The Nubian Sensibility is a reflection of different aspects of the Nubian character, culture, history, and geographic context.

The Nubian Sensibility is the way Nubian people feel and interpret their music.

The Nubian Sensibility is a reflection of the heart of the Nubian Culture. Its the way Nubian People feel and express feelings.

Yes, we learn about Nubian Sensibility so we can do Nubian Dance in a more authentic way.

No. We learn about Nubian Sensibility so we can apply it to Nubian Dance, to Dance - in general - and to Life.

Yes, we learn about Nubian Sensibility so we can embody the feeling of Nubian Dance and act like Nubian People.

"The Breeze of the Nile" is a reference to the fishermen of the Lake Nasser and their daily routines.

"The Breeze of the Nile" is a reference to Softness - softness of movement, heart, communication, and character.

"The Breeze of the Nile" is a reference to the feminine movements Nubian women do in their dance and in their daily lives.

I make my dance softer by choosing easy movements that I know I can perform with comfort, without struggle.

I make my dance softer by slowing down, grounding myself, breathing slowly and deeply, relaxing, following the music, and enjoying every movement/moment.

I make my dance softer by pausing a lot, performing movements that make me feel great, and never going into the struggle of trying to perform movements that are out of my reach. I make it easier for me and the dance becomes softer.

We soften up by saying yes to life, fully and at all times. Saying yes to offers, opportunities, and other people.

We soften up by becoming more relaxed and easy going - not really caring about the results of what we do or how present we are - in our dance and in our life - and having fun.

We soften up by opening our hearts and being vulnerable; by relaxing our body, heart, mind, and soul and flowing with what is instead of fighting it.

"The Waves of the Nile" is a reference to the sensual undulating movements of the Nubian Dance.

"The Waves of the Nile" is a reference to the waving hand gestures that are part of the vocabulary of Nubian Dance.

"The Waves of the Nile" is a reference to Fluidity - in dance, as in life. Our ability to flow with the movement, with the moment, with who we are and what we have. It´s a state of surrender, relaxation, and wise acceptance of what is.

I become more Fluid in my Dance by letting go of worries, tension, and dance technique. I just improvise, doing whatever I feel.

I become more Fluid in my Dance by using movements that move my weight from point A to point B and by relaxing my muscles and bones in the direction of the sky.

I become more Fluid in my Dance by relaxing from the inside out; using the weight transferences correctly; breathing deeply, softly, and consciously; and letting go of expectations or ideals of perfection.

I become more Fluid in my Life by realizing that living is a co-creation adventure - half of it is in my control and the other half, isn´t. I surrender what is not in my control and I enjoy the ride, wherever it´ll take me.

I become more Fluid in my Life by relaxing deeply, letting plans, dreams and expectations go; by surrendering to what the world expects of it.

I become more Fluid in my Life by saying YES to everything. A big fat yes to life, other people and every kind of invitation that comes my way.

I have no idea what it means.

It means "lightness of soul". As in an "open/loving/soft soul".

It means "white heart" as in "a light/good/vulnerable/kind/human heart".

I dance from my heart - I want to show the world who I am, what I can do as a dancer, and my talent. I thrive to become the best Oriental Dancer and I know that part of it is sharing all I am, know, and can do.

I dance from my ego, if I´m being honest. I feel like I have to look a certain way and perform a certain way if I want others to see me, like me, and applause me (and I do).

I dance from my heart. Life is too short to dance, or live, to impress others. My dance is mine to experience - it doesn´t belong to others and it´s not up for the approval or disapproval of others -; I move from my heart in freedom. Furthermore, I applaud myself instead of waiting for the applause of other people.

I live with an open heart, despite the risks of living in such a vulnerable manner. I say "I love you" often and easily - to myself and, consequently, to others.

I live with an open heart, even if my heart has been broken. I trust everyone, I believe everyone´s word, and I offer myself, my love, and my time to whoever asks for it.

I don´t live with an open heart because I realized that´s not the wisest way of living. When we open our hearts, we get hurt, disappointed, betrayed. I´ve learned my lesson and I´ve finally become an adult - life is easier with a closed heart and with an open mind.

I don´t forgive. Or forget. If someone hurts me, I keep the register of that pain within. It´s a question of self-preservation, protection, limits.

I forgive myself for past mistakes but I hardly forgive others - if you hurt me once, you´re marked for life. I´ll keep the memory of that pain alive and I´ll let you know about it. Loud and clear.

I work consciously to forgive myself and others. I don´t always succeed but I try. Forgiving is a gift we offer ourselves - not the ones who have hurt us - and we can forgive without ever forgetting or without inviting the one who has hurt us back into our lives. Forgiveness is a major key to a good life.

Simplicity is the highest form of sophistication. It´s the heart of things, the bones, the juice. It´s the process of getting rid of the accessory and firmly experiencing the essential.

Simplicity is the easy path - choosing the easiest movements, solutions, and actions steps, the ones that´ll allow us to enjoy the ride.

Simplicity is what ignorant folks do - they don´t know how to to more and better so, they simplify; they´re not talented, skilled, or experienced enough so, they make it easier on them. Simplicity is for simple people.

When I do less, my dance and my life become dull, boring, and passive. Nothing happens, really. It´s like a pause in the midst of an otherwise exciting life.

When I do less, my dance and my life become similar to the dance and the life of the majority. That can be described as simple, fun, and common.

When I do less, my dance and my life become more pleasurable and alive because I can be more present, engaged, and able to enjoy whatever I´m doing.

Innocence is the intact child within - our ability to see the beauty, the kindness, and the magic that also exist in our world. Choosing, consciously, to remain faithful, positive and loving.

Innocence is "naiveté" - not being in contact with reality, living with illusions, deceit, and a childish vision of the life.

Innocence is ignorance - the ignorance of the child who hasn´t lived enough, doesn´t know enough; hasn´t had contact with the real world.

I don´t. Adults are not Innocent - they´ve known life enough; they´ve lost all their illusions.

I preserve my Innocence by working, diligently, in creating the balance between the ordeals of the "real world" and my "dream world"; I surround myself, as much as possible, with children, animals, and people with a good heart; and I choose to focus on the positive, the beautiful, and the miraculous that also exists in life.

I preserve my Innocence by denying the reality and creating my own reality where only positive thoughts, feelings, and actions exist. I become a beam of light and I reject everything and everyone who doesn´t feed my "dream land", my internal world.

Nope. Joy has nothing to do with Nubian Sensibility.

Yes, Joy is a feature of Nubian Sensibility but only on a good day, when things go well.

Yes, Joy is a feature of Nubian Sensibility - conscious, engaged, unconditional joy.

I can bring Joy into my Dance and into my Life by making sure I only have happy days, happy interactions, and happy events in my life.

I can bring Joy into my Dance and into my Life by consciously choosing to have a joyful day/dance experience; by realizing that joy is not the result of a circumstance, a happy event, or a lucky strike - Joy is the result of a personal decision, one I can make whenever I wish.

I can bring Joy into my Dance and into my Life by consciously choosing to feel great on my own skin and rejecting everything and everyone that makes me feel less than ecstatic. In my joyful world, only rainbows and butterflies are allowed - no sadness, no defeat, no loss, no darkness.