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If you could just pick ONE!

2008-07-18T18:04:44Z

I also posted this topic on the music thread in bhuz.

If you had to evacuate and could only take one belly dance CD with you that had to last you the rest of your life and you could never own another CD, which would it be?

I'm not even ready to answer that question myself. I fell into a panic when I thought about it. My first answer would be a compilation CD I did myself of all my favorite songs. But that answer is not allowed.

I'll let you know what mine is as soon as I figure it out!!!!

Meanwhile.....

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Banat el Shobora/Shobra?

2008-06-24T18:36:09Z

Does anyone know of a song called Banat el Shobora? A class I'm in is using it for a recital, but because the instructor found it on an unlabeled compilation cd, we don't know who the artist might be, never mind what it might be about. It's a very shaabi song. I've tried googling but haven't come up with anything, apart from learning a little about Shobra :-)

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Who would YOU consider The Masters?

2008-06-21T01:11:06Z

I have been reading a lot of bellydancer biographies of late (don't ask why...) and the term "Master Teacher" gets bandied about a lot. And there seem to be certain names that come up again and again. You'd think with all the people claiming to have been in the Reda Troupe that almost every teacher in Egypt had been a member.

Who do YOU consider to be the master Egyptian teachers?

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An etiquette question about video

2008-06-20T23:39:27Z

(X-posted from Shades Of Araby Tribe)

Here is a thought I was pondering and would love to get some input back.

Let us say you are a dance troupe/performer of some sort. However, you are not so huge that you command a fee when you get invited to dance at gigs. You dance and the host videotapes the show.

Is it good form on the part of the host to offer a copy of the performance tape free since they aren't paying the performers to come dance? Or more to the point, is it tacky or in bad form to charge anything other than the price of a DVD disc to get a copy?

My thought was that if I pay my gas to get to your gig, put on make-up, and then perform for no pay, and you are charging people to come in to your show, the least you could do is give me a free DVD of the performance. Giving me an order form to order a copy at $20 seems wrong somehow.

Or am I wrong?

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Male Bellydancers Denied Permits In Egypt

2008-05-23T14:40:25Z

It is almost like a follow up to my previous post about more male dancers ...

http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2008/05/11/49679.html

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any cd/dvd recommendations?

2008-03-15T15:39:34Z

Hello all!
Long time no hear...
I hope all has been well for you, with belly dance and otherwise!

Just a queiry...
Does any one have some recommendations as to belly dance music CDs or Even DVD's?

I own many of the Belly dance Superstars DVD's but was curious if there are any other similar productions with just as great work?
Us here in Australia are a little bit behind when it comes to belly dance merchandise!

Thanks everyone!
Hope to hear from you all soon!
BTW... lets try to wake this forum up sometime in the near future! =o)

-=Jamil=-

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Male Bellydance Makes A Comeback In Egypt, Defying Supression

2008-03-08T08:12:21Z

Pretty cool story actually, with Tito Seif making a comment, though he is NOT the featured dancer. Reporter did his homework this time too, and mentions the history of men being involved. A bit awkwardly written at points, but a good story! Yay us!

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_en&refer=&sid=atLloMTgRlEg

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Ahlan Wa Sahlan summer 2008

2008-02-19T14:44:19Z

(cross post)
Raqia Hassan hasn't posted it on her website yet, but it apparently the Mena House will have renovations completed enough to host Ahlan Wa Sahlan again this year! Yay! http://www.oberoimenahouse.com/index.asp?leftinfo=1&leftitem=1
There is a limited number of rooms available at the Mena house however. Scheherezade Imports http://scheherezadeimports.com/tourEgypt.asp only has 3 rooms left in their allotment. Lucy is extremely helpful and she and her staff are really dedicated to help you get the most of your trip.
The festival agency also only has a limited number of rooms; which are higher cost pyramid views or palace rooms. Other hotel options offered through the agency are the Meridian, Sofitel or Grand Pyramid. I don't know how close they are to the festival. Maybe someone here does and can post?

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Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film - Lecture/Video Series; March 30 - May 4, 2008

2008-02-10T22:25:39Z

Hello, All...

I am formulating a lecture and video series on the Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film. It will span over several weeks and be in several parts, and it will include watching and talking about the dancing of each dancer.

With each dancer, we will discuss technique, performance, era costuming, essence of their dance, their biographies, and more, as well as introduce the singers who sometimes appear in the scene with them.

Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film

Part 1. - Sunday, March 30, 2008: The dances of Taheyia Karioka, Samia Gamal, and Na'eema Akef

Part 2. - Sunday, April 6, 2008: The dances of Katie, Na'met Mokhtar, and Zinaat Aloui

Part 3. - Sunday, April 13, 2008: The dances of Samiha Tawfique, Nebawiyia Moustafa, Hoda Shams El Din

Part 4. - Sunday, April 20, 2008: The dances of Hend Rostom, So'ad Hosny

Part 5. - Sunday, April 27, 2008: The dances of Nadia El Guindy, Nabila Ebeid, Lebleba

Part 6. - Sunday, May 4, 2008: The dances of Nagwa Fouad, Zizi Moustafa, Suhair Zaki

Price: Each Part is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. The purchase of all six parts is $200 in advance.
Location: Al-Masri Restaurant, 4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Contact: Sausan at sausanacademy@gmail.com or 415-262-0175
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Refreshments Served (yummy!)
Videos will be available for purchase after viewing.

Invite your friends!!!

If you think you are going to miss one of these sessions, don't worry. I will repeat the series.

I would consider taking this lecture on the road. My studies of these women has been extensive.

I look forward to hearing from all of you!!

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7-Day Intensive EDC® Seminars for 2008 Scheduled.....Levels One and Two

2008-01-15T06:38:28Z

(If this post is inappropriate, please remove.)

See photo of seminar flier in the PHOTO SECTION at http://tribes.tribe.net/sausanacademy

2008 Schedule

Complete Study in Egyptian Style Dance and the Egyptian Dance Code® (EDC)®
and Fundamental Classic Egyptian Dance Technique using the Sausan Method

Level One* - Technical Instruction & Interpretation
March 17-23 • June 23-29 • September 22-28

Level Two** - Choreographic and Improvisational Application
September 29 - October 5

• Learn to dance the way the Egyptian Greats danced in Egyptian film.

• Uncover the secret of what makes Egyptian dancers “look” Egyptian.

• Find out why it is so easy to “get” this concept yet so difficult for most dancers to execute.

• Study the lives of Badiya Al Masabni, Taheya Karioka, Samia Gamal,
Na’eema Akef, Nagua Fouad, Fifi Abdo, Katie, Suhair Zakhi,
Nabaweya Moustafa, and many more!

• Learn about the great musicians and singers like Mohammad Abd el
Wahab, Abdel Halim Hafez, Om Kolsum, Ahmad Adaweya, and others who
composed the music, and/or sang these classic pieces for these
Egyptian Greats.

In a word, discover the “expression” of Egyptian dance.
________________________________

$799 per seminar

$699 paid one month in advance.
$749 paid two weeks in advance.
$1349 for Level One and Level Two combined.

*Intermediate to Advanced students preferred.
**Completion of Level One or equivalent required.

All seminars offered to females only. Registration is non-refundable.
Seminars held at 4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco.

Includes: Instruction, notes, lectures, performances, meals, and more!

