Middle Eastern Dance - What's New?keep updated on what's happening at Middle Eastern Dance.net/~site/Scripts_BlogElement/BlogElement.dll?cmd=CMDGetFeed&handle=5590744&path=/index.html&domain=www.middleeasterndance.net&format=atom&type=entries2021-02-16T13:02:53-06:00Apache Rollerhttp://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=qanun-qrazyQanun QrazyCassandra2014-04-09T01:22:03-05:002014-04-09T01:23:55-05:00<p>It's been quite a while since the last part of the Music section was completed but we've finally gotten back underway and the newest portion of the Music section to be completed is the Qanun pages. Now you can learn all about the beautiful instrument that creates such mesmerizing ripples in the music.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Kanun.html">Qanuns and Other Zither Like Instruments</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Kanun/AboutKanun.html">About Qanuns and Other Zither Like Instruments</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Kanun/CareKanun.html">Care of Qanuns</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Kanun/PlayKanun.html">Tips for Playing the Qanun </a></li>
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<p> <a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://middleeasterndance.homestead.com/index.html?entry=qanun-qrazy">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://middleeasterndance.homestead.com/index.html?entry=qanun-qrazy">Tweet</a></p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=riqs-daffs-and-other-frameRiqs, Daffs, and other Frame DrumsCassandra2013-12-26T00:53:08-06:002013-12-26T00:56:45-06:00<p>Well it's finally completed. The frame drum section is updated. There is a lot of new information in this section of the Music pages. There's a lot more information abbout frame drums and there's a wealth of new rythyms now with notation more specific to the frame drums like the Riq, Daf, and Tar as opposed to a copy of the common tabla rhythms that used to appear with this section. Happy holidays to those of you who have celebrations right now and happy reading, I hope you enjoy these new pages.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Riq.html">Riqs, Daffs, and Other Frame Drums</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/RiqDaff/AboutRiqDaff.html">About Riqs, Daffs, and Other Frame Drums</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/RiqDaff/CareRiqDaff.html">Care of Riqs, Daffs, and Other Frame Drums</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/RiqDaff/RiqDaffRythym.html">Frame Drum Ryhthms and Playing Tips </a></li>
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<p> <a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=riqs-daffs-and-other-frame">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=riqs-daffs-and-other-frame">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script> </p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=all-about-the-musicAll about the MusicCassandra2013-11-15T12:31:04-06:002013-11-15T12:33:48-06:00<p>That's right this time it's all about the music. The 'About Middle Eastern Music Section is completely finished! That brings us to about 40% completion of phase III of the website renovations. It's been a long process but I'm very happy with the new pages and their expanded content. This portion of the Music section is for learning (as the name so subtly suggests) about Middle Eastern music. There are three pages in this section. </p>
<p>The first is a list of Middle Eastern musical genres. The list is probably the most extensive list of Middle Eastern musical genres you will find on the web. Right now the page is mostly a list but after the main phases of the website remodel are completed we'll be adding a page for each genere individually (linked from this list) which will contain information on the genre. It will give examples of the music, any dances that are generally performed to it (or if dancing to it is not approptiate) as well as popular artists in the genre.</p>
<p>The second page is all about the structure of Middle Eastern music. This page is only a brief introduction meant to simplify the concept to make it easier to understand this complex musical form. It also links to several informational links to let you read more if your ready for it.</p>
<p>The third page is about Musical Trends in Middle Eastern music which follows it from what we know about 13th century Medieval Arabic music through colonialism, nationalism, and westernization/globalization. It's sort of a condensed history of Middle Eastern music. It contains music videos (or audio set to video/stills) to show examples of the overall influences and trends.</p>
<p>So be sure to check out the new pages under the <a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music.html">Music</a> section.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/AboutMEMusic.html">About Middle Eastern Music</a></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/AboutMEMusic/Genres.html">Musical Genres</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/AboutMEMusic/Maqamat.html">Maqamat and Ajnas - The Structure of Middle Eastern Music</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/AboutMEMusic/Trends.html">Musical Trends</a> </li>
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<p> <a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=all-about-the-music">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=all-about-the-music">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script></p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=it-s-zilltasticIt's Zilltastic!Cassandra2013-10-23T15:45:48-05:002013-10-23T15:48:46-05:00<p>Regular visitors to the site are probably already aware that updates to the site tend to be somewhat sporadic. They usually happen in clusters. Well today, I finally finished off the Zills portion of the Music section. I'm happy to announce the new and improved zills section contains a more detailed history of zills, better care instructons, and expanded zilling patterns and playing tips. The new zill patterns are written out to let you count out the patterns using numbers, right/left hand alternation, and mnemonic phrases. In addition each pattern has notes on which rhythms it works well with. The only thing I didn't finish and decided I could update slowly over time is adding videos of the playing patterns. Unfortunately there aren't that many decent quality videos freely available to embed so, when I find them I will update the page. To view our newly updated zills section click on any of the following links</p>
