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A Classic Bellydance Combo for a Classic Song: “Tamr Henna”

A Classic Bellydance Combo for a Classic Song: “Tamr Henna”

This week’s combo is to a well-known and well-loved classic, “Tamr Henna”. This song is from the 1957 Egyptian movie, also called “Tamr Henna”. Naima Akef dances to this song in this famous scene. One thing I love about this scene…. she’s playing finger cymbals! So when you hear someone say “Egyptians dancers don’t play zills”… there you go! But I digress…. our combo this week has lots of footwork and direction changes and accents […]

Arabic Pop Bellydance Combo to “Shayef Nasak”

Arabic Pop Bellydance Combo to “Shayef Nasak”

This week’s bellydance combo is to the Arabic pop song “Shayef Nasak” by Mohamed Fouad. This is a beginner level combo, using some of the most common steps and movements beginners learn: Basic Egyptians Drop kicks Sways Hip drops Shoulder accents Although this a beginner level combo, the second half of the combo may be a little challenging if you are a brand new student – but keep at it and you’ll get it! What’s […]