Performing in the Middle East 2/2: Documentary by Sabriye Tekbilek

Part 2 of Sabriye Tekbilek's 2011 documentary about her 6+ years working as a professional belly dancer in the Middle East. Sabriye compiled the documentary as part of her assigned projects for Level 5 in Suhaila's certification program. Sabriye is currently Level 5 certified in Suhaila's format and Level 3 in Jamila's format.

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[CordsZ]

This was a really interesting, informative and honest documentary

Out of curiosity, how do native Middle Eastern dance patrons react to dancers who have studied under the Suhaila format? Do they find the movement base significantly different from dancers who have studied in less codified schools? If so, do they like it?

[SuhailaBellyDance]

@CordsZ Several of Jamila's and Suhaila's students have had successful careers in the Middle East. . and most commented their audiences said they had elements of the old style dancers. . referring back to Tahia Carioca, Samia Gamal, etc. (who were Jamila's main influences).  And given that their careers were long-standing and successful, it appears their audiences did like them.

[EmmaEgypt]

I agree with CordsZ,jam packed with info for those who dream about "making it"in the MENA,looking forward to attend one of your w/s now!

[magicalbellydancing]

A well presented documentary with lots of information, deserving full marks. Greetings from Australia.

[sabriyetj]

@MariaAya Thanks Maria! Glad to hear that, and remember there is a part 1 as well ;)

hope to see you soon xoxo

[MariaAya]

Dear Sabriye ! So interesting, thank you for sharing, i'm sharing it with my students :) kisses and good luck from Greece

[sabriyetj]

Thanks for the positive feed back!

[Mariaamira1]

This is a fantastic documentary, we need more insights into the life of a dancer. I look forward to the next video, thanks for sharing!

[windada]

This was so informative and so inspiring! I loved every bit of this documentary!