions. It had some cute little tricks ideas for a fun performance. Jillina always does very good workshops. If you ever have the chance to take one do so. She doesn't just teach you dance she tells you about her experiences with dancing path and her travels. I think that is really great when you get to hear the teacher thoughts and what they have experienced, especially when they are well traveled.

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BDSS Tour Fall 2006

2006-11-04T19:22:06Z

F.Y.I Bellydance Super Stars begin their U.S Canada tour on the 25th of Oct - mid December. For more info on tour schedule and Jillina's workshops while on tour visit her NEW website. It has great new photos of Jillina, Sahlala Dancers & Bellydance Super Stars as well as an informative F.A.Q page. www.jillina.com

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NEW WEBSITE!!!

2006-11-02T23:52:24Z

Jillina has dedone her website, Its awsome. THere are a whole bunch of new pics, some really cool pics off her "back in the day"
check it out....

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BDSS will come to Taiwan at March 2007 !!!

2006-10-27T07:31:31Z

BDSS will come to Taiwan at 19 th of March , they will have 3 shows at 30th , 31th March and 1st of April .
3/30 19:45 at Taipei City
3/31 19:45 at Taipei City
4/1 19:45 at TaiChung City
It's the first time that a professional troupe of belly dance come to Taiwan , now for open booking the tickets at the website ( in Chinese ):
www.ticket.com.tw/dm.asp
Or Click the art agent website (in Chinese ):
www.dadaarts.com.tw/bellydan...ance.html

If you can't do with Chinese , you can call the agent :(886)7-537-0000 connect Rachel
She will very love to help you !!!
Or you can leave the massage to me , I can help you to booking the tickets !!!!

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Misinterpretation of Jillina´s words??...

2006-10-19T17:05:24Z

Very inspirational performers - like Jillina - are often misinterpreted when their words are taken out of its context...
I find it very hard to believe that J. ever meant that bellydancers HAD to have big boobs... I´m sure she would never imply anything of the kind...
Maybe a word from Jillina would help Carolina??!!
here´s the link to a post by a dancer with a self esteem issue "enhanced by something Jillina said"...

http://yogaandtheindigo.tribe.net/thread/781c114f-acc3-48ea-bac6-0e4784871c38

Let´s get those monkeys out of her head!!!!

Salam!
Marta

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No Spam Please

2006-10-14T15:25:15Z

This tribe is to discuss all the good things about Jillina. If you want to advertise a product, please do so in the listing section. Thanks so much :)

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October 7th Workshop

2006-10-09T17:26:04Z

Who's going?

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Shimmies

2006-10-09T05:39:23Z

Which are the preferred way of Shimmies when you bellydance ?

I've even wonder if doing too much of an Egyptian Shimmy would injure your knees ?

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Break Europe 3 and 4

2006-10-04T15:51:13Z

Check them out!

http://www.milescopeland.net/content/publish/cat_index_19.shtml

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turqoise

2006-09-27T06:40:36Z

On the performance part of the instructional DVDs 'turqoise' is credited twice for music contributions, but I can't find them anywhere.

Help?

Eshe
xo

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Question For Jillina

2006-09-23T17:10:19Z

What was your first experience with bellydance? how were you first introduced to it?...was it love at first sight...or dance I guess??

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Jillina the ballerina?

2006-09-11T23:13:35Z

I was teaching a class, and there's a poster on my wall of the Raqs Carnivale. The flamenco instructor who was there came in, stopped dead, mouth open, and pointed to Jillian. "Is her name Jillian?" "Jillina," I said, "But that may be a stage name." The woman went on to say she used to take ballet classes, years ago, and there was a woman who was a dead ringer for Jillina named Jillian, with red hair, same smile, same build, who was in her class with her for quite a while.

Does anyone know where Jillina was when she was in her late teens to late 20's? The woman's comment, though, at the end was funny, "You know, she always DID have what it took...." (i.e. to be a performer)

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Jillina's Workshop Schedule

2006-09-10T12:58:29Z

http://www.jillina.com/workshops.html

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Jillina's Tour Schedule

2006-09-10T12:57:58Z

http://www.jillina.com/tour.html

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Is this our Jillina?

2006-09-08T14:42:19Z

http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/bellydance%20superstars/video/x1ulp_jillina

http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/bellydance%20superstars/video/x1um0_jillina-4

http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/bellydance%20superstars/video/x1uls_jillina-2

http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/bellydance%20superstars/video/x1ulx_jillina-3

This is european version of Youtube

I barely recognize her on some of theses clips, but seems it's her style and choreo, is this Jillina from BDSS?

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Bellydance Superstars: New video!!!

2006-09-08T01:53:20Z

Check it out!!

http://www.milescopeland.net/bellydance/video/20060418_body_language/

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Jillina singing while dancing El Salaam

2006-09-07T22:02:51Z

Hi,

I found it funny to watch on BDSS DVD that Jillina at her second performance seemed to be singing almost the whole song El Salaam by Hakim as her lips are moving with the words. It was as if she didn't care that she was filmed. But then again she's a professional performer. I don't know what to make of it. It looks like watching someone in private who just enjoys herself. Then she sees you kind of watching through the window and waves her hand at you along with the words Salaam Aleikum and then continues, like a neighbour you accidentally saw. I don't speak arab so maybe it has got to do with what the song says?

