Orit did study with Randa and she does consider Randa to be one of her inspirations. Randa uses a lot of steps that incorporate sticking her foot out a lot and kicking her foot up in the air. I would imagine that Orit gets that from Randa since its some of Randa's signature steps. I use a lot of steps in which I kick my foot out a lot and stick my foot up in the air and I would say it comes from watching all the performances of Randa as well as studying with her. In Dina's opening number she does have a step in which she gives the audience one side of her hip, kicks her leg up and while its up, does pelvic tilts to the back in place. Then she does half a grapevine and gives the audience the other hip and repeats. But I would say that normally Dina doesn't do much kicking. I think of all the Egyptian dancers I have seen, Randa incorporates the kicks the most. Orit does too, if you watch your videos you will see that as well.
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Originally Posted by Dheisha
Christina,have you seen other dancers use that "sticking your leg straight out"step that Orit uses a lot?
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Raqia does that a LOT. But she tends to lift the leg higher than 90 degrees (as I have seen Orit do), and with her arms straight up, as an arabesque.
I love Orit too! She`s so playful, she always makes me smile
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