body and soul / Inspiration / Resources
by Ana · Published July 26, 2024 · Last modified July 15, 2024
This is a very long video made by an Iranian/Canadian ethnomusicologist discussing Orientalism and Western stereotypes about Middle Eastern and South East Asian music. If you dance any style derived even in passing from...
Eye candy / Inspiration / Performances
by Ana · Published July 12, 2024 · Last modified July 8, 2024
I was lucky enough to see this live at Tribal Remix in 2018 and it was as powerful and interesting as in the video. I’ve taken a couple of workshops with Rachel, love her...
I’m a sucker for a great zill choreo, and I’m a sucker for old school music. The first part of this set showcases both, and it’s an utter delight.Drake teaches in their studio, and...
Eye candy / Fusion / Inspiration / Performances
by Ana · Published March 29, 2024 · Last modified March 7, 2024
The 2020 global debacle brought a lot of grief to dancers worldwide, but one *good* thing that came out of that were the performance festivals and shows. The videos shown in the later have...
Eye candy / Fusion / Inspiration / Performances
by Ana · Published March 15, 2024 · Last modified March 7, 2024
A moody melancholic and experimental piece, closer to contemporary than Oriental-inspired dance. This one is all about the mood and the shapes created by the body and the surroundings. I recommend taking your time...
Eye candy / Inspiration / Performances
by Ana · Published February 16, 2024 · Last modified February 2, 2024
This is a very old video, not sure whether it’s from BellyDance Superstars DVD or one of the training videos. It’s interesting to review not just because it is an example of gorgeous dancing...