“Habibi Ya Eini” by Nourhanne
Bellydance Super Stars Vol. III Track I
(Choreography by Helena Vlahos)


1) (0 – 0:21) (4 X 8 + 9 count)
Raise arms up (2 count). Bring arms down close to body with 2 hand undulations (2 count), 3 Point Turn L (4 count), Snake Arms (4 count) do this total 3 times (L R L), 4 Hip Hits (R L R L), 9 quick Hip Hits W/Twist (R L R L R L R L R)

2) (0:21 – 0:30) (Singing only)
1 Ribcage Circle, 1 L Hip Undulation, 1 R Hip Undulation, 1 Maya (R L), 1 Ribcage Circle

3) (0:30 – 0:39) (2 X 8)
4 Hip Bump Walk forward (R L R L) (1 X 8), 3 Hip Bump Walk back (R L R) (count 6), 1 L hip Undulation (count 7 - 8)

4) (0:39 – 0:56) (4 X 8)
L Horse Shoe (front, back, front, back) (count 4), Grape Vine W/Camels (2 small/quick 1 slow) (4 count), R Horse Shoe, Grape Vine, repeat (total 4)

5) 0:56 – 1:03) (Drum accents W/singing)
1 Hip Hit L (R hand behind R ear L hand at hip), 3 Hip Hits R (reverse hand positions), 3 L, 3 R, 3 sharp Shoulder Drops (R L R) (arms down, hands out as if pushing down)

6) (1:03 – 1:20) (4 X 8)
1 Egyptian Circle Walk, 4 step Turn R (leading W/R shoulder), Repeat other side (2X8), 4 Side Hip Bump Step (R L R L) (1 X 8), 2 R Hip Push (count 4) (R hip facing audience), Turn L (on count 5), 2 Ribcage Circles (on count 6 – 7 – 8)

7) (1:20 – 1:36) (4 X 8 + 4 count)
2 sets Figure 8 (1 in 1 out) (2 X 8), 2 sets Bounce A/W (front half, from R to L), Back Circle (no bounce, R hand under chin L hand supporting R elbow) (2 X 8) second A/W Shake a Tail Feather on count 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

8) (1:36 – 1:52) (3 X 8 + 4 count)
L Hip Bumps in circle (on balls of feet) (4 count + 8 count), Repeat on R (2 X 8)

9) (1:52 –2:00) (2 X 8)
4-Step Shake & Walk in circle (L foot leading, turning R)

10) (2:00 – 2:05) (1 X 8)
Figure 8-In W/Camel (R L R L)

11) (2:05 – 2:21) (4 X 8) (Drum accents)
Facing R: 1 Stomach Punch (step front W/L foot, on balls of feet), 2 Contractions back (stepping back) turn L (on count 4) repeat facing L (1 X 8), Figure 8-In W/Shimmies (1 X 8), repeat Stomach Punch combo (1 X 8), Repeat Figure 8 combo (1 X 8)

12) (2:21 – 2:29) (2 X 8) La La La …
4 Shoulder Flirtations (R L R L), Ribcage Circle, Ami (1 X 8), 4 Shoulder Flirtations, 1 Crossover Turn (R to L) (1 X 8)

13) (2:29 – 2:46) (4 X 8)
4 Shoulder Rolls (facing R), 3 Point Turn L, repeat other side (2 X 8), 4 Shoulder Rolls, 2 Hip Push (arms in front extended as if pushing), repeat other side turning slightly towards back (2 X 8)

14) (2:46 – 2:54) Accents
1 Hip Hit L, 2 R, 3 L, 4 R (back to audience turning L & R towards audience), 3 sharp Shoulder Drops (R L R) (arms down, hands out as if pushing down)

15) (2:54 – 2:58) (1 X 8)
2 Egyptian Circle Walk

16) (2:58 – 3:06) (2 X 8)
Ami L Tap (walking sideways), Ami R Tap (1 X 8), Arms intertwining in & out (until above head), Head Slides (1 X 8)

17) (3:06 – 3:14) (2 X 8) Yala Yala Yala
Horse Trot (facing front, sliding sideways) L & R (1 X 8), repeat with back to audience (1 X 8)

18) (3:14 – 3:18) (1 X 8)
8 L Hip Twists in Circle (front, back, front, back, front, back, front, back)

19) (3:18 – 3:39) 5 X 8) Accordion
2 A/W (1 X 8), 2 Ribcage Circle (1 X 8), Snake Arms W/Sway (R L R L R L R L) (1 X 8), Combo Hip Bumps (3 hip, 1 crossover turn, hip up down up down, 2 hip bump pivot (2 X 8)

20) (3:39 – 3:47) (2 X 8) Drums (snare)
Shimmies W/Hip Slides

21) (3:47 – 3:56) Tick Tocks for Belly Rolls & Flutters
Flutter (first group) Roll Out (all dancers), Flutter (second group), Roll Out (all dancers), Long Flutter (third group), Long Flutter (second group), Long Flutter (first group & all groups join in to finish Flutter)

22) (3:56 – 4:12) (4 X 8, last 8 is 5 + Drums on 6 – 7 – 8)
8 Traveling Side Hip Bumps L (in circle), 8 R (2 X8), Chu Chu Shimmy L (1 X 8) Chu Chu Shimmy R (5 counts), Shimmy (on counts 6, 7 & 8)

23) (4:12 – 4:37) (6 X 8) Accordion
4 Undulations (facing L R L R) (1 X 8), 4 Corkscrew (1 X 8), Maya (R L R L) (1X8), Snake Arm Lunges (R L R L) (1 X 8), Khedy’s Sway (level change down & up Sway, arms following) (1X 8), A/W Combo (A/W, Crossover Turn W/arms crossing at eye level & opening into Snake Arms as you turn) (1 X 8)

24) (4:37 – 4:41) Ya-la Yala Yala Ya-la Yala Yala (end)
2 Crossover Turns & pose (arms above head hands together, L hip way out L heel up, knees bent).




