Dancing With Sword
(open level)
A 4-Week Online Belly Dance Workshop Series
Starting January 23
Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm EST
Starting January 23
Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm EST
Although dancing with sword is not a part of the raqs sharqi ("belly dance") tradition in the Middle East, in the 1970's American belly dancers started to draw inspiration from Orientalist paintings depicting Middle Eastern women holding or balancing scimitars while dancing.
Since then, the sword balancing act has become a staple of many belly dance shows all over the US and in other parts of the "Western" world, even though this prop is still not a part of a typical belly dance show in the Middle East.
Since then, the sword balancing act has become a staple of many belly dance shows all over the US and in other parts of the "Western" world, even though this prop is still not a part of a typical belly dance show in the Middle East.
Over the course of this this 4-week online workshop series you will learn belly dance sword drills leading up to a full sword choreography, including:
This class will air on the following Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm EST:
January 23, January 30, February 6, [no class on February 13], February 20
No sword experience is needed. Some belly dance experience is preferred, but dancers of all levels are welcome!
- Beautiful lines & shapes
- Arabesques & turns
- Sword "striking" moves
- Sword balancing techniques
This class will air on the following Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm EST:
January 23, January 30, February 6, [no class on February 13], February 20
No sword experience is needed. Some belly dance experience is preferred, but dancers of all levels are welcome!
What You'll Need
You will need a scimitar that is balanced and appropriate for dancing.
It is preferred that you use a sword that does not have a knuckle guard.
You'll want your sword hilt to have no obstructions so that you can easily switch hands and switch grips.
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It is preferred that you purchase a scimitar with a sheath.
We use the sheath instead of the sword for some of the repetitive drills, to avoid causing repetitive stress injuries. If your scimitar does not have a sheath, you can use a stick, toy sword, or even a water bottle instead. |
If you don't have one you can purchase one from these sources:
Go to the "Props" tab, then "Swords" and select a balanced of your choice.
Use discount code SHARQI2021 for 10% off when you check out!
Make sure you are purchasing from the Belly Dancing Swords category.
Go to the "Props" tab, then "Swords" and select a balanced of your choice.
Use discount code SHARQI2021 for 10% off when you check out!
Make sure you are purchasing from the Belly Dancing Swords category.
This group will be kept small so I can watch everyone and give feedback. Sign up soon to claim your spot!
Sign UpDancing With Sword 4-Week Series
$88.00
Join our live, online Dancing with Sword 4-week class series to learn a full belly dance sword choreography. This class will air on the following Saturdays, 11am - 12:30pm EST: January 23, January 30, February 6, [no class on February 13], February 20 The full classes will not be recorded, however the section of the choreography covered each week will be recorded and available for 7 days. More info at: https://www.sharqidance.com/sword.html All payments are non-refundable. |
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