How to belly dance while playing the Karsilima 9/8 rhythm

Belly dancers are total superheroes. You want to know why?

Because we are not only capable of moving beautifully to physically express music, but we are capable of doing it while actually MAKING music too.

In a previous video you learned what this crazy 9/8 Karsilima is all about and two ways you can play your finger cymbals to its infectious and unique rhythm. (Check out that tutorial right here: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/24-34)

And in true superhero style, it’s now time to put some DANCING to that beautiful music you’re making.

Now I know what you might be thinking. This crazy 9 count rhythm is boggling my brain and now you want me to MOVE while playing it?

YEP! 🤩

But don’t panic – I’m going to show you just how to do it. In fact, the Karsilima is one of those situations where the dancing actually helps the zill playing, as both the combo I’m going to show you and the rhythm have that fun “suspension” that makes it so unique (and so challenging!)

So grab your hip scarf and your zills and let’s dance some Karsilima!

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