Archive for March, 2010

Rhythm for Dancers

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Music is at the heart of Middle Eastern dance. It is our muse, our inspiration. In order to work with the music, to do it justice, we need to understand it theoretically as well as emotionally. Rhythm is the foundation of Arabic music, so it is fundamental to the dance to understand your rhythms. Here [...]

Raqs Sharqi

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

A succinct yet thorough overview of the dance style Raqs Sharqi.