Orit Taksim. You must save it to your favs.

[Michelle75]

She is like butter melting to music I tell you. Just wonderful. ..l;,
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLvDOPORK-k&feature=related]YouTube - Orit Maftsir Farid el Atrash music[/ame]

[tabitha]

She is so great....and I love that costume.

[Shadiyah]

Stunning! She truly embodies the nuances of the music and becomes one with it. Brava!

[Marianna]

That violin player was VERY good also!

[nasila]

this is so amazingly timely!! Orit is one of my all time favorites and I'm performing this song (Leyla) for Leila of Cairo tomorrow. I'm so tickled that she's incorporating the same Samia-inspired arms and chifti elements (this was a Samia/Farid Al Atrache song) . THANK YOU for posting!

[meissoun]

Which proves again that you don't have to run around stage like mad to be an entertaining dancer!

Now wait, I have to watch more Orit videos!

MEISSOUN

[maiaraqs]

Oh. Wow.

Gotta find more Orit...

[baadrobot]

I really have to say that Orit is the MOST inspiring Dancer of this century. When I watch her I really feel as though I am seeing "HER" not some conjured personna that was created for the purpose. Whether that is true or not, I do not know. I see new information being created and innovations being presented every time I see a video of her. Sometimes I think that she might over complicate a series of phrases but I always remind myself of my own will to improve and innovate, to correct an over indulgence. Her sense of humor and how she delivers that is beyond my ability to describe. I have watched some famously "witty" dancers (Aunty Rocky for one) and Orit can and does communicate her jokes and frivalities with grace and silliness, a quality that so few dancers have today.

Orit has the ability to reach out to her audience and bring them in giggling with joy. I have always strived for that in my own performances and I am, with out a doubt, a willing student of this dancer Orit.

Thanks for your indulgence for this comment on Orit.

"real"ly silly dancer
Andrea..g.: ..g.:

[Lauren_]

She has quickly become one of my favorite dancers, based on nothing but youtube clips!!!

That violin taksim was a high point, even for her. Thanks so much for sharing this clip!

[Michelle75]

She has quickly become one of my favorite dancers, based on nothing but youtube clips!!!

That violin taksim was a high point, even for her. Thanks so much for sharing this clip!

It's always a pleasure to share great dancing here b/c I know there are others like me who find joy in these clips.
..g.:

[Monica]

Fantastic.

I have a couple of her DVDs and CDs on the way. I can't wait!

[azhaar]

Just lovely. I always enjoy watching her dance... this costume is GREAT too!!!

(had to giggle at the typical drummer behaviour at the beginning - yapping to other musos then eventually realising "oh! I better come in and play somthing..." LOL!)

[Jewell]

I watched her dancing last year - she is truly amazing - I couldn't take my eyes off of her!!

[tamrahennatx]

I love Orit. :)

[Lisa Michelle]

I love this clip of her. She is an amazing dancer!

Lisa

[Adishakti]

Oh my gosh... I love it. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[damiena]

I second Adi - thank you for sharing!

[Suzana]

Delicious! I hadn't seen this gorgeous clip -- thanks for posting it, Michelle!

Weird: I'm having trouble finding this song in my library, though I know it has to be here somewhere. Does anyone know if it goes by any other names? Got a favorite version on CD or iTunes (or elsewhere) to recommend? TIA!

[Lauren_]

Fantastic.

I have a couple of her DVDs and CDs on the way. I can't wait!

Where did you get them? I NEED an Orit DVD!!

[tamrahennatx]

I think it's Raksit Eljamal or Rakit Elgamal - written for Samia, but I'm having a hard time being sure this morning.

*ETA, no, I don't think that's it, but what song it is is escaping me. I'm going crazy trying to remember the name of this song!!*

[Asra*]

Oh...that was beautiful. What a study in graceful and expressive arms!

Thanks for posting!!

[Khalida]

Isn't this song 'Leyla'?
Lovely dancing!!

[tamrahennatx]

Isn't this song 'Leyla'?
Lovely dancing!!

I hope so! *goes to check*

[Michelle75]

I too, think this is Leyla.

ETA: Nasila above said this is Leyla and she will be performing to that song for Leila of Cairo.

[tamrahennatx]

I too, think this is Leyla.

ETA: Nasila above said this is Leyla and she will be performing to that song for Leila of Cairo.

Dur, lol.

[tamrahennatx]

Okay, I have found and d/l'd two versions of Raks Leyla - one from George Abdo, the other from Brothers of the Baladi. Anyone aware of other versions I can download?

[jessedan]

Lauren, how did you miss that offer on Shira's yahoovideos group? One of the members there was kind enough to email Orit and ask her to bring DVD's and CD's for those of us who weren't able to attend her Canada workshops but who wanted to purchase her videos, as she doesn't usually sell them outside of Israel. She asked the group to see who was interested in Orit videos. There was even a set left over that was offered a couple of days ago. You should have raised your hand, girl!

Regards
Priscilla

Where did you get them? I NEED an Orit DVD!!

[nasila]

I have versions from these CDs (not sure which are on iTunes or eMusic): Bellydance for Fortune and Fame, Art of the Bellydance, Hadiya (Kairo by Night), Ahlan Wa Sahlan 2 (spelled Lyla)

[Monica]

Where did you get them? I NEED an Orit DVD!!

Lauren, how did you miss that offer on Shira's yahoovideos group?

Yeah, what Priscilla said.
The original offer was made here, but I think they are all taken. Not sure, though!
I am pretty excited.

[Lauren_]

Lauren, how did you miss that offer on Shira's yahoovideos group? One of the members there was kind enough to email Orit and ask her to bring DVD's and CD's for those of us who weren't able to attend her Canada workshops but who wanted to purchase her videos, as she doesn't usually sell them outside of Israel. She asked the group to see who was interested in Orit videos. There was even a set left over that was offered a couple of days ago. You should have raised your hand, girl!

Regards
Priscilla

..cr.: ..cr.: ..cr.: ..cr.: ..cr.:

Dammit. My inbox has been crazy -- life's been crazy -- so part of getting control has been that I'm not reading any of my groups the past couple of weeks.

Ohhhhh, I can't believe I screwed up like this. I'm kicking myself SO hard.,m::

I love Orit so much I've made a DVD of my own by downloading her youtube clips & burning them. The quality is so pathetic and sad. ..cr.: ..cr.: ..cr.: But I'll have to keep watching it.