Thread: 1st Annual Midwest Bellydance Challenge!

Originally Posted by Lauren_

No fire, so that leaves veil, cane, and ?????

Melaya, sword, wings, basket, tea tray, snake, or you could fit a shamadan with those fake batter-operated candles.

i'm sure other people can think for more. ..g.:

Wait...there's a tiara involved? I'm so in for next year. ..l;,

I will be there to watch and cheer everyone on this year though!

Originally Posted by Lauren_

Are zills considered a prop?

And if they are, will Aunt Rocky come and smack us upside the head with a sack full of Sagat? I can still hear the first words out of her mouth at her Zill workshop - "These are NOT a prop!" Said, I might add, in a voice that brooked *zero* argument. :policeblinker::zillevil:

Not that I have a problem if they are consider a prop (in fact, I think you should get extra credit if you zill while dancing). But it's just...she kinda scared me. .w.:

Originally Posted by laura 2

And if they are, will Aunt Rocky come and smack us upside the head with a sack full of Sagat? I can still hear the first words out of her mouth at her Zill workshop - "These are NOT a prop!" Said, I might add, in a voice that brooked *zero* argument. :policeblinker::zillevil:

Not that I have a problem if they are consider a prop (in fact, I think you should get extra credit if you zill while dancing). But it's just...she kinda scared me. .w.:

Philosophically I'm firmly in the "zills are not a prop" camp (and have a wicked mean stinkeye) but for practical scoring purposes ONLY they are included under that umbrella term..."prop: any apparatus used by the dancer for the purpose of enhancing their performance". Skillful zill playing deserves credit!

~~Kimahri

*Performers do not need tickets. The PayPal cart should be up this evening for advance ticket purchasing (tickets will be held at Will Call at the theater)

Originally Posted by antimony

Melaya, sword, wings, basket, tea tray, snake, or you could fit a shamadan with those fake batter-operated candles.

i'm sure other people can think for more. ..g.:

Fans, poi, tahtib, shisha ala Tarik!

Originally Posted by Kimahri

Philosophically I'm firmly in the "zills are not a prop" camp (and have a wicked mean stinkeye) but for practical scoring purposes ONLY they are included under that umbrella term..."prop: any apparatus used by the dancer for the purpose of enhancing their performance". Skillful zill playing deserves credit!

~~Kimahri

That's what I figured you were planning. It's just when I hear the words "zills" and "prop"in the same sentence, I become a little zombie like. "Yessss, Morocco, they are not a proooooooop..." ..l;, She made quite an impression on me, as I'm sure you can tell.

I'm so glad to hear that the zillers will get some well-deserved extra points.

Dang It I just toasted my vac time saved for that time in Aug
dang it

Originally Posted by Kimahri

KB Entertainment announces the 1st Annual Midwest Bellydance Challenge! Soloist competition will take place on 8/25/07 at the Anderson Theater. $500 prize for 1st place!! Special guest judge is international performer and teacher JIM BOZ!! Contestant and ticket information coming soon on www.shimmychicago.com

If ya got it....BRING IT!..l;,

~~Kimahri

I'll get a ticket and come and watch.
no way in Haiti am I competing ...besides, Bollywood probably doesn't count.

Originally Posted by laura 2

And if they are, will Aunt Rocky come and smack us upside the head with a sack full of Sagat? I can still hear the first words out of her mouth at her Zill workshop - "These are NOT a prop!" Said, I might add, in a voice that brooked *zero* argument. :policeblinker::zillevil:

Not that I have a problem if they are consider a prop (in fact, I think you should get extra credit if you zill while dancing). But it's just...she kinda scared me. .w.:

Didn't mean to scare you, but it's like saying your costume is a prop or your fingers are a prop ...

I'm sick unto death of necessary elements being divorced from their setting & made into separate categories or called "props".

Castanets are not a "prop" in Flamenco & taps on one's shoes are not a "prop" in tap dance ...

Morocco
in Cairo
Still alive,
but really was 2 hrs away from dead last week

Oh boy.

Originally Posted by Morocco

Morocco
in Cairo
Still alive,
but really was 2 hrs away from dead last week

.w.: ..cr.: ..c:: ,f:: ..cr.:.w.:

yes she really scared us there. but i was praying for her health. it was still an awesome trip.

Originally Posted by Morocco

Didn't mean to scare you, but it's like saying your costume is a prop or your fingers are a prop ...

I'm sick unto death of necessary elements being divorced from their setting & made into separate categories or called "props".

Castanets are not a "prop" in Flamenco & taps on one's shoes are not a "prop" in tap dance ...

That's okay, it was a good scare. ..g.: Your workshops were the best time I've ever had being whipped into shape.

Morocco
in Cairo
Still alive,
but really was 2 hrs away from dead last week

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear you haven't been well. ,f:: Sending good health wishes your way!