Previously sponsored non-related 2007/2008 seminars/workshops paid registration fees considered.
(If you attended a workshop with Sausan as the workshop instructor during 2007 or 2008, you may apply the registration fee to the 7-DIS seminar fee. One on previously attended workshop fee per seminar.)

contact: Sausan at sausanacademy@gmail.com; 415-262-0175
Additional information mailed upon request.
www.sausanacademy.com

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So'ad Hosny...NEW DVD!!

2008-01-04T09:39:50Z

HOT OFF THE PRESS

So'ad Hosny now on DVD.
Be the first to own it!!

So'ad Hosny was an actress who appeared in over 80 Egyptian films and was known as the Cinderella of Egyptian film.
Tragically, she died from a fall off a balcony six stories high. She had been suffering from depression as well as seeking treatment in the UK for a spinal injury. She was much loved by the Egyptians.

Find it on:

www.sausanacademy.com/suq.htm

-Sausan

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Egyptian Dance Code (EDC) Workshop with Sausan in Newark, CA

2007-12-10T07:25:46Z

Shayna will be sponsoring yours truly (Sausan) in a 2 hour workshop on February 3, 2008 in Newark, CA.

Come learn "The Secret to the Egyptian Dance Code!". If you are the least bit intrigued, now is your chance to find out what it all means.

I will also be teaching a short choreography. I will also be bringing my Dancing in Egyptian Film Series for sale.

Workshop is from 12:00 - 200 PM at Steps Styles and Spotlights, 40983 Encyclopedia Circle, Newark, CA.

To sign up on line... go to shaynaz.com/sausan.html

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Samia Gamal and Tahia Carioca Mugs, Journals, Tile Coasters, etc.

2007-12-10T05:12:44Z

Hi all! Just wanted to announce a new Cafepress store with a scene of Tahia Carioca dancing from her movie, Shatie el-Gharam, the Shore of Love. Items available there with her image include mugs, a journal, tile coasters, a wall clock for your dance studio, notecards, and more. You can find it at:

http://www.cafepress.com/shoreoflove

Also, here's a reminder of an existing store with a scene of Samia Gamal and Farid al-Atrache from the movie Afrita Hanem, the Genie Lady. You can find this one at:

http://www.cafepress.com/afritahanem

If you're curious to see what other Cafepress shops I have, a full list is at www.shira.net/shopping.htm

These Cafepress shops, as well as the Amazon-based bookstore, video store, and music store at the above link are the sole source of funding that pays for the Shira.net web site to exist. I incur several hundred dollars every year in expenses for hosting fees, software upgrades, etc., and these shops generate the income needed to pay for all that. My web site couldn't exist without the support of everyone who buys my merchandise. So, a big THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased something from my shops in the past!

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Why Arabic stage names?

2007-11-03T18:05:26Z

Hello everyone,

This is just an extension of Jamil's question regarding stage names. I've been wondering about this for some time now, and this question is directed at Non-Arabs who perform and have adopted Arabic stage names. I'm thinking, if I took up the Waltz - would I need an Austrian name? Or if I took up Tango, a Spanish name?

I'm curious; please tell me if you have a stage name, and if it's in Arabic, and why.

Thank you!

Regards,

Suha

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I'm on a quest - I must find this recording!

2007-11-03T17:03:21Z

Someone posted wanting to know what this song was on bhuz - a song I've long known and loved- but now I must know where I can get this recording of this song. I must have it!

Please if you know, or know somebody who knows, or know somebody who knows somebody who might know how I can get my hot little hands on a copy, please share. I will be eternally grateful.

Here is the bhuz posting and 2 youtube clips with the song. The name of the song is Al Toba, originally sung by Abdul Halim Hafez.

Pleeeeeeeaaassee :-O

http://www.bhuz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=73086#post73086

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjpnMJUTwVM&eurl=http://www.bhuz.com/forum/rest-belly-dance/5495-help-what-song.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y_aMnlQUxk&eurl=http://www.bhuz.com/forum/rest-belly-dance/5495-help-what-song.html

where else can I post this? forgive the cross postings - actually please cross post this further anywhere you think somebody might know.

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International Bellydance Conference Of Canada 2008. April 23 - 27th 2008

2007-11-02T18:23:16Z

If you missed it last year, you missed a spectacular experience that will likely be wonderful again. We have a great line-up that will satisfy most of the passions people have in bellydance, whether you like Tribal Fusion (Amy from Unmata), Egyptian Cabaret (Tito and Aida Nour), American Cabaret (Bozenka) or Turkish ROM (Ferda Bayazit blew people away on the Main Stage last year, which is why she was invited to teach this year.)

For the price, you get more bellydance that you can possibly handle. Trust me, I did it last year and spent my day running from place to place because there was so much to see. But the IBCC also recharged my bellydance battery. Being immersed in a bellydance atmosphere with people who shared my passion for raks was just such a wonderful feeling.

April 23-27th, 2008. Toronto.

Tito (Egypt),
Aida Nour (Egypt),
Bozenka (Florida),
Amy Sigil of Unmata (California),
Aisha Ali (California),
Mayyadah & Amir (Germany),
Lesya Starr (Spain/Ontario),
Yasmina Ramzy (Ontario),
Nath Keo (British Columbia),
Ferda Bayazit (Turkey/British Columbia)

We are absolutely delighted to host such an amazing roster of talent at this event!

Register Now!! 50% Sold Out!!
* Anyone who was registered in the 2007 conference receives an extra $100 off the conference package!!!

www.bellydanceconference.com

Early Bird rate is $599 CDN** limited quantities!!
($499 for past participants)

Regular rate: $699 CDN

Conference Package includes:
¬ Lectures, Panel Discussions
¬ Music and Drum classes
¬16 Dance Workshops
¬ 8 spectacular Performances
¬ 150 international performing artists
¬ Shopping bazaar
¬ Lunches, breakfast snacks, unlimited water, and more …

Just give us a call to register!
1- 416- 920-5593
We accept: Visa or MasterCard (over the phone)

*The Conference Packages are non-refundable, but are transferable.

Call to Artists:
If you would like to dance on the Main Stage or Open Stage and/or be a Speaker at the IBCC 2008 please check out our brochure at: www.bellydanceconference.com/ima....pdf

Or e-mail us and we will send you the Call to Artists brochure!!

Register now for IBCC 2008!!!

¬ Same locations!!

¬ Same warm, intimate, inspiring vibe with limited numbers of awesome participants!!

¬ Same format with improvements like longer lectures and panel discussions and better food!!

¬ An exciting line up of performers, instructors and lecturers!!

Check out the website for details and last year’s excitement!!

www.bellydanceconference.com

We are so excited about next year, we can hardly sit still!
Cheers!

Conference Coordinator
International Bellydance Conference of Canada (IBCC)

info@bellydanceconference.com
www.bellydanceconference.com

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Belly Dance: Does it tell a story?

2007-09-27T17:34:47Z

Hi is it true that belly dance tells a story?

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X-post need translation for Nazra by Hakim please =O)

2007-08-31T03:07:19Z

It sounds bouncy and happy to me but I could be wrong so if anyone can either translate the lyrics or at least provide the overal tone of the song, I'd really appreciate it.

Haaaapy shimmies,
Caerann

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Myspace?

2007-08-24T17:13:09Z

as the age of technology overtakes our very being...
im persudaded to ask, Myspace anyone?

if so, make me a friend of yours...
www.myspace.com/jimmybd

paste other myspace URLs in this discussion, so we can add eachother and slowly take over the world
evil laugh *Bwahahahaha*

-=Jamil=-

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and a Milk for the drummer...

