The next session starts July 8th!
Registration is available at: http://www.lilybellydance.com/registerJuly.shtml
We will be focusing on slow and smooth movements encorporating the whole body for an organic and serpentine dance. Flowy and feminine, yet strong. The movements we cover in class will be critial to your growth as a dancer and is appropriate to any style of belly dance.
See you soon!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
Saturday, June 26, 2010
TFBD May-June 2010 Series: Class 6 Notes
Our final class of this series... It's always a tough one because while we're learning a few new combinations, we're trying to remember everything we've learned the past 5 weeks. Some things get easier, but how quickly we forget even the combos we learned the week before!
Here are the new movements for class 6:
1. Staircase combination - position body to face left corner. Head slide right, center. Chest lift up, down. Pelvic lock front, back. Undulation from down to up. Head slide left, center. Chest lift up, down. Pelvic lock front, back. Interior hip circle (omi) starting front going clockwise.
2. Alternating hip squares + undulation - Hip front (1), right (+), back (2), left (+), front (3), left (+), back (4), right (+), front (5), right (+), back (6), left (+). Low ab contraction to roll up on counts 7,8. Repeat!
3. Downs + turn - Walking forward: step right foot with left hip up, then step left foot with right hip up; for 6 counts. Half turn on counts 7,8. Walking to the back for 6 counts. Half turn to face front on counts 7,8.
One full turn, then final pose.
Hope you had fun!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
Here are the new movements for class 6:
1. Staircase combination - position body to face left corner. Head slide right, center. Chest lift up, down. Pelvic lock front, back. Undulation from down to up. Head slide left, center. Chest lift up, down. Pelvic lock front, back. Interior hip circle (omi) starting front going clockwise.
2. Alternating hip squares + undulation - Hip front (1), right (+), back (2), left (+), front (3), left (+), back (4), right (+), front (5), right (+), back (6), left (+). Low ab contraction to roll up on counts 7,8. Repeat!
3. Downs + turn - Walking forward: step right foot with left hip up, then step left foot with right hip up; for 6 counts. Half turn on counts 7,8. Walking to the back for 6 counts. Half turn to face front on counts 7,8.
One full turn, then final pose.
Hope you had fun!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Lily's performance at the 2010 BellyFusions Festival
Please enjoy my performance at the BellyFusions Festival in Paris, France. January 23, 2010!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
HipMix.net article on Lily
Hello Dancers!
Exciting news here... read all about it!
An article on Lily by HipMix.net
Enjoy!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
Exciting news here... read all about it!
An article on Lily by HipMix.net
Enjoy!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
Friday, June 18, 2010
TFBD May-June 2010 Series: Class 5 Notes
Class 5 was full of shimmies!
As we had talked about in class, there are different types of shimmies... then there is your default shimmy. Do a little exploration with changing your stance, feet wider or closer, weight distributed forward, center, or back, etc. Does the movement come from your hips or your legs? If legs, what part of the leg: knee or quadricep? Perhaps the movement can come from both hips and legs? Give it a try! Then vary the intensity... loose the swingy, soft and little, then big and strong!
For practice, start with dance posture and put the shimmies on "auto-pilot". Then add hip slides and other movements.
What we added to the choreography:
Shimmy with hip slides. 16 counts.
3/4 shimmy, walking. 32 counts.
Shimmy with undulations. 16 counts.
Spaces are still available for the next series, starting July 8. Registration is available here: http://www.lilybellydance.com/instruction/index.shtml
The next series will focus on slow, flowy, ooey-gooey movements... Let's go serpentine!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
As we had talked about in class, there are different types of shimmies... then there is your default shimmy. Do a little exploration with changing your stance, feet wider or closer, weight distributed forward, center, or back, etc. Does the movement come from your hips or your legs? If legs, what part of the leg: knee or quadricep? Perhaps the movement can come from both hips and legs? Give it a try! Then vary the intensity... loose the swingy, soft and little, then big and strong!
For practice, start with dance posture and put the shimmies on "auto-pilot". Then add hip slides and other movements.
What we added to the choreography:
- Shimmy with hip slide right (count 1), left (count 2), right (count 3), left (count 4), right (count 5), left (count 6); interior hip circle (counts 7,8). Repeat.
- Place right foot at right diagonal, step left foot in place, right foot at left diagonal, step left foot in place, right foot at back left diagonal, step left foot in place, step right foot at back right diagonal, step left foot in place.
- Walk forward for 8 counts.
- Walk backwards for 4 counts.
- Face the right diagonal using the last 4 counts.
- On the "and", start with shoulder roll forward so that on count 1, the shoulders draw back while the chest lifts up to start the undulations.
- Start the next undulations on counts 3, 5, 7.
- Pivot to the left diagonal to start again, from the shoulder roll.
Spaces are still available for the next series, starting July 8. Registration is available here: http://www.lilybellydance.com/instruction/index.shtml
The next series will focus on slow, flowy, ooey-gooey movements... Let's go serpentine!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
Monday, June 14, 2010
July/August series registration is now available!
