wow why so much anger from the trolls? As far as I see it....this is a pretty good example of american dance. A whole bunch of colors and cultures all a mix and made into something a little different. Of course RB is talented but we all know that
This was an awesome video! I love her... but gotta say... all the yelling reminded me alot of Zena ^-^ Like DUCK RACHEL! She's gonna chuck her disc at you! But I loved the vid ^-^
I don't understand why there are so many negative comments on bellydance videos. Who would have thought that this art form would be such a troll magnet?
@RogueMaleficium ya no kidding, I think it is because of the costumes, people assume if you are bearing your belly that it must be provocative and naughty.
I liked her and the other Tribal Fusion dancers before they started doing all this Victorian/20's fusion crap. It makes me embarrassed to be both a belly dancer and a daily wearer of Victorian stuff.
Dance really isn't in a culture or a race or a country or anything but in a persons heart and spirit....Ms. Brice dances from her very core of her being and out to her fingertips, it does not matter who is from where or any of that...people get so caught in polarizing themselves and each other it's truly sad...let dance be dance and art be art...Everyone should dance however they want as long as it brings them joy!
I will beyond agree with you! But why does Ms. Brice whom I admire with other dancers, keep mentioning that she is Jewish? I am Roman, and have studied this dance for over 30 years. I never told anyone my family Hx.
I am just saying, that ART should be blind and speak for itself!
to the nay sayers ALL dance has evolved and changed who are you to lessen the hard work these performers have put in to do this. Also most "fusion" belly dancers know and practice/perform the more traditional styles of belly dance however finding gigs that want to see it is more difficult than the more popular styles
hey everyone! the "categorization police" are coming! they'll settle this "bellydancing" debate once and for all!!!
...but in the meanwhile...why don't we all just understand that probably no one who commented can do what she does, therefore it is extraordinary in it's own way...and obviously interesting to watch if you're here. so get overr it. it's an art form
jokes on you. its called tribal FUSION for a reason. because its a FUSION of all belly dances. not only do YOU sound like the dumbass here. but you also sound like a racist. obviously you don't know shit. i hope you dont call your self a belly dancer.
@ireguil haha no it's u who is the dumbass here BITCH, i don't need to know shit about belly dance you know what , because belly dancing is not something that we took from other cultures and ruined it by adding shit called Tribal Belly dancing is a part of my own culture . So u shut the fuck up !
i'm sorry your an ignorant bitter person who doesn't know anything. Actually i'm not, poor of an excuse of people like you make me laugh and make my day. once you take a belly dance class or something, you might know a thing or two ;)
@nasima123 maybe u need to open ur mind & realize that this is the 21st century. Things are bound to evolve, dur. Their still is the original dance, u can check that out as its not like its totally gone, however I'm guessing that u clicked on this video just to troll on it, pathetic. U should be thankful as tribal fusion is introducing dance to many new people. Also, I lold at, "I don't need to know shit", well my troll friend, looks like u do know shit, and only that. Good day.
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@YukioSnowoBloom well my point of view is very clear, the truth is that you dumb americans are stupid . You are free to choose whatever dress or costume to dance and call it tribal or ghotic but not belly dance. This is ugly dance with ugly make up and tattoos.
@nasima123 U really do not know anything about belly dance, because if u knew u´d be sure that it´s a kind of dance that dsn´t have an original culture, it existed since Ancient Egypt,a mix between Indians, Arabians, East of Europe.that´s why so many kinds of moves, and rithyms.Tribal Belly dance is nothing diferent from the "original" stuff, only the fact that it seems to b more similar to the real dance that existed about 3 thousands years ago even the dancer´s costume seems primitive.
@artregeous What is 'fenece'? Why were her interactions with the percussionist improper? I understand what algorithms may have to do with dancing, but really, what is the point of your statement? Did you feel the joy in her dance or not?
@artregeous get a life dude. rachel brice is one of the best bellydancers (tribal or otherwise) in the states. don't diss her. if you don't like it don't watch. or if you think you're better, post your own vid. bet you wouldn't like it if some one said the same about you.
@iamspecial14 A good bellydance is mainly supposed to be able to dance without having planned a choregraphy, actually =) Well, in the traditional (older?) schools at least. So my teacher explained to me =) (and she does look very young, I was so surprised when I learnt her age!)