2007-07-12T12:56:47Z

"Oh, your son just learned to crawl? Here's what mine can do..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVQyIh_VkPk&mode=related&search

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FRUITY FRIDAYS!

2007-07-05T14:55:24Z

Throughout July, I'm holding FRUITY FRIDAYS! at www.forbiddenfruitsbazaar.com

Every Friday, you can buy one get the cheapest free on many great belly dance items.

http://www.forbiddenfruitsbazaar.com/fruityfriday.htm FOR MORE DETAILS

Happy Shopping!

Best Regards,

Karen Puddephatt

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Jihad Akel or akl

2007-07-05T14:08:59Z

I have one CD by him that was a copy given to me by a Syrian friend. It's called Arabic Dance Abdel Halim Cocktail.

Anyway, I've been going crazy trying to find a local distributor in the US or at least someplace where the shipping isn't going to cost me more than the CD. I love his music but it's just not available in the US. I've seen listings on amazon.uk, and ebay in France in Germany. There was a local listing that had expired and I've emailed the seller. My best hope is that distributor can get me a copy.

The distributor on the back of the CD I have is Music Box Int'l. However everytime I try to get on that site it crashes my computer.

I want to get Belly Dance, Jihad Akel, The Magic Arab Violin. He's also got a couple others out.

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

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

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Who sings/played Diki Diki Ya Rebaba?

2007-06-24T02:49:29Z

Many years ago, Mohamed Khordadian danced to a song he called Diki Diki Ya Rebaba on one of his videos. It was upbeat, bouncy and very modern.

I searched for a long time to find it and thought I had found it, Digi Ya Rebaba, at the Smithsonian music archives. I ordered it from them, only to find that it was the original version that is at a slower (and boring) tempo.

So now I am again looking for the modern, upbeat version. Anyone know who sang the modern version of it? Is it available anywhere?

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a must see!

2007-06-18T20:00:07Z

now im gonna admit, there is nothing more breath taking then seeing a minor being able to interpret arabic beats!

this new video has shocked me!
WOW X 100 000

she is excellent...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA3D87Gq-Ag
0.54-1.16 is my fave bit! hehe so cute

-=Jamil=-

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NOTICE TO ALL DANCERS!

2007-06-12T18:03:08Z

*NOTICE TO ALL DANCERS*

Please be careful giving out your personal information: emails such as the one posted have been sent to myself and various other Bellydancers!

DO NOT REPLY TO THEM!!!

remember that if a deal seems to good to be true 99% of the time... it is!

"Dear Belly Dancer,
Hope all is well with you and your family over there.I am a 37 years old American from Chicago,illinois,united states of america and would be getting married to my fiancee on September 8th,2007 in chicago,illinois,usa.We are still making arrangements regarding the reception location and will let you know prior to the D Day of the event.

Your belly dancing services is needed to entertain our guests for 30 minutes to 1 hour{you will perform at intervals}.

As explained above,those are the time breakdown when you would be very busy making our guests have a good feel of relaxation at the ceremony and we do hope all goes well.I want you to email me your total rates/fees to perform the service for the specified time,so i can have our financier make out a Check to you for the payment.In addition,should you be out of the state of Illinois and out of the united states,i will gladly take care of your flight/transporation costs and that of any of your assistants coming with you if need be,just include the total costs of the transportation in your rates/charges breakdown if you are out of illinois.

Do email me your rates/charges for the job and also forward me your Full Names{As should be written on the Check},Mailing Address,Contact Phone Number and Cell Phone Number where the check for the payment will be sent to.We would have loved to meet you personally before the day of the event but we wont be available because we have so many things lined up and we will also be travelling in a few days to finalise some important arrangements,hope you understand.

By the way,my fiancee's name is (NAME WITHHELD) and she is such a wonderful companion and we both look forward to having you take charge of the entertainment aspect of the occassion and meeting you as well.God be with you as i await your response soon.

(NAME WITHELD)"

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Dina, Egyptian Belly Dance Star

2007-06-12T04:54:45Z

Join this tribe dedicated to the Egyptian Star Dina

http://tribes.tribe.net/dinaegyptianstar

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Oum Koulsoum's rival

2007-05-06T07:35:49Z

http://www.asmahan.com/profile/index.php

Her rival was the sister of Farid El Atrache. Although the biography says the rumour is she was killed because of a war between the secret service the more prominent rumour is that Oum Khoulsoum had her rival killed.

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Birthday Boy...

2007-04-26T13:56:41Z

I believe I am a day late, but Happy Birthday Jamil!

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Eygptian Style Workshop June 9, 10

2007-04-25T15:42:48Z

My friend Alexandria is hosting this workshop and both myself and Shadiah will be performing in the show.

Alexandria used to perform in the Detroit area nightclubs and has performed all over the Middle East as well as my friend Shadiah. The show will be at Juliana's a top Arabic nightclub in Chicago. A live Arabic nightclub show will follow the workshop concert.

http://www.bellydanceralexandria.com/mohamed_shahin.htm

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Crosspost: A must have for Oum Khoulsoum lovers and history buffs.

2007-04-22T13:04:06Z

http://www.pyramidimports.com/dvdsandentertainment/dvd2299.htm

Excellent DVD. There is so much interesting info on this DVD about Oum Khoulsoum that I never knew. I never knew she had a rivalry with Mohammed al Waheb or how much her singing was tied to the politics of the time.

The best part is that the few song clips they have of her have English subtitles.

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Arabic insults???

2007-04-18T15:01:27Z

hmmm...
what an interesting email i got today... didnt quite know how to handle the response for this one.

as quoted:
"
Dear Jamil,
I know this is something that has happened to dancers all over, and feel that we need to know when someone is calling us a "whore", etc. in Arabic, and what the proper response should be. (raise an eyebrow and walk away? tell them off?) I feel uncomfortable asking this, but have seen posted where the dancer was called something nasty with a smile (like it was a complement), and so she thanked him and only later found out what was really said. I really don't want a "trash mouth", but would really appreciate knowing what is being said to us. as a native speaker, would you mind letting us know both some of the common insults and how to respond (like a lady). "

i was going to post a list of words on here... but thought, NO! thats not a good idea at all...
personally i dont find it neccessary to know if someone is speaking ill of me unless its to my face, but thats my opinion ofcorse.
i wont post anything on here for fear that it could get in the hands of some random google searcher, or so that i look like some perverted being as i pride in being a gentleman. lol
i think the best thing for me to do is to type up some of the common words, and email them to people who send me personal messages with their email adresses.

other then that, u wont see any posted on this Tribe.

-=Jamil=-

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sydney male belly dancer

2007-04-17T19:21:26Z

Shiva
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oR1ZATJt38o

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Belly dancer doing cowboy

2007-04-16T17:35:57Z

Just curious. What do you think of this????

http://www.risingstars.com.ua/dancers/belly-dancers/bellydance-odyssey/

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Jamil....Are either of these songs appropriate for a Lebanese wedding??

2007-04-13T21:39:37Z

I'm dancing with a friend this weekend at a wedding that will be mostly Lebanese. I was wondering if either of these songs would be ok to dance to (don't want to offend anyone).
Either Wrood Eddar by Najwa Karam or Eah Dah Ba'a by Hakim. I don't actually need a full translation for either. Just a general idea of what the song is about and whether or not I should dance to either at a wedding.

