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Taktaba Episode 2: Long-Term Repetition

November 21st, 2007
First, I’d like to thank you all for your patience and support.
Episode 2 was a long time (and a lot of work) in coming, and I hope you’ll think it was worth the wait.

This episode deals with long-term repetition. That’s repetition over the course of a song or an entire routine.
 
We’ll discuss:

  • Balancing length & complexity (with graphs!)
  • Balancing frequency & drama (also with graphs!)
  • Using theme and variation to keep repeated elements fresh and interesting
  • Using the structure of your music to guide your repetition

 
In the process I’ll be sharing:

  • Low-, medium-, and high-complexity combinations
  • Several ideas for medium- and high-drama movements
  • Combinations that demonstrate Theme & Variation
  • My “cheater’s drop”, a less intimidating alternative to the Turkish Drop
  • A DIY exercise on working with your musical structure

 
This episode also includes performance clips by me, as well as by Badriya al Badi’a of Boston.
 
Runtime: 60 minutes
 

Watch it Online

 


Download Episode 2
 

Buy on DVD:
If you’d like to watch this episode on DVD, you can buy it in hardcopy on Amazon.
(That’s an affiliate link.)

But I’m offering the DVD just for your convenience: it’s 100% free to download!

Music:
This episode features music from Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame, courtesy of Stella Grey.
 

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