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In this episode, we talk about how the Oscars suck, a new adult cartoon inspired by Thundercats, and Cardi B making an interesting appearance in Baby Shark out of all things. Faye's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fayeexclaimed Phil Lord and Chris Miller on the Variety: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/ph... Midnight Toons Discord: https://discord.gg/jbB2f6w7ju New episodes bi-weekly on Monday Intro and Outro Music by 2Mello, check him at https://2mellomakes.bandcamp.com ===Podcast Staring=== PK(Vinnie): Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePKSpeed Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT8... Pixel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VillagePixel64 Toble: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VeryChoccyBoi
Ebro, Rosenberg and Laura Stylez star in HOT97's flagship program Ebro in the Morning - this episode aired on 3/24/2022. Rosenberg, Laura Stylez and the crew are in the studio discussing everything under the sun from Sharki B on Nickelodeon to social media destroying the world. Get excited for the gurus to help solve your problems and get the latest news with Flashing Lights. All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! Please like and subscribe to Ebro In The Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Geek out with Nada El Masriya on "Beledi - The Music, the Dance & the Culture" on Wednesday, 2/12/20 @12 pm Pacific (3pm eastern). The post Geek Out with Nada El Masriya! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Geek out with Siobhan Camille on "Avoiding Injury Through Science and Structure" on Friday, 1/10/20 @12 pm Pacific. The post Geek Out with Siobhan! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Geek out with Aziza of Montreal on "How To Maximize Your Practice" on 12/30/19 @2:00 pm pacific. The post Geek Out with Aziza of Montreal! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The PermaGlitched Team sits down With Mixer Streamer Sharki_B this week to discuss everything and nothing all at the same time!
Geek out with Sa'diyya of Texas on "Balancing Your Belly Dance Career with Motherhood" on 10/21/19 @ 3:30 pm pacific. The post Geek Out with Sa’diyya of Texas! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Geek out with Zaina Brown on Dealing With Booking Agents in the Middle East and other gritty secrets of working as a traveling belly dancer on 10/17/19 @6pm pacific. The post Geek Out with Zaina Brown appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Geek out with Tiffany on "Figuring Out WHAT to Practice", Wednesday 9/25/19 @ 2pm pacific. The post Geek Out with Tiffany (again)! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #69: "10 Things I've Learned About Belly Dance Costuming" Thursday, August 29, 2019 @2pm Pacific time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Dawn Devine…Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #68: Geek out with Vanessa of Cairo on living and working in Eygpt. Thursday, July 11, 2019 @2pm Pacific Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Vanessa of Cairo appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #67: Student oriented teaching with A'isha Azar. Tuesday, June 25, 2019 @2pm Pacific Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with A’isha Azar…Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
On this episode of #BehindTheBS we sit down with @sharkbtch! Email BehindTheBS@mysticmikelive.com to book your spot, or to ask future or past guests questions! Sharki_B Links https://twitter.com/sharkbtch https://mixer.com/Sharki_B https://www.instagram.com/sharkbtch
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #66: 3 Obstacles to Steady Dance Practice with Nadira Jamal The post Geek Out with Nadira appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #65: Leveraging Online Learning Resources with Tiffany. Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at 5pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Tiffany appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Amazon talks to us about some of its 14 new Alexa-powered devicesThe R1-B1 Bartending Robot has started mixing drinks in MontrealTired on Wi-Fi dead zones in your home? TP-Link tells us how to fix itWe talk high-tech (and robotic) vacuum cleaners with SharkI answer questions from the Mail Bag. Keep ‘em coming!
