joined on 08/30/06
last updated 05/27/09
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about me
aka Zahira, formerly of Silk & Swords, a bellydance troupe in Phoenix. I teach bellydance, ATS, and anything related to silk shibori & tie-dye.
Shannon's combo
Shimmy (8 counts), Hip Lifts, Arabics in a circle, "n"s on the R (x4), "n"s on the L (x4), "o" Hip circle, No way man combo (2 Hips bumps to R, L,repeat & Ns back)
Olivia' Combo
Omis down, Rib lifts up, "dot the i " bodywave + rib circle, V-pop walking forward, All around hip circle
AnnMarie's combo
Arms - cloud pushing , down & up; "n"s on the R (x4), "n"s on the L (x4), Mayas, Alternating Arabics, Rib isolations - drops down & lifts up, "e" loops & push - both sides
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The thing about mayas (also called vertical figure 8s and reverse taxeem) is the shift in weight, and which muscle group is responsible for it.
Mayas begin with your weight balanced on both hips/feet. Then the (Right) leading hip lifts up and slides out while shifting the weight to the other (Left) hip. Then the (Right) leading hip takes all the weight for the body and the right quad/ leg muscles hold it there - what I call "push" or "step". This allows the (Left) following hip to lift...
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Laura (sassy salsa version)* Lifts R, ribs, L, ribs; Arabics with a tuck in front; U's Rhip, Lhip; Rib slide-locks; Around-the-world booty circle
Farhana * Figure 8 hips; Add snake arms; Rib slides +twist; Hip arcs to each side; kitty paws for Arms; "n"s; Arabics with soft arms(?)
Paula (proud tribal version)* Push turns with steps to alternate feet; Arabics; Undulations; Lift sets; cloud-pushing Arms
Ashley * Alternating Arabics; Shoulder Shimmies back; Happy butt dance; Loopy "e" on both...
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Introductions until :48
MELODY * Hip Drops (then TicTocTic, Rib lift); Hip Lifts (then 4 chest pops); Hip Slides (then shimmy top to hips); Hor'shoes or "n"s (then shimmy hips to shoulders)
*BRIDGE*@1:20 in the music* Swing hips R (shoulders - tikka tikka) & swing hips L (tikka tikka ) Repeat; Dip R (accent- snake hands); Repeat
MELODY Repeat * @1:36* Berber shimmy & Choo Choo shimmy to new positions
SMOOTH Section * @1:52* Mayas down & up; circle set hips & ribs; reverse directi...
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Kyra - Kitty Paws into the Yoga Pose, both sides; Rib lifts; "Around the world" hip circle
Diana - Drop hip, ribs, other hip and ribs again; "I" - a bodywave up & dot the i; Arms like seaweed all the way down; "n" hip drops to the front & back - alternating; Alternating Arabic - two slow, forward-moving bodywaves
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Re: Mixed Booty Box Times Two Tracking
(in DIY/ Bellydance on a Budget)
I'll see what I can do for ya! ;)
discussion post on Mon, June 29, 2009 - 4:10 PM
Re: The wrong purple
(in DIY/ Bellydance on a Budget)
Try out the Idye for polyester; I recommend the 449 red to bring it up to a reddish purple; on a hidden part of the seam. ; ) What is your deadline / performance date? You may be able to return the purple & order the nude one instead?
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discussion post on Mon, June 29, 2009 - 4:10 PM
Re: Mixed Booty Box Times Two Tracking
(in DIY/ Bellydance on a Budget)
OOps - my bad.
Yes it's awesome some of the things y'all put in there. I am raiding my stash today & will see what I can stuff in there. The rainbow tiered skirt definitely has a new home & so does the gold beaded shimmy scarf...
discussion post on Sun, June 28, 2009 - 11:24 AM
Re: Mixed Booty Box Times 2
(in DIY/ Bellydance on a Budget)
MEOW! The box arrived today/ last night. How in the world did y'all get it to close??? There's some great stuff in there. Thanks Ladies!
discussion post on Fri, June 26, 2009 - 10:09 AM
Re: OT- But I have to Squeal To Some Girls!!!!!!!
(in DIY/ Bellydance on a Budget)
I spent my last trimester in my husbands sweats & harem pants + choli - because it was the only adjustable stuff I had that fit! I didn't get out much - as you can imagine. ; ) I did get a lovely dress that ies in the back for my shower though; th...
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discussion post on Wed, June 24, 2009 - 10:49 AM
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Shimmy Cast,
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