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Hey Everyone!

2008-09-13T16:03:39Z

Just wanted to drop a note about Tribe. Due to the increasingly unreliable nature of tribe.net we have created a Facebook group to keep in contact and post news and events. Here is the URL

http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=21548103196

Lookforward to seeing everyone in class.

Love AM

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Photos from the student show?

2008-07-17T14:25:29Z

Anyone got some? I would love to see!

... videos, too, but I know that's a little more complicated. :)

pretty please with sugar on top?

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Karim Nagi in Edmonton

2008-06-17T14:23:05Z

Karim Nagi
September 13 & 14
Freemason's Hall
Workshop Fees: 85.00/day or 160.00/weekend
Optional Lunch: 15.00/day

Sample of classes being offered: Arabic Folkdance Intensive, Zills, Lauren of Arabia (discussion), Maqam for Dancer and more!!!

Performance Saturday night @ Freemason's Hall
Tickets: 20.00 in advance or 25.00 at the door

Contact: Hala @ 430 - 1536 or Geela @ 908-4388 for more information

BIO
Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian drummer, DJ, and folk dancer. He is the creator
of Turbo Tabla, and has released two internationally distributed CDs of this
unique brand of Arab House/Electronica using acoustic instruments. Karim has
authored instructional DVDs for the Tabla/Doumbek and Riqq tambourine, as well
as two rhythm compilation CDs. He is also well versed in the ultra-traditional
styles of music and dance as the leader of the Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble, and
the Arab Dance Seminar. He has recorded music for Bellydance Superstars,
Bellyqueen, and the Bellytwins, as well as mainstream artists like Alicia Keys,
and The Urban Griot Project. He performs Arab folkdances including Tahtib (Saidi
cane) and Dabke (stomping line dance). His performances boast a dynamic
concoction of live drumming and dance, done in unison. Because of his
proficiency in both music and dance, his workshops deliver students to a new
physical understanding of the connection between these two disciplines. Karim
Nagi is a true crossover artist, uniting the Traditional and the Modern, the
Ethnic and the Urban.

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Sunday, June 15

2008-06-15T13:44:07Z

So, I won't be in class for sure, as the kids and I are taking my husband for brunch. I tried to book an early time, but I couldn't.

See you Thursday. Have fun.

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re: Words cannot describe...

2008-06-11T16:41:39Z

That's right ,words cannot describe how I felt this evening. Watching each and everyone of you brought such pure JOY to my heart. It's one of my great pleasures in life to dance with all of you wonderful people!!!! Thank-you so much for the card(made me cry!) and the massage. Such Elation... You ALL were fantastic!!

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For your viewing pleasure

2008-06-07T02:38:35Z

Our Tribal Fest Performance.

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9CMZzEVQZY

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFUB5WGg6a4

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music for improv finale

2008-05-28T00:38:39Z

Hi,
I went to the Six Degree Records site and tried searching for "love exotico" but nothing came up. Am I spelling it wrong? Who was the artist again? Maybe I can try looking for that. Thanks!
Kelly

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Student Show Costuming?! Bleargh!

2008-05-27T22:20:03Z

Ok. I know that I should know this, but I just want to double check costuming.
If my memory tells me correctly (and it's prone to losing information);

Renaissance:
*bloomers
*sweet Bollywood skirts
*small tassel or coin belt
*white peasanty top
*coin bra

The Storm:
*?

Finale Improv:
*same as Storm?

Ahh my memory sucks! oh no!

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Footage

2008-05-25T21:41:19Z

Hey girlz, hope your footage from TF8 rocked <wink, wink>

Loved see y'all again, we should plan to do this again SOON!!! since we'ze be only 3 hours apart.

Love ya,

T

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To Caroline, Re: Bloomers

2008-05-23T04:54:16Z

Sorry, I couldn't figure out which member is you to message you privately.

Here's one of the sites I looked at: http://www.zilltech.com/FAQCostumeHP.html

I also read a discussion on the topic in another tribe, but I can't remember where it was.