<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir="ltr"><a title="Music" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music.html">Music</a></p>
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<div style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><a title="About Zills" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Zills/AboutZills.html">About Zills</a></div>
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<div style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><a title="Zill Patterns and Playing Tips" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Zills/ZillPatern.html">Zill Patterns and Playing Tips</a></div>
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<p> <a title="Share this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=it-s-zilltastic">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=it-s-zilltastic">Tweet</a></p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=totally-tablaTotally TablaCassandra2013-04-16T10:28:39-05:002013-04-16T10:52:04-05:00<p>It has been a long time coming but the Tabla and drumming pages are finally completed. There's a lot of great information there especially for those who are jst starting out learning about Middle Eastern and North African drums and rhythms. So be sure to check out the new pages</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Tabla.html">Tablas and Other Drums</a> </p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Tabla/AboutTabla.html">About Tablas</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Tabla/CareTabla.html">Care of Tablas</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Music/Tabla/TablaRythym.html">Tabla Rhythms</a> </li>
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<p> <a title="Share this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=totally-tabla">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=totally-tabla">Tweet</a></p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=other-props-the-non-traditionalOther Props - The Non-Traditional Props used in Middle Eastern DanceCassandra2012-09-09T01:09:01-05:002012-09-09T01:10:16-05:00<p>I am delighted to say that Phase II is now (finally!) complete. I just updated the final page of the Other Props section. A lot of fantastic dancers consented to having their images used in conjunction with the various articles so I would first of all like to say thank you to all of them. These prop pages are a little different in their format in that they are more like a general overview covering history of the prop and it's use in Middle Eastern dances, tips for buying, making, using the props, etc... The following are now all available for viewing:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/OtherProps.html">Other Props</a></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/OtherProps/OtherItems.html">Balancing and Dancing with Other Items</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/OtherProps/IsisWings.html">Isis Wings</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/OtherProps/PropFire.html">Playing With Fire</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/OtherProps/Fans.html">Fans and Veil Fans</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/OtherProps/Snakes.html">Snakes</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/OtherProps/SwordSwallowing.html">Sword Swallowing</a> </li>
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<p> <a title="Share this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=other-props-the-non-traditional">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=other-props-the-non-traditional">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script> </p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=on-line-courses-now-availableOn-line courses now available! Sign up today!Cassandra2012-09-04T11:24:25-05:002012-09-04T11:26:05-05:00<p>It's official, Middle Eastern Dance University (MEDU) is now open! Our first course offering Middle Eastern Dance History 101 is now open for registration. We've got two easy and convenient payment plans either one time payment or subscription payments so the courses are affordable for everyone. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the hisotry of Middle Eastern Dances then sign up today! Our academic courses offer you a convenient and easy way to expand your knowledge as a dancer or enthusiast. Click the link below to read more information about MEDU and our course offerings or to sign-up.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Educational/OnlineClasses.html">MEDU - On-line Classes</a></p>
<p><a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=on-line-courses-now-available">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=on-line-courses-now-available">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script> </p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=tray-chicTray Chic!Cassandra2012-06-03T15:14:22-05:002012-06-03T15:17:15-05:00<p>The Tray section of the props pages is finally done. I want to give a special thank you to Lee Ali, Hannah Romanza, and Tarik Sultan who graciously allowed the use of their photos to grace the pages. If you want to learn about using trays as a dance prop, performing traditional Moroccan Seneeya, buying and caring for this prop, and tricks to keeping things in place be sure to check it out!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Tray.html">Seneeya (Trays)</a></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Tray/TrayAbout.html">About Trays</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Tray/TrayBasics.html">Tray Basics</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Tray/TrayBalance.html">Basics of Balancing</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Tray/TrayMoves.html">Seneeya Moves</a> </li>