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #64: Liability Waivers with Galia Aharoni. Thursday, September 6th, 2018 at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Galia Aharoni appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #63: Cross-Training with Farha. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Farha – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #62: Moulids with Sahra Saeeda. Monday, July 2, 2018 at 5pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Sahra Saeeda – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #61: Finding Your Creative Genius with Zahra Zuhair. Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Zahra Zuhair – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #60: Artists and Culture with Kay Hardy Campbell. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 8pm Eastern Time. The post Geek Out with Kay Hardy Campbell – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #59: Changes in the Dance World with Morocco. Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 8pm Eastern Time. The post Geek Out with Morocco – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #58: Maqams for Dancers with Jamie Lynn. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 8pm Eastern Time. The post Geek Out with Jamie Lynn appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #57: Self-Publishing with Davina. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 8pm Eastern Time. The post Geek Out with Davina – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #56: Folkloric Dance with Origins. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 8pm Eastern Time. The post Geek Out with Origins Folkloric Dance Company appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Joanna Ibrahim, natural de Damasco, ao chegar no Brasil e encontrar várias pessoas em necessidade, resolveu criar um marketplace para ajudar refugiados. Com auxílio de amigos, fundou a Bab Sharki. Joanna é designer, jornalista e tradutora. >Fan Page da Bab Sharki https://www.facebook.com/babsharki.br Comente no www.facebook.com/livrecultura >Trilhas sonoras Impact Prelude - Kevin MacLeod A Beautiful Life - Broke for Free Love Is Not - Broke for Free Heart Ache - Broke for Free Cherry Blossom - Kevin MacLeod Foto de capa: Bernard Gagnon
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #55: Dancing from Within with Phoenix. Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 8pm Eastern Time. The post Geek Out with Phoenix appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #54: The Market and the Professional Dancer with Shahrzad. Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 8pm Eastern Time. The post Geek Out with Shahrzad appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Mapping Your Dance Journey Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 53: My guest, Farha, will talk about how to take charge of your own development. Get the recording Having the guidance of a trusted, knowledgeable, and caring mentor can be a valuable tool for a dancer at any stage of their education, […] The post Geek Out with Farha appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Teaching Dance to Children Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 52 My guest, Treasure Marshall, will talk about the special considerations in teaching dance to children and younger teens. The post Geek Out with Treasure Marshall – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #51: Easy Costume Upgrades with Mao Murakami. Tuesday, June 20th at 6:30 Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Mao Murakami appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #50: Makeup for Belly Dance with Princess Farhana and DeVilla. Tuesday, May 9th at 6pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Princess Farhana and DeVilla appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #49: Persian Dance with Shahrzad Khorsandi. Tuesday, April 25th at noon Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Shahrzad Khorsandi appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #48: Finger Cymbal History with Dawn Devine. Friday, March 31st at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Dawn Devine appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #47: Opening Yourself Up to the Audience with Alia Thabit. Monday, February 27th at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Alia Thabit – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #46: Improv Roulette with Elizabeth Joy. Thursday, January 26th at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Elizabeth Joy appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #45: Cultural Appropriation Considerations with Hiba Al-Kinani. Tuesday, December 13th at 9pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Hiba Al-Kinani appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #44: The Power of the Positive Dancer with Zahra Zuhair. Tuesday, November 29th at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Zahra Zuhair appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #43: Dealing with Difficult People with Lisa Allred. Sunday, October 30th at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with Lisa Allred appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #42: Why Shaabi Isn't Belly Dance with A'isha Azar. Sunday, September 4th at 8pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with A’isha Azar appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #41: "The Egyptian Dance Code" with Sausan. Join us live on Monday, July 18th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Sausan appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #40: "Men in Belly Dance" with Roberto Mejía. Join us live on Thursday, June 30th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Roberto Mejía appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #39: "Narrative Arc" with Ranya Renee, Anasma and Kelley McKinnon. Join us live on Tuesday, January 26th at noon Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Ranya Renee, Anasma and Kelley McKinnon appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #38: "Getting the Mentoring You Need" with Sahina. Join us live on Friday, December 11th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Sahina appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #37: "Costuming to Flatter Every Body" with Shadia Tohme. Join us live on Tuesday, November 17th at noon Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Shadia Tohme appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #36: "How to Write for a Dance Audience" with Julie Eason. Join us live on Wednesday, October 28th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Julie Eason – for a third time! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #35: "Khaliji Dance" with Kay Hardy Campbell. Join us live on Tuesday, September 29th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Kay Hardy Campbell appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #34: "How to Promote Yourself Beyond Your Local Area" with Nadira of Virginia. Join us live on Tuesday, September 1st at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Nadira of Virginia – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #33: "Iraqi Kawliya Dance" with Assala Ibrahim. Join us live on Saturday, July 18th at noon Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Assala Ibrahim appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #32: "Contracts for Belly Dancers" with Amia. Join us live on Monday, June 22nd at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Amia D’Itri appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode #31: "The Early Days of Belly Dance in Los Angeles" with Roxxanne Shelaby. Join us live on Tuesday, May 19th at 8pm Eastern time, or check out the recording afterward. The post Geek Out with Roxxanne Shelaby appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The use of props in ATS® with Terri Allred. Join us Tuesday, April 28th at 8pm eastern, or sign up to get the recording. The post Geek Out with Terri Allred appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
