Tuesday 27 March 2012

Interview with Aida Gamal by Mahaila

This is an amazing interview by Mahaila  Tat Ishtar. Visit her website for more articles. Click Here

Among many acquisitions, which enrich their curriculum, the quality seal of the Tea House and KK Stúdio Dance which gets its name are the most recent achievements. What is the next step / challenge? What is certainly included in your list of goals for 2012?
Aida -> Yes, these achievements were very important in my professional life. I continue with my studies dance, trying to grow steadily. We are extending the Stúdio Dance, with more classes, belly dancing, drumming lessons Arabic, enhancement for dancers, yoga and ballet. The idea is to never stop! I love teaching and I love to dance!

Would you face an international career today or working a season performing in hotels abroad? Or, faced with so many local victories, this is a possibility that not on his mind at the moment?
Aida -> A few years ago, I confess that now, yes, dancing through my head overseas. It would be a time to be closer to my family who lives in Egypt - my father is Egyptian, my whole family by his father lives there - and also a great opportunity to practice Arabic. Unfortunately, at the time I had the chance I was in college - I graduated in Biology from Unicamp (Campinas / SP) - and I chose not to stop my studies. Soon after I graduated from undergraduate, Masters in UFScar spliced. Today I do not regret the decisions I made. After all, my other passion, outside the dance, it's biology.
At this moment I am focusing on Stúdio Dance. But I'm planning a trip abroad where I want to study with great professionals such as spinal anesthesia Hassan and Mohamed Shahin.
Currently there is a great debate on social networks on the overexploitation of ballet movements of oriental dance in Arabic. What do you think of the "ballet of the womb," as this issue has been called?
Aida -> I believe that ballet is very important for any kind of dance. With it, you better posture, stretching, muscle strengthening, among other things. What often happens is that the ballet ends overlapping the belly dancing. There are certain ballet movements that do not fit in belly dance, as the posture very stiff, some positions of arms and legs etc.. Belly dancing gives us a "springiness" that does not exist in the ballet. I want to make clear that I am not against ballet. Instead, I practice ballet. It acts as well as yoga and pilates, only as a source helper in belly dance. It is important to remember that ballet is ballet and belly dance is belly dancing.

If you had to define today's belly dance in your life in one word what would it be? Why?
Aida -> Life. Why do I dream dance, with dance is that I work, with me at events and lecturing. The dance allows a very positive exchange with my students, I love to see them leave happier school. I've had students who reported me to come in the class as a time to "unwind" where they can forget their everyday problems and think more of them. Belly dancing awakens the feminine in women. The dance brings joy to those who dance and for those who lauds.

To grow professionally, are partnerships essential? What is your recipe for success?
Aida -> I believe that good partnerships are crucial. No one lives alone in this world we live in society! The important thing is to recognize good opportunities and good people. If we give opportunities to the poor, they can disrupt a lot. The secret is to work honestly and enjoy what they do!

I would like to leave a message for our readers?
Aida -> First, I want to thank you for your kindness and invitation! It was great to share a little of what I believe and my experience. Remember, dance is art. In it, we can seek joy, friends and physical activity. The success and recognition come with study and dedication. The most important thing in life is to be happy and live in harmony!
I love this excerpt from a text of Rubens Alves: "... every moment of beauty lived and loved, for that is ephemeral, is a complete experience that is destined for eternity. A single moment of beauty and love justifies a lifetime" Viva ... dance ... and be happy! Love in the heart of all ... Aida Gamal


