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Learn two beautiful and simple dances – a FLUID slow dance and a lively
PERCUSSIVE dance (drum solo);

• Step-by-step sections offer detailed explanation and demonstration of basic bellydance steps and ways to weave them together into attractive combinations;

• Learn and Practice sections offer a step-by-step breakdown of each combination and a presentation of the dance "from the top" with practice repetitions inserted, so you can follow Neon and learn the steps in real time;

• Practice sections feature a beat counter, helpful in learning dance rhythm and timing.

• Throughout the program, every section is clearly labeled onscreen with the dance and combination number and the names of the steps included;

• All instructional and demonstration sections enable you to see every detail of every step.

• Bonus bellydance performance by Neon

East Coast Tribal bellydance blends sensual, fluid movement with sharp percussive accents evoking the flair of urban modernity. It resonates with exotic echoes of the world's ancient dances and bears a touch of the dark cyber-age mystique.

DVD CONTENTS:

* Warmup (20 min.)
Sera & Solstice Dance Ensemble

* Hipwork drills (10 min.)
Sera & Solstice Dance Ensemble

* Combinations Demonstration & Practice (5 min.)
-6 combinations performed as one dance sequence
Sera & Solstice Dance Ensemble

* 6 Combinations: Step-by-Step instruction (45 min.) - Sera

* Performance by Sera (5 min)

Hot belly dance combinations for club and party dancing. First dance instruction DVD to offer concurrent head-on and from-the-back images of the instructor during practice. Cool, sexy dance combinations can be learned separately or as a club-ready belly dance routine that is also a graceful aerobic workout.

Take 10 lessons step-by-step, or just follow Neon in full-length practice sessions: choose from 3 tempos! Animated graphic rendering of dance moves helps you understand the steps, and explains how to teach them to your friends at a party.

Stark...sublime...intense. The phenomenon of Gothic Bellydance or Raks Gothique is a multitude of poetic visions born out of the Goth, or Gothic, subculture, music, imagery and fashion, and expressed in the language of Bellydance.

Enter our dark labyrinth and meet an exotic array of striking characters and creatures: Souls possessed by an ancient evil spirit; a black-winged fallen angel; an incarnation of Kali and Isis; a leopard-woman from the island of Dr. Moreau; a tormented silent movie vamp; a Gothic “Lolita” in love with Death; a wanderer in spiritual exile; a snake morphing into a human; a seeker violated and redeemed by divine domination; a Siren exercising her lethal charms; a worshipper of a winged serpent; a flame whose deadly habits are all-too-human; a run-away gargoyle; a maiden transforming into a warrior sorceress; a haunting deja vu where victim, violator and avenger merge into one... and more.

Created by Ariellah, star performer and instructor of Tribal Fusion Bellydance, Contemporary Bellydance and Yoga Conditioning combines three vital components of bellydance training: * a physical conditioning regimen to develop flexibility and strength; * two sets of bellydance technique drills - basic and advanced - for improved muscle control and precision in executing bellydance isolations; * a sequence of contemporary bellydance combinations complete with transitions to form an elegant and evocative modern choreography.

Whichever form of bellydance you choose, this training system lays a solid foundation.

The flexibility and muscle conditioning section of the program consists of 3 yoga sessions that can be used as a warmup/cooldown or as a stand-alone daily yoga practice:
* Short yoga warmup (8 min.);
* Full yoga warmup (20 min.);
* Yoga cool down (8 min.)


The Yoga sessions focus on building lower body strength and opening the hips to achieve ease and precision in bellydance hipwork. A number of exercises open the chest and increase back flexibility to enhance torso isolations and make dance movement sinuous and fluid.

Bellydance technique drills (75 min.) include hipwork, upper body work, combined hips/upper body isolations and arms/hips coordination. They also include adding level changes to torso isolations and layering hipwork on traveling steps.

