A unique tutorial exploring four types of advanced rhythms: Whada Kebira, Maqsoum, Saaidi and Fellahi.

Hilary Thacker is a world renowned professional Egyptian-style 'belly dancer' performing and teaching throughout the UK and Middle East. She has designed this unique tutorial that can be used as an advanced instruction video or simply viewed as an engaging performance video. Filmed with live Egyptian music, Hilary explores four rhythms: Whada Kebira, Maqsoum, Saaidi and Fellahi, first with the drums alone and then set to music. Also featured are the songs Na'asa and Baladi with taqasim and drum solo and beginners finger cymbal instruction. The survival of this ancient dance is a tribute to the appeal it has to the human spirit. This DVD carries on the legacy!

Bonus Materials

• Hillary’s Bazzaar
• New Release Trailer
• Vintage Photo Gallery
• Postcard Gallery
• Origins of Belly Dancing

Additional Details

Label: Eclectic

Genre: Instructional

Run Time: 40 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 10/09/07

UPC: 022891977797