In this intermediate-level class, we assemble four 16-count combinations into a long flow with a nice mix of crisp and elastic elements. Once we have the sequence of steps down, we’ll map the combos onto several different pieces of music, working on transforming technique into expressive dance movement by making our phrasing and presentation differently responsive to different musical accompaniment. The class includes some pointers, but emphasizes nonstop follow-along flow. Class length is just over an hour. No warmup! Please prepare with a separate program.

Choreography notes are attached. (Download with your rental or subscription.)
Bookmarks for Soft Precision

0:06 Demo and Intro
2:01 Arm Technique Flow
10:50 Technique Flow
27:33 Breakdown Measures 7 and 8 (count 49 to end)
29:53 Breakdown Measure 6 (counts 41-48)
30:34 Demo Measure 5 (counts 33-40)
30:47 Twist Down review
31:52 Breakdown Measure 5
34:41 Assemble Measures 5 and 6
36:18 Demo Measures 3 and 4
36:42 Breakdown Measure 3
37:21 Twist Open review
39:17 Runthrough Measure 3
40:00 Arms and Body Lines for Measure 3
41:00 Runthrough Measure 3 to end
41:30 Breakdown Measure 4
42:42 Demo Measures 1 and 2
43:44 Assemble Combination
45:30 Music: “Ala Nar,” B. and H. Cifuentes
49:36 Breakdown of Arm Placements
51:15 Music:”To Morocco With the Stars” by Mundi
54:02 Music:”Underworld” by Nightfall Project
56:22 Music: “Hashashiyyin” by Kara Nomadica
59:37 Music: “Karuna,” Stellamara
Music Used in Soft Precision

0:00 “To Morocco With the Stars” from the album My House is the Sky by Mundi
2:00 “Ra Returns” from the album Beautiful Earth by Bella Gaia
12:59 “Ganil Hawa” from the album Oriental Fantasy Vol. 2 – Inta Omri by Beata and Horacio Cifuentes
20:06 “Bir Demet Yasemin” from the album Bellydance New York by Amir Naoum Chehade and Elias Sarkar
23:53 “Azzuri” from the album Lavender by Middle Earth Ensemble
28:16 “Ciftetelli Takasim 2” from the album Bellydance New York by Amir Naoum Chehade and Elias Sarkar
39:01 “Ala Nar” from the album Oriental Fantasy (Vol.1) – Ala Nar by Beata and Horacio Cifuentes,
51:15 “To Morocco With the Stars” from the album My House is the Sky by Mundi
54:02 “Underworld” by Nightfall Project
56:22 “Hashashiyyin” from the album Kara Nomadica by Kara Nomadica.
59:37 “Karuna” from the album Star Of The Sea by Stellamara