CANE DANCE 2009 by Helena Vlahos

1) (0 - 1:02) Milling Around with cane on shoulder

2) (1:02 - 1:24) Shawna’s Sexy Hips 3X4 in place 5X4 each dancer taking turn to front

3) (1:25 - 1:35) 4 Basic Egyptian around cane

4) (1:35 - 1:45) Diagonal Hips L 2X4, R 2X4 (hips bump: front, back, front, back)

5) (1:45 - 1:51) Hips Side to Side 9 times

6) (1:52 - 2:00) Horse 4X4

7) Diagonal Hips L 2X4, R 2X4 (hips bump: front, back, front, back)

8) (2:00 - 2:11) Square Step-Kick 4X4

9) (2:11 - 2:20) Balady Hips W/cane swing 4X4

10) (2:20 - 2:30) Step-Kick Behind (cane above) 4X4

11) (2:30 - 2:40) Camel-In W/3 Step (R,L,R,L)

12) (2:40 - 3:30) Grape-Vine (8X4)

13) 1X8 Chest Slides, 1X8 Rib Cage Lifts, 1X8 Bib Cage Circles, Chu Chu around cane 6 counts, bring cane up to R shoulder on 7 & 8 (L arm out to the side)

14) (3:30 - 3:49) Balady Stomp 4X4 L, 2X4 R, 1X4 Rocking front (L foot), 1X4 Rocking back Horse (R foot down L knee up)

15) (4X4) (3:49 - 3:58) Traveling Horse Shoe Hips (known as the Pony: hips do the horse shoe on balls of feet) with cane swing (2X4 R hip forward & 2X4 L hip back, R hip to audience) Cane swinging forward: bring cane down to floor on second count of 4 (bring it down on 3 and kick it up on 4, swing cane backwards while L hip leads going back.

16) (3:59 - 4:00) 1X4 Ami

17) (84:01 - 4:15) 15 Hip Bumps: 8 Hip Bumps facing front, 4 facing back, turn front 1(cane down), Kick cane up 1, bring cane up all the way up 1

List of Movements for Cane Dance for quick view


1) Milling Around

2) Shawna’s Sexy Hips

3) Basic Egyptian around cane

4) Diagonal Hips

5) Hips Side to Side 9 times

6) Horse

7) Diagonal Hips (L&R)

8) Square Step-Kick 4X4

9) Balady Hips W/cane swing 4X4

10) Step-Kick Behind

11) Camel-In W/3 Step

12) Grape-Vine (8X4) (L&R)

13) 4 Chest Slides, 4 Rib Cage Lifts, 2 slow Bib Cage Circles, Chu Chu
around cane 6 counts, bring cane up to R shoulder on 7 & 8)

14) Balady Stomp
4 L, 2 R, 1 Rocking front (L foot), 1 Rocking back Horse (R foot down L knee up)

15) Traveling Horse Shoe Hips (Pony)
(forward & back (cane swinging)

16) 1X4 Ami

17) 15 Side to Side Hip Bumps
(8 front, 4 back, 1 turn front bring cane down , 1 kick cane up, 1 raise cane all the way up)




VEIL CHOREOGRAPHY by Helena Vlahos
(To Adam Basma's CD "Belly Dance With Basma" track #1 flute improvisation)

1. Position yourself by holding veil above head (both arms up), R foot on ball of foot
2. 4 steps forward starting with R foot, bring R foot on ball of foot
3. Leaning forward with a straight back, do the Veil Heart 5 counts (1)down, (2)up, (3)down, (4)up, (5)overhead and behind)
4. Step forward with R foot, drag L foot next to R foot (do this same time as you bring veil overhead and behind)
5. Holding veil behind you, turn 2 times leaning R, L arm holding veil up, R arm holding veil down
6. Do 4 turns with Windmill Veil (hold arms straight across. Arms go up and down as you turn)
7. Flip veil from behind you to front
8. Flip veil to R shoulder, turn 2 times to L
9. Flip veil to L shoulder, turn 2 times to R
10. Release L arm down with veil (R arm is up L leg is out to L side)
11. Do Snake Arms 4 times (ending with R arm up, L arm down)
12. Bring veil behind you (bring R arm around your head until veil is behind you)
13. Walk back while doing Snake Arms 4 times
14. Bring both arms up and down 2 times
15. Walk forward 6 times (starting with R foot)
16. To the music bring arms up above head finishing with strong hands, chest lifted and look proud



