I saw some dancers also put their index finger close to their nose instead of putting the hand on the chest...what could that mean? is it correct/authentic?
Dont you think sometimes that life have kind of black humor?
While posting the previous message on this thread, got a phone call, from a local (good) dancer.
She asked around and learned that I'm the only one in Greece that know Khalegee.
In my opinion, I dont.
I have attented 4 workshops for Khalegee in Cairo till now, but none of them was from a Khalegee dancer (well there are not khalegee originated teachers in Cairo )
But all of them are teachers that I respect in what they do.
Aida Nour, Dandash, Khaled Mahmoud and Liza Laziza and had privite also on khalegee.
I feel that i can "imitate" it but not dance it thats why i havent till now.
So i explain the situation in the dancer that called me, and she still insists saying: Ok but even what you know is better from the nothing I know, and I just twirl my head and hair all the time like the devil of Tasmania!! cause this is what dancers say that Khalegee is !
Told her that want to think before I answer to her (she wants privite lessons on Khalegee only (but she is a time from time student of mine). Actualy wanted to ask over here, whats you opinion?
Should a teacher teach something that doesnt know 100% (but explain this to the student) or dont? (of course if it happens, i'm gonna teach from what i got from workshops)
(mean time read AGAIN Aisha's artlicles, and notes for Khalegee that I have from the workshops, and the video's from the workshops)
Maria Aya
Thank you very much Aisha for your input as I respect you so much.
I'm not saying yes for teaching it.
I'm printing your article for Samri and giving it to her, and i'll speak to her about it.
Thank you very much
Maria Aya
******* eyes blinking !!! I have one Iraqi girl in my beginers class !!! the poor thing she will suffer from my questions
Dear group,
RE the girls dancing in Gypsy's clips. One of my Saudi friends informs me that school age girls will dance for celebrations and when a dignitary visits a school. For example, she was in a dance performance when one of the Saudi princesses came to visit her school. the dances are choreographed loosely the, but many times not even during celebrations. Never during parties, etc. Also, keep in mind that the dances in real form do not usually cover that much physical space and the feet are generally much closer together than in the 2nd clip. One of my abayas is in this style, with the small arm slits and the piece that fits over the head. It also has a small, sheer face veil with it that attaches to it.
Gypsy, can you tell us where was this and what was the occasion?
Regards,
A'isha
Khaled Mahmoud! I loved his khaleegy + drum solo workshop so much, I've done it twice.That is a wonderful thread! I just realised I know zero about khaleegy, but I also realised I so want to learn. Can anyone suggest any good khaleegy teachers in Europe maybe? Or who actually comes round to Europe to teach... Not that I would rush off to their workshops rightaway, but I'd know to keep my eyes open when I travel....
Khaled Mahmoud! I loved his khaleegy + drum solo workshop so much, I've done it twice.
Yes, I'm sure it must be the same workshop. I also took a khaleegy technique workshop from Khaled about 2 years ago, maybe he'll do that one again if he gets enough requests?Oh, I've done it as well, just once though But the khaleegy bit was really tiny in it (I think we're talking of the same workshop). But he is a great teacher, so I would not at all mind taking more khaleegy workshops (or any others for that matter) from him
I've also taken a khaleegy workshop with Shafeek Ibrahim - great fun, but very different to Khaled's, Shafeek's is much more modern style.
I even have the costumes, but I feel that I do not have the true expertise
Hey! I have waist length hair and access to a great khaleeji thobe. I can throw my head around and stomp my feet with the best of 'em. Are you trying to tell me I need something more?
Seriously, I would love to learn khaleeji, but doubt there is a chance in hell of having the opportunity, alas. Central Wyoming is not a hot bed of bd workshops.