How to know when you're ready to teach with Katayoun. Join us Thursday, May 26th at 8pm eastern, or sign up to get the recording. The post Geek Out with Katayoun appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 28: The role of the community in producing successful events with Nadira of Virginia. Saturday, February 28th, at 1pm Eastern Time. Sign up now to join us live, or to be notified when the recording is ready. The post Geek Out with (Another!) Nadira appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Taxes for Dancers with Amity Alize. Join us Saturday, January 24th at 4pm eastern, or sign up to get the recording. The post Geek Out with Amity Alize – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Somebody’s Gotta Steer the Ship Episode 26 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, DeVilla, artistic director of troupe Isis-Siren-Sekhmet, will talk about how to run a troupe with style, grace, and ease. Get the recording You’ll learn How student, amateur, and pro troupes differ – and what’s […] The post Geek Out with DeVilla appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Finding space in the rhythm Episode 25 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guests, Rosa Noreen and Jonatan Gomes Derbaq, will talk about finding space within continuous drum beats, so you can stop and be in the moment. Get the recording If you’ve ever felt like the drum was running […] The post Geek Out with Rosa Noreen and Jonatan Gomes Derbaq appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Crowd-funding & performing arts Episode 24 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Julie Eason of the Belly Dance Business Academy, will talk about how to use crowd-funding services like Kickstarter to fund a big project. Get the recording You’ll learn: What crowd-funding is What kind of projects can be […] The post Geek Out with Julie Eason – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The Puzzle of Egyptian Folklore Episode 23 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Sahra Kent (aka Sahra Saeeda), will talk about how understanding the context is the key to making sense of Egyptian folklore. Get the recording If you’ve ever wondered why so many videos of the same folkloric style […] The post Geek Out with Sahra Kent appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The Power of Learning Styles Episode 22 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Amira Jamal, will talk about different learning styles. We’ll approach this from both the teacher and student perspective. Get the recording You’ll Learn: What learning styles are How they help teachers get through to their students Specific techniques for accommodating […] The post Geek Out with Amira Jamal appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
How to Use Costuming to Enhance Your Performance Episode 21 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Treasure Marshall will talk about how to use costuming to help your show make more of an impact on your audience. Get the recording You’ll Learn: How to costume yourself for large […] The post Geek Out with Treasure Marshall appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The early belly dance scene in San Francisco Episode 20 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Rhea of Greece will talk about the early dance scene in San Francisco. Get the recording You’ll love her stories! Rhea will tell us about her time in Jamila Salimpour’s troupe Bal Anat, […] The post Geek Out with Rhea appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Midnight at the Crossroads: Has belly dance sold its soul? Episode 19 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Alia Thabit will give us a preview of her upcoming book, Midnight at the Crossroads: Has belly dance sold its soul? Get the recording This will be a frank and […] The post Geek Out with Alia Thabit – again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Building a career in fusion Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 18: My guests, Anasma and Linda Faoro of the International Urban Belly Dance Collective, will talk to us about how to build a successful career as a fusion artist, both from an artistic and business perspective. (We’re going to focus on the special needs […] The post Geek Out with Linda Faoro and Anasma appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
How to get the most out of a big event Episode 17 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Samira Tu’ala, will talk to us about how to get the most benefit out of a large dance event without running yourself ragged. If you’ve ever come back from an event with a […] The post Geek Out With Samira Tu’ala appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The Legacy of Mahmoud Reda Episode 16 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Aegela, will talk to us about the life and work of Mahmoud Reda, founder of Egypt’s famous Reda Troupe. Get the recording You’ll learn: Who Reda is The history behind the Reda Troupe How his […] The post Geek Out With Aegela appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The Early Days of Oriental Dance in New York Episode 15 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: The Clubhouse is back after our December break! My guest, Morocco, will talk to us about the early days of oriental dance in New York City. We’ll also have some discussion time, so you can ask […] The post Geek Out With Morocco appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Make Competitions Work for You Episode 14 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Oreet, will talk to us about belly dance competitions. Get the recording You’ll learn: 4 benefits of competiting (even if you don’t win) How performing in a competition is different from a regular show […] The post Geek Out With Oreet – Again! appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
