Bellydance Divas

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Format: Import, NTSC
Language: English
VHS Release Date: Jun 17 2003

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00009RXKY

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Bellydance is over five thousand years old, with roots extending out through many of the ancient cultures: India, Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Persia, and the mid-East. These dances have origin in ritual/tribal dances, temple dances, social dances, exercises to prepare women for childbirth, and dances of victory. Throughout the many countries, cities, towns and villages that have the dance as part of their culture, one can see stylistic nuances in both the dance and costuming that mark the style of that region. This why we chose to present you with several different styles of bellydance in this program: Egyptian Dance, Traditional Cabaret Style, Persian Dance, and Persian Banderi Dance. We have additionally added some modern versions of the dance, which are non-traditional, yet quite popular. Bellydance movements are natural to a women's muscle and skeletal structure, and even the leg and foot movements are predominantly low-impact. Many people believe that this dance is the first and purest form of dance, since it naturally evolved with civilization, and can be performed by anyone, regardless of their age or body type. This is also why bellydance is so popular as an exercise form. Many of the movements involve isolating different areas of the body, and moving them sinuously in opposition to each other. Other important qualities of bellydance movement involve percussive hip accents, and fast, vibrating movements called Shimmies.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not great, but had some value, Mar 29 2004

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This video is not a very good example of true Raqs Sharqi. I did not like any of the styles of the dancers. They all lack the refinement needed to be true performers. They look like they are just going through the motions. Also, I do not like how the video was filmed in a studio. The best performance videos I own are filmed in front of live audiences, so you get to see the performer interact with the audience. This video is lacking that element. Maybe that is why I dislike it so much.

Save your money and buy a performance video that is actually from Egypt, Lebanon or Turkey. They are generally more entertaining because the dancers are better and they are usually real live performances filmed at nightclubs.

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1.0 out of 5 stars I cant believe you put something out like this., Mar 1 2004

By	A. baradar (fremont, ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This video is a waiste of money. Rania performace ,although technically ok. she definately needs to work on stage presence. I didnt like her blank stare, it just annoyed me. Marina performaces were horrible. She was just flying thru her dance without listening to the music; therefore, being behind with the beat of the music. Not to mention her costumes didnt flatter her figure at all. Louchia dancing was great, although I have not ever seen in persian dance that the middriff (belly) was exposed. They state she is wearing an authentic persian costume but to my knowledge it is not. Souhaila's performances were good and to the most part very egyptian and her costumes were fabulous. She lacks energy. I got bored with her cuz she was so robotic.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the viewing, Jan 22 2004

By	S. Pernsley "laamara" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful video if you wish to see different styles and levels of bellydancing. I wish that there was a way to purchase the music from this video which was so great to hear consider Rania's workout videos have more techo music.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Star-Quality Dancing
This is a high-quality video with true professional dancers, performing many different styles of bellydance, with authentic music and costumes. Read more

Published on Dec 25 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY!
Finally, a bellydance video is available to the general public that is made by real dancers, to real music, showing some of the many different styles of bellydance. Read more

Published on Jun 22 2003