Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Giftset: Amazon.ca: Video

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Bellydance is one of the most ancient and evolved forms of dance in the world. Universally embraced for it’s incredible benefits to the body, bellydance is a powerful way to lose weight and sculpt the body. This is because bellydance not only burns calories and fat but massages and stimulates the digestive system, thereby increasing the metabolism. This is a key element to losing weight. Join certified aerobics instructor, Rania, a multi-award winning dancer, in this unique weight loss series. Rania’s bellydance skill is truly remarkable and her dancing is beauty in motion.

Rania has combined her vast dance background, her extensive aerobics training and her award winning bellydancing flair into this fun filled dance workout.

This 4 volume gift boxed set includes: Bellydance Boogie, Cardio Shimmy, Pure Sweat, and Hip Hop Hip Drop.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Bellydance Moves!, Dec 25 2003

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I really liked this series as an introduction to bellydancing. I liked the way the moves were broken down slowly at first, then brought up to speed with the music, then repeated long enought to actually learn them before moving on. I read some of the negative reviews, and the only thing I agree with is that the music was not inspiring, but it was the same kind of music as in most workout videos, so I really didn't expect any different. Anyway, I think if you are an intermediate or advanced dancer, it will be too basic, but if you are like me, just a beginner who wants to learn, this was a great series. I have since gained the courage to join a bellydance class at my local YMCA, and everyone was impressed with my shimmies!

Also, Rania's performances at the end (there are extra ones on the DVD) are incredible and inspiring.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs Down, Oct 13 2003

By	Chanel "Must Love Books" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

It's something to do.
I think the library would have been half way decent if the music were better. I've tried all the tapes at least once, but Cardio Shimmy is the only tape I find myself doing (every blue moon) ... without getting bored. I would not recommend ANY of these videos if you are looking for a FUN workout. Booo. Thumbs down.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rania's Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss is Great!!!, Sep 5 2003

By	Shalimar Ali (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

I have been involved in middle eastern dance for over 24 years as a teacher, performer and choreographer. I almost didn't buy this video after reading some of the negative reviews on Amazon. But I thought I would give it a try and I am so glad I did. The videos give a fun workout. I like her teaching style and the way she gives a breakdown for the movements. Her dancing at the end is awesome. I just don't understand the negative reviews of this wonderful set. I have produced my own video tape -- and I give 10 stars to Rania's. I wonder if the people who gave the negative reviews have produced their own tape??? I have and I think Rania's video are great!!!

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Most recent customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars my perspective
I bought this set before I read the reviews here. I am a personal trainer/fitness instructor, and I thought these workouts were well written, well-produced, and well executed. Read more

Published on Aug 30 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars FUN!
I have the belly dance twins videos and have enjoyed them..but i have found these videos to be even more fun! My favorite is the cardio shimmy. Read more

Published on Aug 28 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars As mass made as a fast food joint.
First of all, I disagree with Rania's idea that you can dance bellydance to music other than Middle Eastern. Bellydancing is a Middle Eastern dance! Read more

Published on Aug 1 2003 by Angellica

5.0 out of 5 stars fun workout videos
I enjoy these videos. At first I thought I would never get the hang of some of the moves, but once you do, it's still fast paced enough so you don't get bored. Read more

Published on May 28 2003 by Melanie S Smith