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Here comes another one... just like the other one...

2007-04-03T20:14:41Z

Its been along time in the process!
But my newest video has just been uploaded to myspace...
have a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcdk2HhiNHU

Thanx guys
-=Jamil=-

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possibilities for Duo acts

2007-04-02T16:35:54Z

i have a duo act coming up, and in working out a choreography i am trying to think of fun things duos can do.

so far i have come up with:

*interaction: dancers alternate solos per 8 bars
*mirroring: completing the same movements in unison
*crossing over: travelling in order to swap positions
*push/pull: travelling towards other dancer, both completing the same step
*opposite illusion: having one dancer do one thing while other dancer does the same thing on opposite side of their body. Or changing levels so one dancer is standing other is on floor and then alternate.

are there any others that can be suggested for duos?

We are doing the song 'Drama Queen' by Sahar, if that helps in any way.

-=Jamil=-

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Song translation Efred by Hakim

2007-04-02T10:05:15Z

Here is the English translation to Efred provided to my instructor by another student who had it translated for her. I copied this directly from a forwarded email so I can't honestly tell you for certain that many of the lines actually repeat consecutively in the song or if the translation is just literally based on the lead and follow style of Arabic vocals.

Ouch from you Oooooooouch .... oh meeeee

Ouch from you Oooooooouch .... oh meeeee

Why do you complain when you're the convict.... Cooooooooooonvict

Suppose ... for instance ... for instance that i ignored you one day

for you're the one who tires me .... makes me lose patience ... and drives away the sleep

Suppose ... for instance ... for instance that i ignored you one day

for you're the one who tires me .... makes me lose patience ... and drives away the sleep

My luck in your love has tilted ..... your distance made my night longer

My luck in your love has tilted ..... your distance made my night longer

Feel me ..you're everything to me ... Why do you waste everything with your stubborness?

Feel me ..you're everything to me ... Why do you waste everything with your stubborness?

Suppose for instance ...suppose

Suppose ... for instance ... for instance that i ignored you one day

for you're the one who tires me .... makes me lose patience ... and drives away the sleep

Suppose ... for instance ... for instance that i ignored you one day

for you're the one who tires me .... makes me lose patience ... and drives away the sleep

the sleep the sleep the sleep

The talk brings on the talk ... and the (nosey strangers) make up stories

It's forbidden ... Passion has lost it with you and got confused with me

The talk brings on the talk ... and the (nosey strangers) make up stories

It's forbidden ... Passion has lost it with you and got confused with me

I'll forget any sour words you've uttered to me... and you too let my words pass

I'll forget any sour words you've uttered to me... and you too let my words pass

Suppose ... for instance ... for instance that i ignored you one day

for you're the one who tires me .... makes me lose patience ... and drives away the sleep

the sleep the sleep the sleep

Hey You .... Tell me ..You .... What's at the end of my suffering

My mind has lost way .... My heart has lost way .... and you don't put me in your account

Hey You .... Tell me ..You .... What's at the end of my suffering

My mind has lost way .... My heart has lost way .... and you don't put me in your account

With love bit by bit you'll win(buy) me .... if you do kiss me you'll find me

With love bit by bit you'll win(buy) me .... if you do kiss me you'll find me

Suppose ... for instance ... for instance that i ignored you one day

for you're the one who tires me .... makes me lose patience ... and drives away the sleep

Suppose ... for instance ... for instance that i ignored you one day

for you're the one who tires me .... makes me lose patience ... and drives away the sleep

My luck in your love has tilted ..... your distance made my night longer

My luck in your love has tilted ..... your distance made my night longer

Feel me ..you're everything to me ... Why do you waste everything with your stubborness?

Feel me ..you're everything to me ... Why do you waste everything with your stubborness?

Suppose for instance ...suppose

note: there are words which cannot be translated literally, as they'll lose all meaning...

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shimmy

2007-03-25T15:48:27Z

anyone know how its the lebanese shimmy

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new tribe

2007-03-24T21:33:27Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/designforbellydance

for the artist and designers behind the lovely dancers, and of course also for those dancers who make her own design work!

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Hilwa Laaba Di

2007-03-22T00:11:20Z

Does anyone have a translation of Hilwa Laaba Di?? Or at least the gist of it??

Thanks in advance,
Athallia

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Viraj and Valizan in newspaper article

2007-03-20T18:45:58Z

Viraj in Edmonton and I got interviewed a few weeks back by a reporter for The Canadian Press, which is THE big newswire service here in Canada. They supply to papers all across Canada. Well... apparently the newspaper in Winnipeg thought we were somewhat newsworthy, though they have changed my quotes. Following the link gets the story and a pic of Viraj himself:

Winnipeg Sun today. Here is the link for the article:
http://www.winnipegsun.com/News/Canada/2007/03/19/3781931-sun.html

Men enter hip circles
Break into belly dancing

By STEVE LILLEBUEN, CP
(Jason Scott, CP)

EDMONTON -- Despite the odd looks, laughter and sometimes outright
hostility, a handful of Canadian men have embraced belly dancing as
their chosen career path, shaking up a gender stereotype that had kept
the art form exclusive to the gyrations of the female hip.

"When I started out I felt like a freak, but I was doing it for fun so
it didn't matter," says Viraj Wanigasekera, 32, who stepped into the
spotlight of male belly dancing eight years ago in Edmonton.

"It's been a long journey of ups and downs with a pattern of barriers
and eventual breakthroughs."

Viraj says he's the only professional male belly dancer between
Vancouver and Toronto, and there are only a half-dozen across Canada.

He began belly dancing after a female friend invited him to a dance
competition. When he was told men could belly dance too, and used to
perform with women hundreds of years ago, he was intrigued.

He now performs regularly at various restaurants and festivals while
teaching his own belly dance and fitness classes -- after years of
training, he says, to seek legitimacy in a female-dominated art form.

It hasn't been a smooth transition to success.

'FINE LINE'

"You walk a fine line as a male dancer, and if you're performing for a
very public venue you better be ready for verbal insults and
derogatory comments," Viraj says with a sigh.

"Men here are valued for the size of their wallets, so you deal with a
lot of those traditional male stereotypes that are extremely narrow
and often restrictive."

Rob Galbraith, who uses the stage name Valizan, says he has
experienced similar hostility in Toronto -- although not to the extent
of Viraj, because metropolitan audiences are more accepting than those
found in smaller centres.

Yet Galbraith admits he has still found himself battling for respect.

"I can train as much as I want and, as an artist, I don't think I get
my due," he says. "Because (audiences) look at me and say, 'It's a guy
that's dancing. Oh my God.' "

"They flip out over the fact that it's a male belly dancing and they
ignore the dancing itself."

While winning over audiences has been one issue, these gender-bending
hip-shakers have also fought for recognition from members of the dance
community.

Denise Enan, who's been teaching belly dancing for 32 years, remembers
seeing a man belly dance for the first time and not knowing what to
think. "I still think it's a very feminine kind of dancing, but lots
of men do it now," she said from her Ottawa dance studio.

Galbraith, who turned to professional belly dancing after he lost his
job as a Toronto journalist, says gaining respect from musicians who
are used to performing with female dancers has been difficult -- but
that's slowly changing.

"They're willing to give you one chance and if you mess it up they
don't give you a second one," he says.

-30-

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LA area, Leila from Egypt Workshops, THIS WEEKEND!