Hi there!
Registration for the next series is now available: http://www.lilybellydance.com/registerJuly.shtml
A new 8-week session starting in July will focus on slow and fluid movements, in addition to the strength building and hip articulations that we typically do in class. The dates are: July 8 - August 26
See you there!
Lily
Registration for the next series is now available: http://www.lilybellydance.com/registerJuly.shtml
A new 8-week session starting in July will focus on slow and fluid movements, in addition to the strength building and hip articulations that we typically do in class. The dates are: July 8 - August 26
See you there!
Lily
Thursday, June 10, 2010
TFBD May-June 2010 Series: Class 4 Notes
Have you noticed the different rhythms so far?
In the first class, we covered Malfuf rhythm which has two beats to the bar with Dum on the 1 and 2. This is a fast rhythm, with a cyclical feeling, often used by belly dancers to make an entry or exit. The basic structure: Dum, tak-tak, dum, tak-tak
In the second class, we covered Fallahi rhythm which is also a two beat rhythm with the Dum on the 1 and 2. The word "Fallahi" means anything that is done by "Fallahine" who are the Egyptian farmers. The farmers use this rhythm in their songs of celebration. It has two beats to the bar. The basic structure is: Dum-tak-tak, dum-tak
In the third class, we introduced the Saaidi rhythm which has four beats to the bar with the Dum on the 1, (+) of 2, and 3. The Saaidi rhythm comes from El Saaid which is in upper Egypt. It is traditionally used in the martial arts, fighting dance with a stick called the 'Tahteeb' and in the Arabian horse dance. So, from these two descriptions, you can see how this rhythm has a gallant and earthy feel. The basic structure is: Dum-tak, dum-dum tak
This week, we cover the Ayoub rhythm which has two beats to the bar with the Dum on the 1 and 2. It is also known as the "Zaar", which is in reference to the Zaar dance which is a dance to drive away evil spirits or what we would call a "trance dance". The rhythm can sound a little "spooky". The basic structure is: Dum, ,tak-dum, tak
As you can hear from the music we're using, there is the base rhythm and then there are the decoration (extra taks, etc.) which help create a more intricate sound.
Moving forward on the Choreography to "Kholkhal Taheyya"...
Movements
1. Interior hip circle
2. Chest circle
3. Double time hip singles on the ball
4. Up to down figure 8
5. Down to up figure 8
Movements for the choreography
Music - 1:31
Interior hip circle (Front Right Back Left); accent chest lift.
Chest circle (Front Right Back Left); accent pelvic front.
Interior hip circle (Front Left Back Right); accent chest lift.
Chest circle (Front Left Back Right); pelvic front, and back.
4 x 4
Music - 1:38
Double time hip singles
4 x 4
Music - 1:45
Up to down Figure 8
2 x 8
1:59 Down to Up Figure 8
2 x 8
2:12 Up to Down and Down to Up Figure 8; alternating
2 x 8
Happy Praticing!
In the first class, we covered Malfuf rhythm which has two beats to the bar with Dum on the 1 and 2. This is a fast rhythm, with a cyclical feeling, often used by belly dancers to make an entry or exit. The basic structure: Dum, tak-tak, dum, tak-tak
In the second class, we covered Fallahi rhythm which is also a two beat rhythm with the Dum on the 1 and 2. The word "Fallahi" means anything that is done by "Fallahine" who are the Egyptian farmers. The farmers use this rhythm in their songs of celebration. It has two beats to the bar. The basic structure is: Dum-tak-tak, dum-tak
In the third class, we introduced the Saaidi rhythm which has four beats to the bar with the Dum on the 1, (+) of 2, and 3. The Saaidi rhythm comes from El Saaid which is in upper Egypt. It is traditionally used in the martial arts, fighting dance with a stick called the 'Tahteeb' and in the Arabian horse dance. So, from these two descriptions, you can see how this rhythm has a gallant and earthy feel. The basic structure is: Dum-tak, dum-dum tak
This week, we cover the Ayoub rhythm which has two beats to the bar with the Dum on the 1 and 2. It is also known as the "Zaar", which is in reference to the Zaar dance which is a dance to drive away evil spirits or what we would call a "trance dance". The rhythm can sound a little "spooky". The basic structure is: Dum, ,tak-dum, tak
As you can hear from the music we're using, there is the base rhythm and then there are the decoration (extra taks, etc.) which help create a more intricate sound.
Moving forward on the Choreography to "Kholkhal Taheyya"...
Movements
1. Interior hip circle
2. Chest circle
3. Double time hip singles on the ball
4. Up to down figure 8
5. Down to up figure 8
Movements for the choreography
Music - 1:31
Interior hip circle (Front Right Back Left); accent chest lift.
Chest circle (Front Right Back Left); accent pelvic front.
Interior hip circle (Front Left Back Right); accent chest lift.
