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Hello and Welcome!
Swoon it is June! It does not feel much like summer though. It has been unseasonably cold, rainy and damp here :(
The attached pic is from recent workshops in Syracuse that were so much fun. Thankful for everyone that was able to come out and participate ❤😁💃
If you are new here welcome! I hope you enjoy practicing and dancing with me. Here you can find a list below of all previous Dance Drills and Thrills posts in order all in one place so it's easier ...
Are you new here? Or have no idea what is going on and are overwhelmed by all the posts? Or want to revisit a past tutorial, practice video or post. Do not panic. You will find video descriptions, and a master list of all Introductory belly dances posts here in this post by just clicking this link. This list is updated and reposted at the start of each month so you can always find all previous content in one place :)
2019-06-04 17:12:49 +0000 UTC
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Are you new here? Or have no idea what is going on and are overwhelmed by all the posts? Or want to revisit a past tutorial, practice video or post. Do not panic. You will find video descriptions, and a master list of all Introductory belly dances posts here in this post by just clicking this link. This list is updated and reposted at the start of each month so you can always find all previous content in one place :)
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Swoon!! It's June!!!
But still not feeling like Summer yet here in Ontario. It has been unseasonably cold and rain, fortunately I have dance to keep me warm.
Here is a pic from one of my workshops in Syracuse recently. So much fun and so thankful for those who came out:)
Thank you so much joining me for another month here on, or if you are new Thank you so much for giving this a try.
I appreciate your support and I hope that you enjoy learning with me.
Remember to ...
Hello All!
We did it! Another month come and gone.
I am delighted to share a full clip of a performance from the previous weekend in Syracuse, NY.
I had such a great time dancing, teaching and meeting everyone. I am thankful for the organizers who make it all happen.
Music is "New Baladi" by Mario Kirlis
Costume by me.
This is an improvisation performance. I usually do not have plans for performances. I much prefer to just go with the flow and mood that day. ...
Here is our 4th Combination/Drill video. I hope you have enjoyed these and found them helpful to your learning.
Once again we are using a maksoum rhythm. This time though we will only be using 2 moves in the drill in hopes of the goal being to keep time with the music.
We will be doing 4 counts of washing machine shimmy (aka the hip twist shimmy, or just hip twists) followed by 4 counts of chest shimmy, then back to 4 counts of washing machine shimmy, then 4 more counts of washing m...
Here is our 16th DDT !
This time we are looking at maintaining (hopefully, or at least aiming to) that cleaner technique and control while increasing speed/power/stamina.
We will have the option of nvolving weight at the end of this drill so keep your hand weights/medicine ball nearby.
Our next DDT, DDT #17 coming at the start of June will involve some floor work so have knee pads or a yoga mat handy come June:)
Thank Thank so much for practicing and drilling with me...
Here is the fourth guided cool down and stretch video.
Getting into the habit of cooling down and stretching after you practice is one of the best habits that you can start for your body and for you dancing.
Always remember with stretching to listen to your body and to go slow and work your way up slowly over time to increasing your range of stretch. THERE IS NO RUSH. Take your time, breath deeply, and stay engaged.
Thank you for learning and dancing with me :)
Music us...
Here is the fourth guided cool down and stretch video.
Getting into the habit of cooling down and stretching after you practice is one of the best habits that you can start for your body and for you dancing.
Always remember with stretching to listen to your body and to go slow and work your way up slowly over time to increasing your range of stretch. THERE IS NO RUSH. Take your time, breath deeply, and stay engaged.
Thank you for learning and dancing with me :)
Music us...
Here is our fourth extended Practice review video for Introductory Bellydance. This time 30 minutes in length which covers moves from tutorials 1 to 10. This is to be done once all tutorials and corresponding practice videos have been completed.
Congratulations on your hard work in coming this far!!
Next month we are going to be starting a choreography. How exciting!
Remember you set your pace of learning. If 30 minutes is a bit much you can do what you can, rest as needed ...