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<p>The last few pages of the props section are underway! Just a few pages about other miscellaneous props and we begin Phase III of our website remodel which will be a much needed update to the music section! Keep checking back for our latest updates to the pages and watch for an upcoming page in the styles section about Moroccan raqs as-saneeya. You can also follow updates by connecting with us on Facebook or Twitter.</p>
<p><a title="Share this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=tray-chic">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=tray-chic" data-via="MidEastDance" data-count="none">Tweet</a></p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=cane-you-believe-itCane you believe it?Cassandra2012-04-07T11:44:52-05:002012-04-07T11:56:00-05:00<p>The canes (assaya) section is completed! I can hardly believe it but it's true. The annoying and ancient coming soon sections have been finished some new movements described, errors fixed, and all of the content has been revised and updated to the ne site look. Take a look and enjoy, get your canes out and practice a little too.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Canes.html">Canes</a></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Canes/CanesAbout.html">About Canes</a> </li>
<li><a href="www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Canes/CanesBasics.html">Cane Basics</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/props/canes/CanesBalance.html">Balancing Basics </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Canes/CanesMoves.html">Cane Moves</a> </li>
</ul><a title="Share this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=cane-you-believe-it">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=cane-you-believe-it" data-via="MidEastDance" data-count="none">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=the-scimitar-section-is-finallyThe Scimitar section is finally done!Cassandra2012-03-31T17:48:43-05:002012-03-31T17:52:01-05:00<p>The scimitar pages in the props section are now complete. You can read about their history and cultural context, learn about buying and caring for one, how to bablance them, and of course special moves for use with scimitars. Check it out today:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Scimitar.html">Scimitars</a></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Scimitars/ScimitarAbout.html">About Scimitars</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Scimitars/ScimitarBasics.html">Basics of Scimitars</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Scimitars/ScimitarBalance.html">Basics of Balancing </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Props/Scimitars/ScimitarBalance.html">Scimitar Moves</a> </li>
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<p>up next are the cane pages so be sure to check back soon for all your assaya learning needs ;) </p><a title="Share this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=the-scimitar-section-is-finally">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=the-scimitar-section-is-finally">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=get-your-veils-readyGet your veils ready!Cassandra2012-03-13T03:39:45-05:002012-03-13T05:22:52-05:00<p>I just finished the Veil Work section! I added some new content, some videos, did a lot of editing and revising, expanded quite a few descriptions and added some new content. So check it out today:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/veil.html">http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/veil.html</a> </p>
<p> </p><a title="Share this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=get-your-veils-ready">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=get-your-veils-ready">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=more-language-translation-options-availableMore language translation options availableCassandra2012-03-02T20:27:11-06:002012-03-02T20:33:06-06:00<p>As I mentioned a while ago I'm adding Google translate options to the website. Until now those options were only available on the front page but now I've finished adding them to all of the currently updated pages. That means the entire "before you begin" section and nearly all of the movements section (with the exception of veil work and props). From now on, whenever a new page is updated or added it will automatically have the Google translate options. I hope all my non-english speaking readers enjoy this new feature which should maek it easier than ever to understand and use the site. Be sure to check out our new translation service. If you notice any of the new updated pages that do not have the option to translate please let me know and of course if find something mistranslated be sure to submit a better translation to Google ;)</p><a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=more-language-translation-options-available">Share on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=more-language-translation-options-available">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=raqs-e-bandari-or-persianRaqs e-Bandari or "Persian Bellydance"Cassandra2012-03-02T14:35:47-06:002012-03-02T14:38:50-06:00<p>If your not familiar with this wonderfully lively style of Persian/Iranian dance then you'll be delighted to know that you can read all about it on the new <a title="Bandari" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/BYB/styles/bandari.html">Bandari</a> page posted to the styles section of this site. There are several videos as well more detailed information about it's distinguishing features. It is a unique style of dance from southern Iran along the coastal harbors or ports. Bandar in Farsi means "harbor/port" and Bandari is a fusion of dance styles from the Middle East especially the gulf region, North Africa, India, and of course Persian dances. It's similarities to bellydance have earned it the nickname Persian Bellydance but it is considered a local folk dance disticnt from other bellydance styles and traditions. Check out more by visiting the page.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/BYB/styles/bandari.html">http://www.middleeasterndance.net/BYB/styles/bandari.html</a></p>
