Bellydance Divas
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Movie Reviews of Bellydance Divas
Movie Review: I loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I hold a Masters Degree in Dance, and I loved every performance on this video. The cultural interpretations, music and costumes were right-on (except for perhaps Marina's cane dance). This is a quality production with diversity and some of the best dancers out there. There is not one person I have shown this video to who has not fallen in love with it. It is definitely worth the money.Movie Review: Unexpectedly Good
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this DVD because it was just over three dollars, even counting shipping. I didn't read any reviews, didn't read any product summary. Since I remember Rania from the very first Bellydance Superstars DVD, I watched her first. Little did I expect she would have six dances. The music isn't overwhelming, but her fluid movements sure are. Worth the price just for her.Movie Review: Finally!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been buying boring bellydance workout videos just to see the performances. Now there is finally a well-produced dvd with REAL BELLYDANCERS doing REAL BELLYDANCING! I am very happy with this DVD, it is a lot for the money.Movie Review: Great for ideas
Summary: 5 Stars
I think it's a very good idea to buy it and watch it so it can inspire you for costumes or coreography.Movie Review: Worth It
Summary: 4 Stars
All in all this is a good DVD for your collection, especially if you are a dancer wanting to get combination ideas. I do think that some things about it are rather disappointing. The first dance done by Marina, the second done by Sohaila, and the second by Louchia are already on another tape I own - Beyond Basic Dance with Veena and Neena. I wonder if this is just a collection of performances featured on the Veena and Neena DVD extra features. I hope not.
I do think that Marina plays with her hair too much. The first times I watched her perform it didn't bother me, but it became apparent during the second dance that that is one of her "things." It can pull your attention away from a cool move that she is doing. Despite that, though, she is a spectacular dancer and probably my favorite. I love her style! She's so full of life and her dances are so emotional, she's absolutely mesmerizing!
Rania's dance with the Wings of Isis was a treat. I must say, though, that I don't like her turns, especially her barrel rolls. It MAY be what she is going for, but they look TOO trance-like and almost Exorcist-y. I don't really feel a lot of connection to her and her dances, though. She seems too perfunctory. That said, she sure can wiggle!
I love Luchia's dances and dresses. They change the pace, add more flavor, and are a lot of fun to watch. I really like her style and it appears deceptively simple compared to the layering that Marina and Sohaila perform.
Now, Sohaila is a wonderful dancer. She has excellent control and grace, but she isn't my style. The narrator says at one point during one of her performances that the Egyptian style can be likened to Ballet where as the other traditional styles are like jazz. I suppose I prefer jazz. It's a personal preference and nothing is detracted while plenty is gained from her being in the video.
Over all, I am glad that I have this video. For someone interested in only watching for the performances, it's terrific. For choreography or technique ideas, the close-ups are annoying (aren't they always?), but they are not TOO frequent and you can sometimes figure out what the dancer is doing with her lower body, anyway, by context. There is a good variety represented with plenty of costume diversity and prop dancing (too bad there was no tribal or fusion style represented).