TRIBAL ODYSSEY Classes

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TRIBAL ODYSSEY SYLLABUS
"Tribal Odyssey" is the name of our unique structured group improvisation

Tribal Links & FAQ's | "Quotes" - Students speak about tribal dancing

**Please see the Classes page for class schedule**
LEVEL 1.1 Chorus Line Formation. Ghawazee Hips. Rolling Hips Figure-8. Back Undulation. Reverse Flat 8. Hip Circle/Flat 8. Slow Hip Circle. Rib Circle. Slow Hip Circle Ending.	LEVEL 1.2 Center Dancers: Duets. Staggered Line Formation. Barrel Turn. Entering and Exiting w/travel step.	LEVEL 1.3 Volleyball Rotation. Lead-throwing (w/Rolling Hips) in Staggered Line. Eye of Horus. Forming/dancing in a Circle; Reforming Chorus Line. "Surprise" Ending.

LEVEL 2.1

Lead-throwing in Center Dancer Duets.

Windshield Wipers & turn option.

Flat-Ball-Ball-Ball, & lead-throwing turn.

Hip Dip.

Slow Arm pattern.

LEVEL 2.2

Introduction to simple Tribal Finger Cymbal Patterns (Triples; Singles; 2-2-5; Beledi accents, muted).

Hip Twists & turn option.

Head Slide/circle.

Bela w/ turn option.

Slow Grapevine in Circle.

CCW turns into "V" Pose Ending.

LEVEL 2.3

Sharp Hips & lead-throwing turn.

3-Step Turn.

Bow & Arrow.

Fast Grapevine in Circle.

CCW turns into Individual Pose Ending.

LEVEL 3.1

Center Dancers: Trios.

Lead-throwing in Center Dancer Trios.

Tribal Finger Cymbals Patterns (Beledi, 3-3-7).

Music Interpretation: appropriate combinations for slow or fast music.

Pharonic Travel Step.

LEVEL 3.2

Center Dancers: 4 if possible.

Tribal Veil Dancing.

Bow & Arrow turn option.

Incorporating shimmies.

LEVEL 4.1

Stage Presence: Mental focus; peripheral vision; serene expression.

Music Interpretation: adapting to musical phrasing; arrhythmic music

LEVEL 4.2

Solo Improv.

Mirror Improv (duet).

Tribal Sword.

Nancy, of Tribe Odyssey West, says,
"I think one of the strengths of Tribal Odyssey is that its extemporaneous nature keeps it fresh for the dancers as well as the audience. Unlike a choreography that could get stale over time, the fact that each dance each time is new and different makes it exciting...the permutations are endless and invigorating.
"I think this kind of dance, because it makes people vary groupings and interaction, is a strong bonding impetus as well. It's terrific in my opinion."

Halima, also of Tribe Odyssey West, says,
"I like the cohesiveness of this style of group dance...it can involve students of various levels in a performance. It's challenging for any level of dancer as it's a fast moving improvisational-style dance."

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