Chest circle (Front Left Back Right); pelvic front, and back.
4 x 4
Music - 1:38
Double time hip singles
4 x 4
Music - 1:45
Up to down Figure 8
2 x 8
1:59 Down to Up Figure 8
2 x 8
2:12 Up to Down and Down to Up Figure 8; alternating
2 x 8
Happy Praticing!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
TFBD May-June 2010 Series: Class 3 Notes
Hello!
What did we do in Class 3?
We started with a gentle yoga flow warm up... followed by a break down of the sections in an undulation.
There are a few ways to feel the undulation. You can start with a big bodywave, with your whole entire head, shoulders, and torso moving through air. This is a skeletal movement. Then slowly restrict the head as if you were balancing something. Then restrict the shoulders as if it was locked in place. The end result is an undulation using just the muscles.
Then we segment each part of the undulation.
Practice: chest lift (upper back), down (upper abs); pelvic lock front (lower abs), back (release)... repeatedly.
Then, go back to a smooth undulation.
To continue with the choreography, we add "hip drops". With the right foot on the ball, twist the right hip up, and accent down. Keep this movement loose, but remember the accent is on the down of the hip. Also, make sure the back leg is strong and with a slightly bent knee so that it can absorb height change. For this choreography, I'd like to keep the body bounce out of the movement.
Then we have a body lock combination of the chest up, down (for counts 1+), pelvic lock front, back (for counts 2+), chest lift (count 3). Then undulate down starting from the upper abs, starting on count 4.
Finally, flip the hip drops so that they are hip pops or hip lifts up, rhythmically accenting the up motion. This is essentially the "Hip Bump" in the American Tribal Style repretoire.
See you Thursday!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
What did we do in Class 3?
We started with a gentle yoga flow warm up... followed by a break down of the sections in an undulation.
There are a few ways to feel the undulation. You can start with a big bodywave, with your whole entire head, shoulders, and torso moving through air. This is a skeletal movement. Then slowly restrict the head as if you were balancing something. Then restrict the shoulders as if it was locked in place. The end result is an undulation using just the muscles.
Then we segment each part of the undulation.
Practice: chest lift (upper back), down (upper abs); pelvic lock front (lower abs), back (release)... repeatedly.
Then, go back to a smooth undulation.
To continue with the choreography, we add "hip drops". With the right foot on the ball, twist the right hip up, and accent down. Keep this movement loose, but remember the accent is on the down of the hip. Also, make sure the back leg is strong and with a slightly bent knee so that it can absorb height change. For this choreography, I'd like to keep the body bounce out of the movement.
Then we have a body lock combination of the chest up, down (for counts 1+), pelvic lock front, back (for counts 2+), chest lift (count 3). Then undulate down starting from the upper abs, starting on count 4.
Finally, flip the hip drops so that they are hip pops or hip lifts up, rhythmically accenting the up motion. This is essentially the "Hip Bump" in the American Tribal Style repretoire.
See you Thursday!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
TFBD May-June 2010 Series: Class 2 Notes
Hello Dancers!
Sorry the Class 2 notes are so late in the making...
1. Warmup using review of the movements covered in Class 1.
2. Washer Woman. Start with arms in modified 4th position (left arm up, right arm in in front curved). Right foot on the ball. Right hip twists up, back, then forward and down; so there is 3 distinct motions. Switch to the other side with the other arm framing.
3. Figure 8 up to down (aka "Maya"), but with accent on the down. Lift the right hip up, slide the out, accent down, then pull the hip back into neutral. Lift the left hip up, slide the hip out, accent down, then pull the hip back into neutral. Remember to keep the back flat, slight bend in the knees. To get a sharp accent down, give quick glute contraction on the opposite hip.
4. Washer Woman and Figure 8 up to down combo. Perform the right side of the Washer Woman, followed by Figure 8 up to down starting on the right, then left. Then switch over to the left side of the Washer Woman, followed by Figure 8 up to down starting on the left, then right.
Enjoy!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
Sorry the Class 2 notes are so late in the making...
1. Warmup using review of the movements covered in Class 1.
2. Washer Woman. Start with arms in modified 4th position (left arm up, right arm in in front curved). Right foot on the ball. Right hip twists up, back, then forward and down; so there is 3 distinct motions. Switch to the other side with the other arm framing.
3. Figure 8 up to down (aka "Maya"), but with accent on the down. Lift the right hip up, slide the out, accent down, then pull the hip back into neutral. Lift the left hip up, slide the hip out, accent down, then pull the hip back into neutral. Remember to keep the back flat, slight bend in the knees. To get a sharp accent down, give quick glute contraction on the opposite hip.
4. Washer Woman and Figure 8 up to down combo. Perform the right side of the Washer Woman, followed by Figure 8 up to down starting on the right, then left. Then switch over to the left side of the Washer Woman, followed by Figure 8 up to down starting on the left, then right.
Enjoy!
Lily
www.LilyBellydance.com
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