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Better Belly Dance Arms and Hands in 3 Easy Steps

 

 

Do you sometimes find it a challenge to keep the arms strong, mindful and elegant when you’re working to create all the other movements and isolations in the dance?

 

Arms and hands are often glossed over or even overlooked in belly dance classes, yet they are the frame for our dance and one of our longest, most expressive limbs!

 

Want stronger, prettier and more fluid arm work? You are in the right place!

 

Today, I will teach you three simple concepts that are easy to implement and guaranteed to quickly improve your arm and hand movements no matter what style of dance you practice or level you are currently at.

 

Ready to level up your arms and hands and your dance? Then dive in and let’s dance!

 

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Ready to find confidence, grace and health through the beautiful art of belly dance?

Join me here for a FREE 7-Day Belly Dance Jumpstarts and begin your journey today! SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

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Sahira Performs Live with FatSauce at Go Live – “Love Song”

 

I’d never heard this band perform before that night.
 
And I didn’t know what song they might decide to play.
 
But then … that is what the Go Live Festival is all about.
 
Dancing to live music and improvising in the moment is at the heart of Middle Eastern dance, and while this music is far from Arabic, the principles are much the same.
 
I figured out pretty quickly into the piece that it was a song that I’d heard on the radio before.
 
And then I was completely swept away by the music. I will never forget the time-standing-still flow and euphoria of this unique experience.
 
Can you tell how much I enjoyed it? I hope you enjoy it too!
 
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Would you like to discover how to improvise to live music with confidence, ease and creativity?
 
GoLive 2023 is just around the corner. I’d love to see you there.
 
 
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Thank you to FatSauce for providing the inspiration for this transformational dance experience. Learn more about them at https://www.fatsauceband.com
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Belly Dance Finger Cymbal Lesson | Acapella Zill Riff – “Building Clacks”

 

There is nothing quite like the freedom of dancing to the beat of your very own drum, especially when you provide the beat!

In this video I’m going to share with you a fabulous combination in my signature acapella zill style. We will use several zill sounds – the Basic, the Ring and Clack to build a cool acapella zill riff.

 

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I’m going to take you through the riff section by section and teach you to count and play it like the musician you are.  So grab your zills and let’s make some music!

 

Take it nice and slow, and practice each section on its own to get the hang of it. And use the “if you can say it, you can play it philosophy!” Even if you say it on random syllables in rhythm it will help you be able to play it on your cymbals.

Once you’ve had a moment to try it, take a candid video of your practice and tag me so I can cheer you on!

 

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If you enjoy this kind of organized step-by-step instruction to help you zill creatively and with more confidence then you need to join me inside The Finger Cymbal Revolution, my signature online membership that combines the best of one demand and live interactive instruction plus an incredible community to give you the momentum you need to reach your zillstar goals.

Registration is open now and will close on June 1st 2023.

SahiraBellyDances.com/Revolution

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FREE Finger Cymbal Masterclass – 5 Crucial Elements Your Practice Needs to Succeed

Whether you feel you’ve been spinning in circles with your finger cymbal practice, or are ready to take it up a notch to a higher level, there are five crucial elements your zill practice needs to succeed.

 

 

Join me for this FREE masterclass and discover what’s been missing in your practice and how to immediately incorporate these essential elements in order to achieve finger cymbal success.

 

And bring your cymbals, because we’ll be putting these ideas to work during the class to get you moving and making music right away.

 

Sign up now for this limited time masterclass and supercharge your finger cymbal practice today.

 

SahiraBellyDances.com/masterclass

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OPEN NOW! The 2023 Zill Challenge. 📀⭐️📀

 

Are you ready to level up your zill skills and find confidence, creativity and connection in your finger cymbal practice?

Welcome to The Zill Challenge – an annual event that brings togethers hundreds of belly dancers ready to take their cymbal skills to the next level with a fun and engaging 10-day learning party.

TheZillChallenge.com

During this unique challenge experience you will:

✓play new and interesting zill sounds

✓gain a deeper understanding of musical rhythm and timing

✓learn some really cool zill riffs

✓dance a short choreography while playing your finger cymbals

…all while being part of an amazing international community of dancers who LOVE to learn and grow with their zills!

You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with others, share your progress, receive support and encouragement along the way and WIN PRIZES!

Whether you’re a seasoned ziller or just starting out, this challenge will totally inspire and invigorate your practice.

So what are you waiting for?

Join The 2023 Zill Challenge today and become the zill star you are meant to be.

TheZillChallenge.com

Doors close on May 15th at noon central.

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“The Beladi Run” – Belly Dance Finger Cymbal Combo Tutorial Part 2

 
Well hey there zillstar! Welcome to part 2 of a fabulous finger cymbal tutorial – “The Beladi Run”!
 
This one is jam-packed with so much goodness that I am delivering it to you over two different tutorials.
 
This video is part 2 of the two-part series. So be sure to check out the first video to learn the zill pattern and the dance combination we will be using in this video:
 
 
In this video I’ll be showing you how to put these two pieces of the puzzle together in a straight-forward, step-by-step way that will have you dancing and playing in no time!
  