2007-03-20T14:18:28Z

Nile Princess and Belly Dance Marketplace proudly present

Orange & Fountain Valley, California workshops with

Leila - direct from Cairo, Egypt!

THIS WEEKEND!

March 23-24-25, 2007

For complete details and to register online, please visit, http://NilePrincess.com

Friday, March 23, 6:30pm-10:00pm
Sassy Sha'abi Style & Perfecting Your Performance
Private residence/studio in Fountain Valley (Orange County).
This special workshop is limited to 20 participants!

Saturday, March 24, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Saidi & Nubian for the Oriental Dancer: Technique & Improvisation

Sunday, March 25, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Classical Egyptian Music with Contemporary Dance Technique & Choreography

Saturday & Sunday workshop location:
Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio
940 W. Chapman Avenue, 2nd Floor
Orange, CA 92868

For sale at the workshops:
costumes by famous Egyptian designer Eman Zaki, CDs & DVDs.

Each workshop is $60 if paid on or before March 22; at the door $65.

You may purchase the Saturday and Sunday workshops together, on or before March 22, for $110. At the door $120.

To learn more about the fabulous Leila, please visit her web site, http://LeilaInEgypt.com.

Happy Dancing Always! Salaam Alaykoum.

Belly Dance Marketplace
http://stores.ebay.com/belly-dance-marketplace

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Name Origin

2007-03-16T20:41:00Z

For our non arab dancers in the forum that have donned an arabic stage name...
what is it?
what does it mean?
and why did you choose it?

-=Jamil=-

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What happened to the shake?

2007-03-16T18:29:13Z

Okay, I've been wandering around on youtube and checking out clips posted on tribe and I've noticed a trend. Many dancers (and I'm talking Raks Sharqi I'm not even getting into Tribal) don't shimmy anymore. I see a lot of traveling steps, spins, a hip drop here, a hip drop there, hair spinning etc, but no shimmies! A shimmy may be thrown in as an accent but it seems to me to be the exception and not the rule. And I've been watching videos from various countries (excluding Eygpt). No matter what country, the basic style of dance seems the same more external movement and less internal.

To me, the shimmy is the basic of belly dance. When I'm critiquing a dancer that is the very first thing I look for, controlled shimmies that follow the beat. Now all I see are extreme isolations. Whatever happened to hizzi ya wiz or shake like a goose?

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New tribe: Bellydance movements

2007-03-16T01:02:48Z

I have began a new tribe called "bellydance movements"
http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancemovements

I hope you join and we begin discussing the names of different Bellydance steps.
Hopefully this will help our bellydance friends understand the different names associated with universal movements.

Hope to hear from you soon!
-=Jamil=-

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Song translation please =O)

2007-03-14T19:58:14Z

I'm looking for translation of the song Efred by Hakim. Looked for it on Shira's website but didn't see it. Any help would be most appreciated.

Happy shimmies,
Caerann

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Mona El Saaid

2007-03-12T00:36:50Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lI1v7HSD4E love her

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Men VS Women

2007-03-08T20:03:55Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtRhjVCKxU4&NR

dont get me wrong for the title of the post :-D

I love TITO, and the grl can shimmy aswell! but Tito...GOD!!

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New Tribe for Arabesque Dance Company

2007-03-08T15:52:44Z

Hi all!

Arabesque Dance Company and Arabesque Academy have started their own Tribe on Tribe.

http://tribes.tribe.net/arabesquedance?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B1690c2e3-f349-4032-a01b-3303c3ee8d39%5D

Come join us to find out what is happening at Arabesque Academy, and Yasmina Ramzy and with the Arabesque Dance Company and Orchestra.

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Carioca or Gamal?

2007-03-06T08:44:49Z

I am going to go out on a limb here and be honest.
I don’t see the big whoop that everyone makes about Samia Gamal.
Even for her time she was far behind what many other dancers had achieved in bodily movements and technique.
I admit she was graceful and added alot of ballet styled movements into her work and her isolations are defined... but I mean seriously, this is Belly dance!!! How about some of that!

Give Me Tahia ANYDAY!
Now there is a woman who was as rough as she was gentle. Expressive as she was controlled. And could she shimmy? HELL YES! She was the mother if it in my opinion. From what I can see she seems to be the first dancer that went out of their way to create travelling steps that use a continual shimmy.

This is my opinion ofcorse... but if I had to choose between the two... Tahia Carioca would be it. I could watch her move for hours and with every retake I would still learn something new.

What are some other opinions?

some clips for those unfamiliar:

Samia Gamal
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DJNHfmETiVk

Tahia Carioca
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xM_E3ca7Rs8

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How many steps do you know?

2007-03-06T03:00:12Z

I'm not really looking for a number. For those of you who don't know me, I've been dancing for 27 years. I just recently started teaching after retiring from the stage. In my beginning class, I teach approximately 25 steps that I consider "basic". This doesn't even begin to address the wide variety and range of steps that I personally use in most of my dancing.

I recently subbed for another teacher for an "intermediate" class. These girls knew only "half" of the steps I used in my beginner class. One girl, had been taken lessons for 7 years from various teachers. The steps she knew she did very well. But she had a very limited range of steps.

So, my question, or issue (actually I think it is more an issue than a question) is this: Isn't it easier to become a proficient dancer if there are only 25 steps to learn v. 100+ steps? I'll probably be bashed by some tribal dancers if they read this tribe, but from what I see, there is a limited vocabulary of steps. And really, I'm not picking on tribal dancers, because most of what I like to watch is "raks sharqi". I see very basic steps from most dancers. Even some of the famous and the great.

So my point is, if you only know a limited number of steps, it is much easier to become accomplished and proficient in those steps because all you do is practice those steps over and over and over. But a dancer who has a more vast knowledge of steps may be great at some and not so great at others. So, who is the better the dancer? The dancer who can do 20 steps with perfect execution, or the dancer who can do 200 steps some good and some not so good?

The reason I bring this up is because my teacher, Princess Madiha, is constantly creating steps to go with specific music. Her style is very unique and even though most of her students go on to become very successful professional dancers, very few, can actually capture her style and master her steps. They capture the basic then basically stop there!

My absolute favorite dancer, (other than Madiha) is Souheir Zaki. But, when I actually stop and analyze her, she has a very limited range of steps. What she does, she does very very well. Another example is Nadia Gamal. My goodness can she shimmy. But when I analyzed her show, she does one shimmy repeatedly!!!! But she does it like no one else can!

So what do you all think?

(Okay, I know, I'm being bugged to post a youtube clip so you guys can see how I dance but frankly I don't know how to convert an old video to youtube. Any advice would be appreciated! But between you and me I'm kind of frightened based on a lot of negative comments I've seen on very good dancers! )

Thoughts?

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Performance techniques.

2007-03-05T05:47:47Z

tonight at work i got bored! for a first...

jumped onto the stage, did my entrance piece. then like every fri n sat did the same thing i do every week.

Just curious; what is your performing technique you use at most resturants? generally how long are your performances? and of that time, how much is allocated to what? (i.e intro, drum solo, audience, other prop work)

i was thinking that actually... i was like "hmm cant wait to ask my fellow tribians how much the allocate to what, and how do they work the crowd"

would love to hear your feedback

-=Jamil=-

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something against Males? (Xposted.)

