|
Modern Tribal Bellydance | 
 enlarge | Director: Asharah
Actor: Asharah
Studio: StratoStream - World Dance New York
Category: DVD
List Price: $18.99
Buy New: $10.34
You Save: $8.65 (46%)
New (28) Used (5) from $10.34
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 14505
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 180 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: STR-30158
UPC: 188883000499
EAN: 0188883000499
ASIN: B000UZRT4A
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: January 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW, Factory Sealed items direct from the Studios. 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Quick International Airmail!
| |
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
MODERN TRIBAL BELLYDANCE (DVD MOVIE)
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 "Mercy!" cry my legs and shoulders December 30, 2008
Rom Deussen (St. George, UT)
First off, for those who have never seen Asharah dance in person, it is a gem. I knew her from when I danced in the DC area, and so when I heard about the DVD, it automatically went on my "must have" list.
It is now on my "students must have" list. This DVD is best suited for those with some bellydance background. I also would not recommend it for a beginner dance student with severe lower back problems, only because of the amount of plie's on it that can be hard on the lower back unless supervised.
The DVD is outstanding, and even more outstanding for the cost. There is a 45 minute warmup section, a 55 minute technique section, a 30 minute Modern Tribal section, and a 30 minute combination instruction. This is followed by a combinations drill and cooldown.
I am lucky if I make it through the warmup section. The warmup is shoulder and thigh strength intense, and I find myself sweating profusely by the end, and my legs crying out for mercy. If you are interested in Suhaila format, Asharah's training in the format is apparent. Squats, plies, plies in releve, shoulder rolls, tribal style rippling arms, shoulder rolls and rippling arms while in a plie releve, etc. This woman is incredible.
The technique section has a great dance posture explanation, and a fantastic hip work on the down/hip work on the up/hipword down up and in releve explanation. Again, if you are thinking of SSSD certification, this DVD is fantastic preparation, or if you are a teacher who teaches the 3/4 shimmy flat footed, learning it one-footed in releve is a great new vocabulary for you. Also, if you have unattractive arms when you dance, this DVD is great in it's drilling of keeping the hands and pretty as you dance.
The combinations presented use walking, interior and exterior hip circles, chest lifts with locks, level changes, 3/4 shimmys with a turn, hip drops with locks, undulations down to up and up to down with level changes, slow turns, and ticking.
Asharah is easy to hear, the lighting ambient and pleasant, and the sound is good. Another reviewer did not like the fact you cannot see her feet because of the flare pants, which I did not notice until she said it--again, this is more for the intermediate and advanced dancer, for the foot placement falls under basic dance steps.
The performance does not do credit to Asharah's incredible stage power, which is best seen, as with all dancers, in person. However, the performance does not disappoint.
A fantastic value for the price.
 Kicked My Butt All Over The Place December 10, 2008
Diana Maria DellaStrega
Let me start with a preface statement: I have watched a LOT of Tribal Fusion DVDs, instructional and performance, in the last 3 years, and most have been unimpressive. In fact, most of the TF genre bores me to death. A bunch of teensy twentysomethings slavishly imitating Rachel Brice tick for tick, ornament for ornament, standing in place doing tiny little versions of breakdancing moves from the 1980's, posing oh-so-dramatically, and calling themselves "revolutionary"... give me a break. One more pretentious twit in pigtails and I'm gonna hang up my tassel belt.
However, this DVD is head and shoulders above the cowrie-clone crowd. Though the instructor is as Brice-like in performance as the rest of the TF girls, this gal has CHOPS. I was attracted to this DVD because of its length and because of the extremely thorough coverage of technique. Two-plus hours of drills and movement breakdown. Even if you're not into TF dance, this is a really, really good workout for any bellydancer. She does things with her hips that I can't do after 10 years of Cabaret classes, and that impressed me. I found it to be challenging, which inspired me to keep doing it. Though, not all at once. You do this DVD full-out and you're going to be VERY sore.
Her performance is nothing earth-shattering in the world of TF dance -- isn't everybody copying the Burlesque thing now anyway? -- but she is a good, solid dancer with some animation in her choreography. Level changes and etc. Doesn't just stand there looking like she's taking herself too seriously. And it's the same with her persona during instruction. She is animated, friendly, clear, and concise, and she knows her technique. I didn't get the feeling that I was being talked down to by a twelve-year-old as I have with a number of other TF DVDs.
The only drawback is the production quality. For the most part she is on a blank marley-floor stage, standing in front of a green screen, and the lighting makes her skin look almost fuschia. After awhile it's very distracting. That's a big problem with these World Dance NY videos, so I took away one star. But otherwise, this DVD is WELL worth the money.
If you're like me and choose to "dabble" in TF to get a couple of slinky choreography ideas to use in bellydance class, then you will be pleasantly surprised with the quality workout you get in this DVD. Definitely worth buying, and exploring. If you did this workout every day you'd be in killer condition in no time.
Tribal for Everyone October 9, 2008
JaXprat (Louisville, KY)
This instructional video makes tribal-style belly dance accessible to those who may be "freaked" out by other videos. Ashara's broad and extensive dance training is evident in both her instruction and performances She is proof that you do not have tattoo yourself up or have dreads to be an intriguing tribal fusionist. Her instructions are clear and broken down into manageable bits. The section on ticking is unlike anything I have seen in other videos, and her explanations of more traditional moves is refreshing. Her warm up is a workout in itself and is yoga inspired without getting wu-wu. The only drawback is the production quality, but that seems to be typical of this company.
With 3 hours of material, it will keep you busy!
just what i wanted September 20, 2008
Ryky (Australia)
There are some great detailed reviews here already (thankyou bellydancing community for taking the time - you are all fabulous!)
I agree with what everyone else is saying - the three star and the five stars! I guess it depends on what you want, and serious drilling was it for me. But absolutely - be warned, she is strong and flexible and I for one cannot do her warmup without making modifications, which she doesn't give you. If you have done some yoga I think you could work it out for yourself. I agree this is probably not for beginners, this is to hone your skills.
I do like the format that WDNY is using on their dvd's - you know you will get a good menu with warm-up, drill/technique, combos, performance...and this one is really long, and great value. Can someone with influence please get these producers to start using detailed breakdown and matrix option like they do with modern yoga dvd's? That way you could take the sections you like of asharah's and make few different half hour workout's....
If you like the style, then I'm sure you will get something useful out of the dvd.
Great workout, and learn ticking, strobing, robotic movement August 10, 2008
Shara of Desert Dance (KS)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Other reviews have covered how great the workout is, and how clear the instruction is. I love the way Ashara combines the smooth buttery moves with the locking and ticking. She blends them into a textural experience. That said, even if you don't like the way the dance looks, this will increase your muscle/body control. I loved the performances and the workout.
|
|
|
Copyright 2008 DVDonsale.com | |