LOL ok this is tribel bellydancing and not Egyptian or Oriental belly dancing , nor Greek , nor Turkish, nor Lebanese. This is Tribal Fusion. This style was brought to being in the 1970ish by Jamila Salimpour. Since, HEAVENGURL, you know so much about belly dancing i am sure you can spot the differences between the dances. This style of the dance was originated in San Francisco. Its called a Tribel Fusion because it actually is a combination of many forms of dances, not just belly dancing
Sorry, but this is pretty funny haha...let's see, in certain cultures, people use devices that contain "happy herbal medicine" to calm there spirits, make them feel ethereal : ) This is what a bong is used for! Just watch some Bob Marley and Pineapple Express (the movie). You will understand : )
..and it doesn't mean that someone who is born in Middle East for sure knows how to bellydance ither! ther are people who are talented and who are not and you can't generalize wich of this are white, black, arab and so on...
I agree with you for the most part. I don't think that it has anything to do with that being white or whatever else. Most middle easterners (I'm Lebanese but grew up in America) grow up listening to arabic music and watching their parents and peers dance, it's in our culture (more Lebanese than pure Arab). That's not to say that a Lebanese (say my cousins) person raised without the influence can dance because they can't. But that's why i can generalize because in most Caucasian cultures
they don't grow up with the same cultural influences. It's very plain that I'm not racist and I find it very funny that people are taking it that way. I can't do bollywood dancing (I've tried) and my roommate has tried to teach me to do step but I failed. But yea I do agree talent has nothing to do with race.
modern bellydancing originates from Middle Eastern folklore, and of course that somone who is born there will be more "in touch" with that type of dancing, and this is true for any folklore in any country and any race(and everybody has there own folklore)!but that has got nothing to do with talent and it does not mean that someone who has talent can't learn some other tipe of dancing that is not characteristic for there homeland(or for specific race)!
I'm sure Ms. Brice is cool, cuz she's definitely talented. Anybody can belly dance, but that doesn't mean non-white people don't notice how many times the industry has exploited a lot of cultures out there and then replaced everybody with performers that have more "acceptable" features. It's not about racism, just advocating some appreciation for where things originally came from.
Wow, people can't we just enjoy this beautiful dancing. Dancing, music , art esp. traditional ones like these are expressions of human creativity and sometimes rep. something Divine & spiritual or used to. And that ability is unique to only one race on earth--the human race.
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uhm actually being white has a lot to do with it. I'm not sure if you're aware of this but dances like these weren't actually found in Western cultures, Ireland being the exception.
Most belly dancers AREN'T white....seeing as how it comes from the Middle East. Just because you live in suburbia and that's all you know doesn't mean that's the standard.
being white as nothing to do with the talet you can have or not have in belly dancing ... belly dancing can be from middle East but that doesn't say that only middle east people can do belly dancing... that just raciste
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even white people know they can't dance, look at Brad Paisley's song Alcohol
"...And since the day I left Milwaukee
Lynchburg, Bordeaux, France
Been makin a fool out of folks
just like you
and helping white people dance"
Also your comment made no sense. If you want to have an argument learn how to write. I know being 12 is tough but pay attention in English class please.
Belly dancing wasnt "found" in Western cultures, but it has certainly become a part of Western culture. It is simply STUPID to make a generalization that "most" belly dancers arent white or "white people know they cant dance" or "white people cant dance" it is a stereotype, a ridiculous generalization no more or less ridiculous than me saying all black people live in the ghetto. Some do, some dont,. Some white folks can dance, some cant.
I'm sorry but it hasn't become apart of Western Culture. It's actually not that stupid to make the generalization that most belly dancers are from Arab cultures. You can't argue that the majority of Hindi dancing is done by Indians, why? Because it's what they were raised watching, doing and appreciating. Although many of us would like to believe we are in a global community we're not. Different cultures celebrate different things and belly dancing happens to be huge in the Middle East.
the comments about white people cant dance is not only un believably stuoid and untrue but very racist and vibdictive - a lot of top bellydancers are English by the way
Top belly dancers in who's opinion? Western opinion? Plus by making it into a competition you've already made it Western.
And how am I being vibdictive? I'm guessing you're calling me vindictive, but how am I seeking revenge? Vindictive, after all, means disposed or inclined to revenge.
How do I know this? Well seeing as how I go back there every summer and every girl I know (and yes I mean every girl I know) belly dances makes me pretty certain that I can make that generalization.
And how exactly is it "STUPID"?
I never said that ALL white people can't dance. If you can find anywhere in my argument please point it out.
Now are you trying to tell me that you don't generalize? That would be ridiculous because generalizing is natural to human nature.
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it's not. Blatant racism would be something like "Blacks are below whites" or "the white race is the supreme race". Haha but way to get totally defensive.
That's YOUR opinion. You are not the supreme source of the truth you know? And your reasons are really silly. The world is not limited to what we know: if, for example, the only language i know is russian i can't say that russian is the only language that exists!! If you only know white people that can't dance that doesen't mean that ALL white people can't dance. You are narrow minded and in 2009 this is a really sad thing!
uhhh I think you're missing the point and only reading what you want to read. Your Russian example has nothing to do with this argument. My reasons aren't silly at all. They're actually valid. What is my opinion exactly? I never said all white people can't dance. If you want to point out where I said that please be my guest. Haha I'm narrow minded? You made this judgment on one argument. That is ridiculous and just shows the obscurity of your argument.