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Music for Jillina DVD coreographies

2006-09-06T22:29:31Z

Level I: Music~Alf Layla Wa Layla. It's a classic ME song and I'm pretty sure she used the version done by Egyptian Orchestra. There are other versions as well...Om Kalsoum has one. There are also some very modern versions.

Level II: Music~Warda by Warda. Can be found on BDSS cd, Vol I

Level III: Music~Men Idak Di by Hakim Orchestra, can be found on BDSS Vol II

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Green costume

2006-08-23T18:28:38Z

Does anyone know who designed Jillina's green costume that she used in the Perfromances from Monte Carlo dvd?

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Egyptian Twist

2006-08-23T03:58:46Z

I went back to my Level 3 Instructional dvd of Jillina's to look at the one move that was challenging for me. I was just reading on another tribe where it was called the Jewel and that it was the same as the twist. I am determined to master this move!

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Om K - Daret al Ayam

2006-08-22T13:32:47Z

Jillina,

Which version of that sound did you use at Raqs Britannia please? Was it from the Hollywood Music Centre's 'The Very Best of Om Kalsoum'?

I would love to use some of the moves/combos, but create my own choreo - I'm not good at remembering other peoples'.

Heike - mad German!

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She rocks my socks .....

2006-08-22T11:41:42Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g75PZr5XUxQ

Another fix for us Jillina Addicts
: )

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What do you know about SEVEN VEILS dance?

2006-08-19T20:47:37Z

Hello,
I have to do some research about this kind of dance.
Do you know anything about its origin, how to dance it, why seven, meaning of seven, where to put seven veils technically, etc.?
Thank you!

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Tribal Fusion

2006-08-18T09:51:17Z

So...I had a thought earlier today. How well would Jillina perform Tribal Fusion?

I think she would be fantastic given her whole Hip Hop and Jazz background....

I'd pay to see that ... ; )

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Jillina's red costume in her Level 3 dvd

2006-08-08T19:32:16Z

Does anyone know who made her red and silver costume that she wears in her performance piece at the end of her Level 3 instructional dvd?? I love it sooo much.....

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Where are we all in the world....

2006-07-24T19:31:59Z

Feel free to add yourself to the buddy map
.... http://www.buddymapping.com/maps/Allan

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who did Jillina learn from?

2006-07-12T08:27:07Z

was Just watching one of my fav Jillina Preformances ( Leylet Hob on the monte carlo solos DVD) An thinking to myself how amazing she is.....
then i thought...who taught Jillina???? where did she learn? hmmmmmm anyone out there know?

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Jillina's costumes...

2006-07-07T18:33:38Z

I ADORE her costumes...do you think they are custom made for her or does she get them in Egypt???

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Here's a question for you .....

2006-06-30T11:51:59Z

What is your favourite Jillina performance?

Mine has to be the Bombay Bellywood performace on the Paris DVD.
If just looks like so much fun, especially the bit with them dancing in the circle ..... ahahha

Hope this get's the discussion going a bit

>: p

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Happy Birthday

2006-06-26T13:29:03Z

Weell ..... in accordance with the BDSS calander, today is Jillina's birthday.

Happy Birthday Jillina.
Hope you have lots of fun

: )
A.

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New DVD

2006-06-21T01:14:04Z

Has anyone heard if Jillina is going to make a new DBD from her latest workshop with the song
Daret Al Ayam ? It was such a good workshop ane beautiful song I would love to see it on a DVD

Pam

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jillinas green costume

2006-06-16T16:01:50Z

the costume that jillina wears thats is all green and really beautiful, has completly fascinated me. Does anyone no were or who it was made by?

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(Another) Song Title please

2006-06-07T21:12:07Z

What is the drum solo music in the 5th Awards of belly dance that JIllina & the Sahlala dancers dance to??
They're wearing red & blue dresses w/gloves if I remember correctly.

Thanks

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Song title anyone?

2006-06-04T13:51:18Z

anyone out there know the song Jillina used for the Bombay bellywood preformance?

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Belly Dance Superstars in Buffalo, NY

2006-06-02T12:48:23Z

Hello all of you lovely dancers! BDSS will be here in Buffalo on Oct. 2nd at the center for Performing Arts at the University of Buffalo! I will be meeting with Joanne next week some time to go over advertising & promoting strategies..

we are all SOOOOOOO excited and cannot wait to see everyone again! if you need help finding affordable accomodations or have questions about the area, feel free to email me at firenza04@yahoo.com or tribe mail me..I am online every few days in between filming and working....(and being a mommy!)

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Raqs Britannia!

2006-05-31T19:09:55Z

Just wanted to tell someone I've got two workshops with Jillina in two weeks time when the BDSS come to England and I'm soooooo excited! .................L

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Jillina in Miami

2006-05-24T08:22:16Z

May 6, 2006
See flyer in photo gallery for more information.

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Jillina Video

2006-05-12T07:15:45Z

I was sent this link to a Jillina solo .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAGzdCQil3s

For all of us who need a Jillina fix
>: p

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