Belly Dancing was once a thing of burning sands and the burning passions of the harem. ... more
Now, increasingly, it is coming to be recognised throughout the Western world as an exciting form of exercise for health and relaxation - for anyone of any age.Belly...
Let Tina Hobin affectionately known as 'the Mother of the Dance' take you through the ... more
basic techniques and dance steps of Belly Dancing alongside two novices in the first of a new series of instructional videos of the powerful and inspirational ori...
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Advantages: Good to go over moves if you already know them Disadvantages: No so good if you have never done it before
Introduction
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I am currently learning the 'art' of bellydancing, I have been attending classes at my old junior school since last September. As classes are only once a week and not on at all over the summer holidays I have bought a couple of dvds with which I can practice at home. This dvd is suitable for those that are just starting to learn bellydancing, those who have been doing it for a little longer may find some of the moves a bit basic. After learning for a year, I find this dvd covers things we've gone over and over in class already so to me I want a dvd that's a bit more advanced. I use this dvd to practise moves I already know.
The DVD
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The dvd starts off with a short introduction to bellydancing focusing mainly on it's history. You will learn that bellydancing is not a sleazy dance like ...
Advantages: Fun, great music, basic and easy to understand Disadvantages: not so good to "get fit", too basic at some points
at the end of each taught section perfomed by the dance troupe.
Positive Points: It is fun, funky and sassy and the choreography once put together is pretty good for beginners. Paulette goes through each section slowly and explains the moves well, and of course there is always the option to pause/rewind anyway. The choice of music is good, each section isnt dragged on and you do feel a sense of achievement when you get each section right (and in time to the music!)
Negative Points: If you are thinking of buying this DVD to get fit, or are used to this type of dancing/have done a few classes etc in the past and are after something more complicated and energetic, then it probably isnt the best choice. I used to dance competitively across the country in similar styles to this one, and the routines are fairly basic, and I dont think it ...
Advantages: Beautiful locations, great fun Disadvantages: Non that I can see
For those unfamiliar with Aerobics Oz Style, it is Australia's most popular daily routine shows with over 40 million viewers worldwide.
Each demonstration has 5 or 6 attractive ladies in the background, with an instructor at the front. The instructor changes on a daily basis, to provide variety in the routines. Each routine has a warm-up session, a toning session and a cool-down/stretch session.
More info available at http://www.aerobicsozstyle.com.au/index.html
In the UK, the show can be seen on Sky Sports.
Along with the daily broadcasts, the team have also produced a number of video/DVD releases, of which BellyDance Fitness is one. I have always had a fleeting interest in indian culture, the music and dance telling a story, so when I saw this on the shelves of my local shop, I bought it to have a look.
Admittedly ...
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