SORRY i don't think this is 2003, but 2001, the FIRST TRIBAL FEST IN SEBASTOPOL ... I was there, I could not believe people were leaving the audience because she was not yet famous ... I think 2003 is the year Courtney started filming for her bellydance documentary, that may be why the later date.
you know what I was just thinking: THIS IS FROM 2003!! and I just find it weird that the quality of her dancing is still soooo amazing. I'm embarrassed to watch video's of myself of 1 year ago! I can't believe this is 6 years ago and her technique is still flawless... just out of interest I would love to watch a video of Rachel from the 90's :)!!
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as much as i love this dancer and tribal bellydance... i do truely dislike all those screams from "tribal audience".
is this amateurish crap supposed to mean something? i mean they are imitating the gypsies and the arabs. but those two aren't constantly screaming irritatingly at random when a girl is bellydancing. it is a huge distraction and i am sure that Rachel herself hates it.
i do agree with you that they are encouraging her. and they have good intentions. but not all bellydancers do it. and not all styles. it is not a part of bellydance.
i am the son of a woman who used to bellydance in her youth. and i have watched hundreds of bellydancers to know this: "tribal crowds" do it way too excessively and in regardless whatever moment during the show. there are suttleties about yelling that the tribal crowds are totally oblivious to
well im an ex bellydancer, nd all the ones here in australia they all the yelling.
Yeah Tribal dancers are more full on about it.
but the tribal girls in aus only do it at the start of thr dance ,the end and if somethin looks really cool
even if u did a bollywood dance 4 a comp they still go mental including the other dancers(non tribal) but this is from my experiancr of 4 years in the industry...i guess different countries hav different ways maybe?
Not true. Tribal style was around before Rachel Brice. I believe Rachel actually was a cabaret style dancer before ever becoming tribal. I believe Jamila Salimpour's troupe Bal Anat was first credited with being called Tribal and then Caroleena Nericchio began formalizing what is now called American Tribal Style as an improvisational group dance. Rachel studied with Caroleena among others. Technically speaking, Rachel is a tribal fusion dancer.
Jamila Salimpour and Carolina Nericchio styles are tribal fusion. Ms. Brice started/studied with a tribal fusion group; (excuse my spelling) Habi Rhu' or Habibi Ru?
This does not TAKE away from her in the slightest. It is just what is true.
Caruso, did not invent opera; yet he is considered one of the greatest tenors of all time. That is what I am saying.
theres tons of standard drum beats that the player will use so that the dancer can plan ahead a little bit. and if she knows which tempo hes in she generally knows when he'll switch to a different pattern
Notice how at 3:20 she looks directly at the drummer and nods her head, and he speeds up the tempo? When a drummer and the soloist are in sync (and both really really good at what they do) they both pick up cues from each other almost seamlessly.
wow why so much anger from the trolls? As far as I see it....this is a pretty good example of american dance. A whole bunch of colors and cultures all a mix and made into something a little different. Of course RB is talented but we all know that
organicgrains 2 weeks ago
ich meine die videoqualität!
shirocaine 3 weeks ago
scheissqualität. wer stellt sowas ins netz?
shirocaine 3 weeks ago
she is the greatest bellydancer *_*
the way she moves is awsome
hot hot
Lariella91 1 month ago
I adore Rachel Brice for her discipline, hard working and professional performance.
I disgust what trolls say about her.
If you Trolls do not like her, leave her alone and do not disturb - P.E.A.C.E. - P.L.E.A.S.E!
cuzoon 1 month ago
SHE IS THE BEST DDDANCER
fwildflower0426662 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
This was an awesome video! I love her... but gotta say... all the yelling reminded me alot of Zena ^-^ Like DUCK RACHEL! She's gonna chuck her disc at you! But I loved the vid ^-^
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danielaalvessoares 2 months ago
I don't understand why there are so many negative comments on bellydance videos. Who would have thought that this art form would be such a troll magnet?
This is wonderful though, I love her.
RogueMaleficium 3 months ago
@RogueMaleficium ya no kidding, I think it is because of the costumes, people assume if you are bearing your belly that it must be provocative and naughty.
fleurtygirl1yt 2 months ago
man she's awesome
mlmcin05 3 months ago
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mlmcin05 3 months ago
a melhoor
kellyalves140 4 months ago
From 2003 and already then her abdominas undulations and all other isolations ware amaizing¨!! -Superb drum solo
dancerbranka 4 months ago
Is that a bodhran or a riq?
molarmama5 5 months ago
29 people have no sense of living.
