I Love Turkish Bellydance!
by Sarah Skinner
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Actor: Sarah SkinnerDirector: Sarah Skinner
Brand: STRATOSTREAM
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 80 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-01-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: StratoStream - WorldDance New York
Movie Reviews of I Love Turkish Bellydance!
Movie Review: Great Beginner's Intro to Turkish Style Dance and Costumes
Summary: 5 Stars
Though the box is not labeled for level of training, this terrific instruction DVD is geared towards beginning students, and if you are familiar with folk dancing or basic bellydancing, you won't have any trouble assimilating the choreography, which is quite simple, especially since the steps are broken down and explained in detail, and demonstrated to perfection by the lovely Sarah Skinner.
Perhaps the most valuable portion of this DVD is the Costume Workshop, where Sarah shows us some of her glorious costume collection (some of it worn in the dance sections, so one can see it in motion). This is an A to Z workshop, with information that is hard to obtain elsewhere, and costumes are a vital part of bellydancing in general, and Turkish dance in particular, as Sarah demonstrates in the use of the flowing and swirling skirts while dancing. You'll get great tips on what to buy, how to personalize it, make it comfortable, and make it last, as these gorgeous costumes can be quite an investment.
In her "Welcome" section, Sarah speaks of the Turkish cabaret dancing that exploded on the dance scene in New York in the 70's, and how we are now learning from those dancers who are now teachers, the teachers she studied with, and how this form of dance keeps flourishing. We also get 3 performance pieces that are wonderful; a veil dance, a ciftetelli, and a drum solo.
The 2 dances that Sarah teaches, "Rompi Rompi" and "Mastika," are fun "party dance" numbers, make for great exercise when you get going with them, and being choreographically easy, you can let go and really feel the freedom of dancing without too much strain. If you're a beginning dancer, this DVD is sure to give you the "dance bug" and you will be hooked for life...and have Sarah to thank for it!
Summary of I Love Turkish Bellydance!
Earthy and playful, sparkling with an energy of celebration and surprise, Turkish bellydance absorbs the rich traditions of Turkish folk and court dance as well as the mysteries and festive rites of the lands along the Silk Road. Reflecting the cosmopolitan spirit of Turkey, a melting pot of cultures in the heart of the old world, Turkish bellydance is ever-evolving, unburdened with do's and don't's, ever-welcoming of beauty in movement.Join Sarah Skinner, a top NYC performer and enthusiast of Turkish-style bellydance in exploring two gorgeous dances featuring the 9/8 rhythm, the beautiful exotic beat that adds so much to the inimitable flavor and engaging spirit of Turkish bellydance.
The dances are set to two of the most popular Turkish party songs - "Rompi Rompi" and "Mastika" -- long-time favorites for bellydance shows and social dancing. The versatile dance vocabulary you'll learn in this program will add sparkle to your dance - whether you dance professionally or enjoy bellydancing at social occasions.
DANCE LEARNING OPTIONS
Sarah guides you through every dance combination step-by-step. DVD menu options let you choose how you want to learn! You can focus on instruction only, or you can select instruction for each combination followed by practice with the music, where you first repeat the given combination twice, and then see how that fits in the whole dance by doing the choreography from the top.
Practice and performance music is available (CD: "Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame").
BONUS FEATURES
* Hey, let's admit it: Dancing is as much about the fun of dressing up and adorning your body as it is about moving it! To inspire you, Sarah presents a mini-workshop on bellydance fashion, costuming styles and options, as well as tips for creating costumes and enjoying every facet of your life...in dance!
* Enjoy performances by Sarah Skinner - a ciftetelli, a veil dance and a drum solo with Djinn NYC!
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