Ariadne
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I am looking for opinions here so any feedback is welcome. I have been learning on and off for about 2 years now. My teacher, whom I adore, teaches "Turkish, Rom, and Tribal". Two problems...
My teacher tends to choreograph using all three and with my lack of concentration (yes the fault is mine. I am one of those students you tell things too and unless I write it down I'm not likely to remember) ofttimes I'm not to sure which parts come from which style. I've been studying videos of various styles so I think I am starting to get a clue. I love the Turkish (and Rom) but am less keen on the modern elements. I really need some good resources for independent study in the Turkish (and Rom) style.
That brings me to second problem. I have always supplemented my class studies with frequent home study using videos. (At my teachers recommendation I have used several of Neon's video's, Drills Drills Drills, and a few core strengthening videos.) The problem is that the recent economy has resulted in my having to stop my classes, there just isn't the money for it, so now video instruction is all I have.
So here is the feedback part. What resources would anyone recommend, including history and music theory, for someone interested in traditional Turkish BD while doing independent studies?
My teacher tends to choreograph using all three and with my lack of concentration (yes the fault is mine. I am one of those students you tell things too and unless I write it down I'm not likely to remember) ofttimes I'm not to sure which parts come from which style. I've been studying videos of various styles so I think I am starting to get a clue. I love the Turkish (and Rom) but am less keen on the modern elements. I really need some good resources for independent study in the Turkish (and Rom) style.
That brings me to second problem. I have always supplemented my class studies with frequent home study using videos. (At my teachers recommendation I have used several of Neon's video's, Drills Drills Drills, and a few core strengthening videos.) The problem is that the recent economy has resulted in my having to stop my classes, there just isn't the money for it, so now video instruction is all I have.
So here is the feedback part. What resources would anyone recommend, including history and music theory, for someone interested in traditional Turkish BD while doing independent studies?