This week, we started on some more Folkloric (Egyptian Sa'aidi style) dance.
We worked on Horse Steps with and without heel drops. We'll add some stick work next week.
For the veilwork, we've got plenty of technique under our belts now, so we started working on how we can put a routine together. It's not a choreography, you don't need to remember any particular moves. It's more like a Road Map. The routine is just a journey through the music. We worked on Introductions and building up the drama. Next week, keeping the audience interested, and nailing the finish.
We're using the music, Windows of the East, by Ron Goodwin.
I think the Spotify link is here.
It's a nice short piece, 2½ minutes, so it's not too long.
Here are some inspiration videos...
Solo veil - Maria
Nice routine, well choreographed, but she did a throwaway ending, where I would probably have done it a bit more dramatically!
Group Veil piece - Ensemble Lina
Lovely group choreography, good use of movement vs stillness.
Group Veil piece - Banat al Medina
They’re using the head wrap intro that I have warned you against! They include some Floorwork for interest. They include a good “veil pick up” from the floor, which works well with their dramatic ending. I really like this one!
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