Feel free to take this riff and make it work for you! (For example, you can slow me down – or speed me up – using the gear at the bottom of the video.) It’s all about finding your unique expression with those fabulous little instruments on the ends of your fingers.
 
Let’s dive in and make some music!
 
If you enjoy this kind of step-by-step zill learning, you totally must join me for the The 2023 Zill Challenge – A 10-Day Finger Cymbal Learning Adventure!
 
 
Registration is open now and the challenge begins on May 15! Join me for ten days of on-demand tutorials, Facebook live Q&A’s, community and prizes!
 
 
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Extra special thanks Samer Issa and Bahaia for the music used in this video. It is “Sharuk Cheeky Mix” from Ya Bahaia Vol.2: Belly Dance Training Companion
 
Love this zills I am playing? They are the Saroyan Tuts in Brass
Get your very own set here: SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals
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“The Beladi Run” – Belly Dance Finger Cymbal Combo Tutorial Part 1

 

 
Well hey there zillstar! Welcome to another fun and fabulous finger cymbal tutorial – “The Beladi Run”!
 
This one is jam-packed with so much goodness that I am delivering it to you over two different videos.
 
In this video – Part 1 – we are going to focus on the fingers and learn the cymbal pattern we’ll eventually be dancing to. I’ll take you step-by-step through the cymbal technique and the musical counting method that will allow you to more easily put this pattern together with your dance.
 
Feel free to take this riff and make it work for you! (For example, you can slow me down – or speed me up – using the gear at the bottom of the video.) It’s all about finding your unique expression with those fabulous little instruments on the ends of your fingers.
 
And when you’re ready to put the dance and the zilling together, join me here so I can help you do it!
 
Let’s dive in and make some music!
 
 

If you enjoy this kind of organized step-by-step instruction to help you zill creatively and with more confidence then you need to join me inside ​The Finger Cymbal Revolution​, my signature online membership that combines the best of one demand and live interactive instruction plus an incredible community to give you the momentum you need to reach your zillstar goals.

The membership opens just once a year… and it’s open NOW through June 3rd.

 
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Love this zills I am playing? They are the Saroyan Tuts in Brass
Get your very own set here: SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals
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Zill Hero Series – Mesmera

Calling all finger cymbal enthusiasts! You are definitely going to want to check out this incredible Zill Hero interview!
 
Mesmera has been a name in the belly dance community for many years and made one of the very first videos dedicated to teaching how to play finger cymbals.
 
Her name has come up time, and again when I talk to people about their original finger, simple inspiration, so I just knew that I had to meet this woman and interview her for the special series.
 
In this fascinating conversation, you will learn all about how Mesmera was introduced to the finger cymbals and danced with them without recorded musical accompaniment for performances all over the Hollywood area when she first started out.
 
She will give you an insight into her unique style of counting and approaching the Zills and share some tips on how you can use your cymbals to create a unique dance highlighter that is all your own. 
 
Enjoy!
 
Be sure to subscribe to Mesmera’s YouTube channel
 
and follow her on social media:
 
 
 
Both of her finger cymbal instructional videos are also available on her website at Mesmera.com
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Saroyan Backstage Tour “From Metal to Music” Part 3 – The Lobby & The Money Room

 
Go behind the scenes of the manufacturing process of the best finger cymbals in the world with this exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from inside the Saroyan Mastercrafts workshop in Riverside, California.
 
I had the pleasure to tour their facility and get an inside peek at how these incredible instruments are made and I’m taking you with me!
 
The owners, Vince and Virginia, were kind enough to take us inside their world of metal in music, and show us how they make the magic!
 
In this video, part three of a three-part series, you’ll get to see some of Harry Saroyan’s collection of coins and art in the Saroyan workshop lobby and inside look into what they called the “money room”.
 
You’ll also find out why it takes a lot longer to make finger cymbals when it’s cold outside!
 
Intrigued? Watch on my friend and enjoy!
 
Check out the other parts of this backstage tour video series here: Saroyan Mastercrafts at Sahira Bellydances
 
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I don’t know about you, but knowing more about how these instruments are made makes me appreciate them even more!
 
Pick up your own pair of Saroyan finger cymbals at SahiraBellyDances.com/saroyancymbals
 
 
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Learn to play with belly dance layers like Legos (and have more success) with this tutorial!

 
 
 
Layering of more than one movement together is a hallmark of fabulous belly dancing. But this advanced concept is often very intimidating and confusing for people who are new to the idea.
 
Banish layering confusion as you learn to tackle your belly dance layers in a brand new, step-by-step and incredibly practical way.
 
My building block methodology allows you to approach layers from many different angles and get to success more quickly.
 
So tie in your hip scarf and let’s tackle some beautiful belly dance layers together!
 
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Learn to belly dance with me online and in person at sahirabellydances.com
 
Special thanks for the fabulous Miss Thea for the music used in this video. Support her on Bandcamp here: Miss Thea at bandcamp.com
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