EGYPTIAN DANCE ARM POSITIONS e-book & video

The book illustrates with over one hundred pictures the arm positions according to El Hosseny Dance method (EHD method) for teaching and training Egyptian dance, including folklore and raqs sharqi.

The arm positions are classified by numbers, from 1 to 6. The system is borrowed from the ballet, and the classification is adapted to suite the styles of Egyptian dance. This book illustrates variations of the arm positions used in dance, it does not include the numerous gestures of Egyptian body language.

This classification is intended to be a helpful tool in teaching and training. Its purpose is not to restrict of limit your creativity. Study, practice, explore and find new variations according to the particular style you are working on as well as your own artistic personality.

The arms are a essential part of our body lines, that energy that flows through our whole body from the center to the tips or our fingers and toes, and beyond. Mastering the basic positions with their variations as well as moving the arms from one position to another takes time and naturally cannot be separated from the rest of the dance practice. It is also extremely important to train under the guidance of a skillful teacher.