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MEDANZ News Middle Eastern Dance Association of New Zealand April 2010 / May 2010
Reasons to be cheerful It was a dark and stormy night .... yes, I know, you had your nose in a good romance because you are just back from festival and feeling a little jaded. We are all probably a mix of a little jaded and happy and exhausted. I will be off Committee, with mixed feelings: I have enjoyed being part of the constructive changes being made, but have become increasingly aware of how much my hearing is deteriorating (I just can't hear during teleconferences!). I applaud those who are the current Committee and hope they can avoid areas of high drama. Committee bashing can happen, but generally I think we should all contemplate the effort those members make so that all of us to enjoy wonderful opportunities to learn, extend and perform. It can be difficult to navigate change whilst dealing with so many differing personalities, viewpoints, communication styles, etc. But that diversity is also what makes for interesting dance events. I would like to make the plea that every MEDANZ member do something helpful for the organisation this year, don't dwell on how it was "way back when" - focus forward to make every dance event a little better. So, back to the stormy night. Winter is drawing itself around and sometimes this can be a gloomy time of year. At the risk of sounding very New Age; take a moment to think of a dance-related reason to be cheerful, right now. It could be that you came back from festival with a new move from a workshop; or a new friend, made between the happenings. These are the things that can make the day feel better. For me (currently a few weeks before festival; with a broken-in-3-places thumb; not able to teach fan veils at festival; not able to do attend as many workshops as I would like) feeling frustrated & cross by not being able to DO as much as I normally would. But (and it is a big one for me) my first thought is that I am healing and this is not a high drama. My reasons to be cheerful for today: 1: I can hand dance and tell my workmates it is hand physiotherapy! 2: I have a reason to dance instead of doing the housework! 3: I broke my hand and not my foot; harder to dance with a broken foot! 4: After the Burlesque workshop (thanks Raven), I have a new style to focus on 5: New dance style means Anoushka is working on new costumes ‌‌. And the dancers stayed warm inside over the winter, and talked and practiced and danced in groups, and troupes, and solo, and they all lived (and danced) happily ever after ...
Abjii
Committee Contact Details Amanda Bound — President & Secretary Hm: (06) 758 1097 Cell: (027) 478 9029
PRESIDENT ’ S REPORT…..…..…..….…..PAGE 3
Kim Newton — Vice President & Membership Hm: (09) 483 6074 Cell: (021) le chat
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Janine Irvine — Treasurer committee@medanz.org.nz
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HANDMADE VS. CHEAPMADE …………….PAGE 4 GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT ………………... PAGE 5 REVIEW - BELLADONNA WORKSHOP…….PAGE 7 DVD ORDER - YALLA! REPRISE ………...PAGE 8 FROM THE MEDANZ FORUM …………...PAGE 9
Louise Flemming — Librarian Hm: (09) 443 7009 Cell: (021) 256 4843 Email: library@medanz.org.nz Andria Goodliffe Hm: (07) 570 2445 Cell: (021) 022 55898 Bronwyn Mohring Hm: (03) 471 0247 yrth@callsouth.net.nz Linley Duncan Hm:: (07) 552 4352 Cell: (027) 286 3452
WESTERN MUSIC / ARABIC MUSIC ... ….PAGE 10 BECOMING A GODDESS ………………...PAGE 12
Sharon Denfield Hm: (07) 570 0054 Cell: (027) 488 2947
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There is a definite nip in the air and the nights are getting longer, no wonder I don’t seem to be achieving as much as I used to – the days have become considerably shorter!! At the time of writing this report, the AGM and Festival is only two weeks away. A lot of work and effort has gone into this event, and I am very mindful that the annual Festival is not the sole focus of MEDANZ. Our association is about the dance and the music in all its forms and the celebration and learning of those mediums. As with everything in life – the committee is going through a period of change. It is time to say farewell to some of our committee members – Andria Goodliffe, Sharon Denfield, Louise Flemming, Janine Irvine and Kim Newton. Linley Duncan and Bronwyn Mohring are remaining on the committee for the next year and I am looking forward to working alongside you both. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of these ladies for their hard work and efforts through the past year, it has been wonderful getting to know you – even though it is predominantly through the telephone lines. Thank you for your support, advice and encouragement. In addition to Linley, Bronwyn and myself, we are also welcoming new committee members – people who have put up their hand and said I am keen to be involved and help. As we head towards the AGM we have Lynley Murphy, Karen Walworth, Kim Poletti and Sharnie Riley who have all volunteered to be committee members – what a pleasure it is to have people volunteer sooner than being voluntold (thank you Louise for that word, I use it often!). The fact that people are volunteering their time and not being coerced to be involved, to me highlights what MEDANZ is all about – people celebrating themselves, each other and the music and dance that forms the core of our existence. If you would like to contribute articles, information about upcoming workshops in your area, or anything else that you think our members would be interested in reading about, please send them to newsletter@medanz.org.nz. Regards Aaminah
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P age 3
Save Egyptian Jobs: Hand Made vs. Cheap Made We've all heard the news reports about the damage knock-offs can inflict on an industry. A designer spends weeks or months perfecting a pattern and within days, an unscrupulous manufacturer can steal the design and spew out thousands of mediocre copies for a fraction of the cost. It's unfair and unethical yet it happens every day. Chinese manufacturers have become notorious for pumping out cheap knock-offs without regard for the hard work that went into creating the original design. They find a quality product and figure out ways to mass produce it in the cheapest possible way. They have no regard for the impact this practice has on others. Creating and selling quality dance products sustains life for many Egyptian families. For decades, Egyptian women have hand made dance products that are not only beautiful, but of the highest quality. Their skilled hands sew beads and coins into intricate designs that enhance the movements of their cultural dances. The beading techniques are passed from mother to daughter, and the women take pride in their work. Now, Chinese manufacturers have set their sights on these Egyptian handicrafts. Don't let the Chinese hijack our art form! China did not create Middle Eastern dance, music or culture. Don't let them capitalize on it! Spend a few extra dollars to buy quality hand-made Egyptian dance products and save the livelihoods of thousands of Egyptian workers. Please boycott the cheap knock-offs! Spread the word to your fellow dancers, students and friends. Spending a few extra dollars to buy something of quality can extend far beyond the initial purchase. Not only will the item last longer, but the money spent will support a tradition of skilled labour creating heirloomquality handicrafts. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of Egyptian workers and the families that depend on their income. Ali Hamidzadeh (http://turquoiseintl.com/ )
AND NOW TO NEXT YEAR Well that’s the MEDANZ Festival done and dusted for this year we are now looking to 2011 Any ideas for venues out there? Send your suggestions - with details of facilities, accessibility and accommodation to committee@medanz.org.nz by 30 April 2010
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GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT I absolutely love watching blossoms as they unfold. At a showcase, I'm the one you'll see in the front row smiling broadly at the gal whose very first solo is being performed. This is why I love teaching belly dance. Nothing is more beautiful than seeing the progress that a dancer makes, and seeing a woman's confidence and true self emerge through dance. Ah, but there is the key word: progress. Many years ago there was a troupe that I always made a point to watch at festivals and what-not because they were semi-local. However, I began to realize that they were doing the same routine several years in a row, and yet, it never, ever got any better. The same mistakes were being made, there was never any improvement in stage presence or technique. So basically, they continued to perform without ever bothering to actually practice so their audience could have a delight to their senses. By the second time I saw that routine one year after the first, it should have been tight and at the very least nearly flawless. That was when I realized they didn't actually care