Tribal superstar: Zoe Jakes

This is Zoe from the bellydance superstars performing at Tribal Fest 2007

I decided to write about this superstar because her style reminds me of my dance partner Sahazha. Check out the clip:



I don't know about you but I felt like the first thing I noticed about this dancer in this clip is her over sized flowers. They look completely cool and exotic but also gives her a mystical feel. I love the way she begins her piece, she's so calm and still. That's a great way to get your audience really excited ;-)

Zoe has the most amazing body control and isolation's, she is dangerous and you have to love her for it! She seems almost haunted by the music as if she's in a wicked spell which is really mind blowing.

As the music picks up her movements become much more alive and electric. The way she positions her shoulders, rotates her chest, slides her head and keeps that still facial expression is what reminds of my girl Sahazha. If you seen my dance partner perform you know what I'm talking about.

There are a few clips of Zoe on Youtube but I liked this one the most for some reason.

Hungarian princess: Nieto Mercedes

This here is the Hungarian dancing princess Nieto Mercedes. I came across this great video clip on day while I was looking up Arabic dancers. I was intrigued by the clip because of the costume at first but once I saw this dancer begin to dance I was completely taken away.

I wasn't absolutely crazy about the way she begins her dance routine by facing the back of the stage (as a amateur dancer would) but once I seen her dive into that beautiful backbend I knew this dancer was for real. Things began to snow ball after that bend, slowly this dancer began to peel into a master. I was drawn by her powerful presence, grace and majestic skill.

Check out the video here:



This dancer has a fiery energy when she performs. Nieto comes across as a very powerful artist. Her movements flow beautifully with the music. I love the way she executes the music accents and the way she graps the rhythm. This kind of song can be challenging to dance to for some performers but Nieto Mercedes defines this song with her movements. I really like the way this dancer takes control of this wonderful song.

Oh as I always do here's my take on her costume: I adore her red costume, it's suits her very well. I love the material of skirt and the overall trim of the costume. Great fit.

I love this clip and I hope you enjoyed it too ;-)