Class III: September 10th
Movement Vocabulary:
Previous moves in 3rd position
Begin Püf Choreography
Here is the
Music Video so you can practice, but you can buy the mp3 on itunes...
Accents and Muscle Control
Ups
Hip shimmy
Hip crescents
Chest accents Right, Front, Left, Back, Up, Down
Cultural Reference:
Zaghareet a high-pitched ululation made with tongue behind teeth or between the lips; luh-luh-luh made fast and high
Fitness: 1 Rep Abs, 1 Rep Glutes
Homework: Attempt to make
Zaghareet, work on Choreography, and continue work on Belly Rolls.
Watch BellydanceSuperstars clip
here and note the different styles: Rachel Brice is American Tribal Fusion, and Amar Gamal and Ansuya are various styles of Cabaret. This clip has Ansuya explaining one method of creating a
zaghareet. Also watch
this clip to really get the sound in your ear.
Class IV: September 17th
Movement Vocabulary:
Beladi/Drop Kick
Shoulder accents
Shoulder shimmy
Finger waves
Continue Püf Choreography
Cultural Reference:
Beladi/Baladii/Beledi/Belady in addition to a specific move and style in bellydance, this is the most pervasive Middle Eastern rhythm in modern bellydance. It sounds; Dum-Dum-tek a tek-Dum-tek a tek (tek a) and repeats. " Dum" is a heavier sound found on the downbeat, "tek" is a lighter, "filler" sound. It is a more folksy version of the basic Middle Eastern
maqsuum rhythm and translates roughly as "of the country" or "old fashioned."
Fitness: 1 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Listen to clip of
Beladi rhythm and attempt to tap along with it. More information about all the basic Middle Eastern rhythms, their simple and filled-in sounds can be found
here for those who may be interested.
Class V: September 24th
Movement Vocabulary:
Camelwalk
3/4 shimmy
Püf Choreography continued
Cultural Reference: None.
Fitness: 1 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice Püf Choreography.
Class VI: October 1st
Movement Vocabulary:
Twists in place and traveling
Body Wave
Traveling ups
Hip circles moving left
Traveling Beladi
Camelwalk with levels
Püf Choreography continued
Cultural Reference:
Fitness: 1 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice Püf Choreography.
Class VII: October 8th
Midterm in-class performances of Püf Choreography
Begin sharing circle
Jezebelly leader and follower tribal improv
BlackSheep BellyDance troupe improv One group marks time while another group has a leader-follower setup note the zaghareet at 3:20 as a cue to change sides, and the troupe zaghareet at 3:35 as a signal for the end of the first dance and the beginning of the second more choreographed one.
Fitness: 1 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Watch Leader/Follower clips online. Read and be prepared to discuss the Bellydance Timeline on the 15th.
Class VIII: October 15th
Movement Vocabulary:
Arms and hands
Three quarter shimmies
Review moves
Sharing Circle
Cultural Reference: Bellydance Timeline
Fitness: 2 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Watch at least 2 of the Cabaret clips found at the bottom of this page and 2 of the tribal clips; be prepared to discuss Cabaret and Tribal stylistic differences briefly in class on the 22nd.
Class IX: October 22nd
Finish Püf Choreography
Movement Vocabulary:
Downs in place and moving
Bellyrolls
Hip figure eights
Sharing Circle
Cultural Reference: Bellydance style Cabaret vs. Tribal
Fitness: 2 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice three quarter shimmies, start practicing with your Final Performance (your own choreography) music.
Class X: October 29th
Finish Püf Choreography and Troupe Configuration
Movement Vocabulary:
Chest vertical circles
Chest figure-eights; horizontal and vertical
Doubles
Sharing Circle extended
Cultural Reference:
Fitness: 2 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice for your Final Performance with your solo choreography and as a leader for your Tribal Improv.
Class XI: November 5th
Movement Vocabulary:
Grapevine
Hip circles with bounce
Catchup on moves
Leader/Follower tribal fusion
Cultural Reference:
Fitness: 2 Rep Abs, 3 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice stringing moves together in the mirror.
Class XII: November 12th
Movement Vocabulary:
Cultural Reference:
Fitness: 2 Rep Abs, 3 Rep Glutes
Homework:
Class XIII: November 19th
Critique is due in class
3:30 half class meets for warmup, fitness, leader/follower practice followed by:
Individual coachings for final performances
3:50-3:55
3:55-4:00
4:00-4:05
4:05-4:10
4:10-4:15
4:15-4:20
4:20 second half of class meets for warmup, fitness, leader/follower practice followed by:
Individual coachings for final performances
4:40-4:45
4:45-4:50
4:50-4:55
4:55-5:00
5:00-5:05
5:05-5:10
5:10-5:15
Cultural Reference:
Fitness: 2 Rep Abs, 3 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice for in class performances
Class XIV: December 3rd
Final in-class performances; 1 cabaret solo at least 2 minutes in length, 1 turn at "leading" the class in a tribal or folkloric style for at least 2 minutes (can be improvised or choreographed)
or tribal/folkloric solo at least 2 minutes in length.