BDSMWizard 6 months ago
snake like movements
lemon4candy 6 months ago
It's incredible when the music slows way down because you can see just how much control she has over her body and movements. Beautiful.
velvetsnape 7 months ago 2
I liked her and the other Tribal Fusion dancers before they started doing all this Victorian/20's fusion crap. It makes me embarrassed to be both a belly dancer and a daily wearer of Victorian stuff.
kungfubellydancer 7 months ago
Dance really isn't in a culture or a race or a country or anything but in a persons heart and spirit....Ms. Brice dances from her very core of her being and out to her fingertips, it does not matter who is from where or any of that...people get so caught in polarizing themselves and each other it's truly sad...let dance be dance and art be art...Everyone should dance however they want as long as it brings them joy!
JetRedGirl 7 months ago 25
@JetRedGirl
I will beyond agree with you! But why does Ms. Brice whom I admire with other dancers, keep mentioning that she is Jewish? I am Roman, and have studied this dance for over 30 years. I never told anyone my family Hx.
I am just saying, that ART should be blind and speak for itself!
molarmama5 5 months ago
I really believe she is maybe the most attractive woman in the world........Did I say woman, I meant Goddess.....
relphick100 9 months ago 2
to the nay sayers ALL dance has evolved and changed who are you to lessen the hard work these performers have put in to do this. Also most "fusion" belly dancers know and practice/perform the more traditional styles of belly dance however finding gigs that want to see it is more difficult than the more popular styles
bloodysouls7896 9 months ago 5
la amo
gatoasesinoserial666 9 months ago
hey everyone! the "categorization police" are coming! they'll settle this "bellydancing" debate once and for all!!!
...but in the meanwhile...why don't we all just understand that probably no one who commented can do what she does, therefore it is extraordinary in it's own way...and obviously interesting to watch if you're here. so get overr it. it's an art form
expandyourmind6369 10 months ago 5
@expandyourmind6369
maybe everyone here except me can dance like that but i do agree that she is very interesting and talented. I love Rachel Brice!!!!
ireguil 1 month ago
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fucking stupid dumbass Americans changed belly dance then do not call it belly dance
nasima123 10 months ago
@nasima123
jokes on you. its called tribal FUSION for a reason. because its a FUSION of all belly dances. not only do YOU sound like the dumbass here. but you also sound like a racist. obviously you don't know shit. i hope you dont call your self a belly dancer.
ireguil 1 month ago
@ireguil haha no it's u who is the dumbass here BITCH, i don't need to know shit about belly dance you know what , because belly dancing is not something that we took from other cultures and ruined it by adding shit called Tribal Belly dancing is a part of my own culture . So u shut the fuck up !
nasima123 1 month ago
@nasima123
i'm sorry your an ignorant bitter person who doesn't know anything. Actually i'm not, poor of an excuse of people like you make me laugh and make my day. once you take a belly dance class or something, you might know a thing or two ;)
ireguil 1 month ago
@nasima123 maybe u need to open ur mind & realize that this is the 21st century. Things are bound to evolve, dur. Their still is the original dance, u can check that out as its not like its totally gone, however I'm guessing that u clicked on this video just to troll on it, pathetic. U should be thankful as tribal fusion is introducing dance to many new people. Also, I lold at, "I don't need to know shit", well my troll friend, looks like u do know shit, and only that. Good day.
YukioSnowoBloom 1 month ago 3
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@YukioSnowoBloom well my point of view is very clear, the truth is that you dumb americans are stupid . You are free to choose whatever dress or costume to dance and call it tribal or ghotic but not belly dance. This is ugly dance with ugly make up and tattoos.
nasima123 1 month ago
@nasima123 U really do not know anything about belly dance, because if u knew u´d be sure that it´s a kind of dance that dsn´t have an original culture, it existed since Ancient Egypt,a mix between Indians, Arabians, East of Europe.that´s why so many kinds of moves, and rithyms.Tribal Belly dance is nothing diferent from the "original" stuff, only the fact that it seems to b more similar to the real dance that existed about 3 thousands years ago even the dancer´s costume seems primitive.
laluza20 2 days ago
Such a pleasure to hear Tobias drumming!
DanielIKing 10 months ago
"sooooo ein traummmmmm!"
djlanuitangel 11 months ago
Makes me proud to be female!!! That was sweet!
tiffanymcdaniel1 11 months ago 11
such a perfect body
deliight 1 year ago
bellydancers are sooooooo hot lol
Cody0Snow 1 year ago
she's like a gothic gypsy belly dancer girl...I LOVE HEEERRRR!!!!...
littletokyo14 1 year ago
Sin lugar a duda es una de las mejores en el mundo
108MiALEE 1 year ago
Perfeita!!!
caromoura 1 year ago
Very nice, sensuous
SandrineSoprano 1 year ago
27 People find stuff to dislike on youtube because they want to be the douchebag.
ErInNtHeFrEaK 1 year ago 6
She is beyond a belly dancer.