Anyway, hope that helps.

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And a great big thank you

2008-05-12T23:07:14Z

to all of you who participated and made our Mira Betz weekend a huge success! We couldn't have done it without your support!

XOXO
AM

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NEW Renaissance Choreography

2008-05-12T04:21:09Z

OK here it is again.....
RENAISSANCE CHOREOGRAPHY - BRETON MEDLEY INSTRUMENTAL

count
8
8 shimmy on the down w/ arm accent on 1
8
8

8 4 spanish walks
8 4 hip thrust - fading lines
8 spanish laybacks - facing partner
8 choo choo variation - fading lines

8 1/2 vine
8 1/2 vine w/ fullvine
8 5 count step
8 5 count step

6 fading lines
6 waterpot
6 weaving
6 barrell turn (end facing each other)
6 weaving
6 weaving
6 Barrell Turn

8 Arabic hiptwist w/ arm variation
8 " " turning
8 jump back step
8 choo choo combo
8 " " "
8 pivot shift step - fading lines
8 pivot shift step - fading around
8 " " "
2:02
6 sweep arm towards audience
6 sweep arm weaving
6 bow step
6 barrell turn
6 Walking undulations R - L (with arm variation)
6 " " "
6 Crescent step
6 camel w/ torso rotation
6 " " " stepping thru

2:42 dancers face inward toward each other

6 3/4 shimmy 1/2 tun (holding hands for shimmy. wrap arms for turn)
6 " " "
6 horizontal taxeem stepping R,L,R, L,R,L
6 " "
6 holding hands into centre & back out
6 " " " "
6 grapevine with jump
6 "
6 "

6 weaving
6 weaving
6 weaving
6 cresent step
6 3/4 shimmy combo fade lines
6 "
6 Arabic w/ egyptian hand to front corners
6 "
6 bow step - hip drop -back step around each other.
6 "
6 waterpot R (3 full turns)
6 curtsey, bow

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Morning, glories --- 27 April Class

2008-04-27T16:51:30Z

I have hurt my neck! It was sore last Monday ~ one trip to Chiropractor already this week and it is still stiff and 'crunchy'....
I am going to pass on the class this morning.

Have an awesome week!

Marlene

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Re: Costuming for Student Show

2008-04-06T20:16:34Z

Hi everyone,
I have seen a Tribal dance pattern at Fabric Land & would recommend getting that if you aree lokking for costuming. It has Bloomers, Choli, Scarves, Belt ideas etc. It would be far easier to follow then anything I have, & you wouldn't have to size it. The pattern is Simplicity #3832. Here is a link,

www.simplicity.com/index.cfm

it under Adult costumes: Fairies & dancers. I not sure what the connection is there but....

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New Bedouin Videos posted

2008-04-06T16:26:33Z

Thought some of you would like to know

The Storm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g341NfCb_e4

Waiting for Spring (better quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzqsUphiGO0

enjoy

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Indra Choreography

2008-03-16T14:19:19Z

Start in Pose - Sitar Strum - Pull arms, bring lower arm up to high tribal

8 Taxeem (down to up figure 8) R, - L , head slide R L r-l-r High tribal arms pushing)
8 Maya stepping forward R - L into pose (arms pushing to corners) , head slides
8 Hands Mukula hasta (bud) 1,2,3,4,Offer forward ala Padma (lotus) 5,6,7,8
8 Step out to squat arms opening 1,2,3,4, Bringing arms up & stepping together 5,6,7,8
8 Maya Levels (high tribal arms bringing to parallel )
8 Chest Circles - back, right, up, left - repeat opposite.
8 Indian Walking Step Left, left arm extended, Right hand at chest, Cross Right foot, left hand at chest, right arm extended behind you.
8 Step Left, cross R foot behind, L arm relax down, R arm relax overhead 1,2,3,4 - Turn 5,6,7,8

