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A Professional - Style/History
In the late 1950’s Middle Eastern cabarets began to appear in New York and California. These nightclubs featured bands that were comprised of new Americans that often hailed from different areas of the Near and Middle East. As a result the music was frequently distinct with elements you wouldn’t find in, say, a strictly Armenian, Turkish or Persian arrangement.
A Professional - Music
Perform with live music. When two entities create simultaneously and together the magic is palpable. As my teacher said - live music breathes its own life into a dance. As a professional it is a skill you should posses and as an artist one that you will treasure.
A Professional - Style/Terminology
Greater exposure to Oriental dance often leads to the awareness of style diversity within our genre and to folk dances of the Near and Middle East. Understandably, inconsistent labels, visual messages and conflicting information can leave a person confused. However, by representing yourself as a professional, the public will look to you as an authority.
A Professional - Dance
"A Professional - Primer" outlines the basic traits of a professional. The series is intended to act as a reference to develop said traits.
A Professional - Primer
A certificate is 'proof' that one is competent and knowledgeable in a specific area. But there are no universally accepted certifications in Oriental dance, and with creative license dominating the scene it becomes a moot point. In the end it is up to individuals to deem themselves learned or lacking. Each style demands specific knowledge and expertise but no matter the style you perform there are basic traits every budding professional should develop.
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