| | |  | DANCE PERFORMANCES | Home » » The Golden Apple: Bellydance Stars of New York (belly dance performances) | | | | | | | Description: | | "The Golden Apple" DVD features original belly dance choreographies and improvisations by three dedicated artists and stars of the New York City belly dance scene - Jenna, Blanca, and Neon - and a special performance by Jehan, a renowned NYC choreographer and master teacher whose creative vision contributed significantly to shaping the three performers' individual dance styles. The music and dance styles presented in this program range from traditional to contemporary. All four dance artists in this recording share a vision of bellydance as a highly emotive art. Entertaining and glamorous, their dance presentations retain a strong focus on the message of each piece. In the exotic language of bellydance they talk about the emotional journey and the spiritual search of a modern-day woman. The DVD features a number of songs from Jehan's "21st Century Priestess," an Arabesque fusion 2-CD album (StreetNoiz Records) and NYC "Taksim" trio playing traditional bellydance songs and jazz fusion. DVD bonus features:
* Performance by Jehan from Jehan's Off-Boradway extravaganza "Goddessdance" - "21st Century Priestess"
* "Jammed Tight" - Near-Eastern jazz fusion - original composition by Souren Baronian, performed by "Taksim" trio
* Optional subtitles display discography for Jehan and "Taksim" and English-language lyrics of Jehan's songs
* Discography pages for Jehan and "Taksim" trio
* Photo slide shows | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Blanca, Jenna, Neon, Taksim Trio | | Director:
| Neon | | Format:
| Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| WorldDance New York | | Run Time:
| 55 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| February 20, 2005 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 17 reviews |
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 Not alot of passion-except for JehanDec 22, 2009
found this video selling sex and not the art of belly dance. Belly dance should be sensual, but I did not feel this was in the true spirit of belly dance. The words to several of the songs more suited for a strip club. examples: "With every breath I wait for you naked and pure". "I want you, I want you, I want you, over and over and over again". "Feel sexy as your sweat drips".
Another song was rap, and one costume was see through. I think they were trying to put a different spin on belly dance, like some have done with bollywood, or flamingo, but this just did not work.
I gave this three stars because, these girls can dance. This was just not my style, and belly dance has a bad name. I think belly dancers should strive to change that.
I did like the sword duo. Jehan was also good. My recomendation..rent it, don't buy it.
 Not so GoldenOct 08, 2008
The reviewer that got bashed for saying this is a mediocre dvd is correct. To a passionate dancer or afficinado, the routines more often than not are awkard and flat and really out of step.
Almost no one in this complilation of dancers can seem to find the beat or dance with any timely connection to the music. I very much liked the production value and the different settings - it had the potential to be great, but the fact is none of these women, at least on this night, were great, spellbinding, or breathtaking - which is what I expect. Where`s the passion for dance? Where the aura of the artist? All I see when I watch this are people who technically know strings of moves but could just as well be sleepwalking. When I watch a dancer if my mind keeps wondering *when is this thing over?* - you know you lost me. They just do not amaze or enchant. Very amaturish and ultimately dull and repetitive despite the lavishness. Watching them fumble was akin to the slow, painful process of trying to communicate with someone who speaks only a language foreign to you. Frustrating!
If you can borrow it from a library or a friend, maybe. But not money well spent. Will most likely collect dust. Nothing to aspire too, it pains me to say because the struggle to delight and the effort is there, but it just never gets off the ground.
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 CANDY Apple, I think!Jul 04, 2008
Okay, girls! Get ready for some costume envy! They are fabulous!
This is a fun and fashionable DVD that showcases several styles of dancing that you are sure to enjoy. The beads, sequins and chiffon are sure to make you drool. The performances are great and I love how some interaction with live musicians was shown. Someone in my household noted that the background was sometimes distracting, but I was watching the dance too carefully to notice that, so that will be a matter of taste!
Enjoy!
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Ok, but not greatMar 21, 2008
It gets a bit repetitive, some dancers have good technique but no passion. It left me feeling like there was something missing.
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It depends on what you like....Sep 01, 2007
It has a lot of new age type music. Wasn't really my cup of tea. But I always love to watch Neon, as she is an amazing dancer.
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