Posted in The Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse
Geek Out with Alia Thabit
3 Things You Can Put in a Dance – Besides Steps
Episode 12 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse:
My guest, Alia Thabit will talk about elements of dance other than the moves and steps.
You’ll learn:
- How to free yourself from just the moves
- What “emotional timbres” are
- What “feel the music” actually means
- Why the audience makes a difference in your dance
- How to find a balance between abstract & narrative elements in Oriental dance
We’ll also have some discussion time, so you can ask Alia your questions.
About Alia
An Arab-American and a Vermont Juried Artist, Alia specializes in performance, composition, and live music improvisation. As an instructor, she emphasizes creativity and self-expression grounded in traditional oriental dance values.
Alia trained in NYC with Ibrahim Farrah, Dunya McPherson, and Elena Lentini. She continues her study with international artists and dance adventures in Lebanon, Palestine, Brazil, and Egypt. Alia has received grants in Vermont and New Hampshire, appeared Off-Broadway, on radio and on television.
She has danced on three continents, in six countries, and fifteen states, produced myriad shows, directed a dance company, presented seminars, and performed internationally with world-class musicians.
Check her out at:
http://aliathabit.com/
Resources mentioned on the call:
2) Create Dance Art (Alia’s online course)
Note: Alia has a special private sale for Clubhouse listeners (over 20% off!), but only if you order through that link! The private sale ends September 17th, or when the course sells out (whichever happens first).
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