8 Plie (arms katakamukha at chest 1,2,3,4 - extend L foot out w/ hand ala Padma
8 Repeat R
8 Step R , L behind w/ beautiful eyes 1,2 - maya R - L 3,4, Repeat L
8 Extend R foot, 1,2,3,4, R shoulder roll Back 5,6 - L shoulder roll back 7,8

8 Torso rotation - headslides
8 1/2 chest circles R-L, L-R, shoulder shimmy
8 Up - down undulation hip shimmy
8 1/2 interior hip circle R-L, L-R, Head slides

Beat 1:25
8 Step R - touch L, step L - touch R w/ 1/2 hip circles 1,2,3,4, step R,L,R,L w/ circles
8 Repeat other side
8 pivot bump 3 R hip, step R touch L, 4, 3 L hip , switch to face L 7,8
8 reverse choo choo arc (pivot bump)
8 Waterfall R-L
8 Arabic into Chevron flat foot
8 Extend L leg, step behind R, Pose
8 Indian walk L,R, step behind into line

8 arm undulations
8 "
8 Opening Arms 1,2,3,4, undulations 5,6,7,8
8 arm undulations
8 extend leg out & pose
8 Maya walking to exit
8 "
8 "

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Mira Betz in Calgary

2008-03-03T18:21:02Z

The Bedouin Dance Company
Presents
Mira Betz
for Workshop & Performance
Extravaganza

The Show - Lower Hall*
Friday, May 9th
Intimate & Interactive
Doors @ 7:00pm
Show @ 7:30pm
TiX $20 in advance

The Workshops - Upper Hall
Saturday May 10th

10:00am - 12:00pm

The Art of the Shimmy:

An exhilarating and challenging workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, but to be indispensable to the intermediate and advanced student. This workshop, hailed for its blood pumping drills and mind-bending layering, will lead the students through a step by step approach to 4/4 shimmies, the freeze, and the techniques of layering shimmies and isolation.

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm -3:00pm

Hot Technique and Combinations:

An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos.
Cost: Early Bird Special- Ends March 31st- $85.00 / both workshops
After March 31st- $50.00/ workshop

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Renaissance Choreography

2008-03-03T01:32:54Z

RENAISSANCE CHOREOGRAPHY - BRETON MEDLEY INSTRUMENTAL

count
8
8 shimmy on the down w/ arm accent on 1
8
8

8 4 spanish walks
8 4 hip thrust - fading lines
8 spanish laybacks - facing partner
8 choo choo variation - fading lines

8 1/2 vine
8 1/2 vine w/ fullvine
8 5 count step
8 5 count step

6 fading lines
6 waterpot
6 weaving
6 barrell turn (end facing each other)
6 weaving
6 weaving
6 Barrell Turn

8 Arabic hiptwist w/ arm variation
8 " " turning
8 jump back step
8 choo choo combo
8 " " "
8 pivot shift step - fading lines
8 pivot shift step - fading around
8 " " "
2:02
6 sweep arm towards audience
6 sweep arm weaving
6 bow step
6 barrell turn
6 Walking undulations R - L
6 " " "
6 Barrell turn
6 camel w/ torso rotation
6 " " " stepping thru
2:42 dancers face inward toward each other
6 3/4 shimmy 1/2 tun (holding hands for shimmy. wrap arms for turn)
6 " " "
6 horizontal taxeem stepping R,L,R, L,R,L
6 " "
6 holding hands into centre & back out
6 " " " "
6 grapevine with jump
6 "
6 "

6 weaving
6 weaving
6 horizontal taxeem /rlr, lrl
6 " or stomp step
6 3/4 shimmy combo fade lines
6 "
6 Arabic w/ egyptian hand to front corners
6 "
6 bow step
6 "
6 waterpot
6 curtsey, bow

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Intermediate/Advanced Improve Catalouge

2008-02-26T21:06:49Z

Taxeem

Camel Arm Undulation
Circle Step Body Wave
Corkscrew Slow Arabic
Propeller Cross Point
Maya Torso Rotation
Taxeem Head Slides
Fertility Circle