Drum Solo
Belly Dance Superstars Volume 1 # 9
Choreography by Helena Vlahos

(:0 - :10)
1) Shake & Walk (3 starting with the R foot & 3 on the L) 3 counts of 8
(:10 - :17)
2) 6 Ami Hip Locks (R up, Pelvis up, L up, Pelvis down, R up, L up), Ami W/shimmy (2times)
(:17 - :24)
3) Chu - Chu in tight circle, Shoulder Shimmy (2 times)
(:24 – :38)
4) 6 Side Hip Bumps walking (start W/R foot & hip) in a circle until you are facing back, 5 fast Side Hip Bumps (RLRLR), 6 Side Hip Bumps (Start W/L foot & hip) in a circle until you are facing front, 5 fast Side Hip Bumps (LRLRL), 6 R Side Hip Bumps traveling R, stop and Shimmy, 6 L Side Hip Bumps traveling L, stop and Shimmy
(:38 - :45)
5) Camel Out W/Shimmy down & Roll Up (4 times)
(:45 - :53)
6) Chu – Chu in a Figure 8 (2 complete Figure 8’s)
(:53 - 1:00)
7) Jump & Shimmy (L, R, Front, Back)
(1:00 – 1:14)
8) 6 Hip Drops (lowering the body down with each Hip Drop), come up with Mayas (RLR) (4 times)
1:14 – 1:22
9) Figure 8 Out W/one sided Hip Accent (4 complete Figure 8’s)
(1:22 – 1:28)
10) Bounce Around the World (2 full circles)
(1:28 – 1:42)
11) Horseshoe 4 times (front, back, front, back), Shake down (12345) 2 times R hip & 2 times L hip
(1:42 – 1:56)
12) Chu – Chu in a circle (2 counts of 8), Shimmy front 8 counts & turn to back, Shimmy 8 counts
(1:56 – 2:03)
13) Facing to the back turn L side of body to front while Shimmying, turn back again and do Shoulder Rolls (do this a total of 4 times alternating sides L, R, L, R)
(2:03 – 2:10)
14) Shimmy & Turn W/low foot kick (4 times until you make a full circle)
(2:10 – 2:16)
15) Soher Zaki Hip Drops (1 2 3 4) 4 times
(2:16 – 2:32)
16) Chu – Chu Shimmy in a circle (4 counts of 8)
(2:32 – 2:38)
17) Jump L & Shimmy, Jump R & Shimmy, Jump Back & Shimmy, Roll Out to finish (bring arms up while intertwining them)


Beginner Choreography
"Ston Evthomo Ourano"(Seventh Heaven)From the CD Ston Evthomo Ourano (song #14)
(singer: Lefteris Pantazis)

1) Radio… (0:00-0:11)
Diva Walk onto stage (holding hands in a circle, facing the audience). Stop in your assigned positions, still holding hands.

2) Arabic counting?… (0:11-0:21) (6 maqsum)
Start walking when the maqsum becomes loud (2nd maqsum) Take 8 steps starting with R foot, in a circle and wind up in your assigned positions.

3) Hayee… (0:21-0:23)
Walk backwards (lean forward, arms down and swinging back) Start with R foot. (R L R (walk back) L (walk forward).

4) Eise esi mia trelamou… (0:23-0:44) (12 maqsum)
Basic hip-bump-walk (in place) starting with R foot and hip. Hip-bump-pivot (full circle) R hip, L hip. 4 Figure-8-Out (arms down, starting with R hip) 4 Figure-8-Out (Arms in front with hand movement). 1 ½ Around-the-World (start with L hip going back). 1 Ribcage-Circle.

5) Zurna… (0:44-0:58) (8 maqsum)
Front line: R Hip-Bump-Pivot (turning half circle towards Luz who at the same time is doing, 4 Basic-Hip-Bump-Walk to reach the middle), and L Hip-Bump-Pivot. Back line: R Hip-Bump-Pivot counterclockwise (half circle), and L Hip-Bump-Pivot clockwise until you face stage back everyone including Luz has their backs to audience).
Turn R side towards audience with R leg stepping back, bring R leg back to starting position, L leg same (do this 4 times: R L R L). Arms and body, swing towards the leg that is moving.
Luz: 4 Hip-Bump-Walk to the middle 2 Figure-8-Out facing front, 2 facing back (arms above head with Lotus-Hands) then do the same as the other girls (Turn R side towards audience with R leg stepping back, bring R leg back to starting position, L leg same (do this 4 times: R L R L). Arms and body, swing towards the leg that is moving).

6) Eho, eho esenane theo… (0:58-1:13) (8 maqsum)
8 Double-Hip-Bumps traveling in a circle, alternating hips and turning out & in, (R L R L R L R L).

7) Otan se vlepo… (plucky sounds) (1:13-1:28) (8maqsum)
Shimmy facing front(1 count of 8), turn to face back, Shimmy (1 count of 8).
Front line: Turn to face stage L. 4 R Hip-Jerk walking sideways, Turn to face stage R. 4 L Hip-Jerk walking sideways. Now front line is in the back line.
Back line: Turn to face stage R and do the same steps as line one, only you travel front at the same time they travel back. Turn Stage L and wind up in the front line.
Luz: Do the steps in place. Everyone turn to face stage front.

8) Hayee… (1:28-1:33) (2 maqsum)
Around the World (from L back, wind up front L)

9) Arabic counting?… (1:33-1:40) (4 maqsum)
R Hip Up-Down (2 counts of 8)

10) Hayee… (1:40-1:42)
Around the World (L back to front L)

11) Ti eise esi (1:42-1:56) (8 maqsum)
Turn diagonal L. 8 R Leg and Hip front & back. Turn diagonal R. 8 L Leg and Hip front & back.

12) Zurna... (1:56-2:11) (8 maqsum)
1 2 3 Hop (L R L Hop traveling L. R L R Hop traveling R) Do this 4 times.
To be continued.......



Advanced Choreography
“O Sirtis” From the CD Pro Ton Pilon (song #10)
(Singer: Giorgos Alkeos)
Choreography by Helena Vlahos


1) Improv (10 long counts) (:00-:18)
9 long Camel-In (turning in your own circle, finish facing stage front),
2 Cork screw

2) 3 Q & A …(:18-:25) (listen to the music, it sounds like a question & an answer repeated 3 times)
Hand Weave (2 out in front of chest) Arms up(1Hand Weave) with turn
Do total of 3 (arms stay up).

