Mazin-Inspired Shimmy Combo
In November 2021, FCBD®U hosted legendary folkloric artist, Khyria Mazin for a live workshop from Luxor, Egypt.
After the workshop, we had the opportunity to sit down with Khyria, Shining and Heba, her translator, for a Q&A with the attendees. One of the many topics discussed was the naming convention and the term “Ghawazee”. Listening to Khyria explain why they no longer use the word “Ghawazee” was a moment I wished everyone could hear (well, the whole workshop really!).
This experience with Khyria inspired a deeper conversation regarding our FCBD®Style movement called Ghawazee Inspired Shimmy Combo.
Khyria refers to herself as Fannana Al Shibeya meaning folkloric artist. Out of respect and admiration for Khyria and the Mazin family, FatChanceBellyDance®Style will no longer use the term Ghawazee.
The movement named “Ghawazee-Inspired Shimmy Combo” will now be known as the “Mazin-Inspired Shimmy Combo” as a dedication to this brilliant and inspiring folkloric artist.
Below we’ve included a short clip of the Q&A session where Khyria explains why this term is not used.
We’ve also decided to re-release the class with Khyria for those interested in learning more about her, her dance and listen to the Q&A. Due to the nature of this workshop, this class is not included in the subscription to fcbdU. All profits for this course are sent to Khyria.
Take Khyria’s workshop on FCBDU.com!
Flimed live from Luxor, Egypt.
The Mazin (formerly known as Ghawazee) inspired shimmy is a favorite amongst FatChanceBellyDance Style Dancers, but do you know it's history and origins?
Well, now you can! We are thrilled to present this live workshop and Q&A with none other than Khyria Mazin! She is the last Mazin dancing and teaching her family's unique style of traditional dance from the saiid (upper Egypt).
This is a very special opportunity to experience this dance form from one of the actual Banat Mazin (Ghawazee) dancers. The very same as we've studied in classes, General Skills, read about in Tribal Talk and heard Carolena tell stories about in her various workshops and lectures.
