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Best belly dancing DVD?
Posted on Wednesday in dvd dance course | by PeterHi, I started taking belly dancing lessons a few months ago – nothing super serious – just through the school district’s extension courses, but it’s really fun.
Anyway, during the summer there aren’t classes offered and I would like to keep on top of what I’ve learned. Does anyone have an opinion on instructional DVDs for the "advanced beginner"?
Also, I have zils and am practicing (practicing, practicing) but they are really frustrating me – does anyone have advice on how to get the dance steps while using the zils mastered?
Thanks~
Hello!!!
I’ve been belly dancing for about 8 years now, started just for fun and yes, it is adictive!
I strongly recommend Jenna’s instructional DVDs. She is an accomplished performer and in my opinion a great teacher. I really like that she keeps a mindset of "safety first" and to never sacrifice technique.
Her DVD Basics and Beyond cover the basics (arm positions, figure eights, some traveling steps and many more), although as a somewhat seasoned dancer I found it very helpful and even learned a thing or two.
And keep this in mind: Never think you have completely mastered a move, as simple as it may be, there is always room for improvement, you can always make that move seem (and be) a little more natural.
About the zills, you are on your way, it really does take a lot (I mean a looooooooooooooot) of practice. Jenna’s Drum Solo – The Heartbeat of Bellydance might help in the section where she and Raqui break down rhythms and combinations.
Last but not least, I have recently bought her Bellydance – The Next Level, but haven’t had a chance to watch it yet because my stupid DVD player won’t work 
, but I am sure it will not disappoint me, and, although I said to never consider a move completely mastered, I know it may get boring and of course we need a bigger vocabulary of moves.
Ultimately, I don’t work for World Dance New York, never met Jenna in person and I am not promoting her videos for any gain. It is just that I have been through tougher times in Belly Dance, when it was so hard to have access to study material, such as music, instructional videos, dancing gear, that I was very pleasantly surprised to find such great quality videos for such an affordable price.
Best of luck to you,
Shimm’ on!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUmiRbajSY0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9hzgnRmVg0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVHf-VZDEPQ
SORRY if this isn’t what you’re looking for but this might help..=]
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Hello!!!
I’ve been belly dancing for about 8 years now, started just for fun and yes, it is adictive!
I strongly recommend Jenna’s instructional DVDs. She is an accomplished performer and in my opinion a great teacher. I really like that she keeps a mindset of "safety first" and to never sacrifice technique.
Her DVD Basics and Beyond cover the basics (arm positions, figure eights, some traveling steps and many more), although as a somewhat seasoned dancer I found it very helpful and even learned a thing or two.
And keep this in mind: Never think you have completely mastered a move, as simple as it may be, there is always room for improvement, you can always make that move seem (and be) a little more natural.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH4MaHS4JZg
About the zills, you are on your way, it really does take a lot (I mean a looooooooooooooot) of practice. Jenna’s Drum Solo – The Heartbeat of Bellydance might help in the section where she and Raqui break down rhythms and combinations.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH4MaHS4JZg
Last but not least, I have recently bought her Bellydance – The Next Level, but haven’t had a chance to watch it yet because my stupid DVD player won’t work
, but I am sure it will not disappoint me, and, although I said to never consider a move completely mastered, I know it may get boring and of course we need a bigger vocabulary of moves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH4MaHS4JZg
Ultimately, I don’t work for World Dance New York, never met Jenna in person and I am not promoting her videos for any gain. It is just that I have been through tougher times in Belly Dance, when it was so hard to have access to study material, such as music, instructional videos, dancing gear, that I was very pleasantly surprised to find such great quality videos for such an affordable price.
Best of luck to you,
Shimm’ on!!
References :
My favorite DVD is Michelle Joyce’s "Drills! Drills! Drills!" It has a variety of drills to help perfect movements, and it also has layers. Additionally, she uses finger cymbals in the drills. The only thing I don’t like about the DVD is she refers to the gallop pattern as a triplet.
What I’ve found that has helped me with the zills is to play them with a song that starts slow and gets faster and faster. It’s starts of slow and easy, and as the tempo increases so does the challenge.
I also enjoy Jenna’s "The Next Level" DVD. She has lots of layers and turns in the video.
References :
Here are Shira’s reviews: http://www.shira.net/videocenter-instruct.htm