3) Violin…(:25-:33)
4 Hip-Sway (R L R L) 4 Hip-Figure 8 (it is really 2 HipFigure 8 but the hips go in 4 times & that is what I count) 1 ½ Around the World (R to L) with Helena’s Around the World Arms (arms finish L with hands by L hip)

4) 3 Q & A…(:33-:41)
Pause-Bump 3 times (R L R) Finger cymbals ring together with each Hip-Bump, Step-Turn (L foot steps front so body faces stage R, R foot steps in place, L foot takes a giant step stage L so body faces stage front) Do total of 3 times.

5) La La La La …(:41-:50)
Turn diagonal R, Camel-In, Turn diagonal L Camel-In, Turn diagonal R Camel-In.

6) Ah Ah Ah …(:50-:58)
2 slow turns clockwise, R foot starts walk, arms wrapped around body (R front L back) Take 7 steps & do 1 fast turn to face front.

7) Eho Klithothi… (:58-:1:09)
Front-Side Hip Bumps (R L) 4 Big Basic Hip Bump Walk forward (R L R L)
4 Double Hip flat foot walk back (R L R L)

8) Funky Zurna…(1:09-1:18)
4 Hip Swing facing front 4 facing L 4 stage back 4 R

9) Thakria…(1:18-1:36)
2 Shake & Walk diagonal L with R foot(on step # 8 you stopped facing stage R, now swing around to face diagonal L & go into the Shake & Walk), 2 Shake & Walk diagonal R, 2 Circle Walk R side, 2 Circle Walk L side.


10) Drums 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2…(1:36-1:50)
Hips: R-L, Pelvis Up- Down, Rib Cage: R-L Up-Down, Head: R-L-R-L.

11) Drums (1:50-1:53)
Hips: R-L-R-L-R (hips bump front release back, accent the front)

12) Eho Klithothi …(1:53-2:11)
4 Advanced Basic (step ball change) starting with L foot, traveling backwards,
4 - 3 Step Forward, (starting with L foot), 4 Traveling Hip Bump
(4 L- 4 R –4 L –4 R like a cross +).

13) Drum …(2:11-2:13)
Shimmy facing stage back, L Hip bump (with single shimmy), R (double shimmy), L (double shimmy).

14) Violin … (2:13-2:32)
Turn stage front (diagonal L) and Rock Back & Forth R foot front (R bounce, L bounce, R bounce), Step, Step (L, R). Turn diagonal R & repeat Rocking step with L foot front. 4 Side R Hip Bump Pivot (counterclockwise, on balls of feet) 4 L Hip Drop Pivot (counterclockwise, on balls of feet, Repeat (R Hip, L Hip)

15) Paraponiariko … (2:32-2:36)
2 Around the World (Hip Circles) with walk. First hip circle, face stage L, second hip circle face front.

16) Thakria … (2:36-2:50)
2 Camel-Skate L, 2 R, 2 L, 2 R. Big Maya’s L R L R.

17) Amane (Sti zoi mou) (2:50-2:55)
Around the World (R, forward, L, back, finish R). 2 chest circle.

18) Thakria 1,2,3,4,5,6 (doubles)… (2:55-3:08)
2 R Hip-Swivel front, ½ Around the World back (from R to L), 2 L Hip-Swivel front, ½ Around the World (from L to R), 2 R Hip-Swivel front, ½ Around the World front (from R to L), 2 Hip-Swivel L, ½ Around the World front (from L to R). 2 Hip Bumps (L, R) shoulder shimmy, 2 Hip Bumps (L, R) Shoulder shimmy.

19) Drum … 1,2,3,4,5 (3:08-3:11)
Big Hip Bumps 4 R 1 L

20) Eho klithothi sto spiti … 3:11-3:30)
R Hip Circle out Cha Cha Cha. L Hip Circle out Cha Cha Cha. Repeat (R side L side). Hip Bump Pivot R, 1 full circle (counterclockwise) & L (clockwise). Hip Swing LRLR LRLR.


21) Zurna … (3:30-3:32)
One Sided Figure 8 (L side)

22) Rhythm only … (3:32-3:45)
Gawazee Flat Foot Stomp Pivot (8 stomps, 2 counts of 8). 4 Hip Lift Shimmy
(L R L R, 2 counts of 8)

23) Funky Zurna … (3:45-4:12)
Belady Stomp 2 L 2 R. Jump-Step 4 times (L R L R). Folkloric Skip-Hop 4 times (L R L R)

24) Segway … (4:12-4:18)
Slow Turn (Flat foot R L R L R L R) & 2 Fast Turns.

25) Drum (2 Hits)… (4:18-4:38)
Hips R L (Strong hip bumps with a curve from front to back)

26) Eho klithothi sto spiti … (4:19-4:38)
4 Big & Swingy Basic Hip Bump Walks forward (R L R L). 4 Flat Foot Double Hip Bump back (R L R L). 4 Traveling Side Hip Bump L 4 R 4 L 4 R (do these in a cross pattern + face front and go L & R turn to face stage R and go L & R)

27) Ah Ah Ah … (4:38-4:42)
Slow turn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 – 9 (walk flat footed. The 9th step takes you into the next section turns)

28) Amane … (4:42-4:46)
4 turns, arms come above head with hand weave and stop with hands above head R hand on top of L hand at the wrist and both hands point down like a bullfighter (same as in # 2)



Choreography
By Helena Vlahos
From Amr Diab’s CD “Amarain”

# 4 “Bahibak Aktar”
Amr Diab & Angela Dimitriou

Music Only (0:00 - 0:23)
1. Shoulder shimmy facing R diagonal 4 counts, turn L diagonal shoulder shimmy 4 counts (2 maqsum).