Polacan24 1 year ago 2
trible makes me fall into a trans
lunabrava13 1 year ago
Una geiia toaaaaaall!! QUE IIDOL!! =)
Eliimansilla 1 year ago
This video made me fall in love with this dance form, thanks rachel!
ticobellydancer 1 year ago
I love her style and dancing.
MollyAnn2009 1 year ago
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very shallow uneducated rythms improper interactions with percisionist poor math algorythms doesnt match with her fenece
artregeous 1 year ago
@artregeous What is 'fenece'? Why were her interactions with the percussionist improper? I understand what algorithms may have to do with dancing, but really, what is the point of your statement? Did you feel the joy in her dance or not?
wickedwavecrasher 1 year ago
@artregeous get a life dude. rachel brice is one of the best bellydancers (tribal or otherwise) in the states. don't diss her. if you don't like it don't watch. or if you think you're better, post your own vid. bet you wouldn't like it if some one said the same about you.
Sacred90Lotus 1 year ago
@artregeous FINESSE NOT FENECE SPELLIN ERROR SORRY
artregeous 1 year ago
great impro, it's so good, you can't even tell
missprisss 1 year ago 3
Nothing terribly "new" here.
molarmama5 1 year ago
wich tribal fest is this?
VioletScrap 1 year ago
@VioletScrap Tribal Fest in Sebastopol CA
boodahduck2 1 year ago
@VioletScrap i think this was tribal fest 6? or maybe even 5, its one of those two if i remember right!
MizeryLovesCompany77 1 year ago
@MizeryLovesCompany77 thankies :D
VioletScrap 1 year ago
Horid camera work.
electricslipper 1 year ago
Rachel Brice is always impressive, but I really love this performance because she's smiling so much!
Lani012 1 year ago 3
me da envidia muxa envidia
aeleaonor 1 year ago
¡Precioso video!
¡Muchas gracias!
Ana
anamasuf 1 year ago
yo la AMO es mi idola!!!!♥
iosonounabambina 1 year ago
joli. Même si c'est toujours un peu pareil, elle le fait superbement bien.
krine2009 1 year ago
Beautiful!
Thank you!
anamasuf 1 year ago
She's a BEEAAASSTT XD
MarsNavaja 1 year ago 4
amazing!
mssgernika 1 year ago
8 o Never ceases to amaze me no matter how many times I watch this
velvetsnape 1 year ago
"even white people know they cant dance"
wow heavegurl.... you are soooo ignorant...
feel so sorry 4 u...you cant generalize..even if u say its ok to do it..
im pretty sure that being talented has nothing to do with your skin color...
abzurdahcenicienta 1 year ago 2
@abzurdahcenicienta The person you replied to is now officially a successful troll.
ThatFemaleGamer 1 year ago
I think the drummer thinks she's cute :-P
ShowdownBlamBlam 1 year ago
WOW she looks so young!
and this is improv?>?>?
omg shes amazing!
iamspecial14 1 year ago
@iamspecial14 A good bellydance is mainly supposed to be able to dance without having planned a choregraphy, actually =) Well, in the traditional (older?) schools at least. So my teacher explained to me =) (and she does look very young, I was so surprised when I learnt her age!)
ZRedPoppy 1 year ago
Anyone know of any more videos where she dances fast like this?
jrwrag 1 year ago
amazinggg :DD she inspires me to work harderr!! <3
ladyuchiaha123 1 year ago 2
So strangely hypnotizing....
NeuroProctologist 1 year ago
LOL ok this is tribel bellydancing and not Egyptian or Oriental belly dancing , nor Greek , nor Turkish, nor Lebanese. This is Tribal Fusion. This style was brought to being in the 1970ish by Jamila Salimpour. Since, HEAVENGURL, you know so much about belly dancing i am sure you can spot the differences between the dances. This style of the dance was originated in San Francisco. Its called a Tribel Fusion because it actually is a combination of many forms of dances, not just belly dancing
charm1904 1 year ago 2
2:42 WOW, she´s a snake!
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oooh wonder good shakes...
wonder how she would shake when she spreads her legs
beautiful slut ;p
21ashrach 1 year ago
This is at tribal fest,right? What year is it?
RebekahLynn816 2 years ago
beautiful.
jesGOREgous 2 years ago 4
I will not read any coments because she is briliant...
globalgirl33 2 years ago 41
Can't we all just get a bong?
greywolfgirl4 2 years ago 127
@greywolfgirl4 xD
CommanderKillJoy 1 year ago
@greywolfgirl4 fuck yea!!!!!!!!
sushiqt07 1 year ago
@greywolfgirl4
Please, what does it means "get a bong"? English is not my native language. I'm curious.
