HCC Bellydance Spring 2010 Thursdays

Class III: February 18th

Movement Vocabulary:
     Previous moves in 3rd position
     Begin Steampunk Choreography to the Hans 'n Guy version of Holmes
You may borrow a copy for the duration of class but your grade will not be released until it is returned
     Accents and Muscle Control
     Ups and Downs (side and 45)
     Hip shimmy
     Hip crescents
     Chest accents Right, Front, Left, Back, Up, Down, and 45s
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 III: February 25th

Movement Vocabulary:
     Beladi/Drop Kick
     Shoulder accents
     Shoulder shimmy
     Finger waves and curls
     Twists in place; no weight shift
     Grapevine with twist
     Folkloric hip slide 45 walk
     Continue Steampunk 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 IV: March 4th

Movement Vocabulary:
     Corkscrews
     Paddle/Pedal turns, 360 turns
     Camelwalk, bodywave and walk (variations)
     3/4 shimmy
     Horse stance releve
Steampunk Choreography continued
Cultural Reference: Shukran, Shokran &thank you&
Fitness:     1 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice Steampunk Choreography and 3/4 shimmies.

Class V: March 11th

Movement Vocabulary:
     Twists in place and traveling
     Camelwalk with levels
     Traveling ups
     Hip circles traveling
     Traveling Beladi
     Horse stance releve with combinations
Steampunk Choreography continued
Cultural Reference: Aiwa, Aewa &yes!&
Fitness:     1 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice Steampunk Choreography and zhagareet.

Class VI: March 18th

Midterm in-class performances of Steampunk Choreography
Begin sharing circle
Cultural Reference: Y'allah literally &Oh God!!&, colloquially let's go! come on!
Fitness: 1 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Watch Leader/Follower clips online. Read and be prepared to discuss the Bellydance Timeline on April 16th.
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.

Class VII: March 25th

Triban Fusion with Launa
Tribal Performer Naimah

Class VIII: April 1st

Triban Fusion with Launa
Tribal Performer Naimah
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 16th in addition to the Timeline.

No class April 8th due to Spring Break

Class IX: April 15th

Movement Vocabulary:
Arms and hands
Chest vertical circles

Class X: April 22nd

Movement Vocabulary:
     Barrel turns
     Doubles
     Downs in place and moving
     Sharing Circle
Cultural Reference: Bellydance Timeline
Fitness:     2 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Start practicing with your Final Performance (your own choreography) music.

Class XI: April 29th

Movement Vocabulary:
     Chest vertical circles
     Chest figure-eights; horizontal and vertical
     Cabaret final performance examples
     Tribal Leader-Follower practice
Cultural Reference: Bellydance Timeline
Fitness:     2 Rep Abs, 2 Rep Glutes
Homework: Start practicing with your Final Performance (your own choreography) music.

Class XII: May 6th

Musical choices for Final in-class performances are due in class
Movement Vocabulary:
     Hip circles with bounce
     Chest sway/large chest figure-eight
     Layering
     Tribal leader/follower
Cultural Reference: Bellydance Timeline Cabaret vs. Tribal
Fitness:     2 Rep Abs, 3 Rep Glutes
Homework: Practice stringing moves together in the mirror. Practice for your final performances as both a soloist and leader.

Class XIII: May 13th

Critique is due in class
Individual coachings for final performances:
6:00 Tristan
6:07 Angie
6:14 Claire G
6:28 Michelle
6:35 Agnes
6:42 Jessica
6:49 Blessing
7:07 Jamie
7:14 Ashley
7:28 Claire S.
7:35 Latina
7:42 Xiao
Cultural Reference: None
Homework: Practice for in-class performances