Moves

Egyptian Choo Choo Arc
Shoulder Shimmy Hip drop Reach and Sit
Pivot Shift Step Hip Thrust
Single Bump Pestle
Standing Shimmy Arabic Hip Twist
Pivot Bump Turkish Step
Marching Shimmy 5 Count Step
Tunisian Twist Forward Double Bump
Reverse Choo Choo Arc Fast Arabic
Waterfall Box Step
Moroccan Campfire

Combos

Algerian Combo
Choo Choo Combo
Spanish Combo

Hard Copy of this will be available on Sunday. Practice hard ladies:)

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Thriller

2008-02-18T05:48:27Z

Here's that video I was talking about in class the other day:

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

I don't think dead has ever looked so sexy, haha
enjoy.

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Re: Thursday Jan 31st

2008-02-11T03:51:59Z

Just to let everyone know, Anne-Marie & Alissa will be subbing Thursdays Class. Stay warm everyone!

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renaissance weaving

2008-02-11T03:48:43Z

I had to write this down before I forget. I think I may have figured out how the weaving works. If the person who's weaving around herself doesn't switch lines (i.e. stay exactly in the same position, doesn't switch from front to back or back to front), then the next time weaving starts again, starting on the right foot will work. ...In my head this worked, we can see if it actually does the next time we try...

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Re: Renaissance Choreography

2008-01-25T05:35:08Z

8- 3/4 shimmy on the down w/arm accent on 1
8- "
8
8

8- 4 Spanish Walks
8- 4 Hip Thrust -fading lines
8- 4 Spanish Laybacks facing partner
8- 4 choo choo variation - fading lines

8- 1/2 vine - R-L
8- Full vine
8- 5 count step, front line turn on 1st.
8- 5 count step , back line turn on 3rd, all turn back on 4th.

6- fading lines w/ chest pop
6- Waterpot R-L
6- Weaving w/ 3/4 shimmy
6- Barrel Turn

I'll leave it here.... The Music is Breton Medley, by Azam Ali :)

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Re: Winter Workshops

2008-01-21T20:37:59Z

Winter Workshop Series

Sunday Feb. 3rd
10:00am - 12:00pm Intro to Tribal
1:00pm - 3:00pm Indian Influences
Sunday Mar. 9th
10:00am - 12:00pm Head & Shoulders, Arms 'n' Hands
1:00pm - 3:00 pm Core Strength & Techinique
Sunday April 20th
6:30 - 8:00pm The Bedouin Dance Company Presents:
Full Moon Student Recital and Extravaganza

These workshops are $40.00/ $70.00 for both per day. ( $35.00/$60.00 for students currently enrolled in Classes with Heidi :)
These workshops will take place at Blue Studio in the Blue Collar Studio, at the Currie Barracks. 2633 Hochwald Ave. S.W.
Registration is limited.

Under the Directorship of Heidi Hillman, The Bedouin Dance Company a innovative (Calgary based) Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Collective. With roots in classic and modern tribal The Bedouin have embraced inspiration from the Urban Tribal Movement, fusing Tribal Style Belly Dance, Classical Indian dance, Gypsy &, flamenco influences, Jazz, Vaudeville, and any other inclinations that might strike us...

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December Classes

2007-11-27T05:14:11Z

Ladies. Please go to our myspace page for our December hours:)

www.myspace.com/thebedouindancecompany

And to see the new decor:)

And drop by my myspace page and see my decor too:)

www.myspace.com/struggleoftatanka

Im such a HTML geek:)

AM

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Storm Chorography Notes

2007-11-26T03:32:19Z

Wish me luck....

*start in tribal first, head bowed down.

