Bellydance Breakdown: How to Dance to the Oud

Описание: Learn how to dance to the "King of all the Instruments" - the Oud! The oud is one of the most important instruments used in Middle Eastern music and its rich sound can be heard throughout the classical repertoire.

In this video we look at the specific characteristics of the oud and its sound, and use that to explore effective ways of expressing that through our dancing. These skills are especially helpful in dancing Taqsim songs, but can be used anywhere the oud makes an appearance.

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Technique mentioned:

Shimmy:    • Bellydance breakdown: Egyptian shimmy  
Broken camel:    • Bellydance breakdown: broken camel  
Horizontal Hip Circles:    • Bellydance breakdown: horizontal hip circles  
Horizontal Hip Eights:    • Bellydance breakdown: horizontal hip 8's  
Vertical Hip Eights:    • Bellydance breakdown: vertical 8's  
Mayas:    • Bellydance Breakdown: Traveling Maya Triplets  
Umis:    • Bellydance breakdown: umis  
Camels:    • Bellydance breakdown: camels  
Single Hip Circles:    • Bellydance breakdown: single hip circles  
Layering Shimmies:    • Bellydance breakdown: Layering shimmies wi...  
Camel with Shimmies:    • Bellydance Breakdown: Camel with Shimmy!  


Music:
Lissa Faker - Oud Bazaar
Taksimi Oud - Bassil Moubayyed