Lia137 7 months ago 3
@Lia137 it means to drop all arguments and smoke some happy plant. XD
greywolfgirl4 7 months ago
@Lia137
Sorry, but this is pretty funny haha...let's see, in certain cultures, people use devices that contain "happy herbal medicine" to calm there spirits, make them feel ethereal : ) This is what a bong is used for! Just watch some Bob Marley and Pineapple Express (the movie). You will understand : )
MsPrince4life 5 months ago
@MsPrince4life Thanks! Now, I understand. rsrsr
Lupy5 3 months ago
@Lupy5
Your welcome! : )
MsPrince4life 3 months ago
..and it doesn't mean that someone who is born in Middle East for sure knows how to bellydance ither! ther are people who are talented and who are not and you can't generalize wich of this are white, black, arab and so on...
azikat33 2 years ago 4
I agree with you for the most part. I don't think that it has anything to do with that being white or whatever else. Most middle easterners (I'm Lebanese but grew up in America) grow up listening to arabic music and watching their parents and peers dance, it's in our culture (more Lebanese than pure Arab). That's not to say that a Lebanese (say my cousins) person raised without the influence can dance because they can't. But that's why i can generalize because in most Caucasian cultures
heavengurl899 2 years ago
they don't grow up with the same cultural influences. It's very plain that I'm not racist and I find it very funny that people are taking it that way. I can't do bollywood dancing (I've tried) and my roommate has tried to teach me to do step but I failed. But yea I do agree talent has nothing to do with race.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
modern bellydancing originates from Middle Eastern folklore, and of course that somone who is born there will be more "in touch" with that type of dancing, and this is true for any folklore in any country and any race(and everybody has there own folklore)!but that has got nothing to do with talent and it does not mean that someone who has talent can't learn some other tipe of dancing that is not characteristic for there homeland(or for specific race)!
azikat33 2 years ago 5
I'm sure Ms. Brice is cool, cuz she's definitely talented. Anybody can belly dance, but that doesn't mean non-white people don't notice how many times the industry has exploited a lot of cultures out there and then replaced everybody with performers that have more "acceptable" features. It's not about racism, just advocating some appreciation for where things originally came from.
dalinkwent202 2 years ago 4
totally agree
heavengurl899 2 years ago
weeeeeeelllll technically it's called zaghareet
sweetghoul13 2 years ago 4
it's not yelling it's called trilling, it's a form of excitement and encouragement towards her
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WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!
najlarabie 2 years ago
why is the audience yelling?
LeRoiSoleilLuv 2 years ago
In Middle Eastern dance, they do that yell as a form of complimentary. They do it all the time in belly dancing
MsPrince4life 2 years ago
Wow, people can't we just enjoy this beautiful dancing. Dancing, music , art esp. traditional ones like these are expressions of human creativity and sometimes rep. something Divine & spiritual or used to. And that ability is unique to only one race on earth--the human race.
Lunawhynot 2 years ago
wow she is hot
Pustekuchen7 2 years ago
anyone know the last song when the credits come out? really amazing music :)
atunsengeb 2 years ago
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that white girl can dance! haha one small step for Rachel, one leap for white people!
heavengurl899 2 years ago
being white has nothing to do with, i know so many belly dancers that are white most of them are.
vickyToria97 2 years ago
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uhm actually being white has a lot to do with it. I'm not sure if you're aware of this but dances like these weren't actually found in Western cultures, Ireland being the exception.
Most belly dancers AREN'T white....seeing as how it comes from the Middle East. Just because you live in suburbia and that's all you know doesn't mean that's the standard.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
being white as nothing to do with the talet you can have or not have in belly dancing ... belly dancing can be from middle East but that doesn't say that only middle east people can do belly dancing... that just raciste
TheMissquebec 2 years ago
I think that's more of stereotyping than racism.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
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even white people know they can't dance, look at Brad Paisley's song Alcohol
"...And since the day I left Milwaukee
Lynchburg, Bordeaux, France
Been makin a fool out of folks
just like you
and helping white people dance"
Also your comment made no sense. If you want to have an argument learn how to write. I know being 12 is tough but pay attention in English class please.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
Belly dancing wasnt "found" in Western cultures, but it has certainly become a part of Western culture. It is simply STUPID to make a generalization that "most" belly dancers arent white or "white people know they cant dance" or "white people cant dance" it is a stereotype, a ridiculous generalization no more or less ridiculous than me saying all black people live in the ghetto. Some do, some dont,. Some white folks can dance, some cant.
misslessieloo 2 years ago
I'm sorry but it hasn't become apart of Western Culture. It's actually not that stupid to make the generalization that most belly dancers are from Arab cultures. You can't argue that the majority of Hindi dancing is done by Indians, why? Because it's what they were raised watching, doing and appreciating. Although many of us would like to believe we are in a global community we're not. Different cultures celebrate different things and belly dancing happens to be huge in the Middle East.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
the comments about white people cant dance is not only un believably stuoid and untrue but very racist and vibdictive - a lot of top bellydancers are English by the way
qubenlink 2 years ago
Top belly dancers in who's opinion? Western opinion? Plus by making it into a competition you've already made it Western.