2007-03-03T15:36:03Z

Why do you think there are Female Dancers that are sooo against Male dancers?

i read a post by someone on tribe that said "i am not a fan of male dancers..." and it got me thinking, why?
What made me a bit more confused is that this woman was an actual belly dancer herself.
in my own opinion, i think that all Belly dancers, regardless of age, sex or nationality should support each other. God knows us male dancers don’t have it easy in this society...
After all Belly dance is a dance of Art and emotional expression, not an erotically exotic dance for females to entice the mystery of the east.

Do i have a right to feel somewhat offended at this woman’s Ignorance and arrogant behaviour?

-=Jamil=-

read other responses to this topic at : http://menofmiddleeasterndance.tribe.net/thread/e8d26fe2-72f7-4579-8461-260be03e1016?newpostingid=52564af0-1f4b-43c2-bd93-eb2bd855a4e1#52564af0-1f4b-43c2-bd93-eb2bd855a4e1

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Princess Madiha Advanced DVD "Elegant Dance" now available.

2007-03-03T01:21:17Z

This is an advanced CD that has a complete choreographed 12 minute routine to Setrak's Song "Samara", Setrak #21. This is a "kick ass" routine and highly aerobic.

Because this is an advanced CD miminal time is spent on the CD in actually breaking down the steps. Due to a production problem Madiha was unable to use the footage in which she did break down the steps. I was brought in after the filming to help salvage what was left. (LONG STORY!) I do a verbal breakdown of the steps on the video but unfortunately we do not have a visual step by step breakdown of each individual step as it was too costly to refilm. I'm pointing this out now, because I already know I'll be getting the emails !

However, to compensate for this, CD includes an instructional brochure that does have a step by step breakdown and an English/Arabic song translation. There are 75 steps to this routine, and dozens of shimmy variations. Princess Madiha is known as the "shimmy queen".

The video is 2 hours long and includes a performance by some of Madiha's students and in interview with Princess Madiha.

Madiha will also be re-releasing her beginning video that was filmed in the 1980's. That video does not teach a routine but instead breaks down some of Princess Madiha's basic steps one by one. It also includes a performance by Madiha and 3 of her top students at the time.

For those of you who are not familar with Princess Madiha you may go to her website: www.princessmadiha.com for information or to order the DVD. Clips of the DVD are also posted on the website.

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I have Been featured in an Article

2007-03-01T20:03:05Z

An article has been Published by Heba of Egypt an upcomming journalist, about Male belly dancing, and i have been featured in it as the inspiration of the article...
This is a geat article for those who want to educate others about Male Bellydancers.

have a read

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/male-belly-dancing.html

-=Jamil=-

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Ghali Ya Bouy song translation

2007-02-28T18:47:17Z

Does anybody have the translation to Ghali Ya Bouy? It is sung by Smadar Levi right now, but is originally by Farid El Atrache, and is considered traditional. I'd love to know what it means, and dance to it once I do (refuse to dance to songs w/ lyrics if I don't have the translation...)

Thanks!

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Male bellydancers

2007-02-28T13:04:25Z

Hi,
am I the last to have seen this clip?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=c29HV9aFCaM
I guess it's you Jamil. It's great! You rock, boy!

Anyway you have so many fans that a few comments of people against male bellydancers shouldn't bother you at all!
(I thought the comments to your clip were quite funny actually. No lack of enthusiasm, anyway).

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Amani

2007-02-22T20:55:55Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSBr2QLSMEo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbSRbZtt3Fc&mode=related&search=

The drum solo is fabulous but I especially like the beledi clip where she is wearing lime green.

I just came across a couple of clips of Amani. I hadn't seen these before. Thank goodness for kirabellydancer!

I can't believe some of the negative comments about her though. Obviously from someone who knows nothing about belly dancing.

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Sabah and Rola... and a bit of Basem! lol

2007-02-20T03:14:14Z

i just found this clip... wasnt sure when it was made, but seems quite new.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ljpKE125trA

this is Sabah (Long Blonde hair) who is about 89 years old, and apart from Oum Kalthoum, fairouz and Warda, she is one of the most famous female singers ever in the Arab world!

this is a remake of all her older songs! my heart dropped when i heard the first song (note: the song that is sung in the begining when the girl is picked up, is the first song that attracted me to Arabic music back in my younger days, and developed my passion.) i love the Music, i cant stop dancing to it.

the drag queen with grey hair is Bassam Feghally. He is HILARIOUS! famous for doing Parodies of famous female singers and entertainers. you should see his dina impression! lol

enjoy this piece of 'Modernised memorabilia'

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Question about the movie El Bulbul

2007-02-19T06:50:21Z

I found a mention of the movie El Bulbul on www.rashid.com . It says it stars Farid al-Atrache and Sabah, so obviously it's likely that it is a musical with two such noted singers in it. But does anybody know whether this movie contains any dance scenes?

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New video opinion polls for 10 Arab movies, 1 documentary

2007-02-17T17:31:06Z

Tonight I added a whole bunch of new video opinion polls for classic Arabic movies to my web site. All can be found at www.shira.net/videocenter.htm . If you have seen any of these movies, please visit the polls and vote your opinion of them! They include:

* Ahebbak Inte. (I Love You). Stars Samia Gamal.
* Akher Kedba. (The Last Lie). Stars Samia Gamal.
* Bayaet el Garayed (The Newspaper Seller). Stars Naima Akef.
* Dananeer. Stars Oum Kalthoum.
* Hassan wa Naima. (Hassan and Naima.) Stars Souad Hosni.
* Imm al Aroussa. (Mother of the Bride.) Stars Tahia Carioca.
* Kommissariate el Fatenate. (The Inspector General). Stars Tahia Carioca.
* Shatie el Hob (Shore of Love). Stars Tahia Carioca.
* Sigarah wa Kass (Glass and a Cigarette). Stars Samia Gamal.
* Zaqouq al-Midaqq (Al Maddak Alley). Stars Shadia.

If you're wanting to buy any of these, I got my copies from www.fineartfilm.com . Even though they're located in the UK, it was very easy for me to order from the US, and my DVD's arrived quickly. They all come with English subtitles - I think they all have French, too. The subtitles appear on the DVD subtitle track, so you have to enable them in order to see them.

I have also put an opinion poll on my site for the new documentary, Reel Bad Arabs. It is based on the book by Jack Shaheen of the same name. It's on the same page as the link above, under the documentary category.

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WooHoo~ Mr February!

2007-02-15T07:03:15Z

I finally got my Men of Middle eastern dance calandar 2007, today!
i must admit it was weird seeing something sent from america... needless to say the family were very curious! lol
BUT what a FANTASTIC JOB!
i feel so famous now ahaha
highlight: FEEL. haha

Thanx so much to Jim Boz for a great project and Very Well executed!

Everybody:.... a BIG thumbs up for Mr Jim Boz!

Some familiar faces in ther aswell... Valizan, Tarik and Serkan!

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Egyptian, Turkish or Lebanese?

2007-02-12T07:04:21Z

general opinions...
what dance style do most people like to dance? either for fun or professionally. Egyptian, Turkish or Lebanese?

and if you use a combination of two, which two, and why?

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Thinking about Tahia Carioca

2007-02-11T01:34:40Z

As I prepare my "Dance in Egyptian Cinema" presentation for the International Belly Dance Conference of Canada in April, I'm spending time on research. One thing I have noticed in my research is that it's MUCH easier to find Samia Gamal movies with English subtitles than it is ones starring Tahia Carioca.

