Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0084296050949
Format: Color
Label: United American Video
Manufacturer: United American Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: United American Video
Release Date: 2001-08-23
Studio: United American Video

Customer Rating:
Summary: outstanding!!
Comment: After reviewing many of the DVD's available, I find Alexandra King to be the most capable instructor. Although the video is meant for the beginner it contains much of the more advanced technique not covered in a "modern", more conventional instruction. For example - I have found it hard to encounter more comprehensive approach on belly role as well as the camel. Her traveling steps can be rudimentary, but they are easily approachable. The arm movements are challenging and not covered in any other DVD's I own (and I own at least four other). The warm up is far more adequate than most, (although regrettably short) concentrating your musculature on all the necessary and nothing extra. I have own the VHS for more than seven years now, but getting back to this video is exceptionally gratifying. I have heard much criticism on the use of the cymbals and the lack of explanation; I recommend, just listen to the music and the use of cymbals will become inherent to the nature of the rhythm. Most of all please enjoy yourself, approach this with "no judgment" attitude, and the process of your learning, as well as all learning will be greatly enhanced.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Well, it's ok, I guess.....
Comment: This tape is ok I suppose, it does leave a bit to be desired. The instructor only shows you how to do the moves, she doesn't spend any time at all doing them. You have to stop the video if you want to spend any time at all practicing the moves and stretches. But, if you don't mind having to stop the video after each demonstration, it is a good workout. The moves are very easy, basic and good for beginners. I don't think this tape is worth twenty dollars, but then again, the only other options are, in my opinion, outrageously priced.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good tape for beginers
Comment: on the first tape she dose studder a bit but the tape seems to get better as she goes however she dose some stuff in the tape she dose not teach in the first and second tape its unknown if she has a third (would be nice if she did)also i kind of wish she had sujested a typ or artest to get music from however that is not there so your on your own as far as music.lots of fun though and a good workout!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Instructional Intro to Belly Dancing
Comment: I bought this for my granddaughter. The format of the tape is good. The instructor does a good job of explaining step by step what she is doing. The only complaint I have is that the sound is garbled, like the tape is old. I would like an updated version.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: New to belly dance
Comment: I am new to belly dance and decided to purchase a few videos. I got the sensual art of belly dance with Neena and Veena, and the two Ancient Art of Oriental Belly dancing.

I found it difficult to follow along. Being new to belly dance I have a hard enough time learning the moves and what was harder was that she had finger cymbals, so I got thrown off beat and a bit confused.

I hurt my muscles in one of the knee bend exercises, and there hadn't been a warning or anything, so be advised the warm ups aren't all easy... let alone safe.

I believe it would probably be better had I known some belly dancing before this video. It seemed like something for intermediate, not beginner like me... or perhaps it just wasn't explained properly. Take into account the bellydancing looks great, but it is difficult to folow with the movie, so you may have to rewind several times before you get the moves... at least I did.

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