Featuring Vanessa as teaching assistance and Hamdi El Khayyat at the tabla player.
Dance #1: Spicy Accordion Baldadi - The song that Mohamed uses from his "Ahlam" CD is "Banat Baladi," which starts with a solo (taqsim) by the primary accordion. Following this there is a call and response between the accordion and the drum, flowing into a slow rhythmic section. Additional call and response sections and quicker rhythmic sections will follow. This baladi choreography has a heavy feeling, with the dancer appearing relaxed and strongly connected to the ground. Mohamed will break down the choreography, teaching the technqiue behind each section and focusing on the use of hip movements.
Dance #2: Modern Egyptian Oriental - The song that Mohamed uses from his "Ahlam" CD is "Amara," features a variety of rhythms including Masmoudi Kabeer, Saidi, Maqsoum, Rumba, and Malfouf, which makes it an ideal tool for learning to work with rhythms within Oriental dance. In this video, Mohamed is teaching and Oriental choreography (Raqs Sharqi) combining both traditional and modern movements. He will break down classical combinations and Egyptian technique while also sharing ideas for creative improvisation.
Dance #3: Cairo Style Shaabi - The Shaabi style is somewhat rougher and more playful than the rest of Egyptian pop music. With its witty lyrics, playful moves, and cultural gestures, Egyptian Shaabi music and dance is rapidly gaining popularity among belly dancers across the globe.
