From the Back Cover
This ancient form of artistic movement has been practiced for thousands of years and remains exceptionally popular throughout the world. Once performed as entertainment for royalty and common people alike, these beautiful movements evolved with strong links to womanhood, sensuality and even fertility. Bellydance is also one of the safest, simplest and most effective ways to achieve lasting fitness. Join Veena & Neena Bidasha for a wonderful introduction to the extraordinary benefits of Bellydance. They have practiced Bellydance since childhood and traveled throughout the Middle East to develop, refine and perform their techniques. Veena & Neena have appeared in film, television, theater, music videos and at the Academy Awards. Their amazing talent and delightful style will keep you captivated and totally motivated. Bellydance Fitness for Beginners: Slim Down is a full-body workout that slims and tones your body through cardiovascular and strength dance moves. Fast Bellydancing burns calories, while building cardiovascular endurance. Muscle isolation exercises tone your hips, buns, thighs and abdominals. All these moves interweave Bellydance basics. You will beautify your body while experiencing Bellydancing's charms.