2 hrs. 20 min. of detailed instruction and practice sessions;

* 25 min. of practice sessions which can be combined with the Warmup for a moderate 30-min. workout; "Voice & Music" or "Music Only" options;

* Bonus performance by Jenna and her NYC students!

warmup:
Hairat Elbi, from Wash Ya Wash Vol.1

upper body basics:
Mizmar from Wash Ya Wash Vol.3

lower body basics:
Alla Einee from Wash Ya Wash Vol.3

smooth moves:
Accordion & Kawala, from Nourhan Sharif, Raqs Sharqui Vol.1

traveling moves: Raqs Orientale, from Nourhan Sharif, Raqs Sharqui Vol.2

arms & hands: Ahlam Dosa, from Wash Ya Wash Vol. 4

“Fluid Precision - Contemporary Tribal Bellydance” is an instructional program teaching original medium-tempo combinations by the Kassar duo (Karin Hein-Parks and Melanie Wood). Kassar is known for their fluid and intricate dance style: Beautiful pacing and blending of flowing and accented moves interwoven with level changes, turns, and half-turns, create a mesmerizing visual texture. “Fluid Precision” offers materials to polish your technique and explore a new vocabulary of dynamic combinations with modern sophisticated flair.

Warmup / Conditioning section (25-minutes): Yoga-based, flexibility-enhancing, hip-opening, and strengthening exercises.

Isolations section (15 minutes): Breakdown and practice of the fundamental bellydance isolations.

Combinations : Demonstration, step-by-step breakdown and practice of 4 contemporary tribal bellydance combinations.

Demonstration / Practice: Follow Kassar as you practice all 4 combinations in one choreographed sequence.

Floorwork : Demonstration, step-by-step breakdown, and practice of 2 Kassar-style floorwork combinations.

Performance by Kassar: Enjoy 2 beautiful dances by Kassar - fluid, earthy, and hypnotic, shimmering with a touch of mystery and breathing the joy of life.

Three 15-min. workouts built entirely on abs-toning, abs-sculpting exotic belly dance moves. As a system of movement, belly dance is the ideal, natural method for abs toning and shaping. Learn and practice belly dance steps during the workout, then follow Neon as she demonstrates a real choreographed 2-min. dance! The dance can be accessed separately for review before leaving for a dance club or party. First fitness product to offer continuous 3-D geometric rendering of exercise movements throughout the program, plus a progress bar for counting reps. Throughout the program personal trainer Andy Troy CSCS offers exercise safety tips.

"Instant BellyDancer 1" is a breakthrough rapid-learning system created by New York star dancer and trend-setting instructor, Neon. This DVD is a new, updated edition of Neon's acclaimed bellydance instruction classic: "Instant Belly Dancer: Curves."

FEATURES
* on-screen animated geometric renderings of dance moves superimposed directly on the instructor's moving image
* NEW! Practice session and combinations for every move (total 60 min. of practice!) plus six "review" practice sessions
* Access each individual move directly from systematic interactive menus
* NEW! Play practice sessions only,or play review sessions only for a fun, non-stop bellydance WORKOUT!
* a bonus performance by Neon

Sensual dance... you know it the moment you see it. It radiates from deep inside; the dancer’s whole body flows like silk, her movements are beautifully interwoven, breathing with meaningful, effortless grace. The ability to move fluidly in this organic, connected way begins with an intuitive knowledge that arises when we are sensually awake.

The core of the program is the Sensual Bellydance Flow [beginner-intermediate] - sequences of steps building from simple isolated moves to layered. Footwork, arm/hand patterns and head angles are gradually combined for the effect of total coordination and effortless control. Sensuality is translated into dance through "connectedness" — the wave-like echoing and interweaving of movements. A special section of sensual poses and fluid transitions is designed to improve your pacing. Slowing the pace into a still pose helps you to learn measured, uncluttered dance phrasing: In sensual dance every movement is distinct and meaningful; every phrase has its highlight. This section offers the “music only” option — you can follow Blanca’s voice prompts, or enjoy the music-only 40-minute non-stop flow of dance combinations.

Learn to play doumbek (dumbek, darbuka) with New York's most beloved Arabic percussionist, the master instructor, the one and only Amir Naoum!

Review taken from WDNY:
I just had to write and let you know how great your doumbek instructional DVD is! It's so easy to follow along and it feels like you're right here in my living room giving me a private lesson. It's very inspiring.Thanks to everyone who produced it! Your new fan in Ashland,Oregon Elaine

Belly dance is perfect for sculpting buns & thighs since so many moves are driven by the glute thigh and hip muscles.If you are familiar with bellydance these exercise sessions will help you improve or polish your technique by encouraging a consistent focus on incorporating glute contraction in your hipwork. Glute work added to hip isolations and combined moves helps increase your hips' range of motion and make accents sharp and expressive.If you are new to bellydance learn and practice belly dance steps during this workout then follow Neon as she demonstrates a choreographed 2-min. dance! The dance can be accessed separately for review before leaving for a dance club or party. Personal trainer Andy Troy CSCS offers exercise safety tips throughout the program.FEATURES: Onscreen graphics offer visual tips to the use of glutes and thigh muscles in bellydance.During the 2-min. dance sequences graphics of the move trajectories serve as visual cues;A progress bar shows the number of reps for each move plus marks the rep you are currently performing. Anatomy of belly dance movement -- comments by personal trainer Andy Troy CSCSSafety tips throughout the program by Andy Troy.

