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Here at Ruric-Amari Dance, we believe that yoga is a staple in any dance curriculum and necessary for a well-balanced life! As such, we are happy to be a part of the “100 Days of Yoga” on Facebook. It’s simple… do yoga every day, for 100 days. You’ll be happy you did! And it’s much easier to do it with other people! Continue reading
Learn the three most basic notes to play with your finger cymbals (zills, sagat, zagat) in this free video. In this video, you will see how to properly strike your zills to elicit the sounds Ring, Clap, and Tick. Continue reading
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Learn the fun upbeat choreography to “Cakkidi”! This dance, done in the Turkish Belly Dance style, contains head tosses, pelvic drops, and a plethora of other belly dance moves to get your heart pumping and your body grooving. Learn the first half of this Ruric-Amari Original for FREE. Want more? Join ShimmyOnline and get lots of new choreographies and drills for only $6.99/month!! Continue reading
Time to dance! Choreography? Check! Music? Check! Costume? Check! Hair? Check! Makeup?… uh oh! Do you struggle with stage makeup? It is vastly different from your everyday makeup… or even your “clubbing” makeup. Watch this video for help, or get the FULL VIDEO. (ShimmyOnline members only) Continue reading
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This was the performance of Samovar Oasis at the 2012 University of Louisville International Banquet. Learn this Choreography Online! Our ShimmyOnline members have access to this choreography tutorial and Lots More! And now… the video of the performance… Continue reading
Length: 11 minutes
Purpose: A simple restorative yoga exercise segment to bring your body back to balance after a hard weekend!
Contents: Gentle stretches which help restore your body, instead of pushing it. This segment includes breathing, forward fold, and triangle pose, etc. Continue reading
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Length: 3 minutes
Purpose: To explain how to lift your elbows without moving your hands.
Contents: Includes explanation of lifting your elbows, which is important in snake arms, sway arms, and tribal technique.