about their audience. And it's not just about the audience. It's about respect to the culture. If you are going to take belly dance to a certain level in your life, whether it be by teaching or regular performance, you better know what and more importantly WHY you are doing it. Even if you are doing a westernized version of belly dance, you still need to honor the original culture (s). So, if your teacher isn't teaching you what a chiftitelli is, or why Arabs will think you're dancing offbeat if you interpret the music a certain way, then I suggest you find a different teacher. Or maybe ask her those questions. Of course, I know some women go to belly dance class because they like the social aspect with the other women, or they recognize that shimmying is way more fun and effective than a stairstepper. I would still encourage these women to learn a bit more, but I only get frustrated with them because they are not duly obsessed with it like I am. :) I'm glad they are finding fulfillment through dance. Everything comes down to respect. Respect for an audience. Respect for an ancient culture. Fazieh Raqs
Reprinted with her kind permission
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Belladonna Workshop - December 2009 Karen of Desert Gypsys
After a few pc issues – like the computer having a complete meltdown and Christmas and well just not getting around to it I have put pen to paper –hmm no fingers to keyboard and have finally gotten into words my reminiscing and my experiences from Belladonna’s workshops last year… so here goes… A couple of new tricks reminders of old moves you haven’t used for a while. What more can a dancer ask of a workshop after 10 years of Belly dance and 20 years of dancing in general. Well there is always a good time and then learning a new choreography and walking away with some new ideas and inspirations. I got all this and the opportunity to catch up with friends with doing Belladonnas workshops. Yes they were a bit close to Christmas and a bit during the chaotic times in our lives and I have no chance in getting to do workshops in December like that again this year. We were treated to two different choreographies over the weekend and a veil and sword workshop – yes it did include floor work…. Now where did I put my notes? After drilling our choreography in day one …. Over and over…. We then performed it that night in the show that Diane James put on …. That adds new meaning to fresh in the mind – and wouldn’t you know it I can hardly remember how the dance goes … there was a bit of turns a left side group… and a right side … um….. a few travelling steps … or was that day twos choreography …For the week after it made complete sense like most dances do … now if I ever find my notes I might just be able to make out what we did again…. The show… Diane James put on a student teacher show, with a lot of dances, and dancers of all levels and Diane did a great job of making the show happen.…. We started off not knowing if we were performing or not – poor Diane had people changing things on her even on the night…. Ugh the stress of it all …. And to top it off either there was no stage runner or the organized one didn’t show? (All normal stresses of putting on a show… but there Belly Laughs are some good rewards to doing it too.) So I ended up helping out by trying to figure out who was who and give them there curtain calls, when you get to do this you can understand why it What do Plastic can be hard to get a runner for a show, its not the easiest, but you often get one of the best Surgeons & Belly views in the venue – either beside the stage or with the stage manager – ok you don’t get to see Dancers have in everything and you don’t stop much, but it is fun, common? Yes I would recommend if you ever get the chance They both suck, tuck to be the stage runner – especially if it is for your dance teacher in a local show, as you will most & lift ! likely know all the dancers and ones you don’t know will be the obvious, I haven’t seen them before its probably going to be them, just ask if its not the right group they may even point you in the right direction – take the opportunity its something you wont regret it. Anyway we got to dance – one of the last 5 acts, by this time the show was into its 3rd hour? Some of the audience and dancers had also left but we still had a very responsive audience and our little dance number went well, Did I mention never perform in costume and Jewellery that you haven’t practiced in… but I will leave that for another time rather then turn this into an epic editorial.
