Four Oriental Dans Videos on Youtube.Com

Here I share with you four of the videos oriental dans as found on Youtube.com. Out of respect to their original posters, I am providing links only. Feel free to comment on your thoughts concerning these videos or share your own favorites.

This first link takes you to vintage Tribal Fusion. It is Rachel Brice, Kami Liddle, and Kajira Djoumahna at Kajira's 1st Maui Intensive in 2005. It is among the best Tribal Fusion performances I've seen. Relish each movement- subtle and dramatic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6qKYTDFfGA

This is Kami Liddle again- post Bellydance Superstars Tours. This is at Tribal Fest (2008). Ms. Liddle's dancing is not as precise as Ms. Brice's, though I would feign to use the word sloppy. The best part about this video is Ms. Liddle's new look. The black hair- versus the blonde- and the costume is just sexy: tribal without being overdone. With the hair and the smile, she looks like a 1930s movie star here. The music is also delightful. Being Arabic, tribal ambient, and almost classic oriental dans music all at once. There is even a movie soundtrack moment in the middle and at one point I get slightly Duran Duran vibes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPnVIW2d5vc

This link is Egyptian dance par excellance. Bellydance Superstars Tour veteran Sonya delivers a most beautiful and graceful performance in her native Chicago worthy of watching repeatedly. Notice the unique floating capabilities of her veil and the lovely way she throws it away. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx2MxOVp1Rk

This is a child, maybe five? It may be that her name is Tarabana. There is really no information given for this clip. But the girl is amazing! To be so young and have such a grasp of the dance-wow! Drum solo magic. It appears that this may first have appeared on television somewhere. You have to see this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2mxyr_mkvI