| | |  | DANCE PERFORMANCES | Home » » Belly Dancing The Sacred Shapes with The Goddess Dancing | | | | | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Anita-Christina Calcaterra;Cathy Moore;Karen Uminski | | Director:
| A..J. Dimacuangan | | Format:
| Color, NTSC | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| CreateSpace | | Run Time:
| 75 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| October 15, 2003 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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Good quality instructionApr 17, 2008
By MYOB
I really wish I had had this DVD when I started dancing. The instruction is clear, with an emphasis on proper (and safe) dance posture. For a beginner, I think that is absolutely the most important thing, especially if you aren't able to take actual classes as well. For more advanced dancers, this can serve as a good review of the basics.
There are a couple of downsides: there is a warm up but no cooldown, although the choreography that ends the video is probably slow enough to serve as a cooldown on its own. Also, this is an instructional video, not a workout, and will probably not get your heart rate up much if you are already in shape; so if you are looking for more of a workout rather than instruction, this is probably not the video for you. The thing that I think would be most frustrating to a beginner is that while they teach isolations very well, that is *all* they teach on this video--no travel steps at all, so if you are depending solely on this video to learn to belly dance, you will end up dancing in place!
If you get this DVD (and I definitely do recommend it for beginners), be sure to check out the "Special Performance" in the extras; it is a nice performance and includes sword as well as floor work and belly work.
 Bellydance QigongMar 02, 2012
By graznichovna
Recently I injured a shoulder and have had to do workouts with minimal arm movements. My job stress has also increased, and I find myself reluctant to attempt complex workouts that only further stress me out. For these reasons, Belly Dancing The Sacred Shapes has been--well, a goddess-send.
I actually feel rejuvenated after doing this instructional/workout--an effect similar to qigong. The pace of many of the movements is slow and deliberate, like qigong. The predominantly circular movements are also reminiscent of qigong, with a welcome activation of sinovial fluid in the joints.
The instruction in this DVD is divided into 5 sections based on type of movement: circle, crescent, figure 8, shimmies, and undulation. A 6th section puts it all together in a routine called "The Creation Dance".
Instruction is well-balanced--neither overwhelmingly detailed nor skimpy. Movements are clearly demonstrated, and there is sufficient practice time. The 3 dancers who take turns instructing are appealingly mature and real-looking.
Even though this is a beginner-level instructional and I am an intermediate-level exerciser, there were still a few moves that were new and challenging for me (snake; figure 8 of the neck).
I would highly recommend Belly Dancing The Sacred Shapes for all levels and ages of beginners, as well as for more advanced dancers/exercisers who might want to go back to the basics, for whatever reason.
 Sep 09, 2008
By Sonja D. Angell
"jevlynn"
I bought this video to suppliment a bellydancing class I am taking. Although it did help me understand all the horizontal and vertical circles the body can make, overall it was VERY BASIC and VERY SLOW. The dancers themselves are great and you do get to see a pretty dance in the bonus features. But if you're looking for a workout or any really flashy moves, don't buy this video!
Dance with the GoddessesMar 13, 2008
By Teresa C. Vangeli
"Diosa"
This is a great DVD for anyone to use while learning belly dance. The video is well thought out and put together. I recommend it for all my belly dance students. Diosa
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