www.aidagamal.com

Thursday 9 February 2012

How to build your dance solo

How to build your dance solo
Photo: Aleksandra Savina Not that elaborate choreography is not effective. It's a lot! One learns very scrutinizing each phrase of the song, full of melodies, strings and rhythmic flourishes, and applying consistent sequences. What ends up sometimes being lost in this routine mechanical structure is ready steps are pleased to get carried away by the music. That urge to decorate the order of movements and their respective counts, it is common, especially among novice dancers, the nervousness stamp the face and the presentation becomes automatic, without any feeling and expression - except for the aforementioned.
So the first tip to get your solo a success is to choose a song that you like enough, to be identified. Then listen to it 'one thousand' times, and each mentally hum taps, and marking your breaks. Understand that dance is just a story told through a song. You belly dancer, is the narrator and depends on you convey the emotion of this reading, featuring the character, showing his adventures, dramas and joys and finishing. Given this comparison, it is clear that switches molejo face and body should not only be introduced by the dancer in the dance, it is your responsibility to bring out those highlights, that break with the basis of linear context.
That dance improvisation does not presuppose that the ballerina dance away at random. In contrast, also allows a deep dip in the structure of music, since that will require you to study and identify the composition of the dance, but without the desire to follow a completely pre-set schedule. As a story, you have a beginning, middle and end, has a climax, a moment of introspection and an element of surprise. Work with these alternatives. Make an entrance with two or three changes in the veil and do the dance, that 'boom' (marking the track) you can set that will bend over and touch the flute, will rise like a snake, and then follow the dance ... In this sense, improvisation, different choreography, allows a release, a fluidity, a superior delivery to the persons performing the movements, which are conscious, but are not bound by a prior and full planning.
Other factors that contribute to the enrichment of its soil are aware that the environment where you will make possible the use of certain accessories (if there are ceiling fans, lights very low, very close tables etc ...); surprising the public with a more elaborate step, breaking the course, working the dance in all directions (sometimes there are people up behind the dancer, who are affected with a performance full frontal plane); center stage or space in which Your dance will be performed, and interact with the public (smile, make a joke or other / cute or call someone to dance with you, always with great politeness and respect). At the end of his song, freeze for a few seconds in her final pose, and before retiring, thank the audience. If your music does not have a final impact, that is, finish lowering bit by bit, follow the melody, exit and return to the stage thanks.
That's ... Punctuating the main topics, rehearsing the details until you feel safe and prepared and confident in their work, the rest is to take advantage and enjoy those 3, 5 or 8 minutes music fly by ..!
Article from Mahaila Tat IshtarTop tip: If you are looking for help to understand music notation and be able to choreograph why don't you try The Foundation Certified Course by Hossam and Serena Ramzy? Lessons starting on the 18th February. No many places available. Click Here for more info.

Sunday 8 January 2012

10 Reasons To Enroll Onto the Foundation Certified Course

Dear all,

Here Are 10 Reasons To Enroll Onto the Foundation Certified Course
by 
Hossam and Serena Ramzy



Reason 1 -  Learn Classical Oriental, Baladi, Saidi and Drums Solos,
                   in one Course!
It is almost impossible to find all these styles together in a course, but the important point here is that it is virtually impossible to find or learn all these styles at this highly artistic standard.
This course was designed to help you learn the essentials of Belly Dance. If you learn the content and work hard at it, you be able to dance and create your own choreographies with professionalism and freedom. Another important aspect of the course is that Serena is going to use special choreographies so that you will be able to see and feel how the course information works and relates to the theory. Practical application is a very strong element of this course.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, Become Knowledgeable and ABLE as a Dancer.

Reason 2 - Learn how to play drums and understand rhythms.
Hossam is going to teach all participants of the course how to understand the basic components of Arabic music. You will learn how to read music notation for hand drums and he will teach you how play some rhythms that are important in Egyptian Dance. This will assist you to grasp the music that you love to dance to, at a professional level. It will help you improvise, choreograph and listen to music with depth.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, Learn how to play as well as dance to the Egyptian Rhythms.

Reason 3 - Get certified
With all these themes together you will feel fulfilled and secure as dancer and teacher.
The certificate will prove your high standard and real skills.
As a Certified dancer, you can teach, perform, have your own belly dance company...
The sky will be your limit. The course will open many doors in a world of opportunities. Reminding you that Hossam and Serena are the most renowned Belly Dance duo in the world with decades of experience and the highest quality, worldwide. This certification will elevate your standards as a dancer and a teacher.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, Become Equipped with the right qualification. 

Reason 4 - Get motivated
As a professional dancer or as a professional teacher or even as a dance student, have you ever felt like making some changes in your dance career or outlook on the dance but did not know where to start?
This course is going to bring a new world of knowledge in every lesson.  We will be together for 6 hours every time. We will be learning rhythms, how to play a drum and how to breakdown and understand music.  You will learn new steps that translate the music demonstrated in a brand new choreography each class. We hope that you will feel inspired to create more and more and more... 
You will be working with both Hossam and Serena every class, the most inspiring professionals in the Belly Dance industry. As well as meet many other professionals on the course who think like you and share your love for the dance and this, will certainly motivate you.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, Be Motivated.


Reason 5 - Take part of our Showcase after the course
During all 6 classes and 30 hours of lesson together, you will learn all the choreographies that will be performed by the participants of the course. We are planning to hold an end of course showcase / performance that you will be invited to dance in. There will be some group performances and solo performances. Not everyone will do a solo, or a group performance.
During the process of the course, you will learn much about performing, choreographing, producing, playing and dancing... The showcase will also be an opportunity for you to have professional photos and videos of you dancing in an elegant and high standard manner. We want all dancers have this amazing experience and show to the world their potential and Hossam and Serena will be there to encourage you and support you through all the process.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, Be Part of the Team…

Reason 6 - Make new friends and business contacts during the course
During this Certified Course you will meet with amazing dance colleagues who are looking for the same big changes in their dance careers as you. You will have the opportunity to make new friends and who knows? Maybe a business partner or a friend for life!
You will also have the opportunity to be closer to Hossam and Serena and make your own dreams about your own new ventures. You should really take a total advantage of this opportunity! You may even be invited to dance in their Ramzy Dance Company. But this is not a guarantee that anyone will be invited. 
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, Net Work and increase your contact with the dance scene..


