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This is a brand new tribe; and even though the numbers are very few, the hope is to grow and share information about this special style of dance. You don't have to be a dancer or a teacher to join, just very enthusiastic about it! I ask that everyone keep their comments positive (resist the urge to soapbox) so that we can stand up and be counted as a very diverse, dedicated and higly enjoyable style of belly dance. Cheers!
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Re: YOU HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE!
Thu, April 19, 2007 - 10:26 AMHi, I'm trying to expand my dance knowledge and hope to learn new things about Lebanese dance. I love the music. Thanks for the forum. -
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Re: YOU HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE!
Thu, April 19, 2007 - 9:36 PMHi! Thanks for joining and stayed tuned! I have many articles lined up and also determined to deflate some the misconceptions about this style. I also look forward to your input! In the meantime, anything on-topic you would like to add is most welcome!
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Just what I was looking for!
Wed, July 4, 2007 - 1:05 PMI'm so glad this Tribe exists! :o) I've been searching around the web for info on Lebanese style bellydance. Specifically on how it differs from Egyptian style.
My next performance, on August 1st, will be a solo to Lebanese music, at a restaurant owned by a Lebanese family. So, I want to do the songs justice and use Lebanese style moves, combinations, etc.
Any articles you might have links to, would be great! And also, videos which specifically illustrate the Lebanese style.
With the exception of some Turkish style training, my dance education has been primarily Egyptian style. I want to expand my dance knowledge to include Lebanese style since I love the music so much!! :o)
Thank you! :o)
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Re: Just what I was looking for!
Thu, July 5, 2007 - 10:19 PMHi Noya,
There are lots of videos on youtube that feature Lebanese dancers. Search for Lebanese belly dance, and you will find them.
Some dancers to watch are Nadia Gamal, Amani, Samara, and Maya Abi Saad.
I don't know this dancers' name, but I love these clips. She's very athletic, very dramatic.
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Re: Just what I was looking for!
Tue, July 10, 2007 - 9:02 AMYes, these are great videos. In the cane dance, you see the dancer (her name escapes me at the moment but I will remember in time) is very lifted, light on her feet with incredible layering of movements. She's very mobile and dynamic (presenting on the entire dance floor, which is often seen). One example: while stepping forward and back, she is also tilting her pelvis and shimmying her hips at the same time (which we would call a saiidi step and goes perfectly with a folkloric cane piece; most Lebanese really appreciate a little bit of cane work but avoid whirling in a small restaurant setting for obvious reasons). She also connects to the musicians on a few occasions which is very important... it is a sign of respect and anticipating change. The particular cane piece is one of my favourites... the song is called Ahleflak, Ahleflak (the one by Setrak Sarkissian is a vocal version with words that translate to the beauty of rubies and pearls). I always love dancing to this!
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