I've been studying Egyptian Cabaret for a while, but am fairly new to ATS and its variations. In class, we've learned moves in place and moves that go forward, but we haven't learned any moves to go backwards (other than simply scootching back while we do Arabic). Can anyone recommend some tasty moves that will keep us from eating the studio mirror? ^_~
(Our teacher is learning ATS as she's trying to teach us, there was no one available in the area that we could find, so she's doing her best.)
(Our teacher is learning ATS as she's trying to teach us, there was no one available in the area that we could find, so she's doing her best.)
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 6:11 AMyou can always use the shimmy step to walk backwards! Or the basic egyptian. -
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Tue, April 8, 2008 - 5:56 PMThank you for the suggestions! ^_^
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Tue, April 8, 2008 - 6:20 AMOh! I forgot to specify -- we know "regular" traveling steps backwards from what we learned in Egyptian Cabaret classes, but I wasn't certain if there were specifc ATS style moves or combos out there. (I want to make sure I stay "in form" and not start looking like an Egyptian Cabaret dancer that just threw in some ATS combos to her dance.) Thank you! ^_^ -
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 9:08 AMAny traveling two-sided step, like the Arabic, Egyptian, Shimmy, all work for moving backward. You just wouldn't try to move something like the pivot bump backward.
And bless you, Jennifer, for wanting to maintain the integrity of the dance style! -
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 5:57 PMThanks! I think the style is really cool and distinct, so I want to try to learn in properly.
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 10:31 AMJust keep in mind that there are differences between EC Shimmies and Egyptians and ATS Shimmies and Egyptians. Different arm styles and postures. -
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Tue, April 8, 2008 - 11:10 AMWould you detail the differences or point me to a youtube link for the ATS style ones? Thank you! ^_^ -
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 11:25 AMWell, I'm assuming that if your teacher is still learning the basics, she'll be learning the Egyptian and Shimmy soon, since those are two of our four basic fast movements. Sounds like you've learned the Pivot Bump/Choo Choo and the Arabic so far, so its a matter of time before you get to Shimmy and Egyptian.
But if you want something to look at, here's a video that shows us doing lots of Shimmies and Egyptians. Egyptians happen at 00:43 when Wendy and Amy are up and Shimmies happen at around 2:16 when Anita and I come out.
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 11:26 AMSorry, here's the link: www.youtube.com/watch -
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Tue, April 8, 2008 - 5:56 PMWow! That performance is fabulous! Thank you for posting the link and for the suggestions. I definitely have a long way to go to adding ATS style moves to my dance vocabulary. I think it's time to start looking for more workshops. ^_^
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Mon, May 12, 2008 - 7:37 AMSndi--- That is the quintessential FCBD song for me! what is it?!!??!
I love that clip! -
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Mon, May 12, 2008 - 10:07 AMThat is the elusive Maghreb. That is probably not the real name of the song, but is just what we call it. It was taken off an oooolllld FCBD set TAPE and we can't find it for sale. Anyone have any leads? -
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Mon, May 12, 2008 - 11:17 AMI might sell a kidney for a copy of that music. -
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Mon, May 12, 2008 - 3:04 PMARGHHH!!!! I knew it was something totally rare!
I love it so much--- it totally gets me all excited!
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 10:21 AMAlso Walking Taxeem & Body Wave. -
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Tue, April 8, 2008 - 2:54 PMI watch pt. 1 & pt. 2 of that Ansuya show performance all the time!!! Inspiring! -
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Tue, April 8, 2008 - 3:24 PMoh god me too!
I love love love that performance!!! I especially watch it when i have a gig coming up. it gets me pumped for ATS magic! -
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 5:37 PM..............me too.........great minds think alike......... -
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 6:56 PMDiana and I watch it all the time, too. I go back to it anytime I need some inspiration, a push, or just a little friendly "howdy hi" from FCBD :)
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Tue, April 8, 2008 - 6:57 PMI watch it all the time too! I think I have it memorized :-D
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Tue, April 8, 2008 - 6:41 PMMe too. I think because I love love LOVE the transition from the slow to fast - Amy and Wendy rakh it with such a great attitude, it seems, and I really enjoy all the duet pairs. Just gorgeous.
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Wed, April 9, 2008 - 6:50 PMA lot of my students have not seen ATS in action, but really dig the concept and immediately relate to the look and feel of ATS. I always send them to the Ansuya show clip on youtube, it's one of my fav clips of FC out there.
Like Sooz and others, I too watch it before a performance to inhale the ATS mojo. -
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Wed, April 9, 2008 - 9:51 PMi guess this is the perfect time to ask about the music played for the slow song. who? name of album? provide a link if you can. thanks! -L -
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Thu, April 10, 2008 - 2:28 PMInteresting, this song was very much popular in Quebec many years back. It always bring a smile to my lips when I hear it. ;) -
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Thu, April 10, 2008 - 2:28 PMThat was supposed to read "Interestingly"... I can't type today...
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Sat, April 12, 2008 - 3:56 PMthank you!!! i've been working on the sahra move. carolena mentions that the move was named after a song by this person. now i can't wait to put the move together with the song.
by the way, the link to fcbd.com is very impressive. i think it's great to read carolena's comments about the album. i'm used to the old website. guess i haven't bought anything online in awhile.
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Re: Moves to go backwards?
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 2:47 AMBesides the moves everyone has mentioned so far, there is also the 'Wet Dog' (vol 7) - this can move forwards and backwards - though I think it actually works and feels better backwards!
Sarah
Tribe of Kismet
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