How to Teach Belly Dance : Shemiran Ibrahim
I hesitated about including a review of Shemiran Ibrahim’s How to Teach Belly Dance here. Not because it’s not worthy, but because it’s far more than a simple DVD. It does contain 2 DVD’s with 4 hours’ running time, but they’re only one part of the package. The course also includes a Teacher’s Manual, Student [...] … Read entire article »
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How to Shorten Isis Wings
Professional Isis Wings are enormous – they’re meant to be! I’m only 5 ft 2 inches (160 cm), but even I can handle full-size wings. It simply comes down to practice. Traditional Isis Wings, like the ones in the photo on the right, were designed to be held throughout the dance. In traditional choreography, it [...] … Read entire article »
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Professional vs Student Belly Dancers
This video clip is a cautionary tale which will strike a chord with many professional bellydancers. It’s a cringeworthy “interview” with a woman who thinks she can bellydance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuE9DEw_V3o Unfortunately it’s not a rare occurrence! I think some bellydance teachers are their own worst enemies sometimes, because they place such an emphasis on building self-esteem [...] … Read entire article »
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Voi (Veil & Poi): Fireless Spinning for Belly Dancers
Voi (Veil & Poi): Fireless Spinning for Belly Dancers This DVD takes you through making your own veil poi, and dancing with them. Dana claims to be the inventor of veil poi, so it’s reasonable to expect good instruction. Personally, I feel Michelle Joyce’s DVD on Poi Spinning does a better job on the basics – if you’re a beginner looking to learn from [...] The Tribal Bazaar – Tribal Belly Dancing online … Read entire article »
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Mystery: Fantasy Bellydance
Mystery: Fantasy Bellydance ‘Mystery’ is the first in a series of three choreography DVD’s. Each DVD features three routines, each by a different dancer offering a different style of belly dance. The three dances here are: #1: Serpent – (Neon) #2: Shadow – Tribal Fusion (Sera) #3: Phoenix (Wings of Isis) – (Ayshe) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NreVYbtXzJs All three choreographies are [...] The Tribal Bazaar – Tribal Belly Dancing online … Read entire article »
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How to Make Godets (Chiffon Inserts)
Adding a chiffon insert (godet) to your belly dance skirt doesn’t look difficult – but personally, it’s one of my least favorite things! I had come across godets before as a flamenco dancer, but in flamenco they’re usually made of the same type of material as the rest of the dress. The principle is similar, [...] … Read entire article »
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Lunar Bellydance – East Coast Tribal
Lunar Bellydance – East Coast Tribal This is another East Coast Tribal belly dance DVD by Sera Solstice. It’s very atmospheric but it’s not all ambience – there is a solid class in there too, culminating in a choreography! The emphasis is on continuous flow, and the early sections of this DVD have a meditative quality – but don’t gather too [...] The Tribal Bazaar – Tribal Belly Dancing online … Read entire article »
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How to Make a Belly Dance Veil
You’ll find your veil much easier to manage, if you make it just the right size for you. Having the right size is especially important if you’re petite – if a veil comes below your knees when you have it on your shoulders, you’re more likely to step on it when you’re dancing. Length matters [...] … Read entire article »
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Materials for Belly Dance Veils
You have a choice of several materials for your belly dance veil. Silk Veils Veils were traditionally made of silk, but it has a few drawbacks. For one thing, it’s expensive. It also needs to be treated carefully – I know one belly dancer whose favorite veil was ruined when someone spilled water on it. [...] … Read entire article »
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New ebook!
