Middle Eastern Dance
Before You Begin
Below you will find several pages about scimitars with information ranging from history and context to balancing and special moves done with a scimitar or other sayif (sword).
The history and cultural context of Scimitars / Sayif (Swords) as dance props in Middle Eastern dances
Basics Of Scimitars
Buying a Scimitar
Taking Care Of Your Scimitar
Basics Of Balancing
Determining the center of weight in your sword
Learning to balance your sword on your head
Balancing your sword on other parts of your body
Tips and Tricks of keeping a scimitar in place
Isolations while balancing
Special moves for floor work
Spinning, Twirling, and Turning
An Almeh Performing The Sword Dance by Jean Leon Gerome.