Interview with Warda Maravilha by Mahaila Tat Ishtar

                                    Warda Maravilha - Famous Brazilian Belly Dancer                                        How do you work with your students the differents styles, that you have adopted as (being) its standard and non-creation of dancers clones?                                                                 Warda -> They know my style, and inside, I present the variations. Also because my standard is quite varied, free and loose. Also always show videos of dancers who are my idols, like Fouad Naju and Nadia Jamal, for example. But above all, learning to keep their essences.

In your opinion, why is it that our country affects both the patterns of belly dancing in the market, recognizing either as an ideal, which ends up promoting a certain bias with that model presented in our different category?
Warda -> This is true! I was very sad when I returned to Brazil *, and I look at it very closely on juries dance. The problem is quite complex. The lack of grip to impose themselves, I believe that is the main cause. I am what I am always and never changed my way for me to fit into any alleged default, since I always know that my style fits perfectly in the real Arab world, then would not accept anyone who would tell me otherwise.
I believe that we have changed a lot about it in Brazil. But we still have to work harder for everyone to choose their own styles by personal taste.
* Warda spent 12 ½ years in Arab countries like Dubai, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, among others.


For international career, the shoes are a requirement. In its place, here in Brazil, you encourage the use of their students?
Warda -> Personally, I only dance jump. But do not force her, no. Also because I have students of all ages, and work it well. But the use of step to me, is undoubtedly much more elegant.


In another interview, you said that there are many differences between dancing in Brazil and abroad. With regard to makeup, there are also disparities?
Warda -> The makeup abroad are much more beautiful than in Brazil, are arts. Different colours are used, smoky .. In Brazil, that makeup is always used very basic. I am full wagon when it comes to makeup, total Lebanese.


If you were not a dancer and belly dance teacher, what profession would follow?Why?
Warda -> Probably something in the beauty - I'm in love with beauty. Or actress.


I would like to leave a message for our readers?
Warda -> Study hard, watch many videos, not just those that everybody knows, and yes, those who are different, who are or have essentially Arabic! Kisses in the heart.


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After all, who is master?

After all, who is master?Rule that dictates the teacher is one who holds a Master degree, title of academic degree what happens to the degree awarded to an individual who showed complete mastery of a subject on which the study had a specific and directed.
But let's be sensible, this term is quite relative. An example of this is the relentless controversy over the regulation of the profession of journalism. Currently, to hold the office do not need the degree. Now: should be considered less professional who, despite having no straw, does its job competently, often even better than a student or graduate of the course? How many renowned professionals and active today, the media, precursors of lines of thought, models and diagramming program formats, would be disqualified, according to this viewpoint? Teachers are not they? According to the Department of Education, no. And as soon as this training can not be mentioned in the curriculum, because teacher is one who has the record. But even this is the reality?
Not destroy the merit of who owns study (yes, they are all teachers!). The idea here is to be open to acceptance by those who have knowledge, experience and innovative ability to create methods to develop their own activities, education, and encourage those who enjoy common interests to not only become followers imitate him, but also produce their own styles.
Confused? Not so. In belly dancing, this concept can also be applied and it is precisely this purpose. Who is the master belly dance? Master is not only one who presents and teaches techniques - it's up to the teacher-adviser - but especially one who is creator of concepts and biggest supporter of so many other creations by the students. No diminishing the teacher-adviser (he also has his prestige, as it is located and instructs existing practices). But unlike the master, he only plays.
From this point of view, not always time to market or education is crucial to label this or that person as a teacher. And, following this line of reasoning, it is feasible to say that even a student can be considered master. Look, I'm not saying that everyone is, but simply ensuring the existence of this possibility, since the student meets the requirements for classification as such.
Therefore, prevention measures to extremism, the promotion of the title or unbridled preaching of the strict maximum level that deals with - "who has a master's master" - try to keep an open mind before making judgments and above all, accepted that always has something to be learned and that the person next to you, sometimes it is able to present a solution, or teaching aid. The next may surprise you quietly.

PS: Interestingly, while concluding this article, I turned on the television, and suddenly, I came across a channel that was showing Kung Fu Panda. If you have not seen it, watch and think ..!

Article by Mahaila.net / Brazil

Makeup in Belly Dancing

                                                           Makeup in Belly Dancing

Is there a topic that deserves much more attention than simply space devoted to this article on this site. But start reading the next lines is already halfway certainly for those who want to tear this regard.
The hallmark of great makeup on belly dancing is enhanced paint around the eyes. But beware! Many other factors must be taken into account when composing the visual presentation; details that make the difference between you being ready to step in, or out door to door, with the maximum 'trick or treating'!
With the advent of the internet and the boom of the youtube videos with thousands of models and makeup tips, exploring colours and designs are sent to the network and arrive with easy access. But well before leaving following the instructions or buying a product, the result of an alert, aware that each face has a structure and skin tone, and what looks good on someone may not necessarily have the same effect on you, even if have strictly followed all the rules. The secret of the makeup of a dancer is to know your strengths to stress, because nothing else will do makeup as well as enhance their expressions through painting.
From this point, you can then make use of shades to match your costume, for example, or work on the classic smoky black and white, which adjust to any attire.Then, go around the eyes with a hint of eyeliner, which can be thin or thick, according to your taste or, more importantly, the type of your eye - almond, round or pulls (Asia). Quite common, the risk is to do with the eyeliner or pencil, by passing the outer corner of eye. This style is popularly known as 'Jade's eyes.'But try not to overdo it. Dramatic eyes do not mean garish.
To highlight the lashes, it is abuse to use mascara or false - provided that you know to apply them. He rolled a question and you think they may come off during his performance? Best-rule. Remember: become an unforgettable look at the subtlety of a sharp and well defined, not by their extrapolation.
The lips and cheeks also deserve attention. Spread gently with a blush brush toward the temples of the face. And in the mouth, and lipstick, you can use eyeliner and lip gloss, to raise or lower lips. These modalities should always take into consideration your skin tone. Experts say shades of pink and salmon are the most appropriate course for the skin, as well as for the coppery brown.
Of course, despite not having been mentioned so far, the correction, foundations and powders are also part of the ritual of beautification of the dancers belly dance.But how do these cosmetics require a much more cautiously in verse about due to its myriad of models, with varying skin types, we prefer not to delve into these items.
Some argue that the makeup to dance near the public needs to be different from those who present themselves on stage in shows. This distinction lies in the fact that the painting should be charged more, because of the distance from the audience and the lights of the effect of the venue. When in doubt, opt for simple, always appreciated by the visual harmony.
Anyway, if you can not afford a professional who keeps impeccable in every show, try investing in a good way of self-makeup. If this possibility is also out of the question, at least remember these tips when you are in front of the mirror.