| | |  | DANCE PERFORMANCES | Home » » Sacred Bellydance | | | | | | | Description: | | In this beautiful, clear and comprehensive instructional DVD set, interntional bellydance guru Jehan, teaches the complete basic vocabulary of bellydance including an introduction to the veil and finger cymbals. Welcome to an encyclopedia of the core movements… those that must be mastered for every style of bellydance – traditional oriental, Egyptian, tribal, gypsy and modern fusion. Flesh and Spirit unite as Jehan reveals the cosmic wisdom contained in this ancient art, born as ritual and passed down for thousands of years. Bellydance is the most natural way for a woman to move, no matter what age or weight. Awaken fully to your sensuality and feminine power, as you undulate and shimmy toward a stronger, more flexible and graceful body. Jehan teaches the serpentine undulations, shimmies and vibrations, pelvic contractions and accents that release powerful cosmic forces within. The circles and spirals the dancer paints with her body are symbols upon which to meditate; whether you dance to feel sexy, for exercise, or to embark upon a mystical journey . . . American-born of Iraqi and German heritage, Jehan has been dancing all her life, performing from the great concert halls of the West to the temples and palaces of the East. Highly trained in both Eastern and Western dance forms, Jehan is revolutionary and innovative in her interpretations while preserving and honoring tradition. Jehan teaches in NYC and holds workshops around the globe. Her work as a composer, singer and choreographer for her dance company, Goddessdance, reflects her mission: to share the transcendent and ecstatic experience of dance with others and place bellydance back on the sacred altar. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Jehan | | Director:
| Jehan | | Format:
| Box set, Color, Full length, NTSC | | Number of Discs:
| 2 | | Studio:
| Temple of Jehan | | Run Time:
| 190 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| August 01, 2003 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 27 reviews |
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Best to dateFeb 15, 2010
I have purchased quite a few DVD's on the dance includiing instructional and performance, and this is one of the best I have seen. She really breaks it down while giving you a excellant workout, and covers just about everything. It's also nice to see you do not have to be 100 lbs to be a excellent dancer, and know how to move.......Thank You Jehan........
 slow-moving and somewhat datedFeb 13, 2010
I am surprised by the unanimously glowing reviews. I wonder if the reviewers of this video are a self-selecting group of women of a certain age (my age, probably) with a strong affinity for traditional Middle Eastern costuming and heavy make-up--some of whom remember the bellydance craze of the 70s. The way she discusses the flow of energy in different movements is useful, and she includes a wide array of movements, but I found the DVDs slow-moving and somewhat dated. There have been many better ones since, including Blanca's Sensual Bellydance. The encyclopedia format would be useful for a beginner (it is labeled "Level 1"), but most more advanced dancers would find it too rudimentary. Everyone has a unique style and while I'm clearly in the minority here, I just don't respond to this--I find it hard to watch. If you favor a more dynamic and sinuous style (or, obviously, anything in the tribal/fusion universe), this might not be for you.
very good bellydance reference dvdOct 17, 2009
This is a great dvd for your home library. Jehan covers so much information here, you can be sure to use this dvd for years to come without ever tiring of it. While this is not necessarily a workout dvd, just practice along for great physical benefits.
Though I am not a fan of the whole "goddess" bellydance genre, I love this dvd. Jehan's precision and control are truly inspirational for any bellydancer who wants to learn proper technique and sensuality.
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very good instruction dvdFeb 25, 2009
I am a big fan of Jehan her music,her dance. Her instruction is easy to follow. I have seen her perform live and also went to Goddessdance off Broadway. She puts a lot of information and breaks it down into sections so if I need to work on certain movements I can do that with disc selection. I would reccomend this set to beginner and advanced dancer alike.
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excellent for improvisingFeb 17, 2009
This DVD is fantastic! Most belly dance instructional DVDs fall into two categories: 1) basic--"this is how to do a rib cage slide"; or 2)combinations/choreography, which take concentration and can sometimes feel more like work than fun. Sacred bellydance is a refreshing departure from this formula. Jehan shows some movements grouped into areas, such as hands, hips, etc. Then she plays with the movements, encouraging the viewer to experiment, feel, play with what your body can do. THIS is what bellydance is about--freely expressing movement, not memorizing steps. Jehan is a gorgeous dancer and this video I think would be helpful for the beginner or intermediate dancer. I hear a lot of belly dance students complain they can't improvise, and I think this video would help. I pop this DVD in when I know I need to practice but don't really feel like it. I follow Jehan for a few minutes, then begin improvising, then follow her again. It's actually relaxing. I have watched over 30 different bellydance videos and this is one of the best. The camera work is solid and the sound is good. Highly recommend!!
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