<p> </p><a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=raqs-e-bandari-or-persian">Like on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=raqs-e-bandari-or-persian">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=floor-work-section-completeFloor Work section complete!Cassandra2012-02-26T13:47:07-06:002012-02-26T13:53:20-06:00<p>What a milestone for me, I just finished updating all of the <a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/floor.html">floor work</a> section last night! Unfortunately I didn''t find many on0line video tutorials but I did post a few videos with tips for floorwork in general and I did find demonstrations fora few specifc movements. The good news is that I revised and expanded all the movement description so they are more detailed and should be able to better help you learn the movements despite the lack of video. I hope you all enjoy it! The next step is to conver the veil work and props sections. I had hoped to finish the entire movement section by the end of February but it looks like it will probably be early March. Oh, well, quality takes time and I'd rather take extra time to provide really high quality content than than rush through it to meet a self imposed deadline ;) Phase III (the Music section) will be coming up soon so make sure to check back frequentlty I've got some great updates coming for the music section.</p>
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<p><a title="Other Floor Work Movements" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/FloorWork/OtherFloor.html">Other Floor work Movements</a></p>
<p><a title="Lying on Side Floor Work Movements" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/FloorWork/Side.html">Lying on Side Floor Work Movements</a></p>
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<p>Getting Down</p>
<p>and don't forget to keep checking back for new updates!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/floor.html">http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/floor.html</a></p>
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<p><a title="Walks" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/OtherMoves/Walks.html">Walks</a></p>
<p><a title="Floorwork" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Floor.html">Floorwork</a></p>
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<p><a title="Body Rolls and waves" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/OtherMoves/BodyRW.html">Body Rolls and Waves</a>, <a title="Turns" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/OtherMoves/Turns.html">Turns</a>, and <a title="Hops" href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/OtherMoves/Hops.html">Hops</a> (previously titled "Jumps").</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/hips/otherhip.html">http://www.middleeasterndance.net/movements/hips/otherhip.html</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Hips/HipCircles.html">http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Hips/HipCircles.html</a></p><a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=hip-circles-page-updated">Like on Facebook</a> <strong>/</strong> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-count="none" data-via="MidEastDance" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=hip-circles-page-updated">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=hip-twists-updatedHip Twists Updated!Cassandra2012-02-06T17:07:23-06:002012-02-06T17:09:46-06:00<p>The hip twists page has been updated and now has videos to demonstrate the "Twist' and the "Tunisian Twist."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Hips/Twists.html">http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Hips/Twists.html</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Hips/Drops.html">http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Movements/Hips/Drops.html</a></p>
<p>or check back later for more updates and new movement descriptions!</p>
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I hope you enjoy it.<br /><br /><a title="Like this post on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=apple-users-get-a-new">Share on Facebook</a> <b>/</b> <a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=apple-users-get-a-new" data-via="MidEastDance" data-count="none">Tweet</a><script id="twitter-wjs" src="https://www.homestead.com/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><script></script>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=happy-new-yearHappy New Year!Cassandra2012-01-04T15:51:08-06:002012-01-04T15:51:08-06:00<p>Happy New Year everyone! This is an exciting year for Middle Eastern Dance as were opening up our on-line classes. We're currently in the beta-testing stage (thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with beta-testing) and will hopefully be opening the classes to the public this summer. Keep watching for updates on course information. Besides the history class that is currently going I'm working on developing several other types of on-line supplement classes as well. Additionally now that I'm mostly done with the course I can get back to updating the rest of the site so as a New Years treat I've just finished updating the hip lifts page and I added two new movement desriptions as well as three video tutorials to it. Enjoy! Keep an eye out for more updates I'm hoping to get phase II completed by the end of February which means all of the movements pages and props pages (including things like veil work, floorwork, cane, and sword) will be updated to the new look and hopefully have lots of video demonstrations to help you visualize the descriptions. This year will be busy with updating the site and adding new features and information so I hope everyone has a great year and continues to benefit from all of the information here on the site.