Renee's Magical Belly Dancing
PROFESSIONAL BELLY DANCER and TEACHER
"Bringing this ancient art to modern life"
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AMERA'S DRUM SOLOS
proudly presented by Renee's Magical Belly Dancing
Celebrating Amera's CD "AL RA' KASA WE
TABBAL"
Drum Solo's & Music For Oriental Dance
This workshop is suitable for the Intermediate to Advanced
Student.
For Teachers & Professional Dancers. A note from Renee - Being
artistic in the approach to this beautiful & ancient dance. I have
became very observant of the different styles dancers have developed.
I was intrigued with Amera's shimmies as I became aware of her
style while watching her perform in 1994. When it came to finding the
right person to invite into my world of teaching, I immediately
thought of Amera. Since then I am pleased to say (from my observation)
that she has developed & grown further, as all good dancers do.
She truly symbolises the journey of a belly dancer who has improved
& refined her style over many years. Amera was influenced by
varied dancers & teachers both from Australia & overseas.
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Amera's Enchanting Style
Amera has an easy flow to her Drum Solos. Graced with abundant
shimmies with varied layerings of hip & rib techniques with well
working arms, a mixture of strong to soft hands & uplifting
general presentation. She hears & feels the music. Her rhythm is
intriguingly sharp & well composed. Her posture is refined with
neat feet, varied smiles, roaming head & sparkling eyes. Small
& subtle to large hip movements. Gentle yet varied emotional
expressions that fade in & out. Her personality shines through
which makes it a pleasure to watch, as you become involved with her
enchanting style.
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Helpful Hints & Suggestions
Repeat the video as often as you like As you become familiar with
Amera's Style your eyes will eventually see the varied shimmies
& layering techniques. Worming up to suit your own needs - This is
entirely left up to your own knowledgeable skills & experience as
an intermediate to advanced dancer. Main techniques used - vibrating
shimmies & side shimmies with the layering of the many varied hip
& rib techniques such as - pelvic circles, figure eights,
undulation & reverse, belly & rib rolls. Arms, hands, head
& steps can be easily observed.
The hip belt fringes create certain distinctive movements
- Vibrating shimmies - the fringe vibrates, swings small &
evenly.
- Side shimmies - fringes create a larger more vigorous swing.
- Side hips - single or double time - fringe flicks to the sides.
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Raks al Ra"kasa! (3.17) MUSIC
- Standard solo, short introduction with Saidi Rhythm with Rolls
& Teks for rhythm build up, complimented by a strong finale.
Featuring 4 versions of combinations & possibilities to the one
piece of music. But there are many more that you can create yourself.
The movements are easy to follow once you get familiar with
Amera's style.
Version 3 - the opening of the video - How to move around
& about to make the dance more interesting. Also note expressions,
accents & looks. Feet are always neat. Posture is always
beautiful. Arms are smoothly working in conjunction with the hips. The
hip work is flowing within the different rhythms.
Version 1 - A good basic version of a full front view with
some close ups.
Version 2 - A good overall full front view.
Version 4 - Up close & personal enabling you to get the
feel of Amera's movements & expressions.
Version 3 & 4 are complete dances - using variations of
steps & turns, emotions, feelings & flow. Varied back views
with fleeting expressions. Excellent for the advanced dancer to
improve communication with her audience. The two dances feature
different combinations with distinct endings.
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Solo Nuria Choreographed (2.11) MUSIC
- Short introduction followed by Fallahi Rhythms mixed with
Saidi.
1 - First segment is a long full front view of the overall basic
choreography.
2 - Second segment a side view of the dance. Good view of
rib work & side steps.
The curtains part, to start again.
3 - Repeating the first with completion to the end.
4 - Up close & personal. Observe & imitate/ practice rib
& hip techniques. Close observation of eyes & varied smiles.
Back view, turns & head movements. Excellent for refining &
enriching your understanding of the movements & techniques
used.
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Choreographed "Ya Amera" (3.21) MUSIC
- Long choreographed introduction entering into Maksoum (medium
speed) with full percussion section, that will fade out leaving the
tablah solo alone with "doums" and "taks".
As an experienced student & dancer you will realise that you must
be well wormed up to accomplish the techniques & to accomplish the
final finishing pose.
1 - first segment takes you through the basic dance, front view.
2 - The Break downs are sections of techniques. The running numbers
help you to pin point the movements that you wont to home on to.
3 - This is a repeat of the Breakdowns without the numbers. This
enables you to practice small sections unhindered.
4 - No music enabling you to focus on certain techniques. The slow
motion will help you see & understand how Amera masters the
ending. (Not suitable for beginner).
5 - full front view of basic techniques (repeat).
6 - Back view is excellent for students who need to sort out their
right arms & feet from their left. Heels as they rise & fall
executing the shimmies. A slow motion of the finishing pose to study
& immolate.
7 - Side view get you close to observe rib movements, belly rolls
& undulations. A further slow motion to arise into an upright
Classical Egyptian pose.
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The EndingVersion 4
(repeat) - varied colour changes for your visual enjoyment &
extra practice.
You can contact Amera for private classes if you need more tuition or
clarification on certain movements - (02) 9519 4793 Mobile 0412 009
983.
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Special Workshops
Renee holds special individual workshops for students who would like
extra help, ideas & how to better themselves.
Renee will give a personal touch to improve & support each
students style of dancing. Covering varied techniques &
variations.
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contact Renee by Email or phone (02) 4325 4593
Renee's Magical Belly Dancing Gosford, NSW 2250. Australia
Happy learning
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