Khajulah ~ Troupe

This page is primarily intended for troupe use, to get details about gigs. Of course, this page is public, but mainly "invisible" to most unless you have click on the RAK graphic at the bottom of the Troupe page.

Recent Postings
01-23-12 ~ Post choreography Drum Solo III
01-23-12 ~ Update choreography Break It Down
01-20-12 ~ Rakkasah Costuming Info
01-16-12 ~ Rakkasah Set Info
01-08-12 ~ Raks al Khalil and the Rakettes perform at Rakkasah 3/17 Saturday at 4pm, Main Stage!!!
01-08-12 ~ Important Dates
12-30-11 ~ Post Rak Core Music.... update Drum Solo III song, New Veil song
09-08-11 ~ Post Rak Core Music.... for Drum Solo III and Silk Fan Dance
08-31-11 ~ Post Cane Choreography (Rakettes, DDF2011)
08-23-11 ~ Update YouTube Postings with Carnival of Stars 2011 footage.

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CHOREOGRAPHY (all MS Word documents)
01-23-12 ~ "Drum Solo III"
01-23-12 ~ "Break it Down TF" (updated!)
08-31-11 ~ "Cane"
06-10-11 ~ "Egyptian Boogie"
02-01-11 ~ "Zill Thrill"
02-01-11 ~ "Mother Earth"
02-01-11 ~ "Beledi"
02-01-11 ~ "Drum Solo II"

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MUSIC SHARING
I have set up an account on 4Shared, this will help to distribute music to the troupe, you can get the password by dropping me a line. Use this link to get to our account: http://www.4shared.com/dir/EYaa4TJD/sharing.html It's pretty easy to download music, it takes a bit of time if you are using the site for free (faster if you pay for their premium membership).

Instructions for downloading music to your hard drive:
Start by creating a folder for the music you are going to download, I often create one on my desktop so I can find it easy. Go to the site and open the desired folder.
Step 1 - click on the download button to the far right of each song, a separate window will open for each song.
Step 2 - click on the blue Download button towards the bottom left of the screen.
Step 3 - you will see a countdown in the orange circle of about 90 seconds, wait and don't press the link which says, "Don't like waiting?...Click Here" or you will be taken to a screen which prompts you to join their premium membership. If you open separate windows for each song (step 1), this may help on the waiting part.
Step 4 - click on the Download File Now link just above the countdown circle.
Step 5 - on the small pop up download file screen, click Save
Step 6 - browse to the folder you already created or create it now and click Save.
Step 7 - wait for the download to finish and go the next window you have open for each song, repeat steps.

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SEWING
Friday Sewing
Open to all students of Khajulah only, come with all your sewing supplies, bring a snack to share if you wish. Swing by anytime between 4pm to 8pm. During non-rush times (when we aren't crunching to get a costume done) please call first.

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Important Dates Please mark your calendars......

March 01 ~ RAK Rehearsal (alternative location #1) - MANDATORY
March 08 ~ RAK Final Rehearsal (alternative location #1) - MANDATORY
March 15 ~ RAK Final DRESS Rehearsal #2 (alternative location #2) - MANDATORY
March 17 ~ RAK at Rakkasah

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Rakkasah 2012 Set Info
Below, please find the set list for this years' festival. YouTube postings and choreography will help in your practice, links are included.

1- Rak Core - Yearning
Rak Core will begin on stage (hopefully with the curtain closed).
Towards the end of the song, Rakettes will enter onto the outer wings of the stage (when Rak Core begins to undulate to their beginning formation).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0h5rf6yLPs - Rakkasah 2010

2- Rakettes - Cane
Rak Core is pinning on sparkle veil while Rakettes are doing Cane Dance.
Rak Core enters and gets into formation for next song as Rakettes exit. Rakettes exit the stage at either side at the shimmy circle (music will be cut a bit short).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWG7gDK-z0A - Desert Dance Festival 2011 (at 4:09)
Choreography ~ "Cane"

4- Rak Core - Drum Solo III
Some will face forwards and some will face backwards.
Choreography ~ "Drum Solo III"

3- RAK! - Break it Down
Towards the end of the song, Rakettes will enter and take formation (when Rak Core begins to do shoulder shimmy solos).
Choreography ~ "Break it Down TF"

5- Bow and Exit - Cane Reprise
Everyone is already on stage, Rak Core moves to one line in the center, Rakettes come to either side doing the "sassy step" as in Cane Entrance 4 times, at musical cue, all grab hands and bring overhead, bow and hold 8 counts, come back up and hand undulations down for 8 counts, right hand sweeps from left to right, and then we all turn to left, exit "free style".

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Rakkasah 2012 costuming Info
Sparkle Veils and Panel Skirts OR Handkerchief Skirts will match color.

Rakettes
New Assuit Head Dress
Sparkle Veil pinned to head dress under hair
New Black Lace top
Black Padded full coverage bra
Nude midriff mesh (optional)
New Black with Silver Coin Belt
Colored Panel Skirt
Black Pantaloons
Dance Sandals
Tribal Jewelry
Cover Up

Rak Core
New Assuit Head Dress
Silver Medallion w/Feather
Colored Silk or Chiffon Veil
Sparkle Veil pinned to head dress under hair (after Yearning)
Black Lace top
Black Padded full coverage bra
Nude midriff mesh (optional)
Silver Coin Belt (narrowed with "bands")
Colored Handkerchief Skirt
Black Tiered Skirt
Black Lace Pantaloons
Dance Sandals
Tribal Jewelry
Cover Up

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YouTube Postings Get your practice on!

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Dance Shoes
A performance REQUIREMENT in the nude color, these sandals are great because not only do they protect your feet, but we can also change the laces to coordinate with costumes. They should be a bit on the smaller side so you don't trip over them (order them a size smaller, your toes should meet the front edge). You can buy them at local dance stores or... This website offers the best price (search Hermes):
http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.php3?mf=/dancewear/shoes/page1

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Swords
The is a RAK CORE REQUIREMENT. The Balady Scimitar is a bit shorter than the regular scimitar, therefore, a bit more safe for larger troupes to use. About $45.00 not counting shipping, etc.
http://www.kultofathena.com/swords-arab.asp

02-02-12