Discover Bellydance
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Movie Reviews of Discover Bellydance
Movie Review: Sensual, fun, and a lot easier than I thought it would be...
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the DVD set (not having ready any reviews) wanting to learn something new, have fun doing some sort of exercise, spice up my sensuality, and really to try to bring my body back to some sort of shape four months after giving childbirth.I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!
I really enjoy this DVD set. The lessons are fun to learn with several movements much easier to learn that I thought they would be (like shoulder shakes and body shimmies) I didn't feel like any of the moves were impossible to master. You're working out while you're learning and having fun at the same time.
One bonus for me is that my four month old son enjoys watching lovely Veena and Neena dance while I follow along (looking silly right now). So I can get in my physical activity without waiting for him to nap.
I look forward to the time I can show my new talent to my husband, which I have no doubt he will enjoy. Until then I'm going to keep practicing, practicing, practicing, with Veena and Neena.
The extra dance videos are fun to watch and really get your imagination going. They show the different forms of belly dancing there are out there. The costumes are lovely (and inspiring)and so are the ladies performing them. I've gotten several good ideas as to the type of costume I would like to make for myself.
If you decide that to buy this DVD set, I doubt you'll be disappointed. It's fun, lovely, and tastefully done.
Movie Review: Wow, even I can do this!
Summary: 5 Stars
These dvd's are teaching me how to bellydance despite the fact that I have been a klutz my entire life! I shimmy, I wiggle, I do these things called hip drops that make my rear end feel like it's going to fall off, and I get to wear these gorgeous chiming hip scarves while I do it! The lessons actually last a long time, teach you how to do all the moves it takes to do a choreographed dance at the end, and it feels like you've just started when it's all over! Plus, this isn't a workout video, but I've found myself breathing hard on a regular basis, especially during those hip drops! I love this series, and although I'm still on the first one, I'm going to make it through them all, even if it takes till I'm 80, giving me 40 years to get my act together! Besides the excellent instruction, the set is lovely, the twins are beautiful, the narrator sounds like a sweet kindergarden teacher giving you directions and encouragement (this starts to get on my nerves a little after a while), and once you do the dvd a time or two, you get the moves and narration syncronized. I have found that as soon as I start thinking about it too much I can't do it anymore, so as I've gotten to know the dvd, I've lowered the volume. Anyway, this is well worth the money, although I've noticed that buying hip scarves is addictive (I have 7 now)!Movie Review: A great tool for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I accidently came across some belly dancing hip scarfs while doing a search for beach wear. they were so beutiful that i had to find an excuse to wear them. obviously, the only excuse i could come up with, aside from halloween, was to learn belly dancing. I searched through several video reviews and many seemed to like this one, so i decided to go for it. anyone who knows me would tell you I am a bit out of shape and my dance skills are lacking. My husband said I just wasted his money, when I bought this. But I have to tell you, the moves are so easy to do, and I am surprised at how quickly I am picking up on them! You don't need to have great dancing skills to learn to belly dance. they show you everything from simple arm and hip movements to movements that incorporate the use of veils in your dance. it really makes you feel sexy and feminine. I didn't have any problems with the nararator not matching the video like some people mentioned, so maybe there are some bad batches of videos out there. you can see excerpts from the videos on YouTube (just look up Neena and Veena). I am 40 years old, I smoke, and i haven't exercised in years, so if i can do this, anyone can! I can't wait to put on a show for my Husband, who will be eating his words! I highly recomend this video for anyone who wants to learn how to belly danceMovie Review: Fairly helpful and beautifully taught
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very satisfied with this product. I have learned bellydance for a short time, then I couldn't find my way to learn from the teacher anymore because I moved to a new place. So I had to find a way to practice the bellydance alone at home. This Discover Bellydance cds are so helpful that you can actually learn the basic steps on your own. The explanations are easy to understand(I am an Asian who's learning English, and had no problem understanding the instructions). The movements are repeated for you to follow, and the two bellydancers of this product are very good exemplary models for learning bellydance. For example, they never forget to put a smile on their face. Their movements are graceful and delicate. I am sure if you follow each and every step by looking their movements, you will soon find the same grace in your movements as well. I am so amazed about this product because I found this to be so helpful for me. Just be patient and practice hard, you will get improved.Movie Review: Fun, sensuous ... and great exercise
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful video; the instruction is skillful and well thought out, and the production is very polished.
I agree with the positive comments of other reviewers, but I also wanted to add that, although this is not created or marketed as an "exercise video" or "bellydance workout," it is a really good workout. I'm fairly fit (running is my usual routine), and I was surprised at how tired -- but good! -- I feel after the "Basic Dance" lesson. It targets muscle groups that I'm not used to working out (especially in my arms and abs), but does it in such a way that you don't even realize how hard you're working... because you're having so much fun and concentrating so hard on getting the move right. Some of the shimmies and travelling steps also get your breath moving pretty good.
All in all, a wonderful, fun workout that you can do at home -- and that you actually learn something useful from.