It's time to undulate!
Got a request for an undulation/abdominal based drill.
It's easy to forget how quickly we can fatigue our abdominals with belly rolls, undulations and other abdominal isolation and when we get fatigued we lose quality of movement (me included) which is all the more reason to pratice them often. So here is the first of probably many focusing on that topic.
Thank you for practicing with me and happy rolling! Music used here in the background is
"Lol...
Here is our 3rd cool down and stretch follow along video which is great to do at the end of tour dance practices.
Remember when stretching to not extend beyond your body's current range and comfort. Stretch gently and listen to your body and remember to breath deeply.
Music used here is
"Bellyache" by Billie Eilish
"Ocean Eyes" by Billie Eilish
"Six Feet Under" by Billie Eilish
I do not own the music. No copyright infringement intended. Music is used here f...
Hello Lovelies!
Here is our 3 combination/drill video for Introductory belly dance.
This time we are using a Maksoum rhythm. Our first 2 we used a Baladi rhythm.
This rhythm track is called
"Rythm Maksoum" and is by Khader Ahmad
If you are feeling motivated you can try making up your own combos/drills for these rhythm tracks. If you do, Let me know what moves you put together.
Thank you for learning with me and happy practicing :)
New here or looking...
Here is our 14th practice session drill thingy.
Sustained shimmies. Have your medicine ball or chosen weight option nearby and handy :)
Woot woot let's do this!
Music info is
"Raqset El Darabouka (M. J. Wells remix) by Khader Ahmad ft M.J. Wells
"Batucada" by The Booty Jocks
"Ah Ya Zein" by Roger Abboud
Next drill will focus on undulations and torso movements.
Remember if there is a theme you want to see in a drill you can always let me know :...
Here is our second stretching and cool down video featuring different stretches than the first one. Hope you enjoy it. Remember with stretching to just what is comfortable and not to push too much too soon. Remember to breath deeply.
Music used is
"Is This Love?" By Bob Marley
"Waiting in Vain" by Bob Marley
I do not own the music.No copyright infringement in...
Here is our first cool down and stretch video. This is great to do at the end of your practice session. Please be careful and mindful to not stretch beyond your comfort zone and capabilities and push your body too far too soon. Be gentle with yourself and remember to breathe :)
Thank you for learning with me :)
Music used is
"One Love" by Bob Marley
"Stir it up" by Bob Marley
I do not own the music. All rights to the respective owners. No copyright infringement inte...
Wooooooo!!!
The theme of this Practice session is movement uality control!
Our goals this time are to check in with our posture as we go and aim for clean, refined technique and movements.
Let me know how you enjoy it!!
Also enjoy how I thought I was going to post in on Friday and said so in the video. It was uploaded by the 2rd but may a skidsteer got stuck in our yard and managed to tear up the phone line that the internet comes in on. Of course that happened and ...
Hello and Welcome!
If you are new here welcome! I hope you enjoy practicing and dancing with me. Here you can find a list below of all previous Dance Drills and Thrills posts in order all in one place so it's easier to navigate.
You can watch each video as many times as you want/ need!
If you are a repeat DDTer thank you so much for coming back. Hope you and enjoying yourself.
Remember you can request practice video themes!! More Shimmies? More layering? More level cha...
Welcome back to those who have been here before!
Hello to those who are new and just arriving!
Thank you so much for your support! It means so much to me and I hope that you enjoy learning to dance with me.
Here is our schedule for May
May 6th - Extended Practice Review Video #3
May 7th - Cool Down and Stretch Video #3
May 10th - Combination Drill video #3
May 17th - Extended Practice Review #4
May 17th - Cool Down and stretch #4
May 24th - Combinati...
Hello!!!
Here is our third extended practice review video. If you are new here or looking for a past video you will find a link to the master post with the whole list of videos and links to each at the bottom of this post :)
This one is 27 minutes of continued dancing covering movements from tutorials 1 through 10.
