TFBD Fall 2009 series: Class 3 Notes

Happy Fall, everyone! Here is what we've covered in our 3rd class of the series...

Arabic Shimmy - Start with the Arabic and layer a soft hip shimmy on top.

Arabic Shimmy with Arms & Turn - Start in a standard Arabic shimmy with arms overhead:

• Feet - Step the right foot over to the left on count 1, step the left foot on count 2, step the right foot to center on count 3, and left foot on count 4. Repeat to the right side, keeping the same feet on the counts. Be sure to turn your whole body to the left wall and the right wall.
• Arms - Drop the right arm down along the front side of your body on counts 1+2 and then out to the side and up on counts 3+4. Repeat with the left arm. This means that the outside arm is the one that drops down and up.

To setup the turning, step the right foot to the left on count 1, step the left foot on count 2; right arm drops down on count 1 while your head looks over the right shoulder. Bring arms and feet back to center as if transitioning to the other side. On count 5, drop the left arm down and begin turning by stepping with the feet (right, left, right, left).

Note that the shimmy should be a light, gentle shimmy that does not distract from the Arabic movement. If you are having difficulties layering a shimmy on top, practice the Arabic alone and a slow rocking shimmy (think fast hip singles that are non-locking). If you are not ready to layer a shimmy on top, then do the movement without the shimmy. The movement will still look great!

Here is the new section to the choreography:

1:47 - Arabic in place, arms plunge down in front, then up and out the sides. Repeat. (16 counts)
1:57 - Arabic Shimmy with Arms & Turn (16 counts)


REMINDERS:

• An Arabian Night at the Red Fez tonight! Bellydance performances between 9 and 10:30pm.
• Tribal Fusion workshops on October 3rd - email mlilah@desertpassion.com to reserve your spot!

Have a great weekend and see you next week!
Lily