”El-Oasis”
Bellydance Professional Training
for Dancers & Teachers
created & taught by Nigma

This is the page containing the general information
about Nigma's Bellydance Professional Training for Dancers & Teachers
and each & all its Sections, as well as their detailed Program.

For more details about the upcoming Sessions,
their locations, the Registration Fees and Registration Deadlines,
please click on the links and go to:
BellydanceProfessionalTrainingS1KL2011.htm
BellydanceProfessionalTrainingS1Bali2011.htm
BellydanceProfessionalTrainingS2aBali2011.htm
BellydanceProfessionalTrainingS2bBali2011.htm
BellydanceProfessionalTrainingS2aBangkok2011.htm
or contact Nigma at nigma@el-oasis.org.

Nigma's Bellydance Professional Training for Dancers & Teachers
is a unique Course of its kind with a large & comprehensive structure,
designed to make the Student -Dancer/Teacher- grow
within a well planned program:
SECTION I: MED Foundations (PARTS 1-4; 64h)
SECTIONII: Musical & Choreographical Forms in MED (PARTS 1-12; 168h)
SECTION III: Props in MED (PARTS 1-8: 112h)
It is a fruit of Nigma’s creativity, great choreographical & didactic talents
and many years of reserch & study in Egypt, USA & Spain
with the most outstanding dancers & teachers
of Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, Armenia, USA and Spain.

It targets helping you become a complete & excellent dancer,
enhancing your creativity and intuitive & intellectual abilities as a dancer & teacher.
It contains subjects not found in other Bellydance Courses at all or presenting
some of them in much more extensive range of knowledge & practice, such as:
Special Resourses (to acquire the representative resourses of Arab dancers in their moves, combinations and phrasing), Methodology & Didactics (to improve not only your teaching skills but also the results of your own practice or rehearsals), Biomechanics of Middle Eastern Dance Movement (to understand what the repertoire of representative Bellydance movement is and how it is different from other dances), Middle Eastern Music Principles (to have knowledge and understanding of the music you attempt to interpret, as -for most of you- it is part of another culture you haven't been born in), Middle Eastern Rhythm study (more extensive than in any other course: larger number of rhythms [43] and more options for their interpretation in dance), Middle Eastern Dance History (to gain perspective on national, regional and individual stylistic differences in Bellydance, and on some events of historical importance, as well as learn to appreciate the value & artistic quality of each presented dancer in a larger context).

IF YOU ARE TIRED OF LEARNING ALWAYS THE SAME THINGS,
while searching for so much more,
 AND GETTING JUST A FRAGMENTED VISION OF OUR ART,
which is not enough if you are striving for excellency,
THIS IS A BELLYDANCE TRAINING FOR YOU!
 A PIONEER, EXCELLENT QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE BELLYDANCE TRAINING FILLED WITH ADDITIONAL THEORETICAL INFORMATION
(APART FROM LONG PRACTICE SESSIONS, of course!)
YOU CAN’T FIND IN ANY OTHER COURSE,
TO BECOME AN EXCELLENT DANCER AND TEACHER!

For more details about the upcoming Section I Bali Session,
click on the link below and go to:
BellydanceProfessionalTrainingS1Bali2012.htm
or contact Nigma at nigma@el-oasis.org.

MODULE 1A: MED Foundations 1 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 0 (1h) - Professional Ethics
Ethical aspects concerning a Bellydancer's code of conducts as a performer, teacher & event organizer in relation to the public and other colleagues

UNIT 1 (2h) — Biomechanics of MED Movement 1
Anatomy for Dancers, Body Alignment, Postural Correction, Do’s & Don’ts in strenuous exercise, Warm-Up + Stretch + Physical Exercise + Cool Down routines necessary to progressive body opening & physical health
UNIT 2 (1h) — Methodology & Didactics 1
Strategies for self-study, rehearsals and teaching (all suitable for dancers, teachers and students), viewing full movement as layering elements belonging to different body & move categories, structuring a class/self-practice, student cueing, methods for technique & choreography teaching

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 3 (2h) — Biomechanics of MED Movement 2
Duality/Polarity in MED, Foot Positions, Isolations & The 5 Basic Mechanisms®, Planes & Axes of Movement in 3 Dimensions, Orientation in Space & Travelling Directions, Travelling in 3 Dimensions with 5 Basic Mechanisms®
UNIT 4 (2h) — MED Arm Technique 1
Arm Positions & Movement based on connecting Positions, 1-, 2- & 3-Energy Points-based Moves, Hand Embellishments, Braceo, Floreo & Gestures most representative for MED