*Music DONG head comes up slowly, Music DONG chest slide left/R arm out to side/L arm at face level. Hand undulations

*Shimmy to music/bring arms above head. Music DONG cross R leg over left/full turn L/ Arms move to position at chest level

*Music AHHHhhss lol, head slides LRLR, head circles to the L (x4)

*Music cue hip on the down LRL pose with L arm out, R arm above hand undulations

*tiptoe shimmy to the L undulation up to down, arms come up with undulation. Hold and continue to lightly undulate hands

*chest circles (x2) L, undulate up to down, two hip circles, undulate down to up, chest circles R (x2) to the center

*side winder RL

*MUSIC PICKS UP*

* R hip on the down (x8) with arms coming down to your front

*walk forward with right hip on the down (x8) arms come up to shoulder level, palms flip over on the 7th count

*mya down (x8)

*Taxim up(x8) on the 8th count arms come down for Mardi arms

*chest circle RLRL, turn right pelvic lock down arms out to R hand side (x4). Continue pelvic lock down and bring right arms back (x4)

* pose, turn L, bring arms out, turn L and bring arms up and face the the front

FLOOR WORK

* undulate down with waterfall arms, chest circles L (x4)

* Shoulder R breaking up/down/up/back/down. Repeat to L side

*Chest R breaking up/down/up/down/down

MUSIC CHANGE

*lotus hand R to standing and walking back (x8), turn L for 8 counts

* repeat with L hand and turn R. On 7-8 bring right arm up to prepair for waterfall

*waterfall combo

* (R SIDE)side hip up/up/ down down down with arm variation. Pelvic lock x4 to left hand side and repeat and come back to center with pelvic lock

*5 point turn x2

*exterior hip circle with Indian arm variation R and then left

*miya hips down x4, whole body shimmy with arms coming up for 4 counts

*pethil (SPELLING HEIDI??) R and then L

*Samhia forward x8

*chest circle L with arm variation x8

*Arabic hip twist with arm variation forward, turn, forward

*Egyptian with full turn

*Arabic with both arm undulation, R arm undulation with R side travel, L arm undulation with L side travel

* reach Left torso roation, reverse

*back bend with arm variation

*pose and turn

*Turkish shimmy x2

*pethil (SPELLING HEIDI??) R and then L

*Samhia forward x8

*sprinkler turn R

*Arabic hip twist with arm variation forward, turn, forward

*Egyptian with full turn

*Arabic with , R arm undulation with R side travel, L arm undulation with L side travel

*3/4 shimmy to L hand counter, pelvic forward roll with tribal first arms

*Arabic with 3/4 shimmy and arm variation to L hand counter, turn and repeat on R hand side

*hip drops backwards R/L/R turn to the back on last L and drop left hip when turned to the back

*hip on the down walk x4

*torso rotation , torso rotation with a half turn to the front

*hip figure 8 RLRL

*R hip circle with arm variation to the corner x8

*pose and turn to left to face right

* undulate up to down in place x2, undulate up to down level down x3 and undulate up to down level change up x1 , interior hip cirlcle x2, down to up undulation with arms coming up.

*chest circle to L. up to down undulation, interior hip circle x2, down to up undulation.

*tip toe walk with snake arms to face back x8

*wide hip rock with arm variation back, face R, front x2

*END POSE

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Storm Youtube Video

2007-11-26T03:26:18Z

If you are apart of the Improv/choreography class please click on this link. On the left hand side of the page in the "Connect with GypsyGirl666" add me as a friend and I will allow you to see the private storm video.

http://youtube.com/profile?user=GypsyGirl666

XOXO
AM

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Inspiration

2007-11-18T04:15:18Z

So, I'm a Youtube whore. Welcome to my inspiration videos (WARNING: Alot are from "so you think you can dance")

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9byc7HZv5Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQHonPdx7OQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z72CU3rV-rE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6D4hUqhxVQ

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vWSAS6Zxbc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4v6qRdnKas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6PlTBTq1qQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIR0NUJSUWQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kgP4HoGWQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX-24Zm0bjk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgzVJhAEe-c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE4t1vP3qXs

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Edmonton Weekend

2007-09-10T01:39:36Z

Hi Ladies. Just to remind everyone that we (The Bedouin) will be absent on the Sunday, Sept.23 class because we have been invited to perform in Edmonton with UNMATA.