A bellydance drum solo is actually a duet: Together, a dancer and a drummer create a unique piece of performance art. For the dancer, the drum solo is a uniquely exciting experience demanding a profound understanding of rhythmic patterns and a wide vocabulary of bellydance moves and accents, all necessary to enable her to interact at will with the music created by the drummer.

Drum solo choreographies workshop:
Three choreographies performed and taught by Jenna
- beginner (drum solo #1 by Mogador band, NYC from the "Bellydancing for Fortune and Fame" CD)
- intermediate (drum solo #2 by Mogador band, NYC from the "Bellydancing for Fortune and Fame" CD)
- advanced (drum solo "Duelling Darbukas" from "Raquy and the Cavemen - "Jordan"CD)

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.

Neon breaks down each dance step-by-step, combination by combination.

"Learn and Practice" sections offer a step-by-step breakdown of each combination and a presentation of the dance "from the top" with practice repetitions inserted, so you can follow Neon and learn the steps in real time.

Capturing the worldly, global, and futuristic vibe of New York City and inspired by the dashing diversity of New York’s theater and dance, Tribal Fusion NYC offers instruction in the popular genre of Tribal Fusion bellydance sparkling with the vibrant urgency of the great metropolis. Created by NYC-based star soloist and instructor Darshan, the program blends the timeless aesthetics of bellydance with the urban edge of today’s music and the many flavors of world dance.

A vital feature of the program is an open-level dance workout designed to condition the body while reviewing the basics of bellydance technique and freestyle dance movement.  Darshan emphasizes optimal carriage and alignment, and aims at conditioning the muscle groups that produce ease, effortlessness and precision in bellydance movement. The workout section includes Darshan’s signature torso articulation drills and the upper body flexibility and articulation that makes Tribal Fusion style so distinct.

In the instructional section of the DVD, Darshan introduces an emphasis on styling and expression, as she teaches pacing, restraint, and projecting the mystique of the dance. Darshan teaches four combinations step-by-step and the demonstrates them in one dance sequence easy to follow for practice. The combinations let you explore different substyles of Tribal Fusion Bellydance:

Combination 1: Contemporary Tribal Fusion

Combination 2: Tribalesque

Combination 3: World Tribal Fusion (adding a salsa/samba flair to Tribal Fusion)

Combination 4 is offered as a pattern for a contemporary-flair wide-stance switch transition that can be used between combinations.

"Instant BellyDancer 2" is a breakthrough rapid-learning system created by New York star dancer and trend-setting instructor, Neon. This DVD is a new, updated edition of Neon's acclaimed bellydance instruction classic: "Instant Belly Dancer: Hipwork Plus."

To make belly dance easy to learn from video and fun to practice as an improvisational art, the "Instant Bellydancer: A Crash Course in Belly Dance" video DVD series presents the "3D" or "Instant" belly dance instruction system, showing dance moves as trajectories following 2- and 3-dimensional shapes. Animated onscreen graphics superimposed on Neon's moving image effectively interpret movement angles and directions, promoting accelerated learning. Grouping of movements into clear-cut categories enables easy recall of dance patterns when improvising. In addition to basic steps, the DVD features moves and combinations that go far beyond the basics.

The INSTANT BELLY DANCER SYSTEM consists of two sections: Instant Bellydancer 1 ( or "Curves") and Instant Bellydancer 2 ( or "Hipwork Plus" )

Bellydance Core Fitness Workout flows from a warmup and isolations that engage your core muscles, to dance combinations and a beautiful dance routine. Every movement in the workout has a name that can be referenced in the tutorial section, where each is carefully explained. The tutorial section contains a 1 hour 40 min. in-depth presentation by Ayshe, explaining the roles of the core muscles in the anatomy of dance movement, and their impact on our health and postural habits.