2. 4 Figure 8’s out, accenting each ½ of the 8 with a hip bump, start with R hip R-L-R-L-R-L-R-L, Twist L-R (2 counts of 8) (4 maqsum).

3. R diagonal shimmy (8 counts)(2 maqsum) turn L & shimmy (8 counts)
(2 maqsum).

4. 4 side to side hip bumps L -- R L – R (first 2 hip bumps are slow last 2 are faster according to the music), hip circle back R to L (this is quick right after the last 2 hip bumps).

Amr Diab (0:23 – 0:38)
5. Turn R diagonal, 3 Horse shoe L hip, (front, back, front, back, front, back). 2 chest lifts up (8 counts) (4 maqsum). Turn L diagonal, 3 Horseshoe R hip (front, back, front, back, front, back). 2 chest lifts (8counts) (4 maqsum).

6. 3 camel walks in, staring W/R foot walking diagonal L. Turn front, shoulder shimmy to bouzoukee sound. Turn diagonal R. 2 camel walks in, starting W/L foot. Turn front, shoulder shimmy to bouzoukee sound. Then quickly bump L hip, R hip, continue W/R hip back ¼ of a hip circle, camel out.

Angela Dimitriou (0:38 - 0:55)
7. 3 Basic hip bump walks starting W/L hip, pause W/R foot up on ball of foot, L foot flat, R shoulder back, L shoulder back. 3 Basic hip bump walks starting W/R hip, pause W/L foot up on ball of foot, R foot flat, R shoulder back, L shoulder back.

8. 2-L hip bumps traveling L, 3-point turn L, 3-point turn R. L hip up down.

Amr Diab (0:55 –1:10)
9. Turn R diagonal, 3 Horse shoe L hip, (front, back, front, back, front, back). 2 chest lifts up. Turn L diagonal, 3 Horseshoe R hip (front, back, front, back, front, back). 2 chest lifts.
10. 2 camel walks in, starting W/R foot walking diagonal L. Turn front, shoulder shimmy to bouzoukee sound. Turn diagonal R. 1 camel walk in, starting W/L foot. Turn front, shoulder shimmy to bouzoukee sound. Then quickly bump L hip, R hip, continue W/R hip back ¼ of a hip circle, camel out.

Music Only (Bouzoukee)(1:10 – 1:34)
11. L Hip Shake (fast) Up/Down, accent the Down follow bouzoukee sound. Bend; Hop onto R foot, L foot behind R foot (R hip facing stage front).

12. R Hip Shake (fast) Up/Down, accent the Down follow bouzoukee sound. Bend; Hop onto L foot, R foot behind L foot (L hip facing stage front).

13. Facing stage R, step back W/L foot & thrust L buttock way back, Walk front W/L foot & back again thrusting L buttock way out. Turn stage L step back W/R foot & thrust R buttock way back, Walk front W/R foot & back again thrusting R buttock way out. (This is a shake & walk step)
14. Arabesque L, shake shake (while shaking, step, step). Arabesque R, shake shake, Arabesque L, shake shake.

Amr Diab (1:34 – 1:50)
15.Half figure 8 out W/L hip, Thrust R hip way out to R 3 times stepping L
3 times, full body sway down & up, Thrust L hip way out to L 3 times stepping R, Sway down & up, Thrust R hip way out to R 3 times stepping L 3 times, full body sway down & up, Sway L hip R hip & twist from L to R ( both feet pivoting back & forth), Camel out.

Angela Dimitriou (1:50 – 2:06)
16.2 L hip bump pivot turning R, Turn R 1 ½ turns & face front (hands in prayer position in front of face while turning). 2 R hip bump pivots turning L, Turn L 1 ½ turns & face front (hands in prayer position in front of face while turning)

17.Sway R – L, 1 Full Turn L, W/L Arm Swing, Turn R, W/R Arm Swing (no sway this time). L hip sway in, R hip up (L foot flat, R on ball of foot) Bring R hip down, down, down.

Amr Diab (2:06 – 2:22)
18.Strut stage front taking 3 steps (R-L-R), Turn R to face stage back same time Step-Step (L-R, these steps are quick & L hip steps way out L as you turn), Strut stage back taking 3 steps (L-R-L), Turn L to face stage front Step Step (R-L, these steps are quick & R hip steps way out R as you turn) Strut stage front R-L Together.

19.Shimmy, Step L W/L leg W/strong L hip bump, bring L leg back in place, Shoulder Shimmy.

20.Hip Bump L-R, Around the World (R-Back-L-Front-Finish R)

Music Only Bouzoukee (2:22-2:45)
21.Shimmy facing stage front. Side Step W/Hip. Bump L (as soon as you bump the hip, bring the foot back in place or starting position). Shimmy, Side Step W/Hip Bump R (as soon as you bump the hip, bring the foot back in place or starting position). Shimmy, Step W/Hip Bump Front, W/L foot (as soon as you bump the hip, bring the foot back in place or starting position). Turn R taking 4 steps while doing the Around the World to the L (one full circle)

22.Hips L-R-L-R (on balls of feet swinging hips side to side). Around the World L while walking R to face stage back. Hips L-R-L-R (on balls of feet swinging hips side to side), 2 Around the World L while walking R), 1 full turn.

Amr Diab (2:45 – 3:02)

23. Figure 8 in R L. Turn R tilting body R. R arm front L arm behind. Figure 8 in L R. Turn L tilting body L. L arm front R arm behind. Do this a total of 4 times, but do not turn the 4th time.