And how am I being vibdictive? I'm guessing you're calling me vindictive, but how am I seeking revenge? Vindictive, after all, means disposed or inclined to revenge.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
I agree with you.
YouSawMeInURdream 2 years ago
with who?
heavengurl899 2 years ago
with you. heavengurl
YouSawMeInURdream 2 years ago
haha thanks! I'm glad someone does! :)
heavengurl899 2 years ago
How do I know this? Well seeing as how I go back there every summer and every girl I know (and yes I mean every girl I know) belly dances makes me pretty certain that I can make that generalization.
And how exactly is it "STUPID"?
I never said that ALL white people can't dance. If you can find anywhere in my argument please point it out.
Now are you trying to tell me that you don't generalize? That would be ridiculous because generalizing is natural to human nature.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
"even white people know they can't dance"
Excuse me, your blatant racism is showing.
teasaiocht 2 years ago 5
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it's not. Blatant racism would be something like "Blacks are below whites" or "the white race is the supreme race". Haha but way to get totally defensive.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
@misslessieloo i totally agree!!
19zara87 2 years ago
haha any reason why?
heavengurl899 2 years ago
I hate prejudices that' s the reason
19zara87 2 years ago
... that's not a reason.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
That's YOUR opinion. You are not the supreme source of the truth you know? And your reasons are really silly. The world is not limited to what we know: if, for example, the only language i know is russian i can't say that russian is the only language that exists!! If you only know white people that can't dance that doesen't mean that ALL white people can't dance. You are narrow minded and in 2009 this is a really sad thing!
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uhhh I think you're missing the point and only reading what you want to read. Your Russian example has nothing to do with this argument. My reasons aren't silly at all. They're actually valid. What is my opinion exactly? I never said all white people can't dance. If you want to point out where I said that please be my guest. Haha I'm narrow minded? You made this judgment on one argument. That is ridiculous and just shows the obscurity of your argument.
heavengurl899 2 years ago
Wow this is absolutely just fucking amazing and beautiful.
Freakazoid456 2 years ago
Love it...Love it...Love it!!!!!!!!!
sonyapervez 2 years ago
I loved her outfit in this! and that it was improv..
LyraJF 2 years ago 5
I love this black outfit.
metalkitty88 2 years ago 5
God, how awesome is she LoL :) I hope I can be half that good someday!
Rachel Brice ROCKS!! <3
Aspetta17 2 years ago 15
what to say, my favorite dancer
grasssven 2 years ago 6
Excellent drum solo too! Amazing video!
ForestMystic 2 years ago 3
FANTASTIC
streganera666 2 years ago 3
SORRY i don't think this is 2003, but 2001, the FIRST TRIBAL FEST IN SEBASTOPOL ... I was there, I could not believe people were leaving the audience because she was not yet famous ... I think 2003 is the year Courtney started filming for her bellydance documentary, that may be why the later date.
NEKONEKO9 2 years ago 7
you know what I was just thinking: THIS IS FROM 2003!! and I just find it weird that the quality of her dancing is still soooo amazing. I'm embarrassed to watch video's of myself of 1 year ago! I can't believe this is 6 years ago and her technique is still flawless... just out of interest I would love to watch a video of Rachel from the 90's :)!!
hilde1982dance 2 years ago 2
a great dancer
titomis 2 years ago 3
I love her and the misic, I loved it so much I started rolling my belly to the music!, =D
blackandwhiteangel13 2 years ago
she dances like a thunder and lightning!!!!
INDprd 2 years ago 7
Rachel Brice is proof that there is a God.
Peace0MamaCas 2 years ago 7
true!
PimmelQ 2 years ago 3
THIS IS HOT!
Djdjin 2 years ago
i wanna belly dance! lol, great moves there!
fuzzibubbles1 2 years ago 3
Rachel Brice has belly dance DVDs... worth checking out!
tessalina 2 years ago 3
nice improvisation! shes my favorite belly dancer.
