Playing The Beledi Pattern on Zils

If you are trying to play the beledi pattern, I assume you are already familiar with basic zils, but here goes the pre-zil stuff. The zils go on the middle finger and thumb with the elastic sitting just below the nail bed. MAKE SURE YOUR ELASTIC IS TIGHT ENOUGH TO TURN YOUR FINGERS BLUE AFTER [...]

Teaching Rhythms

Instructors should give their students a well rounded education which includes teaching more than just steps. One of the most important elements of dance is understanding the music and rhythms. By using music in class that is simply rhythms, the beginner students will become accustomed to hearing the basic beats. Examples of these are Hem’s [...]