Now, I realize that in 1949 Egypt's King Farouk declared Samia Gamal to be the National Dancer of Egypt, so she certainly was significant, and even today she remains much loved. So I can readily understand why her movies are now being released with English subtitles.

But, why isn't Tahia Carioca being given more visibility? The only movie I was able to find of hers at www.rashid.com was Khally Balak Men Zouzou, which was made later in her life, and she played a non-dancing role. What about her earlier movies, where she did have dancing roles? The Stars of Egypt video series by Hossam Ramzy dedicates 90 minutes to film clips of Tahia Carioca - so where are all the movies that these come from?

I find that I really like the clips I've seen of Tahia Carioca. I wish I could find and watch the movies they come from!

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jamil slowly dusts off the the Raqs el sharqi forum....

2007-02-09T02:03:18Z

how has every1's holidays and careers been going?

no1 chats on here and as a moderator i have no idea how to change that! lol.
suggestions?

and also i dislike seeing my own head constantly in the photoalbum! please for those who have photos feel free to change that! hehe

thanx

-=Jamil=-

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Valizan's YouTube debut

2007-02-08T08:02:11Z

Despite the fact I'm a total Luddite (Go look it up! Here: dictionary.reference.com/browse/Luddite ) i have finally got moving pictures of myself up on YouTube.

This is from The Dark Side show held in Toronto last week. It is a quick and dirty little dose of Tribal dance that gets hosted every three or four months.

I'm dancing to a Bulgarian Gypsy song (Pobjednicki Coçek), so I didn't dress in my usual tribal costumes, I took at stab at seeming Bulgarian.

And no, I'm not sweating profusely, I actually drenched myself in baby oil to make myself a bit more reflective while I dance. I will also warn you that it is rather dark in this clip. I look like a magic torso against the black backdrop. :)

This is in two parts, so you may want to open separate tabs to keep the flow. (Thanks to Steph for shooting and uploading to YouTube.)

www.youtube.com/watch

www.youtube.com/watch

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Yabbooy , Ya booy translation

2007-01-26T04:21:33Z

I am looking for the translation to this song..If anyone can help?

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Najwa Karam -- Sahrani

2007-01-26T04:14:46Z

this was the cane song used in the BDSS live from paris.
Najwa karam is my all time faviourite arabic singer in the world! try and get some of her songs when you get the chance!

here are the lyrics:
ALSO: please do not take every sentence absolutely literallty. the song is practically about a girl that is Smitten with a guy that has changed the way she is.

*Saharni w ghalghal fiyi…saharni
Keep me up all night and spoil me… keep me awake.
*Ijeni bil heniye w ghayarni
You have come with happiness and changed me
*3emele tane w rane
You made me something different
*W akhad 3a'lati menni
And you have taken my family from me
*W hayda yally mjannani... saharni
And this is what is what will make me crazy… keep me awake.

*3ala'ny kif ma baaref kif
You have hooked me, and I don’t knwo how
*Ma fi ghayrou byoukhtour 3a bali
There is no other that fills my mind.
*Khallani bi hal ma ba3da hal
You have kept me this way and I am still this way.
*Rayeh jayeh ehcki maa hali
I go and return speaking to myself.

*Jabli el amar la 3endi
You brought me the moon
*W ghaffa el nejmi 3endi
And the stars also
*W aayachni hilm el wardi... saharni
And thirsted me from the rose… keep me awake.

*Khatafli el rouh, wen badi rouh?
You’ve taken my spirit, where can I go?
*Ghayar 3a'li w albi bnazrat 3ayn
You have changed my heart in a split second.
*W kel el ahlam w kel el gharam
And all the love and romance
*We3you fiyi w kebrou biyawmen
They have grown in the matter of two days
*W awal ma abaltou ma hkitou wlw sa'altou
And when I first met him I ddint speak to him or ask him.
*3ech -ani hayda el eltou …saharni.
What is it that you said? … keep me awake.

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arabesque Dance Company On YouTube

2007-01-16T03:58:29Z

Arabesque Dance Company has put up a new demo reel of traditional Arabic dance that includes a lot of segments from the big show I was part of in November, Asala.

I will admit it, I'm proud of my work in this show.

I just went and took a look and WOW! they have all the guys bits in there: The Tahtiib, the Port Said (the red and white sailor costumes) the Saidi and the Hagallah opening where the guy is pulling the girl on the scarf.

Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SRS6cDF9OM&mode=related&search

The DVD with the full performances will be out in February supposedly.

V.

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Ya Ghayeb - Fadel Chaker

2007-01-12T15:45:21Z

Ya Ghayeb - Fadel Chaker
download the complete song at: http://www.mazikana.com/online/english/index.php?pageNum_rsSongs=2&totalRows_rsSongs=92&display=songs&singer=1297&album=219

Verse #1
ya ghayeb
*O’ absent one
leih ma tis’al ahbabak elly habounak
*Why don't you ask about those who love you
bi namou leyl aaiounak
*And dream at night of your eyes
ana befukar feek
*i think of you
tibaad aanny wi tinsani
*You move away from me and forget me
mahtajak jambi teraany
*I need you near me to protect me
naseeny jrouhy wi ahzany
*To make me forget my wounds and sadness
ana moushtag li aaineek
*... I'm longing for your eyes

CHORUS
ya habibi
*O’ My Darling
laaaaa, trouh baaeed
*... Don't go far away
enta nasseebi
*You are my Destiny
wa fi alby el waheed
*and the only one in my heart
enta elly fi alby wallah
*you are in my heart, I promise
tefdal el dinya killa
*I'll stop the whole world for you
yaaaa, yey yey yey yey

Verse #2
hobbak ghayar hayaty
*your love has changed my life
naseeny jrouhy wi ahaty
*it made me forget my wounds and pains
fakkarny bkilla ahkayaty
*It reminds me of all the (love) stories
khalany doub
*it lets me melt
enta gharamy killou
*You are all my passion
wi shamsy, aomry wa delou
*My Sun, my darling, and its shadow
yerkhaslek hal aalam killu
*Because you are the whole world
hobbak matoub
*ill never loose your love

Repeat Chorus and Verses where neccessary.

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Ragheb Alama - Low Daret el Ayam translation?

2007-01-11T11:49:56Z

Hi all,
does anyone have his lyrics at hand? I have surfed some sites but without success. I'll post this in the Translation+ lyrics-tribe as well.

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Arabic Song Lyric pages

2007-01-11T11:44:39Z

here are a few links to help you out with some song Translations:

- http://www.arabic-lyrics.com/
- http://arabiclyrics.net/
- http://www.sawtelghad.com.au/lyrics.asp
- http://www.orientaldancer.net/arabic-song-lyrics/
- http://www.shira.net/lyrics.htm#Arabic

Good Luck... and search through www.mazikana.com if you want to down load these songs.

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Audience Pleasers (Xposted)

2007-01-06T13:08:46Z

Recently i have been offered a few Permanent Restaurant Jobs dancing all around Sydney, and i am LOVING IT. Currently I have a Friday job and a Saturday job, with another restaurant gig for each night along the way... so as you can imagine my hips are very warmed up!

My reason in posting this is to ask, what are some good Arabic (or Turkish but mostly Arabic) songs which are audience pleasers?

Currently I use:
Tabel Ya Issam - Issam Houshan
Saiidi - Maria
Allah 3alek ya Seedi - Ihab toufik, and another version that has been recently released.
Ah wa Nous - Nancy ajram
a whole Heap of Hakim songs!
... And that’s bout it....

can anyone list some other energetic tempo'd songs that are good to excite audience members and entice them to Strut their stuff???

