I'm an intermediate level dancer. In an area where teacher resources are fairly limited and we don't see big gatherings like Rakassah. I think my list is going to be too beginner-ish for you. --- excerpt from an old post of mine...
I have
-Rachel Brice's Yoga and Isolations - I love it but I find some of the yoga in it challenging - I finally learned undulations with this video after having my instructor explain it over and over and over. It finally clicked for me with this DVD.
-Kathy Smith's flex appeal - fab costuming, decent workout too.
-4 of the Rania videos which I hate, I don't feel she does an adequate job explaining all of the moves and if you don't get the 'one' move you don't "get" the choreography. Too bad I didn't buy them individually, but as a set. (these are dust collectors because I haven't even watched all of them)
several of the Veena &Neena ones which I personally quite like. -basics, -abs&arms, hips &buns (I do this one all the time, its quick, 30 min, no challenge and I don't have to think. It gets me up and off the couch if nothing else...ya'know...) -mystic dances... this one I'm stuck at because I need to learn spins and they make me dizzy if I practice too long. but I need to practice, but it makes me dizzy... not a great video over all but it's okay. -slimdown - BAD this one is neither a good work out nor a good dance video.
recent additions I have Suhalia's Buns, I wish I could figure out how to isolate my glutes like she does. Decent work out. but...this one tends to leave me frustrated.
and Jilliana Vol 1. - which because it is a choreography (my personal nemesis)... I've watched it once. I keep telling myself I WILL learn a choreography. I WILL.
FatChanceBellyDance. ... The Art of Bellydance Kit. I LOVE the CD that came with this. The DVD has some stuff I like and other stuff that ugh. but I don't think I've watched it all the way through. LOVE LOVE LOVE the CD though. worth it just for that. and the cheapie zills.
I own ... a few performance DVD's and American Bellydancer (the documentary.)
I also borrow from my instructor now and then. Another great reason to make a list, I think, - so that you can exchange with other dancers you know and get a taste of something before investing in them.
I have a long wishlist too. but... I won't buy any more until I'm back to practicing at least two hours a week OUTSIDE of class time.
Which one did you buy? and how long have you been interested in Bellydance? Do you take lessons too?
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Date: 2005-10-26 04:36 pm (UTC)I'm an intermediate level dancer. In an area where teacher resources are fairly limited and we don't see big gatherings like Rakassah. I think my list is going to be too beginner-ish for you.
---
excerpt from an old post of mine...
I have
-Rachel Brice's Yoga and Isolations - I love it but I find some of the yoga in it challenging - I finally learned undulations with this video after having my instructor explain it over and over and over. It finally clicked for me with this DVD.
-Kathy Smith's flex appeal - fab costuming, decent workout too.
-4 of the Rania videos which I hate, I don't feel she does an adequate job explaining all of the moves and if you don't get the 'one' move you don't "get" the choreography. Too bad I didn't buy them individually, but as a set. (these are dust collectors because I haven't even watched all of them)
several of the Veena &Neena ones which I personally quite like.
-basics,
-abs&arms, hips &buns (I do this one all the time, its quick, 30 min, no challenge and I don't have to think. It gets me up and off the couch if nothing else...ya'know...)
-mystic dances... this one I'm stuck at because I need to learn spins and they make me dizzy if I practice too long. but I need to practice, but it makes me dizzy... not a great video over all but it's okay.
-slimdown - BAD this one is neither a good work out nor a good dance video.
recent additions
I have Suhalia's Buns, I wish I could figure out how to isolate my glutes like she does. Decent work out. but...this one tends to leave me frustrated.
and Jilliana Vol 1. - which because it is a choreography (my personal nemesis)... I've watched it once. I keep telling myself I WILL learn a choreography. I WILL.
FatChanceBellyDance. ... The Art of Bellydance Kit.
I LOVE the CD that came with this. The DVD has some stuff I like and other stuff that ugh. but I don't think I've watched it all the way through. LOVE LOVE LOVE the CD though. worth it just for that. and the cheapie zills.
I own ... a few performance DVD's and American Bellydancer (the documentary.)
I also borrow from my instructor now and then. Another great reason to make a list, I think, - so that you can exchange with other dancers you know and get a taste of something before investing in them.
I have a long wishlist too. but... I won't buy any more until I'm back to practicing at least two hours a week OUTSIDE of class time.
Which one did you buy? and how long have you been interested in Bellydance? Do you take lessons too?