You can go at your own pace and stop ans restart whenever you need to, or repeat it as many times as you want :)
Thank you for learning with me❤💃
Waiting for April showers to Bring May Flowers but so far it's still showers here.
Thank you so much joining me for another month here on, or if you are new Thank you so much for giving this a try.
I appreciate your support and I hope that you enjoy learning with me.
Remember to go at your own pace. As long as you are subscribed you can watch the videos as many times as you want so there is no rush. Go at the pace best for you body and mind. You get to set and decide that.
Welcome back!
Hope you enjoyed the first combination drill and are excited to try a second one:)
This practice drill alternates between vertical and horizontal plane hip movements and chest movements to help create clarity between our minds and bodies and help develop muscle memory.
It will focus solely on hip slides, hip lifts, chest slides and chest lifts repeated in counts of 8.
Want a variation to extend your own practice session? Repeat the drill using cou...
Welcome back! Hope you are enjoying these as a practice guide.
Shimmies with weight at the end this time.
Music used is
"Magenta Riddim" by DJ Snake
"Prince of the Dance (Amir)" by Brandan Osvaldo el Beryewe
"Magenta Riddim" by DJ Snake
I do not own the music. No copyright infringement intended. Music is used here for educational and teaching purposes.
New here or would like to revisit a past video?
You can find the master list of DDTs here
Welcome to DDT 11.
Hope you are enjoying yourself so far! :) Thank you so much for practicing with me.
Musc used in this session is
"Summertime Magic" by Childish Gambino
"I Can't Get Enough" by Benny Blanco, Tainy, Selene Gomez and J Balvin
"Sahra Saidi" by Gamal Goma
I got my medicine ball weight at Walmart. I am using an 8 pound one.
I do not own the music. No copyright infringement intended. Music is used here for educational & teaching p...
Here is our second stretching and cool down video featuring different stretches than the first one. Hope you enjoy it. Remember with stretching to just what is comfortable and not to push too much too soon. Remember to breath deeply.
Thank you for learning with me.
Music used is
"Is This Love?" By Bob Marley
"Waiting in Vain" by Bob Marley
I do not own the music. No copyright infringement intended. Music i...
Hello! Here is our second extended practice video.
Hope you are enjoying these so far.
Thank you for learning with me. 😁😁
Second stretching video to follow :)
Music used is
"Nour el Ain" by Amr Diab
"Baladi" by Armen Kusikian
"Aswan Dances" by M. Abdelfattah
"Shik Shak Shok" by Hassan Abou el Seoud
I do not own the music. No copyright infringement intended. Music is used here for educational & teaching purposes.
New here or looking to ...
"I strut my stuff, sway my hips. When I hip, you hip, we hip". I hope at least one of uou sang that lol.
All about hips. Starting with some down hips Drills and going for there :)
Music used is
"Rythym Baladi" by Khader Ahmed (used twice)
"Dub the Buka (Duba Mix)" by Harem
"Summer Fantasy (Vivaldi Seasons) by Artem Uzunov
I do not own the music. No copyright infringement intended. Music is used for eductional and teaching purposes.
Thank you for pra...
Here is our first Combination/Drill Video for Introductory Belly dance.
We will repeat the sequence as follows:
4 pelvic/lower abdominal lifts
4 chest lifts
4 shoulder rolls
4 omis/interior hip circles
As discussed I the video we will also make sure to work both directions of the shoulder roll and the omi.
Music used is "Rythym Baladi" by Khader Ahmad
I do not own the music. No copyright infringement intended. Music is being used for eductional and ...
Here is our first cool down and stretch video. This is great to do at the end of your practice sessions. Please be careful and mindful to not stretch beyond your comfort zone and capabilities and push your body too far too soon. Be gentle with yourself and remember to breathe :)
Thank you for learning with me :)
Music used is
"One Love" by Bob Marley
"Stir it up" by Bob Marley
I do not own the music. All rights to the respective owners. No copyright infringement int...