Isis Wings- technique and inspiration

[Khalida]

And just to mention that Khalida has an instructional video for using wings.

Thank you Daimona!

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[~Diana~]

These are all very helpful tips and things to think about. I'm working on choreographing a new piece that involves wings.

[Dunyah]

Using the wings without the sticks is another option for a different, softer look. Less dramatic in some ways, but could be beautiful.

[Amulya]

Dunno if this helps - but I have a routine with a minute or so of wings in the beginning. My neck strap is velcro - I simply back up a "reasonable distance" upstage, give the (front of the) neckband a quick tug, and let them fall off behind me. Pretty "invisible".

As for videos, Ayshe is the Queen of wings:

Zorba's Video Reviews: Wings, The Complete Technique by Ayshe

But how to gracefully pick them up after? I keep finding picking up props after dancing a bit disgracefully looking.

[Darshiva]

Pick them up by the neck between the wings (so back & centre) and let them flutter along behind you.

I like the drama of a wings exit (did you notice?!)

[Amulya]

Yes I did they are good for exit aren't they?

[Darshiva]

Pretty close to the top reason for my undying love of them, that's for sure!

[Farasha Hanem]

I'm in a bad mood and skiving off at work! >:O Discussion of shiney things should perk me up and make me more productive, yes?

I'm slightly hijacking this thread to ask if anybody uses these mini-wings that I've seen at Dahlal.com. As a petite person I am overwhelmed by the idea of the standard wings...



Might be a nice way to shake up people's expectations of Isis Wings in a routine?

Rats, the link doesn't work. Anyway, my daughter bought me a set of child's wings last year for Christmas because I'm small. They're great in places where space is confined. As for "normal" wings, you can roll up the neckband 3 or 4 times to make them shorter.