- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Sterling; New title edition (April 1 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 140271078X
- ISBN-13: 978-1402710780
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.7 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 390 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #90,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sumptuous color photography combined with comprehensive and detailed easy-to-follow instructions demonstrate a unique way for women to get and keep fit while expressing their sensuality through Belly Dancing. Would-be dancers who have longed to learn the intricacies of this ancient dance form can now experience the pleasure of learning and mastering all the basic steps, putting together an individualized routine and adding magic to their performance with veils, swords, and the tiny finger cymbals known as zills . Each complex movement of the body is painstakingly broken down into concise step-by-step directions that are easy to follow. Perfect for the basic beginner, the instructions also offer alternatives and additions to the movements to accommodate a dancer’s growing skill. The lavish sequence of images captures each delicately curved hip and splayed finger; the arch of a foot and the arc of a backbend; and the careful placement of a leg. You can practically see the stomach rippling sinuously, the hips shimmying wildly, and the hair whipping around as the dancer twirls.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Introduction to Oriental Dance,
This review is from: Belly Dancing Basics (Paperback)
It is a beautiful introduction to a beautiful dance! The book offers cultural and historical perspective on Danse Oriental, or "belly dance," it describes various styles of dance - historical and modern fusion, provides costuming and performance advice and tips on improving one's showmanship and interaction with the audience. I wanted to have this book as a teaching reference (it is definitely a must-have for a dance instructor's library), and I will also recommend it to any beginner student of belly dance who is choosing a creative direction, curious about various aspects of this dance. I loved the sections on dancing with props - cane, sagat, wings of Isis, tray of candles, sword. From its excellent description of dance movements step-by-step, to transcripts of full show routines, the book is rich in learning and creative material. One disappointment was that I hoped to see the photos of the author herself (an amazing dancer) demonstrating the movements; instead there are about a dozen models in the book (all very good), but no pictures of the author.I enjoyed the elegant writing style and the inspiring focus on the artistry of dance. This book is definitely among the best in its field, written by an acclaimed dance instructor with a powerful artistic vision.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great beginners book,
By shareenadancer (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Belly Dancing Basics (Paperback)
I wish I had seen this book last year when I started dancing. It is so thorough and really helps as a visual aide to reinforce the steps. I tend to forget most of what I learn when I leave the classroom! Combined with some of the videos, I feel that I now have a better grasp of the entire art of belly dance. I have ordered this again as a gift. It was a pleasure to recieve this and a bit of a surprise as it came early, even with the super shipper! I would have liked the wonderful pictures to be a bit larger and would have definitely payed more for a hard cover version. Real eye candy!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great beginners book,
By shareenadancer (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Belly Dancing Basics (Paperback)
I wish I had seen this book last year when I started dancing. It is so thorough and really helps as a visual aide to reinforce the steps. I tend to forget most of what I learn when I leave the classroom! Combined with some of the videos, I feel that I now have a better grasp of the entire art of belly dance. I have ordered this again as a gift. It was a pleasure to recieve this and a bit of a surprise as it came early, even with the super shipper!
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