Isidora Bushkovski - Sword Dance

[@RebeccaClaborn]

I actually joined KZbin just so I could comment on this dance. I can't tell you how many times I've put on this video thinking I'd just listen to the wonderful music and found myself watching the whole thing again. I see so many different elements in your performance - bellydance, Indian dances, martial arts, and a real celebration of the sacred feminine - and they all combine to make this the most mesmerizing and beautiful dance I've ever seen. Your joy in dancing is inspirational! Thank you!

[@kylieastarte]

One of the most dynamic and brilliant sword choreographies I have seen in years. Inspirational work. Thank you.

[@izzytejedora]

Thank you much! Those are precisely the elements I was going for in this piece. I call the style Tejedora--it means "weaver" in Spanish. So glad you enjoyed!

[@honeyedapricots]

I didn't want to blink for that ten minutes! The best I've seen yet.

[@BonnyintheWay]

That was captivating! The costume, the choreography, and the dancing were all beautifully done. What an inspiration, she's amazing.

[@DimitrisFrini]

Dear Isidora We think you are a great performer. A really strong dancer that interacts with music with the most fascinating way. We wish you the best. Respectfully Frini-Dimitris

[@starfire3001]

Its fantastic! Great work with the body & the sword. Authentic & full of Power!

[@acsfernandes]

very nice movements, she just let the rythim flow in her soul. amazing!

[@juliablanche]

One of the best sword routines I have seen in a long time. Its given me some more ideasd for my own. Thanx for that video. GRRRRRRRRReat!!

[@dgperdue]

I can't explain the feeling. She's greattttttttt!!!

[@anaguevara]

Really, really beautiful!

[@PavanneHalpin]

Beautiful. It really makes me want to learn how to do this.

[@izzytejedora]

Thank you all so much! The music is "Baltar Panics" & "The Thousandth Landing" from Battlestar Gallactica, and Solace's Bharaat. This particular dance is a modern fusion of a great many traditions, yes, including martial arts. So glad y'all enjoy!

[@Cirindell]

Woooow...I was only planning on watching a few minutes of this n ended up watching the whole thing. Beautiful lines and amazing isolation! I'm jealous :P

[@He1iconia]

Captivating! And your technique is so crisp and precise. Bravo!!

[@baseemadances]

Beautiful!

[@melekbellydance]

eeeeeeexceeeeeeeeeellennnnnt... it's beautiful dance

[@espp1973]

Wow, amazing, congratulations =)!!. 2 of my favorites pieces from BSG soundtrack were reborn in your dance. Greetings from Mèxico =).

[@farashahanem]

@SimonDraw Thank you, Simon, I appreciate that. Someone else told me the same thing; it's a relief because I didn't want to be seen as a copycat. :) I'll go ahead and add my own personal spin on the move. And thank you for posting this wonderful vid; Isadora is truely AWESOME!

[@nicolesrp]

You are incredible, my dear!

[@izzytejedora]

The opening and the close are from Battlestar Gallactica TV series, "Baltar Panics" and "The Thousandth Landing"; the middle section is Solace's Bhaarat!! I'm only as wicked as my music, baybeeee!!! Good thing there are lots of wicked musicians out there!!! *evil grin*

[@BetyDamballah]

I love you!!! Bety-brazil

[@izzytejedora]

Thank ye thank ye all! Alas, I received the sword from a friend so I don't know where he got it. It is a heavier one though, and make sure your guard faces on the outside curve if you want to be able to swing it. ~Iz

[@ErikaMay]

wow. thank you for raising my standards, Izzy!!

[@gitanaazul]

amazing!! you are perfect! you are a goddess of sword, beautiful!!!

[@maya2601fly]

Mystic and wonderfull music and choreographie for sword dance. Whats´s the name for this song?

[@farmacologie]

that is so great!i love your dance so much!could you tell me where can I get a sword like that? pleeease!

[@asiancowboy69]

This is the first time I've ever seen a sword dance. You put on a great performance, very mesmerizing! Is this a type of traditional dance? And by the way I love that music what kind is it and if you don't mind where can I find it? Thanks :D

[@Roseulalia]

Great dance !!!!!!! What s the name of this song and its singer?

[@bleachsanchoblastk]

i seen a sword dance once at a renesance festival,i personaly would be scared to.

[@Chickiboom]

Wow, mijn contacts dried out from my not daring to blink for ten minutes for fear of missing something. A modern day Isadora Duncan? Or is it Martha Graham?

[@Pumpkin.queen.666]

whats the song called?

[@babylungsss]

do you guys know where she got that cool skirt?

[@simondraw]

Isidora makes many of her own costumes. I'm sure she put it together herself.

[@farashahanem]

I'm a beginner at making my own solos, and now I find I'm not original. *cries* I still think she's an awesome dancer, and apparantly smarter than me. :'(

[@FataMorganaBellydnce]

@farashahanem ---The same way opposite sides of the world came up with identical storylines simultaneously, thousands of years before the internet. Two separate dancers can come up with the same idea because the human body only moves a certain number of ways, and there is a limited amount of things you can do with any prop. If everyone tried to only do moves no one had ever done before, we wouldn't get far. Do your dance anyway.

[@mansoortanweer]

Either a Saif or a shamshir.

[@AngelaHiperReal]

I love this woman I have one dvd with her called Mistery Bellydance and I love how she combines martial arts with bellydance, shes like Xena warrior princess lelelelelelelele I love her! Greetings from Colombia!

[@54spiritedwill54]

Beautiful. It really makes me want to learn how to do this.