April 2010 / May 2010
MEDANZ News
P age 7
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FROM THE MEDANZ FORUM FROM TIME TO TIME - WHEN SPACE PERMITS - WE WILL BE BRINGING YOU SOME OF THE MORE INTERESTING POSTS FROM OUR FORUM. DONT PANIC THOUGH - ONLY THE NAME OF THE INITIATOR WILL BE USED So I was wondering, as we now seem to have a nice variety of international and local teachers offering workshops on a fairly frequent basis, what boxes do you tick to ensure you attend, or what will immediately put you off going? Here are some suggestions to get the conversation going: Some positives: I love the teacher, I will go to whatever she offers This teacher is always good value I always come out of her workshops with new ideas and/or having worked hard I love the subject of the workshop I love choreography workshops I need to work on my improvisation I really want to learn more about this aspect of the dance I know the basics of this workshop but I want to know more I am looking to advance my skills in this area The workshop is the right length and could be a good workout I like workshops that are lectures I like workshops that have dance and lecture/interactive content I know I need to work on the basics of my dance I like to be able to show off my skills in this area She is an international teacher who dances in my preferred style, so the workshop should be good The workshop is almost the same price as my regular class, so I can just go and dance Some negatives: I can’t stand the teacher, so I won’t go I have been to ONE of his/her workshops before so I don’t need to go again The workshop is too expensive for me right now, I can’t afford it The workshop is not in the style of belly dance that I am currently doing The workshop is likely to be popular, and I don’t like being in a crowded room, so I’m not going The workshop room won’t have mirrors, and I don’t learn anything without seeing what I am doing! I don’t like doing improvisation, so this workshop is not for me This workshop is all about a choreography, so I won’t go to that because I won’t use it, or everyone else will us it, or something similar. I have seen that teacher perform and I thought he/ she was crap! The workshop starts too early, I work hard all week so I don’t want to get up that early on the weekend! I have to pay for parking where the workshop is, and I don’t want to do that I work on a Saturday/Thursday night and so I can’t go I live on the other side of town/or live out of town, so I can’t go to that workshop! I could of course go on….however I won’t. I would like to get some feedback, but also would like the MEDANZ membership to think long and hard about supporting their local teachers who put on workshops as well as bringing the international artists almost to your front door. They put up a great deal of money sometimes as well as putting together their own workshops to bring dance and variety into your lives. Hopefully you dance because it brings you joy, but more than this, you are part of a community in New Zealand, who like your local retailer needs your support in class and at workshops. So what direction would you like your dance and your community to go in, and what level of quality you are interested in watching, performing and receiving in your tuition? Posted by Shakeelah on Dec 13 2009 (reproduced with her kind permission) April 2010 / May 2010
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P age 9
What is the Difference between Western Music And Classical Arabic Music While there will always be exceptions, the are 5 general differences between Western Music and the Classical Arabic Music 1.
Western Music is played in whole or half tones - Arabic music uses 1/4 and 3/4 tones
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Western Music uses 8 whole tones and 5 half tones. Arabic music uses scales of 17, 19 or 24 notes.
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Western Music uses harmony and chords - ie it is polyphonic. Arabic music does not and is therefore monophonic.
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Western music can be sung as a solo, duet or large group. music is usually sung solo
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Western music is traditionally learned by written notation whereas Arabic music is traditionally learned by ear as an apprentice.
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Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion & Base Belly Dance Classes Have you ever wanted to try Tribal Fusion or American Tribal Style, but weren’t sure what classes were out and about? Well every week Pip E-Lysaah teaches classes in both styles in Wellington AND Christchurch. Every Saturday Pip E-Lysaah teaches Tribal Style Level 2, Level 3 and Mixed Level Tribal Fusion at the School of Contemporary Belly Dance in Christchurch. Tribal Style Level 2 covers the essential cues, formations and movements of American Tribal Style, Tribal Style Level 3 steps up the challenge by adding shimmies, levels and layers to the technique, advanced formations and props such as sword, veil and finger cymbols. Mixed Level Tribal Fusion takes students through an exciting 35 min belly drill section, which leaves you warmed and sweaty, and then into the combography portion of the class. Combo-graphy is choreography by combination, learn a combination and then add then together with a modern twist on musical stylings. Saturdays, Christchurch School of Contemporary Belly Dance, Level Christchurch Tribal Style Level 2: 1.30 – 2.30 pm Tribal Style Level 3: 2.45 – 3.45 pm Tribal Fusion: 4 -5 pm
