Need help: Mother/Daughter performance

MsFelicita · 10-15-2007, 03:31 PM

Hi,

I am a new member (actually just joined) and I have problem I am hoping someone might be able to help with.
I am in my mid-twenties and I am planning to do a performance with my Mom (she's in her early fifties); first performancefor her, second for me. We have ideas for choreography but are having trouble finding a song. I know how important it is that the lyrics be appropriate so I don't want us to dance to a love song, but finding a song that has anything to do with mothers/daughters is a challenge.
Does anyone know of any song that might work? Even just a neutral song will work...else we'll have to go with a drum solo and I don't think we are ready for that yet. Ideally I guess we were hoping for something fun (i.e. mother shows daughter moves and daughter follows style).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Felicita

SaraKat · 10-15-2007, 05:29 PM

What style do you do?
p.s. I dance with my mom too-- we are about the same ages as you and your mother.

Yasmine Bint Al Nubia · 10-15-2007, 07:59 PM

Welcome MsFelicita, Have you checked the Music and Lyric section of the forum? You may find ideas there. You may also try Belly Dancing -- Art Of Middle Eastern Dance -- Bellydancing in Iowa City, Shira has a list of Arabic and Turkish songs with lyrics. Since music selection is based on personal tastes, I hesitate on giving some of my favorites but I'm sure other may have some good suggestions for you.
Yasmine

Johara · 10-16-2007, 02:37 AM

There is a song by Sahar on Bellydance Superstars 3 called Drama Queen that is just about wanting to dance. Those are actually the only words "Je vous danser". I'm actually performing to it this weekend. It's an option.

adiemus · 10-16-2007, 07:31 AM

Soooo nice to see Mum and Daughter teams! My daughter is 14 and dancing with me in a class that has another woman my age (43) and her mother! Bellydance is just great for breaking stereotypes!!

MsFelicita · 10-16-2007, 01:20 PM

Thank you so much for your suggestions Yasmine Bint Al Nubia and Johara.
I think our style is closest to traditional Egyptian.

Ecuabellydancer · 10-16-2007, 11:44 PM

Hi Felicita

What about Shik, Shak, Shok??? The lyrics start with

nassik ya habibi il rap w il rock
(My darling, I'm going to make you forget about rap and rock) shik shak shok
shik shak shok
nassik ya habibi il rap w il rock
My darling, I'm going to make you forget about rap and rock
wi ta aala nir'os baladi
Come, let us dance baladi (our native music)

Sounds like something a parent could tell his/her child..... and it would go perfect with your idea of "mother shows daughter moves and daughter follows style"

Plus it is such a great, fun song!!!

Good luck

Mariesaffron · 10-17-2007, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsFelicita

Hi,

I am a new member (actually just joined) and I have problem I am hoping someone might be able to help with.
I am in my mid-twenties and I am planning to do a performance with my Mom (she's in her early fifties); first performancefor her, second for me. We have ideas for choreography but are having trouble finding a song. I know how important it is that the lyrics be appropriate so I don't want us to dance to a love song, but finding a song that has anything to do with mothers/daughters is a challenge.
Does anyone know of any song that might work? Even just a neutral song will work...else we'll have to go with a drum solo and I don't think we are ready for that yet. Ideally I guess we were hoping for something fun (i.e. mother shows daughter moves and daughter follows style).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Felicita

I congratulate you and your mother, for wanting to perform together, search in you tube for tribal duet Charkara, good luke. Marie

Mariesaffron · 10-17-2007, 01:46 AM

MSFelicita, you can check out Mistic dance by Vinna & Ninna, very simple and nice, for the ones that are just starting. Marie

MsFelicita · 10-18-2007, 01:26 PM

Thank you Ecuabellydancer and Mariesaffron! Everyone is so wonderful and supportive, I really appreciate your help!

10-15-2007, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
MsFelicita Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Need help: Mother/Daughter performance Hi, I am a new member (actually just joined) and I have problem I am hoping someone might be able to help with. I am in my mid-twenties and I am planning to do a performance with my Mom (she's in her early fifties); first performancefor her, second for me. We have ideas for choreography but are having trouble finding a song. I know how important it is that the lyrics be appropriate so I don't want us to dance to a love song, but finding a song that has anything to do with mothers/daughters is a challenge. Does anyone know of any song that might work? Even just a neutral song will work...else we'll have to go with a drum solo and I don't think we are ready for that yet. Ideally I guess we were hoping for something fun (i.e. mother shows daughter moves and daughter follows style). Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Felicita

10-15-2007, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yasmine Bint Al Nubia V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 1,132	Welcome MsFelicita, Have you checked the Music and Lyric section of the forum? You may find ideas there. You may also try Belly Dancing -- Art Of Middle Eastern Dance -- Bellydancing in Iowa City, Shira has a list of Arabic and Turkish songs with lyrics. Since music selection is based on personal tastes, I hesitate on giving some of my favorites but I'm sure other may have some good suggestions for you. Yasmine __________________ www.visionsofthenile.com

10-16-2007, 02:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Johara Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 18	Welcom There is a song by Sahar on Bellydance Superstars 3 called Drama Queen that is just about wanting to dance. Those are actually the only words "Je vous danser". I'm actually performing to it this weekend. It's an option.

10-16-2007, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 977	Soooo nice to see Mum and Daughter teams! My daughter is 14 and dancing with me in a class that has another woman my age (43) and her mother! Bellydance is just great for breaking stereotypes!! __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

10-16-2007, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
MsFelicita Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Thank you so much for your suggestions Yasmine Bint Al Nubia and Johara. I think our style is closest to traditional Egyptian. __________________ Thank you, Ms. Felicita

10-15-2007, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
SaraKat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carrboro, NC Posts: 38	What style do you do? p.s. I dance with my mom too-- we are about the same ages as you and your mother.

10-16-2007, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ecuabellydancer Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ecuador Posts: 165	Hi Felicita What about Shik, Shak, Shok??? The lyrics start with nassik ya habibi il rap w il rock (My darling, I'm going to make you forget about rap and rock) shik shak shok shik shak shok nassik ya habibi il rap w il rock My darling, I'm going to make you forget about rap and rock wi ta aala nir'os baladi Come, let us dance baladi (our native music) Sounds like something a parent could tell his/her child..... and it would go perfect with your idea of "mother shows daughter moves and daughter follows style" Plus it is such a great, fun song!!! Good luck Last edited by Ecuabellydancer; 10-16-2007 at 11:47 PM.

10-17-2007, 01:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mariesaffron Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I live in Morgan City Posts: 155	MSFelicita, you can check out Mistic dance by Vinna & Ninna, very simple and nice, for the ones that are just starting. Marie

10-18-2007, 01:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
MsFelicita Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Thank you Ecuabellydancer and Mariesaffron! Everyone is so wonderful and supportive, I really appreciate your help! __________________ Thank you, Ms. Felicita