24. L hip Horseshoe, front, back, front, back. L hip bump, (way back) while facing R.

Angela Dimitriou (3:02 – 3:18)

25. 2 L hip bump pivot turning R, Turn R 1 ½ turns & face front (hands in prayer position in front of face while turning)
2 R hip bump pivots turning L, Turn L 1 ½ turns & face front (hands in prayer position in front of face while turning).

26.Figure 8 in R L (with R, turn to face L, with L, turn to face R), Shoulder Shimmy. Figure 8 in R only (turn to face L), Shoulder Shimmy. Figure 8 in L R (with L, turn to face R, with turn to face L).

27. Bounce 3 times down, down, down (facing front).

Amr Diab 3:18 – 3:34

28. Strut stage front, taking 3 steps (R-L-R). Turn R to face stage back, same time Step-Step (L-R, these steps are quick & L hip steps way out L as you turn). Strut stage back, taking 3 steps (L-R-L), Turn L to face stage front Step Step (R-L, these steps are quick & R hip steps way out R as you turn) Strut stage front R-L Together.

29. Shimmy, Step L W/L leg W/strong L hip bump, bring L leg back in place, Shoulder Shimmy.

30.Hip Bump L-R, Around the World (R-Back-L-Front-Finish R). Finish with Camel out (Roll out). L hand by L hip, R hand by R ear.



Beginner Routine
“Ya Omdah” (Fatma Serhan) From the CD: Queen of Balady
Choreography by Helena Vlahos

1. Shimmy 6 counts of 8 (2, 8counts facing front, 2, 8 counts back to audience, 2, 8 counts front).
2. 8 hip drops facing ¾ front (R hip front), hands on hips.
3. 3 basic hip bump walk forward (R L R) stop on 4, figure 8 (L R) Down & Up
4. 3 basic hip bump walk back (L R L) stop on 4, figure 8 (R L) Down & Up
5. 3 shake & walk (there are 4 steps in this shake & walk) starting with R foot (R L R L), on the 3rd shake & walk, jump on 4 (legs apart), 3 hip bumps (R L R)
6. 3 shake & walk L foot, jump on 4 (legs apart), shoulders (R L R)
7. 3 R hip bump pivots to back (back to audience) step on 4
8. 2 Basic hip bumps (L R) turn head & body sideways to look at audience (hip & leg way out then back in place), arms down following hip & leg movement
9. 3 L hip bump pivots to front
10. 2 Basic hip bumps at a diagonal (R L) (hip & leg way out then back in place), arms down following hip & leg movement
11. 3 R hip bump pivots to back (back to audience) step on 4
12. 2 Basic hip bumps (L R) turn head & body sideways to look at audience (hip & leg way out then back in place), arms down following hip & leg movement
13. 3 L hip bump pivots to front so L hip faces audience. Step on 4
14. 3 R hip bump pivots to front. Step on 4
15. 1 sway (L hip R hip), Roll up body wave (camel out), pop chest up, subtle basic arms (snake arms) R L
16. Shoulder shimmy 2 beats Down & Up
17. 3 basic hip bump walk forward (R L R) stop on 4, figure 8 (L R)
18. 3 basic hip bump walk back (L R L) stop on 4, figure 8 (R L)
19. 3 shake & walk R foot, jump on 4 (legs apart), 3 hip bumps twists (R L R)
20. 3 shake & walk L foot, jump on 4 (legs apart), turn ¾ to the L, 2 chest lifts
21. 4 R hip bump pivot counterclockwise (full circle), caddie corner R leg and hip front & back 3 times, step back in place on 4 (front, back, front, step)
22. Dip L hip lift, dip R hip lift (L hand on L hip R hand behind R ear) You will hear the music change, sounds whiny (violin)
23. 4 L hip bump pivot counterclockwise (full circle), caddie corner R leg and hip front & back 3 times, step back in place on 4 (front, back, front, step)
24. Dip R hip lift, dip L hip lift. You will hear the music change, sounds whiny (violin)
25. 4 R hip bump pivot counterclockwise (full circle), caddie corner R leg and hip front & back 3 times, step back in place on 4 (front, back, front, step)
26. Dip L hip lift, dip R hip lift (L hand on L hip R hand behind R ear) You will hear the music change, sounds whiny (violin)
27. 4 L hip bump pivot counterclockwise (full circle), caddie corner R leg and hip front & back 3 times, step back in place on 4 (front, back, front, step)
28. Hip bumps side to side, R L R L R
Front hip bumps walking forward (hips snap front and release back) L R L R L R L R. Arms above head, fingers snapping (Arabic style)
29. Bounce walk on balls of feet (walk back) with shoulder shimmy. Starting with L foot walk 7 times, step down on 8. L R L R L R L step down (arms are out away from body)
30. Lift L hip up and turn it to face audience, pause, 4 hip drops (fast), L hand on L hip, R hand behind R ear.
31. Lift R hip up and turn it to face audience, pause, 4 hip drops (fast), R hand on R hip, L hand behind L ear.
32. Lift L hip up and turn it to face audience, pause, 4 hip drops (fast), L hand on L hip, R hand behind R ear.
33. Lift R hip up and turn it to face audience, pause, 4 hip drops (fast), R hand on R hip, L hand behind L ear.
34. Sway 1 ½ times (R hip in, L hip in, R hip in), ½ hip circle back (L to R), pause in the low position R hip sticking way out back and to the right. Hands on hips.
35. Low hip bump walk (the funky one) 4 times (L R L R). L hand on L hip R hand behind R ear, alternate with each hip.
36. L hip up – down 8 times, first 4 hands on hips, last 4 L hand on L hip R hand behind R ear. Shoulder shimmy with a bounce walk while walking off the stage. Turn & do the R hand shimmy L hand under elbow.