KingdomHearts500 2 years ago
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as much as i love this dancer and tribal bellydance... i do truely dislike all those screams from "tribal audience".
is this amateurish crap supposed to mean something? i mean they are imitating the gypsies and the arabs. but those two aren't constantly screaming irritatingly at random when a girl is bellydancing. it is a huge distraction and i am sure that Rachel herself hates it.
who wouldn't.?
arabiancat 2 years ago
actually the gazi yelling is like encouraging and saying "we love you" , "you're great"
All bellydancers do it, whatever style
Its apart of Bellydance.
Alot of dancers do it during their own performances too.
Most Bellydancers love it when their friends & fans do the yelling.
AlexanderaCherie 2 years ago 9
well actually, you are wrong.
i do agree with you that they are encouraging her. and they have good intentions. but not all bellydancers do it. and not all styles. it is not a part of bellydance.
i am the son of a woman who used to bellydance in her youth. and i have watched hundreds of bellydancers to know this: "tribal crowds" do it way too excessively and in regardless whatever moment during the show. there are suttleties about yelling that the tribal crowds are totally oblivious to
arabiancat 2 years ago
i do have to add that regardless of the distractions, this is one hell of an amazing Dancer.
i love Rachel!
arabiancat 2 years ago
well im an ex bellydancer, nd all the ones here in australia they all the yelling.
Yeah Tribal dancers are more full on about it.
but the tribal girls in aus only do it at the start of thr dance ,the end and if somethin looks really cool
even if u did a bollywood dance 4 a comp they still go mental including the other dancers(non tribal) but this is from my experiancr of 4 years in the industry...i guess different countries hav different ways maybe?
AlexanderaCherie 2 years ago 3
I'M SPEECHLESS.......
yumiko0017 2 years ago 2
I love how she Layers her moves...shimmy with the hip while belly roll and then throws in a chest circle at the same time....Really cool.
PaleGypsie 2 years ago 14
This is how every dancer should be.
ubersp00k 2 years ago 8
I think this is my favorite performance of Rachel. She's amazing. She really is!!!
DrewMichael930 2 years ago 7
Man, she is one of the best I have ever seen!
But no words can really describe to the fullest the impressions I feel when I watch such excellent performers.
This is TRUE art!!!
spiegelnder 2 years ago 11
mi vida al ritmo del derbake oh si!
talulasmoon 2 years ago
This is one BEAUTIFUL dance! Wow.
louiseduvee 2 years ago 3
Were can you get sleeves like that?
jazzypony 2 years ago
She makes me want to dance too. What amazing talent she's got. :D
mmecharlotte 2 years ago 7
I fell in love with this clip years ago... *sigh*
caitlinboo 2 years ago 4
amazing, just breath taking
i mean tribal is special but i really think that rachel brice is the best belly dancer
mamzellejulie 2 years ago 9
how can she move her arms like that??? its amazing
izzzzzzzzzzzzzi 2 years ago 4
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omfg this woman is amazing. lol i would fuck her :D
aragtarn 2 years ago
What a STAR!
Divinedancedivas 3 years ago 2
Tribal style = Rachel Brice
vimorrison 3 years ago
Not true. Tribal style was around before Rachel Brice. I believe Rachel actually was a cabaret style dancer before ever becoming tribal. I believe Jamila Salimpour's troupe Bal Anat was first credited with being called Tribal and then Caroleena Nericchio began formalizing what is now called American Tribal Style as an improvisational group dance. Rachel studied with Caroleena among others. Technically speaking, Rachel is a tribal fusion dancer.
paledeerwoman 2 years ago 31
@paledeerwoman She wasn't the first Tribal dancer, she did create Tribal Fusion dance.
GrimmAndGarr 1 year ago
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Jamila Salimpour and Carolina Nericchio styles are tribal fusion. Ms. Brice started/studied with a tribal fusion group; (excuse my spelling) Habi Rhu' or Habibi Ru?
This does not TAKE away from her in the slightest. It is just what is true.
Caruso, did not invent opera; yet he is considered one of the greatest tenors of all time. That is what I am saying.
I am a major fan of Ms. Brice.
molarmama5 1 year ago
man it looks like shes freakin floating
mmfcljuggalette4lyfe 3 years ago 7
How can she predict the beats?
kattmat 3 years ago
theres tons of standard drum beats that the player will use so that the dancer can plan ahead a little bit. and if she knows which tempo hes in she generally knows when he'll switch to a different pattern
ande5665 3 years ago 9
or theres something called rehersing xD
wolfmane14 3 years ago
Its an improvisation...
kattmat 3 years ago 4
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wolfmane14 3 years ago
Notice how at 3:20 she looks directly at the drummer and nods her head, and he speeds up the tempo? When a drummer and the soloist are in sync (and both really really good at what they do) they both pick up cues from each other almost seamlessly.
wowzer1919 3 years ago 4