with Princess Farhana
This video provides a strong technical introduction to the use of specialty-balanced props. Beginning with a costumed sword performance, the video covers a warm-up aimed at strengthening the body for floor work; basic balance points; and provides a complete and fully broken down choreography (adaptable for sword or shamadan) geared towards intermediate/advanced level dancers who want to work with balanced props.
Also included are safety and trouble-shooting tips; selecting and caring for balanced props, and history of balanced dances, concluding with a costumed raks shamadan performance