</p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=last-chance-for-beta-testingLast chance for beta testing! Sign-up soon!!!Cassandra2011-12-11T10:10:57-06:002011-12-11T10:10:57-06:00<b>**This is the last chance to sign-up to be one of the beta testers for the new on-line course.**</b><br /><br />Middle Eastern Dance University (MEDU, s division of Middle Eastern Dance.net) will be entering it's beta testing phase starting January 1, 2012. Anyone interested in being a beta tester should contact me by December 31, 2011. Requests made after 11:59pm on 12/31/11 will not be accepted. This is an opportunity to take the class for free in exchange for testing it and reporting any bugs. Just visit the Educational section of this site and click on the beta testers link to read more or contact me using the contact button to the left.<br />http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=beta-testers-neededBeta Testers Needed!Cassandra2011-09-27T03:38:26-05:002011-09-27T03:38:26-05:00There's a lot of new changes going on here at Middle Eastern Dance and it's not just the look and organization of the site. New and improved content is being added in as the site is updated page by page. The styles of dance section was one such addition but there's more! Another really cool addition to the site will be on-line classes. These classes will be like continuing education for bellydancers. The first course being introduced will be History of Middle Eastern dance 101: Ancient Origins. Before the course opens to the public it needs to run through a series of beta testing. Beta Testers will get an opportunity to take the course for free in exchange for offering feedback and reporting issues with course managments software and materials. If your interested you can apply through the educational section of this site or send me an e-mail if it's not working yet. The beta testing will begin in January 2012 but I need to get testers lined up and added to the roster before we can begin. I'm looking for a variety of people but this does require a commitment and requires actually taking the class and doing the work in it as well so only apply if you can commit to it and actually want to take an opportunity to learn.http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=phase-ii-progress-and-sitePhase II progress and site updatesCassandra2011-09-22T11:34:40-05:002011-09-22T11:34:40-05:00Well everyone, Phase II of the sites restructuring and updates are at about 30% meaning most of the movements pages are done. The majority of the left over pages are the specialty pages on using props. Some of those pages will not take much time to convert because they do not all have or require the video demonstrations meaning they can be quickly converted to the new look. Most of the broken links should be fixed in this section now but if your having trouble from a page in the old site style make sure you are using the side navigation buttons instead of text links. I also wanted to make sure everyone knows that although the directories are still working they 1. are not currently linked to the main page and 2. No new submissions will be added until I start updating that section. So if you've submitted a form to be entered in the directory or if you have requested changes please be aware that it will be a longer wait than listed to get those changes made. The updating of the site is my first priority right now. Also, if there is anything that the site does not have that you would really like to see on it now's the time to make such suggestions since I'm moving things around and adding in new things. I'd love to hear from the sites users what they really want to see here.http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=phase-i-of-restructuring-isPhase I of restructuring is complete!Cassandra2011-08-22T00:53:07-05:002011-08-25T10:52:23-05:00<p>You may have noticed that the main page of Middle Eastern Dance.net has changed! This is our new look and format that will be gradually applied in phases to the rest of the site. Our new navigation menus are along the top of the page just under the banner. I have officially finished re-organizing the structure of the Before you begin section and it's sub pages. You'll notice a new set has been added to this section about styles of dance. I do currently have two styles linked up and pretty much ready to go but the rest will get up there eventually (probably after I finish updating everything to the new structure and look). All of the links should be correctly reconfigured in that section so if you had something bookmarked there you could now re-bookmark it under it's new url so that you can access it easily. It won't be changing for a long time now. Next up is the Movements section. This is Phase II and I expect it to take a long time as it's got a lot of pages in that section. Good news is that as each page is updated you may find new instructional videos and information so be sure to check back frequently!</p>http://www.middleeasterndance.net/index.html?entry=things-look-differentThings look different?Cassandra2011-08-20T03:10:18-05:002011-08-25T10:53:36-05:00<p>If you've been to Middle Eastern Dance.net before you probably are wondering "what the heck has happened here?" well... I decided it's time to restructure and update the look of the site. With about 400 pages on this site you can imagine how difficult it can be to find and update things on a regular basis. This is why the site needs a little more organization and restructuring. I hope it will make it easier for me to update and improve the site. In addition, since I'll be going through each page and editing and moving things I also concluded that this would be an optimal time to update the look of the site as well. It's had the same look for over 10 years and while it got many compliments when it was new, let's face it modern sites are much more slick so I hope the new look will go over well. You will probably notice that links are changing and not every page has yet been updated so please update your bookmarks frequently and check back to see what's new.</p>