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The fifth video lesson is here! We learn the magical vertical figure eight (also called "maya"), and also how to walk with it. Again, at the bottom of this page you can write comments regarding the lesson – I am always happy to read it. I want to remind you to start with the basic posture as was taught in the first lesson, and also that learning to belly dance over the internet does not constitute an alternative for taking classes with a teacher. Now go have fun!

(Having troubles viewing the video in Youtube? Try this link: http://www.flix.co.il/tapuz/showVideo.asp?m=3349573)

The song in this lesson is "ya kelbi" from the CD "Deb" by Suad Massi. Massi (born August 23, 1972), is an Algerian of Kabyle descent, singer, songwriter and guitarist. She began her career performing in the Algerian political rock band Atakor, before leaving the country following a series of death threats. In 1999, Massi performed at the Femmes d'Algerie concert in Paris, which led to a recording contract with Island Records.

Massi's music, which prominently features the acoustic guitar, displays Western musical style influences such as rock, country or the Portuguese fado but sometimes incorporates oriental musical influences and oriental instruments like the oud. Massi sings in Algerian Arabic, French, and occasionally English and Kabyle (Berber language), often employing multiple languages in the same song.

(Find all the information above and more about Suad Massi here.)

Watch her perform the song "kilyoum" from the album Mesk Elil, live in Ramallah:



Now I wish to show you a belly dance video that had a major influence on me. The dancer is Lital Dorchin, a good friend of mine that you can also read about at the "about us" page in this site, since she is the first advisor and helper in a few aspects of the making of the video lessons. This video of her dancing is a well-kept secret I wish to share with you now, hoping you will enjoy it :)



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