Bellydance! Magical Motion is a well-balanced introduction to this ancient and alluring art form. What makes this bellydance video different is that it adds a new dimension by emphasizing the exercise potential of the dance every bit as much as the artistry. And they're right: the motions taught here are definitely an excellent way to keep the body in shape. This is not, however, simply a workout tape; it is an instructional dance video that provides a solid foundation in all of the basic bellydance motions and steps. You could take what you learned from this production and put together either a workout or a dance routine, and it has the nice bonus of guiding you to the right music, costuming, and finger-cymbal work. An excellent resource for the budding bellydance enthusiast.

Bellydance for Beginners
Stay fit, have fun and learn the hottest new trend in dancing with critically acclaimed belly dance instructor Atea. In this two-tape set, Atea and friends teach you a variety of authentic bellydance steps and techniques for free-style dancing and choreography. Relax, have fun and dance your tensions away while taking your dance to a magical new level with Bellydance for Beginners!
Easy-to-follow program features:
Beginner - Intermediate Instruction
Choreographed Dance
Natural, holistic exercise for all ages and body types
Stress reduction techniques
Stellar performances by some of America's finest belly dance artists: Anaheed, Atlantis, Dahlia, Fahtiem, and others.

Bellydance
Fitness for Beginners. Hips, Buns and Thighs
The instructors are professional belly dancers. A buttock and thigh workout starting with traditional leg lifts and lunges and leading to belly-dance inspired moves such as squeezing one buttock at a time or circling the hips. The latter bellydance exercises are fun and an interesting change from the usual lower-body exercise routine, but they don't really strengthen or define the buttock and thigh muscles much because there's no resistance (no body weight, no external weight). It will, however, increase hip and low-back flexibility. The fun really begins later in the 30-minute workout with "hip drops" and "hip lifts" with added leg and arm positions. By the end, you're prancing on your toes (good calf workout), flicking your hips to the sides, and feeling like a real belly dancer

Bellydance! Fast Moves VHS
If you have never danced or had a lesson before and what to learn the basics - start here. Atea will get you through the basics and wears the types of costumes that she does, you can see her every move - just what a beginning student needs. She speaks slowly and clearly so beginners follow easily.

Bellydance! Slow Moves VHS
Atea demonstrates and explains some belly dance moves including hip movements, belly rolls, and head slides. You can see her entire body, which helps when you are learning these moves yourself. Also there are four individual dance performances and a group dance, which is interesting and good for ideas.

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