MODULE 1B: MED Foundations 2 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 5 (2,5h) —Gaia Figures (Feminine: Rotations, Figure 8s & Undulation) in MED Polarity 1
Creation, Breakdown, Analysis based on The 5 Basic Mechanisms® & Drills in Upper & Lower Body Feminine Essence flow Figures & Moves characteristic for MED
UNIT 6 (1,5h)— MED Music Principles & Rhythms 1
Preparation for the study of the ME rhythms through learning the principles of music: Beat/Pulse, Measure, Note Value, Time/Meter Signature, Tempo, Sound & Silence Values, Phrasing, etc.; Introduction to ME rhythms: accent types & signature categorization, rhythm analysis, their correlation, structure & characteristics; Drills through manual execution, reproduction & analysis of ME Raqs Sharqi Routines and Drum Solos

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 7 (2,5h)— Solar Figures (Masculine: Accents: Pops & Locks) in MED Polarity 1
Creation, Breakdown, Analysis based on The 5 Basic Mechanisms® & Drills in Upper & Lower Body Masculine Essence percussive Figures & Moves characteristic for MED
UNIT 8 (1,5h)—Special Resources in Bellydance 1: Register
Special Resource called Register, present in a large variety of Solar Moves, allows varying between the gentle and sharp execution of the same Solar Figure due to the optional use of certain muscles.

MODULE 2A: MED Foundations 3 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 9 (1h) — Methodology & Didactics 2
More strategies for self-study, rehearsals and teaching (all suitable for dancers, teachers and students), structuring self-study, rehearsals and teaching routines into drills on individual body parts and building up the full body movement based on assembling principles
UNIT 10 (2h)—1001 MED Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps 1
Foot Positions, Footwork Patterns and Travelling Steps representative for MED from old to modern times. Learning anatomic approach to economizing energy and space while using Footwork according to energetic priorities in MED
UNIT 11 (1h)— Special Resources in Bellydance 2: Layering 1 (Layering by Assembling)
The fundamental and essential Resource to Middle Eastern Dance, its basic principle of isolation and the whole body movement building. It enlarges our repertoire of body vocabulary and increases its complexity by combining two or more elements from different movement categories (execute moves in two or more body parts simultaneously).

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 12 (1h)— Shimmies 1
Execution, Breakdown, Analysis based on The 5 Basic Mechanisms® & Drills in Upper & Lower Body Shimmies
UNIT 13 (1,5h)— Spins & Turns in MED 1
Categorization, analysis of its elements (body form, rate of turn, timing, balance, driving force and spotting), drills & combinations
UNIT 14 (1,5h)— MED Arm Technique 2
Advanced Arm Movements & Hand Embellishments (Braceo, Floreo & Gestures), making choices according to the energetic correspondence to the main body core moves, creative combinations

MODULE 2B: MED Foundations 4 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 15 (3h)— Gaia Figures (Feminine: Rotations, Figure 8s & Undulation) in MED Polarity 2
More advanced drills in Upper & Lower Body Feminine Essence flow Figures & Moves characteristic for MED, combinations, assembling with a variety of Orientation in Space, Travelling & Arm Technique
UNIT 16 (1h)—Special Resources in Bellydance 3: Knee Work, Levels & Adaptation
The ‘Knee Work, Levels & Adaptation’ workshop focuses on some of many Special Resources in Bellydance which enrich our body vocabulary by introducing variations in some moves by using the knee bending, creating levels or adaptations in movement according to the circumstances

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 17 (1,5h)— Solar Figures (Masculine: Accents /Pops & Locks) in MED Polarity 2
More advanced drills in Upper & Lower Body Masculine Essence percussive Figures & Moves characteristic for MED, combinations and assembling with a variety of Orientation in Space, Travelling & Arm Technique
UNIT 18 (1h)—Special Resources in Bellydance 4: Grading, Waxing, Waning & Transformation
The workshop focuses on four correlated Special Resources which can enrich our body vocabulary by introducing variations in some moves by grading their execution either in height, rotation, size or transforming theminto another movement according to the circumstances
UNIT 19 (1,5h)— MED History 1 (Egyptian style 1)
1st part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis.

