Bellydance Fitness:Hip Drop: Amazon.ca: Video

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Hip Drop Hip Hop is a bellydance workout done to the driving, dance inspiring beats of Hip Hop. Rania takes you through this innovative Middle East meets West workout that fuses Hip Hop sounds with bellydance moves. As you learn actual bellydance combinations, your hips, arms, buns and tummy will thoroughly be toned and worked. You will isolate, move and work muscles you didn't know you had. Get your workout for the day as the Hip Hop music takes you away. See your weight drop as you Hip Drop!

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.

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3.4 out of 5 stars (23 customer reviews)

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3.0 out of 5 stars moves are nice yet not too much of a workout, April 6 2004

By	"brassmunky" (Miami Beach, FL, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought a combination video which had hip drop hip hop & Pure sweat. I didn't really mind the music or setting, but the video becomes boring quickly. Not only that, but it does not offer a challenging workout. ( I'm not overweight, yet not fit ) If you are overweight though, the video isn't too hard to do(rewind button for a few moves) and it little by little teaches you a nice dance at the end of the workout. If your somewhat fit, save your money and buy something else, I personally like billy blanks tae bo videos, they'll make you sweat! :o)

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1.0 out of 5 stars The worst workout video I own, Mar 12 2004

By	Faith A. Darling "Faith D." (Watertown, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I chose one star because initially this video was fun to do. The reason why I bought it was because I thought it would be fun to bellydance to some modern music, and mix things up a little. My sisters and I have had a good deal of fun working out together to it, but then after a week or so....the music really sucks. It's pretty much just the same thing over and over and over....etc. Also, she sticks her chest out the whole time and affects ungraceful postures.

Her voice is nearly unbearable, but once you get used to it it's not so bad...if only her smile seemed genuine it might be a little more fun to watch. Her backround dancers are definitely better than she is, and Rania's dance routine at the end was so repetitive and forced that I've only watched it once all the way through. (For those of you familiar with Veena and Neena, you will understand it when I say that when THEY do routines, you can hardly tear your eyes away.)

I did enjoy learning the different steps, but I must tell you that it's not one that I find myself doing very often now. Just too annoying.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Dancin in LA, Dec 1 2003

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I bought this video hoping to learn something new to spice up my routines. It was not Hip Hop and not Belly Dancing. I thought Rania's entrance and intro were very phoney as well as when she tried to force a smile. The routine and music were dull and boring. Her moves were stiff and not did not have the fluidity of an experienced dancer. I think the beginners may enjoy it because they don't know better- yet. However, I feel that Rania has a lot of learning to do to transform from an aerobics instructor to a seasoned belly dancer. She is trying to hard to fast. With all these videos of hers flooding the market so quickly, I can't help but think that someone is more interested in cashing in on the craze than in helping students learn this beautiful, sensual dance. The best way to learn is to find a really good class where you can get first hand experience. Learn the basics really well and then you can supplement with the videos.

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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 by Samara

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to learn from, good routine, but no "hiphop"
This is a good video for beginners. It starts out with an introduction to the hip drop moves. Then the video moves into a routine which is completed through the entire video... Read more

Published on Jul 14 2003 by Shannon B Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars great new dance routine workout
I really enjoyed this video, especially after being disappointed by the Belly Twins. Rania taught many bellydance steps and put them together in to a routine. Read more

Published on May 20 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Can't recommend this...
I'll give this two stars for a few reasons. The set is nice; the music and voiceover aren't bad; the camera work is fine. Read more

Published on April 28 2003