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Hahbi ‘Ru

Mm Mm Monday – Gypsy Moor Dancers
27 May 2013

Mm Mm Monday – Gypsy Moor Dancers

by Shay | posted in: MmMmMonday | 1

The Gypsy Moor Dancers were the precursor, if you will, to Hahbi ‘Ru. Created by Mish Mish (the original Bay Area Mish Mish), one of the notable members was future Hahbi’Ru director John Compton. There’s a story there, which I … Read More

Gypsy Moor Dancers, Hahbi 'Ru, John Compton
Mm Mm Monday – Hahbi Ru at Rakassah – John Compton Tribute
25 Mar 2013

Mm Mm Monday – Hahbi Ru at Rakassah – John Compton Tribute

by Shay | posted in: MmMmMonday | 0

Past and present members of Hahbi ‘Ru performing pieces from their classic repertoire, including the Cymbals Dance with a bevvy other guest dancers who had learned the routine elsewhere. There really need not be any other words for this than … Read More

Hahbi 'Ru, John Compton, Rakassah
YIP Podcast – John Compton!
7 Mar 2012

YIP Podcast – John Compton!

by Shay | posted in: old school tribal | 0

YIP Podcast did a great interview with John Compton of Hahbi ‘Ru recently, which I thought y’all might enjoy if you weren’t already aware of it. When asked how he became interested in Bal Anat and studying with Jamila Salimpour: … Read More

bal anat, Hahbi 'Ru, Jamila Salimpour, John Compton, yip podcast
Mm Mm Mondy – Urban Gypsy
5 Mar 2012

Mm Mm Mondy – Urban Gypsy

by Shay | posted in: MmMmMonday, old school tribal | 0

We interrupt this regularly scheduled Mm Mm Monday video post to bring you this late-breaking video footage of my beloved friends and sisters in dance, Urban Gypsy.  Just this week they posted video from their performance from 3rd Coast Tribal … Read More

bal anat, Hahbi 'Ru, urban gypsy
A Tale of Life and Bellydancing – Rebaba of Hahbi ‘Ru
22 Feb 2012

A Tale of Life and Bellydancing – Rebaba of Hahbi ‘Ru

by Shay | posted in: history | 0

Gilded Serpent is always full of such amazing gems.  I have recommended it many times before, and continue to advocate frequent visits to see what treasures you find about bellydance past and present.  Yes, I know it continues to be … Read More

bal anat, Hahbi 'Ru
Mm Mm Monday – John Compton’s Tray Dance
23 Jan 2012

Mm Mm Monday – John Compton’s Tray Dance

by Shay | posted in: inspiration, MmMmMonday, old school bellydance, old school tribal, Styles | 1

A quintessential, genuine American bellydance gem, John Compton and Hahbi Ru never fail to incite us to riotous cheers and zaghareets, and John’s famous tray dance never disappoints. There are many videos from various years of this same dance, but … Read More

Hahbi 'Ru, video

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Shay is perfect for beginners and experienced. I saw Shay dance and took a workshop from her when I was still finding out what tribal bellydance was.  She has a way of breaking the moves down so that everyone can get it.  Her classes are fun and she tries to get to know you rather than just teach you which makes you feel wanted there.  She plays… Read More

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Many teachers can show you how to dance but Shay takes it to the next level and brings out the beauty in the movement and within you. The learning atmosphere is so positive, open, and she makes each class fun and inspiring Read More

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Many of us attended your workshop, and took more than dance technique away. Your open and inviting attitude towards dance has become an essential part of our philosophy of dance. It is a wonderful gift that we will never be able to thank you enough. Read More

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