Tarot - Fantasy Bellydance
by Venus Uprising
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Actor: Autumn Ward, Ayshe, Neon, Sarah Skinner, Tanna ValentineDirector: Venus Uprising
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2010-02-23
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Stratostream - World Dance New York
Movie Reviews of Tarot - Fantasy Bellydance
Movie Review: Telling Stories in Drama and Dance
Summary: 5 Stars
Using the exotic imagery of the Tarot oracle card deck, with most of the Major Arcana, or "court" cards depicted, this DVD is a 2-hour sumptuous feast of dance, using a combination of belly dance, along with ethnic, modern, and interpretive dance, to tell their stories. Some of the biggest names in belly dance are here, to entertain us with their creative art, shimmering costumes, and imaginative choreography. The set is a simple stage backdrop, but uses lighting to great effect, changing the mood of the piece with color and intensity. A must watch for dance lovers of every genre!
The dances are:
1: "The Fool," with the gorgeous and lithe Blanca.
2: "Magician," is a favorite piece, with Blanca playing the shadow of Neon's Magician. These 2 brilliant dancers are always captivating!
3: "High Priestess," has Sarah Johansson Locke and the Alchemy Dance Theater, and reminds one of the dramatic Indian images painted on ancient temple walls.
4: "Emperor," has Toshi Hamada, with Blanca, and has a Japanese Noh Theater feel to it.
5: "Empress," "Parvati," has the delicate, feminine Ayshe in a piece inspired by Indian dance.
6: "Hierophant," Ayshe again with The Cult of Isis, with Egyptian imagery and shimmering "wings."
7: "Lovers," "Venus and Tannhauser," with Neon as the exquisite seductress of Angel.
8: "Lovers," is a contemporary version of this card, with Yoshina in high heels doing a tango with Todd Colburn.
9: "Lust" (sometimes known as the "Strength" card), has Sarah Skinner and the Sisters of Salome in the 1st of 3 pieces with this cast.
10: "Wheel of Fortune," "Cleopatra," has Sarah Skinner with the Sisters of Salome which includes an always fascinating "tray dance."
11: "Wheel of Fortune," "Medusa," has Sarah Skinner cleverly coming out of a shroud with snakelike vengeance.
12: "Hermit," the beautiful Tanna Valentine as the Hermit.
13: "Justice," is a big favorite, with Irina Akulenko, who with riveting skill wields her sword.
14: "Hanged Man," is another favorite, with Belly Craft (Alicia and Heather) giving us a smooth duet.
15: "Death," has Fayzah with the Aurea Dancers, Sangeeta and Zaira, in a contemporary and humorous piece.
16: "Temperance," with Andrea Anwar in a sensual and expressive dance with luminescent gown and veil.
17: "Devil," has the scintillating Anasma who is an impish devil until the forceful end. Marvelous!
18: "Tower," has Michelle De Vine and Mahalet, in a terrific sword dance.
19: "Star," has Uyum Dans, Kittarina and Elisheva, is a piece that could be classified as pure modern dance. Simple and lovely.
20: "Judgement," has Autumn Ward in an erotically tinged piece with choreography that shows her incredibly strong back to good measure.
Summary of Tarot - Fantasy Bellydance
Tarot - Fantasy Bellydance is a collection of 20 dance performances exploring the symbolism and archetypal ideas associated with the cards of the Tarot deck.The performances represent nearly all the cards of the Tarot Major Arcana: Fool, Magician, High Priestess, Empress, Emperor, Hierophant, Lovers, Lust, Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, Devil, Tower, Star, and Judgment.
A number of Tarot cards are portrayed through stories or mythological imagery: In The Magician the hero's shadow escapes and takes over; The Empress is the story of the goddess Parvati; The Hierophant is a ritual of the revelation and worship of the goddess Isis; The Lovers echoes the plot of Wagner's 'Tannhauser'; The Wheel of Fortune makes two rounds through the stories of Cleopatra and Medusa; while Judgment recalls the medieval motif of the Dances of Death.
Some of the performances approach Tarot symbolism through experiences of personal growth and mysticism: The Star is a story of a broken heart; Temperance is a seductive interplay of passion and restraint; The Hermit is a journey of learning and overcoming; The Tower is a warrior dance.
Performed by a spectacular lineup of bellydance stars, Tarot - Fantasy Bellydance; alternates solos with group dance compositions in a wide range of bellydance styles. Contributing artists include Anasma, Andrea Anwar, Autumn Ward, Ayshe, Bellycraft, Blanca, Elisheva, Fayzah, Irina Akulenko, Michelle DeVine, Neon, Sarah Johansson Locke, Sarah Skinner, Tanna Valentine, Toshi Hamada, Yoshina.
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