Here's the link for the performance information that some of you were asking me about:
http://www.zaghareet.ca/

And HERE's a performance clip of UNMATA from Tribal Fest this year:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9lbwRwCCx18&mode=related&search=

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Fall Class

2007-09-10T01:29:10Z

Thank you so much to all who came out to class today! It was a blast. Can't wait to see you all next week!

AM

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Global Fest

2007-08-16T22:12:36Z

Hey ladies. Hope everyone is enjoying the break.

Just to let everyone know that we are performing at Global Fest this year and here are the times:

Friday Aug 17th at 7:30pm

Saturday Aug 18 at 6:00pm and 8:30pm

The location for this year is at 6100 Penbrooke Drive SE. and all of the cultural pavilions are located at this address this year (HURRAH)

Come out and support your Bedouin and all the other great pavilions this year!!!

www.globalfest.ca

XO
AM

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Fall Class Schedule

2007-07-27T04:16:26Z

Hi Everyone,
Here is the Fall schedule....
2007 Fall Classes

World Tree Studios
812 Edmonton Trail NE

Sundays: starting Sept. 9th

Foundations I 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Improv / Choreography 11:45 -1:15 p.m.

Mondays: starting Sept.10th

Kids Tribal Fusion (6-12 yrs) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m
Foundations I 6:15 - 7:45 p.m
Advanced 8:00 - 9:30 p.m

Thursdays: starting Sept. 13th

Foundations II 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Price
$75.00 / 4 weeks sessions, or $20 drop-in
Unlimited monthly classes $120.00
Classes are pending based on registration
Registration is limited

Please contact The Bedouin Dance Company for registration:
e-mail: thebedouintribalfusion@gmail.com

Class Descriptions

Kids Tribal Fusion - this 1 hour class will focus on developing a love of dance, movement, and rhythm, and learning to co-operate with others in a co-creative environment. Basic dance techniques, body awareness will be introduced in a non-competitive, and positive environment. Class size is limited.

Foundations I - is an entry level class. Learn the history of Tribal Style, what differentiates Tribal from other styles of belly dance. This class focuses on developing strength & stamina needed for belly dance. Introducing the basic technique & vocabulary of Tribal, drills and isolation's, anatomy. Improvisation is also explored. Keep in mind that though this class is entry level, it can be challenging. Experienced dancers often attend this class for drilling of the basics.

Foundations II - this class builds on foundations I.Technique, core strengthening, Isolation's, drills, posture, anatomy, advanced vocabulary, improvisation, layering.This class is where the alchemy begins.

Advanced - learn advanced combinations, layering and floor-work. The focus is on technique, group Improv, as well as, Fusion and Choreography.This is a fast-paced class, it it imperative to have a proficient knowledge of Tribal vocabulary.

Improv/Choreography - this is a mixed-level class dedicated to practicing the principles of Improvisation, as well as learning choreography. This class is a must if a dancer wants to pursue performing in a student troupe or the professional company. Please bring Zils and knee-pads.

*** It is highly recommended to have a minimum of 6 classes in Foundations I before attending Foundations II or Improv/choreography classes.

Check out our Myspace www.myspace.com/thebedouindancecompany for further info, or feel free to contact me with any questions. Our mailing address is

The Bedouin Dance Company
P.O. box 64316
5512 4th St. N.W.
Calgary, AB
T2K 6J0

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Youtube Videos

2007-07-09T21:19:42Z

Well, as Alissa and Heidi can testify I am the local youtube/internet nut of the group. I regularly send the ladies youtube videos but since we have our lovely new livingroom space i will share with all you lovelies!!!!