Thanx! =o)

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BEAT OBSESSED?

2007-01-04T19:40:02Z

how about every1 that is willing, lists their top three songs that they have become OBSESSED with and listen to repeatedly! name the song and composer if you can!
thanx

my three:
1. Daryet El Ayam - dont Know the composer but Jillina Danced to it on the 'bellydance ... on fire! DVD'
2. Msafer - Mohomed abdel wahab (but the version i like is the spanish fusion version from the BDSS dvd performed by Tamallyn Dallal)
3. Al Hafla - dont knwo the Composer either, but its a WOW WOW WOW x12000998384 DRUM PIECE! one of the best i have heard by far....

now your turn.... *wink*

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Translations for this Tribe!

2006-12-26T02:24:14Z

Hello all!
Just letting those of you who are interested know, that i will only be doing personal song translations for those who are in my actual tribe.
i have been 'told off' by a few people on tribe who have not gotten my translations quick enough even when they wern't in my tribe to begin with! i dont need that!

Furthermore, i only plan on doing indepth word for word translations for people who need to use a song for an event or to teach a choreography for. for others i will giv a general overview of the song.

thanx guys! =o)

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Translation, please - no hurry

2006-12-14T19:23:41Z

Hi, there. Given the post about "translations for this tribe only" I want to make it clear that I am, by no means, in any hurry for this and appreciate whatever insight / translation you can provide. The song is "Ya Shadil Al-Han" and I found it on Turbo Tabla's "Bellydance Overdrive". It sounds like a chant of sorts. I would love to choreograph a dance to it, but want to make sure I'm understanding and respecting the intent of the song.

Thank you.

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Got Boz? Jim Boz in Toronto again, February 17 & 18, 2007

2006-12-06T04:54:52Z

It seems that after Tito's workshop and show a few months back, many were electrified by Man Of Middle Eastern Dance, Jim Boz.

Maybe it was his syncopated butt clenches... or maybe it was the four ouzos... :))))) who knows? But now he's coming back to teach a workshop of his own.

I've taken one of Jim's workshop before, and he's a fun and friendly teacher with LOADS of information to share. He was also one of my early influences with his all-male Tribal troupe, Sons Of The Padisha (but shhhh, don't tell him I said that... wouldn't want him to think I thought he was cool...)

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll go home with new moves and new ways of thinking about your dance.

See the official-like flyer below.

************************************************************

Ready for a HOT Febuary???
Jim Boz is coming to town!

http://www.hannandance.com/2006/jimbozworkshop.htm
Register by Dec. 5 and get both days for only $115 + a free show
ticket!!!

Hannan's Bellydance Studio is proud to present San Diego superstar
Jim Boz in a two-day bellydance workshop and show. A friend of
Hannan's from Portland days, Jim Boz has gone on to gain
international recognition as a motivational workshop instructor and
phenomenal performer. This is a workshop that will melt all the
February snow!

Bellydance Weekend with Jim Boz
LIMITED ENROLLMENT - We are only accepting 60 students for this
workshop!

Saturday, Feb. 17 workshop 10-3, Show 8pm
Sunday Feb. 18 workshop 11-4

Jim Boz will be teaching Sassy High Energy Bellydance Technique and
Combos on Saturday. On Sunday, he will present Drills and Accents
for Hot Drum Solos followed by West Coast Fusion; a modern, funky
mix of Tribal, Egyptian, jazz, and hip hop

Location: Estonian House Ballroom very close to Danforth and
Broadivew

register before December 30, 06

one day $90
two days $140
show $25

register after Dec. 30, 06
one day $120
two days $160
show $25

Register by Dec. 5 and get both days for only $115 + a free show
ticket!!!

TEACHERS: Bring 6 students and attend the workshop free of charge.
Brochures are available.

V.

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Xpost: Does anyoe know...

2006-11-30T10:33:25Z

the name of the song in this clip...or of its author or singer?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Hz-kWhiic

Thanks!!
namaste!
marta

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El Tanora - Fares Karam

2006-11-30T01:01:08Z

This is a typical lebanese Dubki song. but is great for cane work, or a general audience involvement song.

El Tanora – the skirt
By Fares Karam.

CHORUS:
Eh Le b’2asir tanoura?
Why does she shorten her skirt?
Le b’2asir tanoura?
Why does she shorten her skirt?
B’ilha2 3ayoun il shabab
The boys eyes follow her
Heye bi hala maghroura
She is self conceited
Heye bi hala maghroura
She is self conceited

VERSE 1
Labi2la Ka3b il 3ali
The high shoes suite her
Howa gharbi wi shamli
Like northern and western breezes
Tanouret’ha jibra wa nus
Her hand is a hand span and a half
Wa blouset’ha miltlal lel.
And her Top is like the night

La lel la lel la lel.

Kul mat’khefet bi mashet’ha
All fear her when she walks
3am ta3ala tanouret’ha
she is raising her skirt
gharet minha waj il bahar
they are jealous of her
wa janet la ma shafet’ha
and they’re shocked when they see her

Hali hali hali
Myself myself myself

Shofet riye shayekh shub
When I look, the old appear young
Wal khityara farfoura
And old women look like dames
Wal khityara farfoura
And old women look like dames

Chorus

La lel la lel la lel
Hali hali hali
Myself, myself, myself

VERSE 2
Asir ma bi hemma
The shortness doesn’t worry her
La baya wa la 2ima
Neither her father or her mother
Bet’hur is alb I shabab
She breaks the boys hearts
Low dabou, akher hemma
And if they melted, it’s the last of her concerns

La lel la lel la lel

Kul ma watou, bit 3ali
The lower they go, the higher she gets
Kulon b’yisrokh “ya d2illi”
They all scream, “My gosh”
Allah bi’waefilou
God Waits for him
Rai2a yislam hal tali
He wishes to praise this beauty

Hali hali hali
Myself, myself, myself

Imshi 3al il moda hay
Walking in this style
Heyi helwi wa ma3zoura
She is pretty, but forgiven for her looks
Heyi helwi wa ma3zoura
She is pretty, but forgiven for her looks

Chorus

VERSE 3
Dinyi narou sha3lani
The light of the world is lit
Heyi mana se2lani
She is no concerned
Tanoura, 3al maylain
The skirt, on both sides
Mayil bi haki tani
One side speaks to the other

La lel la lel la lel

Imshe wa b’hes b’khasra
She walks and you feel in her waist
Ka2na malaket 3asra
She is the modern queen
Wa blouset’ha mala zow
Her top has no buttons
Wa klet irba3 mekhtasra
And three quarters has been cut down

Hali hali hali
Myself, myself, myself

Id’huki Ana bi leh’ha
I laugh at .. ?
mish ha2i 3al tanoura
its not the skirts fault
mish ha2i 3al tanoura
its not the skirts fault

chorus to end.

***Please note: if you are unaware of transliterated arabic Jargon with the use of numbers to sybolise certian arabic phonemes and pronounciations, simply say the word as if there was no number evident in the word, and it will sound 90% similar to proper arabic.***

this song 'El Tanora' is downloadable at: http://www.mazikana.com/online/english/index.php?pageNum_rsSongs=0&totalRows_rsSongs=45&display=songs&singer=1305

Translated By Jamil.
30/11/06

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