MODULE 3A: MED Foundations 5 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 20 (1, 5h)—Special Resources in Bellydance 5: Layering 2 (Onion Layering)
A fundamental and essential Resource to Middle Eastern Dance and its basic principle of isolation. It enlarges our repertoire of body vocabulary and increases its complexity by introducing variations in some moves by layering another mechanism, figure or move in the same category of movement.
UNIT 21 (1h)— Shimmies 2
Drills & Combinations in Upper & Lower Body Shimmies
UNIT 22 (1,5h)—Spins & Turns in MED 2
Drills, combinations of turns and assembling with other movement categories, such as the Main Body Core technique (Upper & Lower Body), Limbs: Footwork (Positions, Patterns & Travelling Steps) and Armwork (Positions & Moves)

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 23 (2,5h)— 1001 MED Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps 2
Step variations created by assembling the Footwork vocabulary with the other movement categories, such as a variety of Orientation in Space and Travelling Direction choices, Spins & Turns, Head Moves, Arm Technique, Upper & Lower Body Technique
UNIT 24 (1,5h)—ME Rhythms 2: the 2/4 Rhythms
Discerning the 2/4 time signature rhythms, such as: Malfouf, Ayyoub, Bayou, Haggala, Fellahi, Vox, Karatchi & Khaleegi (Adani), Nuba & their Interpretation in MED

MODULE 3B: MED Foundations 6 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 25 (3h)—ME Rhythms 3: Wahda & the 4/4 Maqsoum-Group Rhythms
Discerning the 4/4 time signature rhythms such as Wahda & the Maqsoum group rhythms: Maqsoum, Masmoudi Soghayar/Saghir (Baladi), Saidi & Tabl/Nawari & their Interpretation in MED
UNIT 26 (1h)— MED History 2 (Egyptian style 2)
2nd part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 27 (2h)—ME Rhythms 4: Other 4/4 Rhythms
Discerning other 4/4 time signature rhythms, such as: Sombati, Rhumba Masri/Bolero, Rasba/Conga Masri, Jerk, Zaffa, Hajja, Mosalar Iraqi & their Interpretation in MED
UNIT 28 (2h)— MED History 3 (Lebanese, Moroccan & Turkish styles)
3rd part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis

MODULE 4A: MED Foundations 7 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 29 (1,5h)— Ultimate Advanced Drills in Technique 1 (2/4 Rhythms)
Putting all the studied technique, knowledge and experience together to conduct the final advanced practice on combined features dancing to 2/4 RHYTHMS (DRILLS, COMBINATIONS, TRANSITIONS, DANCE SEQUENCES) as well as develop the necessary skills and foundation for the study of dance through improvisation and choreography.
UNIT 30 (1,5h)—ME Rhythms 5: 8/4 Rhythms
Learning and discerning the 8/4 time signature rhythms, such as: Wahda Kebira, Chiftetelli, Masmoudi Kebir, Mosalas, Ghelbab, Bambi & their Interpretation in MED
UNIT 31 (1h)— MED History 4 (European & Latin dancers)
4th part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 32 (2h)— Ultimate Advanced Drills in Technique 2 (4/4 Rhythms)
Putting all the studied technique, knowledge and experience together to conduct the final advanced practice on combined features dancing to 4/4 RHYTHMS (DRILLS, COMBINATIONS, TRANSITIONS, DANCE SEQUENCES) as well as develop the necessary skills and foundation for the study of dance through improvisation and choreography.
UNIT 33 (2h)—ME Rhythms 6: Other Times Signature Rhythms
Discerning the 3/4, 6/4, 3/8, 6/8, 5/8, 7/4, 7/8, 9/8, 10/8 & 12/8 time signature rhythms, such as: Samai Ta’er, Vals, Vals Kebir, Aaraj, Ogrog, Gandara, Nawakht, Dawr Hindi, Ibrahimi, Karshilama, Samai Thaqil, Moroccan, Dareg, Tunesian Dareg & Dareg Kebir, & their Interpretation in MED

MODULE 4B: MED Foundations 8 (8h)

Morning (4h):
UNIT 34 (4h)—Oriental Choreography (Part 1)
Choreographing an Oriental as a sample dance to see how specific music inspires specific movements and how the acquired fundamentals (the main core technique for Upper & Lower Body, Arm Technique, the Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps, Spins & Turns, the knowledge of the Middle Eastern music principals and rhythms, etc.) can work together and have improved due to previous practical & theoretical study. Gradually introduced by breaking down each combination into the individual moves and the connecting transition, each sequence or musical phrase into ingredient combinations, drills and chaining, the full dance is finally constructed, reviewed in its structure and interpreted according to the music’s phrasing, energy and emotional charge.

Afternoon (4h):
UNIT 35 (3h)—Oriental Choreography (Part 2)
Completion of the choreography
UNIT 36 (1h)— MED History 5 (American dancers & modern fusions)
5th part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis,

“El-Oasis*Madrid"

Edificio de Ayuntamiento & Escuela Mayor de Danza
(Town Hall & Major School of Dance Building)
Nº2 Ribera de Curtidores St.
28005 Madrid (Spain)

Metro/Subway Station:
<M> La Latina (Line 5/Green)/Tirso de Molina (Line 1/Blue)

PT Section IIA
in Bali (Indonesia)
2-11 December 2011
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