Core muscles are our deepest muscles, that provide the"cement" that holds the frame of the body, the skeletal stucture, together. When contracting these muscles, the sensation is subtle and very internal, not large and powerful. In this program we focus on the abdominal core muscles that span the lower spine, pelvis, and legs. Of main importance are the psoas and iliacus (iliopsoas), the key muscles for structural balance in the human body. The balanced fully-functional psoas is crucial for women's health. If the psoas is in a state of contraction or atrophy it will affect the reproductive system by restricting blood supply and disrupting the positioning of the organs within the pelvis. Menstrual cramping is often caused by the psoas exerting pressure on the reproductive organs when they are in a state of tenderness. A healthy, released psoas will bring relief from cramping and lower back pain.

Burn calories and energize your body while learning dance movements from all over the world! This unique, multi-cultural program offers an all-in-one dance workout, plus instruction in some of the most alluring and popular dance styles. Sample diverse flavors and rhythms of dance, learn authentic steps - from basic to more challenging - and take them with you to the dancefloor!

World Dance Workout is designed by Elsa Leandros, a sought-after New York City dance coach and choreographer, based on her 25 years of experience as a performer and instructor of different dance styles. Elsa uses dance movement to improve your flexibility, enhance your natural grace of motion and deliver cardio benefits. The workout is accompanied by a tutorial section where Elsa breaks down dance steps to make it easier for you to follow. Many dance moves seem challenging only until you see how they evolve from the most basic steps.

The workout includes 7 segments: warmup and cooldown, salsa, samba, bellydance, Bollywood and flamenco. Not much time to exercise? Select individual chapters to create your own, shorter program - exactly what you need to save time and fit your mood. Leaving for a party? Go straight to the dance steps you want to try on the dancefloor to refresh your skills!

#1: Abs: Three 15-min. workouts built entirely on abs-toning, abs-sculpting exotic belly dance moves. As a system of movement, belly dance is the ideal, natural method for abs toning and shaping. Learn and practice belly dance steps during the workout, then follow Neon as she demonstrates a real choreographed 2-min. dance! The dance can be accessed separately for review before leaving for a dance club or party. First fitness product to offer continuous 3-D geometric rendering of exercise movements throughout the program, plus a progress bar for counting reps. Throughout the program personal trainer Andy Troy CSCS offers exercise safety tips. #2: Buns and Thighs: * Onscreen graphics offer visual tips to the use of glutes and thigh muscles in bellydance. * During the 2-min. dance sequences, graphics of the move trajectories serve as visual cues; * A progress bar shows the number of reps for each move, plus marks the rep you are currently performing. * Anatomy of belly dance movement -- comments by personal trainer Andy Troy CSCS * Safety tips throughout the program by Andy Troy #3 Upper Body: * Belly dance basic moves, cane and veil dance technique tutorial by Tanna * Where to get giHow to create a cane/a veil by Tanna * Anatomy of upper body movement involved in bellydance by Andy Troy, CSCS * Pictorial cues and onscreen s showing the name of each bellydance movement; * A progress bar shows the number of reps for each move, plus marks the rep you are currently performing. * Belly dance performance by Tanna #4: Floorwork: * Belly dance floorwork technique tutorial by Tanna * Anatomy of movement involved in floorwork by Andy Troy, CSCS * Pictorial cues and onscreen s showing the name of each bellydance movement * A progress bar shows the number of reps for each move, plus marks the rep you are currently performing. * Belly dance performance by Tanna.

"Instant Bellydancer: A Crash Course in Belly Dance" is a breakthrough rapid-learning system created by New York star dancer and trend-setting instructor, Neon. This 2-DVD set contains 2 disks: "Instant BellyDancer 1" and "Instant BellyDancer 2."

To make belly dance easy to learn from video and fun to practice as an improvisational art, the "Instant Bellydancer: A Crash Course in Belly Dance" video DVD series presents the "3D" or "Instant" belly dance instruction system, showing dance moves as trajectories following 2- and 3-dimensional shapes. Animated onscreen graphics superimposed on Neon's moving image effectively interpret movement angles and directions, promoting accelerated learning. Grouping of movements into clear-cut categories enables easy recall of dance patterns when improvising. In addition to basic steps, these DVDs features moves and combinations that go far beyond the basics.

Breaking the rules with style, Neon (New York) blends traditional and modern aesthetics in 35 minutes of evocative and ethereal belly dance solo exploration.