How to host a workshop without driving yourself crazy. Episode 13 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Amity Alize will talk about the mistakes workshop organizers make that cost them money and sleep. Whether you’re a professional sponsor, or thinking about organizing your first charity event, there’s something in here […] The post Geek Out with Amity Alize appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
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. Get the recording You’ll learn: How to free yourself from just the moves What “emotional timbres” […] The post Geek Out with Alia Thabit appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Posing for the Camera Episode 11 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Princess Farhana will talk about how to make the camera love you. Get the recording You’ll learn: Composition and posing techniques for dance shots of all kinds How to relax in front of the camera How to […] The post Geek Out with Princess Farhana appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Copyright for Belly Dancers Episode 10 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, music attorney Valerie Lovely will talk about music copyright concerns for belly dancers. We’ll also be joined by paralegal and dancer Joie Grandbois (Selcouth). Get the recording Whether you perform, teach, produce videos, or just want […] The post Geek Out with Valerie Lovely appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
The Professional Spectrum Episode 9 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Julie Eason of the Belly Dance Business Academy, will talk about the different ways we define “professional” in the belly dance world, and what that means for YOU. Whether you’re a pro, an aspiring pro, or just curious about […] The post Geek Out with Julie Eason appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Theatrical Techniques for Belly Dance: Episode 8 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: For the first time, I have two guests on the show at once! Anasma and Ranya Renee will talk to us about using theatrical techniques to enhance your belly dance performance. (h/t to Kyomi in Baton Rouge, LA, who suggested […] The post Geek Out With Anasma and Ranya Renee appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Dance vs. Dance Fitness: Episode 7 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Oreet, will talk to us about belly dance fitness classes. We’ll approach this from both the student’s perspective and the teacher’s. So no matter where you are in your dance journey, there’s something here for you. Get the recording […] The post Geek Out With Oreet appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Essential Arabic for Belly Dancers: Episode 6 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest, Leyla Lanty will tell us how just a little knowledge of Arabic language can help us interpret our music with nuance and meaning. Get the recording You’ll learn: The importance of the lyrics in your performance Common […] The post Geek Out With Leyla Lanty appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Dancing Safe & Strong: Fitness, Injury Prevention and Improving Your Dance with Exercise Episode 5 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest is Mahin of the Daily Belly Dance Quickies. “Dance safe, dance for life” Belly dance is much gentler on the body than many dance forms, but all physical […] The post Geek Out with Mahin appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
“What to do when clients ask you to dance for an hour” Episode 4 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest is Zari of San Francisco. Get the recording Clients don’t always know what they want. Party clients often ask for an hour-long show. But that’s way too long! […] The post Geek Out with Zari appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
“Boston’s Belly Dance Legacy” Episode 3 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest is Amy Smith. Did you know that the first Middle Eastern nightclub to feature live entertainment in the US was probably Boston’s Club Zahra? The American Cabaret style didn’t have any single source. But as the home to large Middle […] The post Geek Out with Amy Smith appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
“Stillness Snafus” Episode 2 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse: My guest is Rosa Noreen, who will debunk the myths and mistakes that keep dancers from using stillness effectively in their dance. Get the recording About Rosa Rosa Noreen is a dedicated teacher and an elegant performer. Her singular style of belly […] The post Geek Out with Rosa Noreen appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Announcing our first Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse call! Episode 1 of the Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse In this summer’s Rock the Routine course, we geeked out on the 6-part routine, as used in Vintage Orientale (aka old-school American Cabaret). But many of the participants asked about how to adapt that material for Egyptian […] The post Geek Out on the Egyptian Routine with Yasmin Henkesh appeared first on Belly Dance Geek.
Five years ago today, I released the first episode of Taktaba.I wasn't able to get a new episode out in time for the anniversary, but I did want to give you a little something today.This video is a short excerpt from the Improvisation Mastery Mentoring Program pilot. It's a quickie, not a full episode, but it should give you some ideas to geek out on.You can also download it to watch offline.Enjoy!Nadira
Download Epsiode 3Well, I said I wanted to get Episode 3 out before the end of the year, and I just made it! Episode 3 is now available to view online or download:Our Media (full version, downloadable)Google Video (full version, downloadable at a lower picture quality)YouTube (introduction only)As always, you can Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Note: it takes up to 24 hours for the video to appear in the iTunes music store, but if you subscribe, it's available immediately.In this episode, we'll explore timing patterns, which are the rhythms we create with our bodies as we dance. We'll take a look at five different patterns, how they may make your audience feel, and which musical rhythms they complement. This episode includes: - simple exercises to get the patterns into your body- theme & variation exercises to explore different ways to use timing patterns- do-it-yourself exercises to spark your creativity- four combinations that use timing patterns- two ways to adapt timing patterns to zilsThe DVD will be available soon; I'll post again when it's ready.Note: this is a big file (almost 800MB), so you'll have best luck downloading it from a high-speed connection. If you can't view the file, make sure you downloaded the whole thing successfully.Update: 1/12/2008: If you've had trouble downloading this episode, try watching it in VLC. If it still fails, download the low-resolution version. The video quality isn't as good, but the smaller file size might help!Update: 4/9/2009: The Podcast DVDs have a new home on Amazon:You can also order directly from the manufacturer, CreateSpace.