Reason 7 - Open your mind to new adventures and ideas
As an artist, you deserve to know and learn the science of you art. Every painter, every virtuoso musician, every designer has to learn their art and craft. And who better to learn from than the Ambassador of Egyptian Rhythm and the most sought after composer of Belly Dance Music, Hossam Ramzy, working with Serena Ramzy, the dancer who has been named as the ‘Naima Akef’ of the 21st Century. A dancer whos talent and artistry are admired across the globe from North & South America to Japan and from Scandinavia to South Africa.   Much of their knowledge will be available to you and at your finger tips.
You will be able to ask, discuss, inquire and learn from this dynamic duo… This is an opportunity not to be missed.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, Take your first step on this NEW ADVENTURE.
 


Reason 8 - Get closer to inspiring dancers & Professional Artists
An intelligent artist works best when they are surrounded by other intelligent artists. They feed off each other. Their creative juices flow when they take on more ideas as they work with talented artists like them.  Be closer to and surround yourself by inspiring, artistic and intelligent people of your same and similar interests. Share their good experience.
This course will bring you the opportunity to be closer to and work with inspiring dancers who are looking for the good things in same the art form. You never know, positive change is only round the corner for those who seek it.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, GET INSPIRED!


Reason 9 - Receive a fantastic Welcome Package for FREE! Worth more than £200 
We are offering a Fantastic Welcome Package to all participants of the Course, FOR FREE.
Please click here to see it for yourself.
The big favorite of many of those who have already subscribed is the free membership to the  “
Choreography Watch Club”, where Serena prepared all choreographies that you are going to learn and is sharing with you. So you will be able to practice and watch as many times as you wish!
What a surprise that Hossam will give each student a Duff (Frame Drum) to take home!!!  For FREE.
How fantastic is that? We are going to learn the rhythms and be able to practice at home. Plus much more…
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, HAVE THE TOOLS TO LEARN.


Reason 10 – Create a Time that will be JUST for YOU.
Now, for one moment, just think about yourself, just yourself!
You devote most of your time & energy looking after all other aspects of your life…
It is time to do something for the most important person in your life, YOU!
- Do you really want to learn how to dance the music properly and feel competent performing and teaching?
- Do you really want to have the opportunity to learn, understand and play the Egyptian Dance Rhythms?
- Would you like to participate in the Ramzy’s & Hadassah Stars Showcase at the end of the course? 
- Would you want to have your family and friends proudly watch you as you perform as part of such a very
  prestigious event?

Making new dance friends, getting inspired and improving your dance level are only some of the exciting aspects of being part of this course. This course will change your life if you allow it to. 
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW, and make the change!

Wednesday 4 January 2012

The Belly Dancer's Best Friend

The Belly Dancer's Best Friend
Various sizes and colorsan unique feature: security. Yes, that's what I'm talking about himself, the safety pin! In the South Brazil, where I came fromit is called ladybug. But regardless of how you refer to itthe fact is that in the middle of belly dancing it is indispensable, is to hold the belt on the skirt, the skirt in panties, give at the close of enhancing bustier or all three together.

It's almost an innate ability of those who present themselvesYou wear the dressand the ritual beginsput one, two, three, many or all of the pins that you took in the suitcase. All this without counting the pieces of your own costume already havehooks, buttons, velcro and limited company. Safety is never enough, isn't it? After all, who's never heard of an episode in which the belt dance more than the belly dancer, or bustier that someone opened in the middle of the song? Better be safe.

Like any self-respecting friendship, relationship with the safety pin disagreements also existthe moments that take seriously. Forgot how many times have you struggledpushed and even asked for help to someone you trust to put the blessed and nothing pierce the fabric of her clothes? Boot one hand, warp, strip, new places, wears again .. When it does not breakLet's be patient! (rs)

And all the times that someone got hurt this fight - usually you (rs)! Cast the first stone one that, in this quarrel, never stuck his fingerWho sees you dancing all beautiful in front of the spotlight can not imagine this battle behind the scenes, backstageminutes before you go onstage.

Well, do not they say that friendship is the acceptance of others as he isThen, taking the cue and "picking up a hook" in that statement, overcome difficulties and leave differences asideYou & the safety pina relationship that goes right and goes away.

Tuesday 20 December 2011

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.


www.wardabellydance.com.br


Friday 9 December 2011

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




Thursday 1 December 2011

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.