Instructor: Nesma

TAQSIM PERFORMANCE CLASS Part 1

In this session, we will explore twelve rules, ideas, or concepts developed by Nesma to learn or enrich improvisation in a Taqsim. These guidelines have been specifically created by Nesma for educational application and reflect her personal vision. It is important to remember that, in reality, there are no fixed rules for dancing a Taqsim.

Enhance your experience by utilizing video chapters and reading the description below.

Chapters:

  1. 00:00 - Intro
  2. 00:50 - The taqsim
  3. 03:15 - Why is important to dance a taqsim
  4. 03:48 - The improvisation
  5. 07:45 - The ideas or "rules"
  6. 08:27 - Rule nº 1 Less is more
  7. 10:11 - Rule nº 2: Isolations. Focus the attention
  8. 12:06 - Rule nº2 | Exercise 1 Demonstration
  9. 16:45 - Rule nº 2 Practice & corrections
  10. 20:32 - Rule nº3: Movement conscientious
  11. 23:40 - Rule nº4: Develop the ideas. History telling
  12. 26:25 - Rule nº 4 Example
  13. 29:11 - Your practice & corrections
  14. 32:34 - History telling resource
  15. 36:14 - Exercise
  16. 42:00 - Rule nº 5 Dynamics
  17. 44:50 - Practice
  18. 47:43 - Practice with stops
  19. 52:28 - Corrections
  20. 54:30 - Corrections
  21. 59:10 - Rule nº 6 Surprise
  22. 01:02:14 - Practice & corrections
  23. 01:08:22 - Rule nº 7 Contrast with music
  24. 01:16:23 - Contrast of speed practice & corrections
  25. 01:20:08 - Practice
  26. 01:25:30 - Rule nº8 Use of the space
  27. 01:31:18 - Demonstration inserting combo
  28. 01:37:33 - Taqsim Task for the semester
  29. 01:37:48 - Rule nº9: Nice Poses & Pauses
  30. 01:41:39 - Rule nº10: Head position, effects of looking
  31. 01:43:05 - Exercise
  32. 01:50:12 - Rule nº 11 Use different levels
  33. 01:51:27 - Rule nº 12 Originality