From the creator of Arabian Spices comes another intermediate level choreography, Ali: a fast-paced upbeat number that combines movements from Bhangra, West African, Spanish and Tribal Fusion dance.
The choreography is broken down into 14 separate combinations. Each one is demonstrated, then taught slowly, with attention to technical isolations. They are repeated with counts and then with music, and small groups of combinations are reviewed together to build the complete choreography. The DVD also includes a special section on Spanish skirt combinations, breaking down both the movements and the cuing and transitioning process. These movements are reviewed and drilled several times in an improvisational format. Over two hours of instruction in all! The DVD ends with a performance of Ali by Urban Gypsy.
Sahira is the founder / director of the Urban Gypsy dance troupe. Her extensive training includes not only American Tribal style, but also Middle Eastern, and West African dance. Sahira was the first instructor ever to teach Tribal style at the prestigous Ahlan Wa Sahlan festival in Cairo.
Run time 145 minutes