Our 20second video from Canada Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vSapYx5a6Q

Zoe Jakes Solo from tribal fest
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NFXNZLsEVqw

Early Ultra Gypsy (if you look closely enough you can see Rachel Brice)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ydMv17AsMJo&mode=related&search=

Ultra Gypsy at Nouveaux Nights
http://youtube.com/watch?v=HVJ0-Dhy2e0&mode=related&search=

Rachel Brice Tribal Fest 2006
http://youtube.com/watch?v=c9LeOz_3Z4Y

Zafira Tribal Fest 2007
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XoqKpdWGmbA

Unmata
http://youtube.com/watch?v=z76ANemGSoY&mode=related&search=

Fat Chance Bellydance
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S52T9Zq2fYU

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Gratitude

2007-07-09T21:02:53Z

I just wanted to say...
Thank you for your gorgeous performance at The Canada Day Canivale!

You three ladies lit up the stage with a light so intoxicating, I almost didn't resurface.

Stunning.

Love;
~miss eden gabrial~

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Welcome friends!!!!

2007-07-09T21:01:42Z

Hey!!!

Heidi, Alissa and I decided it was time we had our own tribe. We will be using it to discuss class, events, and answer any questions you may have. Post away!!!

XOXO
Anne-Marie

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July 8th Workshop Chorography

2007-07-08T23:38:00Z

Okay. Ladies, If you have any questions please let me know and i will try to make sense out of this for you. I gave up on trying to count it. Remember that this is a VERY music sensitive number!

Music: "Bratislava" By Beirut (Album: Gulag Orkest)

*walking taxeem w/ arm undulations upwards. three taxeems per step (16 counts)

*pose with arms above head (hold for 2 counts)

*kick R side and place foot behind left leg (2 counts). L arm down to tribal first (2 counts), R arm down to tribal first (two count) and turn (2 counts)

* pause for 2 counts, torso rotation 6 counts

*double maya R,L with level change (4 counts)

*down to up undulation with arms pushing down (4 counts)

*chest circle (1,2), shoulder shimmy (3.4), shoulder pop up, back down

*camel with headslide, L leg in to right leg then out to the left, step left leg behind and fast turn

*fast exterior hip circle

*2 VERY slow extiror hip circles, down to up undulation

*shoulder shimmy, up to down undulation

*one interior hip circle, down to up undulation, chest circle w/ optional shimmy

*(HORN) step R, up to down undulation

*step left to cross over right, chest slide L,R,L

*step R foot back to bum out bown, hip roll thru to face L corner

* L shoulder roll

* toe point step back with right foot, double chest drop ; toe point step back with L foot, double chest drop

* Arabic shimmy left, Arabic shimmy front

* shoulder shimmy, up to down undulation, hip shimmy, down to up

* Turkish variation left w/optional shimmy or 3/4 shimmy, pause center and repeat to the right

*pivot step forward with wax on wax off arms

* push slide step to the back x2

*Indian flamenco step forward, turn to the back, 3 Indian flamenco to the back, turn forward, end with dramatic flamenco stomp.

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Melodia Pants

2007-07-08T22:09:50Z

Hi Ladies. Everyone keeps asking us about these fabulous pants that we wear. They are made for tribal Bellydancers in San Fransisco by the fabulous dancer Melodia. Melodia is a former member of the first Bellydance Superstars tour. She left the tour after her pant business took off and she now makes a living off of our obsession. Please support a fellow Bellydancer and buy them from her. Copies never turn out right and they are never the same quality. She now dances with the "Atash Maya Dance Co" who also has a tribe if your interested.

Here is the link to the ebay store
http://stores.ebay.com/Melodia-Designs_Melodia_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ12942724QQftidZ2QQtZkm

A word of advice. The mini and sash styles fit all shapes and sizes. The fringe ride low and are not advisable for girls with large hips. As well, when in doubt, buy the bigger size. It is easy to fix too large but not so easy to fix too small

And if you have any futher questions ask us or go to the Melodia Desings tribe at
http://melodiapants.tribe.net/

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Re: Sundays Workshop

2007-07-07T05:33:23Z

I hope everyone is ready............... I'm planning, plotting...............We're going to have fun, and hopefully a few sore muscles!

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