Download Episode 2First, I'd like to thank you all for your patience and support. Episode 2 was a long time (and a lot of work) in coming, and I hope you'll think it was worth the wait.This episode deals with long-term repetition. That's repetition over the course of a song or an entire routine. We'll discuss:- maximizing intellectual satisfaction by balancing length & complexity (with graphs!)- maximizing emotional satisfaction by balancing frequency & drama (also with graphs!)- using theme and variation to keep repeated elements fresh and interesting- using the structure of your music to guide your repetitionIn the process I'll be sharing:- low-, medium-, and high-complexity combinations- several ideas for medium- and high-drama movements- combinations that demonstrate Theme & variation- my "cheater's drop", a less intimidating alternative to the Turkish Drop- a DIY exercise on working with your musical structureThis episode also includes performance clips by me, as well as by Badriya al Badi'a of Boston.VIDEO:This episode runs just over an hour, which is too long to fit on You Tube (due to their 10-minute limit), so I'm only posting the introduction there. All versions are formatted to be iPod-friendly.- Our Media (full version, downloadable)- Google Video (full version, viewable online and downloadable)- YouTube (introduction only)I've created an RSS feed on Feedburner, and you can now subscribe in iTunes. MUSIC:The music featured in this episode is from Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame:- Sala, Sala (the Taktaba theme song)- Shisheler- Drum Solo- Mastika- El SamerSpecial thanks to Stella Grey for donating the use of this CD.Update: 1/12/2008: If you've had trouble downloading this episode, try watching it in VLC. If it still fails, download the low-resolution version. The video quality isn't as good, but the smaller file size might help!Update: 4/9/2008: The podcast DVDs have found a new home on Amazon:You can also order directly from the manufacturer, CreateSpace.
Download Episode 1Thanks for your patience, everyone. Welcome to Series 1, in which we'll explore themes that leverage the element of time. This series will be followed by the elements of space, shape, and energy (not necessarily in that order). Episode One of Taktaba is now available. This episode treats the twin topics of repetition and alternation, including:- when and how repetition can be effective- different alternation patterns, and their psychological effects on your audience- exercises- combinationsVideo:This episode runs about 24 minutes, which is too long to fit on You Tube (due to their 10-minute limit), so I'll have to break it into three chunks. It may be another week or so until I have the time to do that.Our Media (full version)Google Video (full version)YouTube Part 1 (uploaded and available soon)YouTube Part 2 (coming soon)YouTube Part 3 (coming soon)I've created an RSS feed on Feedburner, and you can now subscribe on iTunes.Music:The music featured in this episode includes:- Sala, Sala- Ma Ali Wiolti Loo- Caravan- Drum Solo- Chiftetelli from Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame, courtesy of Stella Grey.Update: 1/12/2008: If you've had trouble downloading this episode, try watching it in VLC. If it still fails, download the low-resolution version. The video quality isn't as good, but the smaller file size might help!Update: 4/9/2009: this Episode is now available on DVD through Amazon:as well as directly from the manufacturer, CreateSpace.
Volume 1 of my DVD series, The Improvisation Toolkit, is now available to pre-order. Special Early Bird Pricing for Pre-OrdersI'm offering a special early bird price of $19.95 for pre-orders. That's $10 off the list price of $29.95. Add $2 for shipping to the US and Canada. (International shipping and PAL format available - contact me for details)IMPORTANT: to get the early bird price, you MUST order by Thursday, October 16th. This deadline is firm - I have to order all the pre-ordered DVDs in one big batch from the printer in order to get the volume pricing that makes this discount possible.All pre-orders will be shipped by October 24th, maybe a little earlier if the printer gets them to me promptly. The DVD will go on "public" sale on the 25th, so if you pre-order you'll get yours early. :)In case you missed it, you can find the trailer at:- OurMedia - YouTube- The Improv Toolkit web pageGive-Away Still On: Now With Expanded Prize ChoicesAlso: the give-away for a free copy of the DVD is still on! I'll chose the winner from the members of my mailing list on October 25th, the day it goes on sale publicly. However, I don't want to discourage anyone from taking advantage of the early bird price, so if you pre-order and win the give-away, you can have your choice of:- a refund (so your DVD is still free)- a set of Taktaba podcast DVDs (episodes 1-3)- a copy of Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame, the CD that has all the music featured on the podcast.If you'd like to enter, you can join my mailing list using the web form in the sidebar of the podcast blog.