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Pip E-Lysaah http://www.hedonistacal.com; http://www.belly.co.nz text: 021 542 013 twitter: pipbellydance
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P age 11
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Becoming a Goddess I am always fascinated to know what makes such a diverse range of women take up belly dancing, so I decided to share my own feelings on the matter. I have heard it said that there are 3 main stages of a woman's life – Maiden, Mother and Crone. Now for me to claim to be a maiden is virgin on the ridiculous so I won't even go there. I was a mother but now that my brood have flown the nest and are raising their own young, I suspect that I have been dragged kicking and screaming into the third category. I'm in denial about this. Seriously! I'm not ready to become a crone. Now I know that being a crone has some advantages. You get to dress exclusively in black, a most flattering colour, and preferably shapeless garments to boot. (Or even comfortable slippers.) This disguises the fact that your assets have long since lost the battle of contending with gravity and are on the decline. Crones are also able to be as rude as they like to people and it is excused as being a charming eccentricity. Your age is revered and you're also supposed to have accrued wisdom but despite all this I am in Crone Denial. I love belly dancing as it gives me the chance to dress in costumes of gorgeous fabrics and glowing colours, to put on music with a powerful beat and dance like a teenager again. Well, maybe in a dark room with the light behind me. Well all right, if you insist, if you are partially sighted as well. But it is a most liberating experience. As far as I am concerned there should be 4 main stages in a woman's life. The third one, of course, is Goddess and I aim to be one for quite some time. Care to join me? By Lynne Roberts (aka Saxie)
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WHAT’S ON? NEW ZEALAND
Thru the Veil A whole day of workshops followed by a show Saturday 15 May 2010 8:30am - 11:55pm For more details contact Karen on nzbellydancer@gmail.com Arabian spice
Mid winter hafla
Sunday 20 June @ 2pm te puna tauranga April 2010 / May 2010
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P age 13
WHAT’S ON? NEW ZEALAND
AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLYDANCE & INDIAN DANCE WORKSHOPS With 2 Highly Acclaimed International Tutors in Akaroa
DEVI MAMAK & APRIL ERZETICH of Ghawazi Caravan, Australia www.ghawazicaravan.com 12th & 13th June 2010
JOIN US IN THIS WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW ZEALAND’S TRIBAL BELLYDANCERS TO SHARE A WEEKEND OF DANCE!
Devi and April will assist each other, so they will both be present at all workshops FRIDAY NIGHT – Meet & Greet . SATURDAY NIGHT - HAFLA & DINNER with a performance by Devi & April
For workshop registrations please contact: Tracy Miller 07 572 4456 or 0274 781 991 E: stu.tracy.miller@xtra.co.nz South Island contact: Margy Morris 03 304- 7804 or 021 02600 952 E: margyathome@clear.net.nz
WHAT’S ON? INTERNATIONAL ETERNAL EGYPT Tour
JUNE 2010
WITH PRINCESS FARHANA & ZAHRA ZUHAIR Info: Zahra@aol.com, princessraqs@gmail.com
This tour is being centred around Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the biggest Oriental Dance Festival in the world!!! The tour will include lodging at the fabulous Mena House in Giza ( site of Ahlan Wa Sahlan,) and a historic palace to boot! Plus the Festival's workshops, gala shows, off-site dinner/ Nile Cruise shows, costume & souvenir shopping at Khan Al Khalili, excursions to Sphinx & Pyramids, Egypt Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and an optional Nile Cruise in Upper Egypt.
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DRUM CAMP
8TH - 11TH JULY
On the Norfolk/Suffolk border, England More than 30 world-renowned artists in a workshop and performance Festival www.musicworldwide.org Page 14
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WHAT’S ON? INTERNATIONAL
AHLAN WA SAHLAN Festival
hosted by Raqia Hassan 27th June—4th July Cairo, Egypt Featuring guest teachers: DR MO GEDDAWY, DINA, MONA SAID and many others www.raqiahassan.net
www.bellydanceconference.com/2010
www.sydmedfest.com
BRISBANEWINTER WARMUP Hosted by Azziza
Guest Teacher for 2010:
AIDA NOUR
3rd—6th July
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P age 15
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