Week of Feb 2nd - Torso Twist and Turkish (with shimmy overlay)

This week in the Belly Dance 101 Class we worked on the ATS and ITS slow move, the Torso Twist, and the fast move known as the Turkish (with an optional shimmy overlay). Check out the fantastic teachers in the videos below for at home practice.

Torso Twist as shown by Nawal Doucette

Turkish as shown by Tribal Moon Belly Dance


As always, these videos are for you personal at home practice. It is a good chance to see how other dancers interpret and teach the moves. If you have any questions please let me know!

Arianna

Double Back and Double Back with Variation

We've been working on Double Backs, and variations of.

Double Back

Double Back With Variation

See you in class!

Arianna

Awesome Slow Improv from Florida Tribal

I have been a fan of Florida Tribal Belly Dance out of Orlando for many years. I really look up to Lacey and I've had the privilege of taking some workshops and lectures from her (she couldn't pick me up of out lineup...yet ;) ). I've modeled some of what my troupe does, off of her troupe's practices.

I thought I'd share this amazing slow improv done by Lacey and Jessica. It is beautifully done, in my opinion. I love the fusion elements of it. I love how they move around each other as they perform their turns and how the "front" changes as they move back in forth between leader and follower. Here is the link! Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diHL46QqpSE#t=115

Tribal Style Slow Drills

Hello Again ladies,

Below is a link to my slow drills playlist on my youtube account. These will help you with your tribal style slow drills in your daily practice! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. And as always...Happy Dancing!

Slow Drills

Arianna

Tribal Style Fast Drills

Hello ladies!

This link takes you to a playlist on my youtube account. All of these videos on the playlist will hlep you drill your moves if you are interested in tribal style improvisation. They'll also just help you in your daily practice! Enjoy it!


Fast Drill Playlist

Belly Dance 101 Videos - Poocano

Hello Ladies,

This week, I'd like to feature another move form Wild Card Belly Dance (they're just SO GOOD). This is a great move to help get you out of your turkish step in a fun way. It's called the Poocano

Wild Card ITS - Poocano

See you next week!

Arianna