Intermediate Routine.....

HAKIM'S "HAYEL" SONG # 1 (“Elli Biehsal Da”)
Intermediate Routine (choreography by Katayna)

(This song can be found, along with thousands of others at Mazika Membership is free to listen to and download lots of Arabic Music mp3s)

1.) Pause-pause
2.) Step (R L)
3.) Head (R L)
4.) Hip Hip (R L)
5.) Hip step (R L R L)
6.) Hip drops Right (4 times)-Hip drop Left (4 times)
7.) Sway (4 times starting with right hip)- hands come up slowly
8.) Basic arms (Snake arms) slow – slow -fast-fast-fast
9.) Fan hands in circle-left to right
10.) Hands apart -pause
11.) Full body bump-R-L-R-L (Lean way out)
12.) Turn to right sorceress hands (slow-slow-quick- quick-quick)
13.) Hands come together and shoulder flirtation (front-back-front-back)
14.) Swoop to left -hands go from right to left and come up to left side of head
15.) Right hip and leg (back-front-back-back)
16.) Basic hip-bump step (right-left-right-left) left hand up behind left ear-right hand out front then right-hand up behind right ear-left hand out front, respectively
17.) Turn half-way around to the Left (Back of right hip and head turned to the audience) Left hand behind ear, right hand framing right hip
18.) 4 Right hip drops
19.) Turn half-circle to Left (swishing hair around) left hip and head to the audience. (right hand behind right left hand framing left hip)
20.) 4 Left hip drops
21.) Pivot hip bump starting with left hip (clockwise: 3 hip-bumps and step on 4)
22.) Pivot hip-bump starting with right hip (counter-clockwise) swing hair around
23.) 4 X 4 right hip drops (kick out on the 4th)
24.) Chest goes up 4 times
25.) 4 rib cage circles-chest goes up on 4
26.) Grapevine (starting with right foot- walking to the left)
27.) Grapevine (starting with left foot- walking to the right)
28.) 3-step turn L - R - L - R
29.) Shoulders R-L-R-R
30.) Hip-bumps R-L-R-L
31.) Shoulders: L-R-L-L
32.) Hip-bumps: R-L-R-L
33.) Turn to Right- Chest Camel - Hip Camel - 2 Full Camels
34.) Turn to Left- Chest Camel - Hip Camel - 2 Full Camels
35.) Turn to front - Maya 8 + 3 counts - Pause
36.) Sway in 8 + 3 counts while bringing arms up
37.) Head R-L-R

38.) Horseshoe right hip 8 - then shoulder R-L-R
39.) Horseshoe left hip 8 - then shoulder L-R-L
40.) Right hip Step forward - step back - step forward - step together
41.) Left hip Step forward - step back - step forward - step together
42.) Knee bend
43.) IN PLACE Basic hip-bump step (right-left-right-left) left hand up behind left ear-right hand out front then right-hand up behind right ear-left hand out front, respectively
44.) Turn half-way around to the Left (Back of right hip and head turned to the audience) Left hand behind ear, right hand framing right hip THEN 4 Right hip drops
45.) Turn half-circle to Left (swishing hair around) left hip and head to the audience. (right hand behind right left hand framing left hip) THEN 4 Left hip drops
46.) Pivot hip bump starting with left hip (clockwise: 3 hip-bumps and step on 4)
47.) Pivot hip-bump starting with right hip (counter-clockwise) swing hair around
48.) 4 X 4 right hip drops (kick out on the 4th)
49.) Shoulders R-L-R-R
50.) Hip-bumps R-L-R-L
51.) Shoulders: L-R-L-L
52.) Hip-bumps: R-L-R-L
53.) Turn to Right- Chest Camel - Hip Camel - 2 Full Camels
54.) Turn to Left- Chest Camel - Hip Camel - 2 Full Camels
55.) Figure 8 out/back for 8 + 3 counts with palms facing down
56.) Figure 8 in/forward for 8 + 3 counts with palms facing up
57.) Bump-step to right 8 + 3 counts (tap on last count)
58.) Bump-step to left 8 + 3 counts (tap on last count)
59.) Hip drop - bend (repeat for 8 + 1 counts) With Right Hip
60.) Hip drop - bend (repeat for 8 + 1 counts) With Left Hip
61.) 3 point turn Right
62.) 3 point turn Left
63.) Double time Pivot hip bump starting with right hip (counter-clockwise: 7 hip-bumps and step on 8th)
64.) Double time Pivot hip bump starting with left hip (clockwise: 7 hip-bumps and right hip bump on 8th)
65.) Shoulder shimmy while stepping right - left - right - left
67.) Double hip bump right - left - right - left -POSE



Advanced Routine...

