9.2 ALL DANCE ARABIC
Oriental dance originating from Arab countries with various folkloric styles. Among the different folkloric styles are Dabke, Fallahi, Traditional Saidi (non-stylized), Hallaga, Fallahi, Nubian, Moroccan, Khaleegy, among others. Dancers must wear traditional costumes to embody the cultural heritage and tell the stories of their ancestors. This submodality can be performed barefoot or with shoes suitable for the dance.
A dance originating in the Middle East that was introduced to the West with a focus on performance. This submodality can be performed barefoot or with shoes suitable for the dance. Choreography may include a maximum of one acrobatic and/or gymnastic element. The following styles will be considered in this submodality: Meyance Routine, Dance with Element (veil, Isis wings, saber, among others). Stylized Saidi with one or two canes will be included in this submodality. The choreography must include the use or accompaniment of one or more elements for at least 70% of the performance, and mastery and use of the element will be evaluated along with its integration into the chosen technique and style.
A dance originating in the Middle East that was introduced to the West with a focus on performance. These include: Baladi routine, Drum solo routine (a cocktail of Arab rhythms), which use music with Western arrangements and modernized Arab techniques. This submodality can be performed barefoot or with shoes suitable for the dance. Choreography may include a maximum of one acrobatic and/or gymnastic element. The following styles will be considered in this submodality: Baladi Routine, Drum, Meyance, Dance without accompaniment of elements. Reda technique, Kawleeya stylizations, and Gypsy Fantasy will be included in this submodality.