- Actors: Rachel Brice
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Ark 21(American Bellydance
- Release Date: Nov 2 2004
- Run Time: 78 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000621452
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#16,539 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #4 in DVD > Special Interests > Dance > Belly
- #4 in DVD > Fitness & Yoga > Bellydance
- #14 in DVD > Special Interests > Dance > Jazz
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The connection and interdependence between yoga and belly dance are explored in Tribal Fusion, a reasonably comprehensive and intense program drawing on both disciplines and demonstrated by the remarkable Rachel Brice. Practices of three different lengths (15, 30, and about 40 minutes) are offered; elements in the shorter practices are repeated and expanded on in the longer ones. The yoga portions include some basic sun salutations, lunges, backbends (specifically the locust pose), and such; the more extensive belly dancing exercises and undulations focus on the hips, the chest, and shoulders. Brice's instructions are efficient, if sometimes a bit on the brisk side (it's one thing to exhort students to practice ujjayi pranayama, the deep, audible nostril breathing style used in yoga; it's quite another to do so without even saying what it is, let alone showing how it's done). Whether or not any of the female users for which this DVD is intended will be able to replicate Brice's belly dancing moves is open to question, as her technique and amazingly toned body make things look easy when, in fact, mere mortals may find them baffling, to say the least. Moreover, although Carolena Nericcio, one of Brice's mentors and the "hostess" of this program, stresses that "the main attraction (of belly dancing) is delight," Brice doesn't seem to be having much fun, never so much as cracking a smile. Little matter. When you're this good, there's no need to kid around. --Sam Graham
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rachel, your DVD is amazing,
By Angela M. (New Westminster, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tribal Fusion Belly Dance (DVD)
Tribal Style Bellydance has it's critics, namely those who do not consider it to be bellydance but rather world fusion dance. Those who embrace the true origional spirit of bellydance know that how the dancer applies her own style and feeling to the music is really at the core of this art form that began as women dancing for women.Whatever your defenition, you cannot deny that Rachel Brice is a talented artist that has this dance coursing through her veins. Her explanations in the instructional DVD are clear enough for a beginner, yet the moves are challenging enough for a dancer at any level. Being a yoga instructor as well, Rachel leads you through the yoga postures with clear instructions, helpful tips, and a beautiful demonstration (Holy, this woman can MOVE!!). Whether it is bellydance or yoga, Rachel knows what she is talking about and anyone can benefit from this DVD. The performance at the end gives you a taste of Rachel's modern take on an old art form, and those of us that dance are always inspired by her beautiful costuming creations. Can't wait for Volume 2!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yoga and bellydance,
By Blanka (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tribal Fusion Belly Dance (DVD)
I bought this DVD from a different source earlier for more than double the Amazon price, but it is still worth the money spent. True, this is not a typical "how to bellydance" instruction. It "only" teaches you some isolations - but how do you bellydance without learning isolations?? Not to mention that Rachel's style is so amazing and I have not seen anyone else do these the way she does. Also, yoga compliments the dance so well by giving a dancer the extra strength and flexibility she needs - Rachel's back bends speak for themselves. Also, the relaxation part at the end of each session is very nice. The only annoying thing is the camera work during Rachel's performance which does not let you see the whole dance but keeps jumping back and forth. I would recommend this DVD to all dancers who would like to add some yoga excercises to their usual workout and improve their technique by learning from such a wonderful dancer.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
So, So,
By shareenadancer (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tribal Fusion Belly Dance (DVD)
I was a bit dissapointed on this one. I found it a bit lightweight in the dance area. The performance dance (only one of them) was short and jumped camera angles in a distracting manner. I have seen Rachel in person and like watching her every sinewy move, but this version distracts from that. I really wanted to like this one. It may indeed be a good yoga workout and I found that it made a good warmup routine if I don't feel like dancing and just need a good stretch. Not much instructional info so it would not suit a beginners needs. I would have liked to see more on the whole nature of tribal dance. I am not sure what category to place it, instructional or entertainment. It fell a bit short in both categories. It does not compare to the Jillina tapes.
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