Dance of 2000(Gamal Goma & Jillina) # 1 (Saidi)
Choreography by Katayna

1. Pause 4 counts
2. 2 Three step forward start W/R
3. 2 Turns on balls of feet (counterclockwise) drop on 7&8
4. 4 Hip bump R-L-R-L twisting hips front
5. Step side W/R foot ½ figure 8 W/R hip
6. 4 Hip bump L-R-L-R twisting hips front
7. Step side W/L foot ½ figure 8 W/L hip ( turn R diagonally on 7&8)
8. Shimmy 6counts Camel & Chest lock down on 7&8
9. L Shoulder flirtation 2 front 2 back
10. Hop back L Hop Back R
11. Maya (reverse sway) R—L—RLR (slow slow fast fast fast)
12. Lunge R W/snake arms Lunge L W/snake arms
13. Around the World R hip back (R foot steps R) bring R foot in place 2 Ami clockwise
14. Around the World L hip back (L foot steps L) bring L foot in place 2 Ami counterclockwise
15. 4 Bounce Around the World (bounce R bounce Front bounce L bounce Back) 1 Walk Around the World W/R foot (counterclockwise turn facing back)
16. Sway R-L step out W/L foot & Sway RLRL (Quick, Quick, Quick, Quick)
17. Hip Bumps RR LRL
18. Hip Lean (way out) R-L-R
19. Turn stepping W/L foot, turn clockwise to face front
20. Hip Bumps LL RLR
21. Hip Lean (way out) L-R-L
22. Turn R, 2 Camel Walks W/level change, starting W/R foot, swing R leg front diagonal (Arabesque)
23. R hip, up down up down, down down down down
24. Ami Ami while turning counterclockwise
25. Cork Screw: Chest – Hips (slow – slow) Chest-Hips, Chest-Hips, Chest-Hips, Chest-Hips ( all fast-fast)
26. Hair Flip L R (R hand heart L hand on L hip, head bounce on each side)
27. Chest Undulation (Camel) diagonal R turn diagonal L Chest Camel turn R Chest Camel turn L Chest Camel & turn clockwise (4 step turn)
28. Shimmy 4 counts. Come up on balls of feet, turn R & step down
29. 2 Camel in 1 Camel out (R hand behind R ear L hand down by L hip)
30. Back Hip Bumps (2 facing R, 2 facing back, 2 facing L)
31. Roll out (Camel) W/ hands rolling in, thrust hips back. Hands flip back towards movement.

New steps: (Added March 9, 2003)
32. 4 R/hip drop, bring R/hip forward & circle back, R/foot front-back, 4 R/hip drop, bring R/hip forward & circle back while turning to R
33. L/foot front-back,
34. Shoulder shimmy W/step (L,R,L,R), L/shoulder front-front,
35. Skate L, skate R, skate L, skate R
36. Group 1: chest slide (R,L,R) bump L hip
37. Group 2: reacts with L/hip bump, chest drop/L-up-drop/R-up-drop/L-up-drop/R, bump R/hip.
38. Group 1: reacts with R/hip bump, 3 L/hip drop & bump L/hip (step out with L/foot)
39. Group 2: reacts with L/hip bump, figure 8 (R,L,R) touch with L/foot,
40. Cha, Cha, Cha step (L/foot front, R/foot step in place, bring L/foot back in place & take 3 quick steps L,R,L)
41. Cha, Cha, Cha step starting with R/foot,
42. Cha, Cha, Cha step starting with L/foot
43. Drop kicks while making own circle hitch left. Arms = one up, one out (fast 8 times) for 2 8 counts
44. End at angle Left while raising arms (from sides to above head and hands back together) Shake hips (level change up and down a bit) for 8 counts - drop heels on 68th count. Strong hips with soft slow arms.
45. Same position (arms above head) 1,2,3,4 – 1 chest up then 1 hip back. 5,6,7,8 – undulate down 2 times (hands roll). 1,2,3,4 – undulate up 2 times (hands move apart). 5,6,7,8 – bring arms down while undulating (hands frame body)
46. Hips figure 8 to (R-L-R all the way) (8 counts)
47. Pivot step (hands on hips) Right foot forward, back and face front (4 counts). Hips figure 8 Right (count 5 and 6) bend left knee (camel up from hips) (count 7 & 8)
48. Shimmy maya down 4 counts, smooth maya down 4 counts, shimmy sway up 4 counts, smooth sway up 4 counts
49. Walk forward 2 steps, Left foot Right foot, bump hips hard and fast, Left 2 times, Right 2 times. (8 counts) - Walk side 2 steps Left foot, Right foot drop hips hard and fast 3 times (8 counts)
50. Turn to back – step Left, step Right and pop Left hip, Step Left and pop Right hip, step Right pop both hips back (flick hands over bootie), turn front
51. Shimmy shoulders and get your feet ready for…
52. Foot walk – figure 8 (8 counts) – bigger 8 walks with arms
53. Step in own circle – hitch Right – count 1,2 - R; 3,4 – L; 5,6 – R; 7,8 – L – Shoulder accent (girls voice)
54. Step in own circle – hitch Left – R,L,R,L – hip accent
55. Accented sway hips back fast 8 counts (Helena hands)
56. Step R,L
57. Step diagonally to Right side – R,L,R,L foot while rolling shoulders back – 2 head slides (hand on chin)
58. Step Left (hands on hips) corkscrew – big hip dip, slow Left, umi 5,6, chest 7,8, around the world, pivot spin all the way around (Left)
59. Hip swing: ½ circle Right, ½ circle Left, circle all the way around Right while turning to back
60. Same as 60, only start hips ½ circle Left, ½ circle Right, all the way Left and face front
61. Face Left diagonal – chest lift 3 times – undulate up 4 counts - hips back 2 times (“bedoaise” – pause) –sway bottom up 4 counts – face back (“bedoaise” – turn) – just hips (“bedoaise” – turn) face R diagonal – both together
62. Scoot step with hands together in front – push 4 Left and 4 Right
63. Peel off from each side – circle Right (or Left) – step R,L,R,L, side hip in
64. Line up (one turn, one not [every other]) – undulate together with all – undulate turn back – undulate turn front – undulate front – corkscrew
65. Hip bump (go Left) front L, back R (with hands in front together pushing out)
66. (Girl voices) hip ups fast – (Boy voice) Other side hip downs slow – repeat – shimmy Right – shimmy Left
End