Neon's signature nightclub show numbers, dancing while balancing a tray of burning candles or a candelabrum on her head are featured in most performances on this DVD. Neon blends the fire theme with "Wings of Isis" , a spectacular prop that arrived in belly dance from Las Vegas shows. She also dances with veil, and balancing a tray of fresh flowers.
Neon's burning candle and flower tray performances are always true acts of balance, utilizing no adhesives or friction-enhancing substances of any kind.

Music: ambient, techno.

The Golden Apple features original belly dance choreographies and improvisations by three dedicated artists and stars of the New York City belly dance scene Jenna, Blanca, and Neon and a special performance by Jehan, a renowned NYC choreographer and master teacher. The music and dance styles presented in this program range from traditional to contemporary. All four dance artists in this recording share a vision of bellydance as a highly emotive art. Entertaining and glamorous, their dance presentations retain a strong focus on the message of each piece. In the exotic language of bellydance they talk about the emotional journey and the spiritual search of a modern-day woman.

Balancing an object on one's head is part of traditional dance in many cultures, and an exciting feature of belly dance. Many bellydance shows feature dancers balancing candelabra, swords, or trays of lit candles. The "Bellydance Surprise: Queen of Flowers" DVD offers instruction in balancing a tray of fresh flowers for an elegant dance to perform as a surprise gift for your friends, family, or guests at a festive cocktail reception, birthday party, wedding, anniversary, sweet 16 party, bridal or baby shower - any celebration. Balancing is very entertaining and offers tremendous health benefits. True balancing is not at all difficult, and it is one of the best things you can do to improve your posture and spinal health. Every minute invested in learning to move with an object balanced on your head is a precious investment in strengthening the correct spine-supporting muscle groups, in acquiring more confidence, poise and fluidity in your carriage, and in developing a "dancer's body." The program is choreographed and presented by Neon, a popular New York dance artist and instructor known for her innovative and spectacular balancing acts.

The DVD includes: 1. Three full dance "scripts"/choreographies - basic, intermediate and advanced, combining in three entirely different ways, two exciting dance props: the veil (or a wide scarf) and a tray of flowers. 2. Detailed breakdown of basic and intermediate choreographies; 3. Practice sessions with Neon (concurrent front and back views) for every script, with voiceover count and cues; performance video of all three dances in full costume; 4. Tips for balancing an object on your head; balancing exercises.

Breaking the rules with style, Neon (New York) blends traditional and modern aesthetics in 35 minutes of evocative and ethereal belly dance solo exploration.

Neon's signature nightclub show numbers, dancing while balancing a tray of burning candles or a candelabrum on her head are featured in most performances on this DVD. Neon blends the fire theme with "Wings of Isis" , a spectacular prop that arrived in belly dance from Las Vegas shows. She also dances with veil, and balancing a tray of fresh flowers.
Neon's burning candle and flower tray performances are always true acts of balance, utilizing no adhesives or friction-enhancing substances of any kind.

Music: ambient, techno.

Product Description
follow Tanna as she demonstrates her powerful and dramatic dance choreographies. Both earthy and spiritual, bellydance floorwork will add a unique creative experience to your personal fitness program. Each floorwork choreography can be accessed separately for review before your own special performance.

Review
Bellydance for Body Shaping uses bellydance floorwork moves as a foundation for a fun yet challeging workout. The atmosphere is lovely, the music fantastic, and the instructor Tanna is great. She is personable and clear throughout her insrtuction. This DVD has complete warm-ups and cool-downs, including an introduction about the muscle groups used. Tanna makes sure you do each excercise properly so you don't put strain your back, hips, or knees. The workouts are broken down into 3 sessions. As each session progresses, the next is a bit more challenging. Tanna gives a short performance incorporating the moves at the end of each session. This DVD is perfect for someone who wants to try something different and fun, strengthen the upper body, or learn some slinky dance moves.

Glamour, mystery, a supple, sleek body and hypnotic, sinuous moves. All the benefits of bellydance can be yours in this new video!

Melissa has taken her professional experience as a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, performing bellydancer and belly dance teacher and created the Bellycore™ system to help dancers, students, and regular women get in touch with their bodies on a totally new level.

In her classes, students have gone from rank beginners to graceful bellydancers in a little as 8 weeks, using the Bellycore™ combination of Pilates exercises and Middle Eastern belly dance moves. Now you too can reinvent yourself into a chic and glamorous bellydancer—and get a great workout in the process!

* Pilates-based warmup

* Pilates tutorial

* Fantastic music by Gypsy Caravan, Jehan, Knossos

* Bonus bellydance performance by Melissa!