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Learn how to make your dance interesting with Taktaba, the free video podcast on dance composition for belly dancers.

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Dec 1, 2011

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Taktaba Episode 2: Long-Term Repetition

Release date: November 21st, 2007 This episode deals with long-term repetition. That’s repetition over the course of a song or an entire routine. We’ll discuss: - Maximizing intellectual satisfaction by balancing length & complexity (with graphs!) - Maximizing emotional satisfaction by balancing frequency & drama (also with graphs!) - Using theme and...

Dec 1, 2011

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Taktaba Episode 1: Repetition and Alternation

Release date: October 17th, 2006 This episode treats the twin topics of repetition and alternation, including: - When and how repetition can be effective - Different alternation patterns, and their psychological effects on your audience - Exercises - Combinations Runtime: 24 minutes Music: This episode features music from Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame, courtesy...

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