Rhythm Study
One of the features of Middle-Eastern music that make it so fun to dance to is the variety of rhythms used. Here is a primer of some of the most…
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Russian Romani Dance
Russian Romani Dance The Roma (Gypsies) have been instrumental in developing and transmitting some of humanity’s most outstanding intangible achievements: music, song, theater, and dance. Like people worldwide have done…
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Whirling Tips and Tricks
WHIRLING PRACTICE NOTES AND TIPS: MOVEMENT SPACE: A flat surface with no carpets, cracks, or grooves that may trip you is important for whirling. You will need a big enough…
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9/8 Choreography
Please enjoy this delightful 9/8 choreography by Hannah Romanowsky. If you would like to learn the full piece contact me and we can set up a coaching session. Music: “They…
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Baba Karam Dance
This, perhaps, requires some explanation. Baba Karam, or Jaheli dance, is a popular Iranian character dance portraying a low-class urban tough guy. Members of this subculture have been known to…
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Persian Dance Practice Videos
Persian Dance Lessons This video contains basic techniques Hannah uses in her Persian dance workshops and classes. Follow along and enjoy! If you’d like…
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Belly Dance Practice Videos for Beginners The following practice videos I made for my weekly class students so they could work on their technique between classes. Hope you enjoy working…
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Belly Dance Tips for Practicing Undulations and Figure-8s
In this post I break down movements and share tips with you about how to execute undulations and figure-8 designs I use in class. This is intended to supplement your…
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Migrations & Cultural Encounters: Iran
From the Caspian Sea in the north to the Gulf of Oman in the south, dance in Iran reflects the diverse cultural landscapes of the many ethnic groups within its…
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Migrations & Cultural Encounters: Uzbekistan
History of Silk Road cities in modern Uzbekistan The Silk Road was a vast network of land and sea routes connecting great civilizations of the classical and medieval worlds. Traversed…
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Be the Eye of the Storm
Be the Eye of the Storm and Cultivate Centering through Whirling Practice Doesn’t life sometimes feels chaotic? With our busy modern lives and the whirlwind of media input that draw…
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Migrations & Cultural Encounters: Pamirs
Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan General Overview of Central Asia Central Asia is commonly understood to encompass the territory of six nations: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,…
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Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Afghanistan
Present day Afghanistan is strategically located along the historic Silk Road, a vast network of ancient trade routes that linked the East to the West. The routes were active beginning…
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Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Punjab
Welcome to Part 2 of “Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Pakistan”. In this post we will acquaint ourselves with dance from the Punjab province of Pakistan. There are many dance traditions…
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Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Pakistan
The second stop on our journey “Migrations and Cultural Encounters: Nomads, Caravans, and Dancing along the Silk Road” is Pakistan. (PART 1) History & Geography The land of Pakistan was…
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