Product Details

• Actors: Veena and Neena Bidasha
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Goldhill Home Media
• VHS Release Date: November 16, 1999
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00002AFWQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,779 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Harder than it looks!, March 8, 2000

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H. Cooper "soul searcher (mine or yours)" (Everett, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bellydance for Beginners: Arms & Abs [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you just sit and watch this video you may think, "So what? That's not so hard." But spend 25 minutes or so with these sisters and you'll feel it the next day. The movements in this video are geared to bellydancing. The layering of movements [such as ribcage circles with egyptian arms]is key in proper bellydancing. The slow methodic movements of arms, ribcage and hips on this video help tone the upper body and gain control of torso muscles. The floorwork is a little tricky and you may have to work up to it. Not an aerobic workout, but definitely a muscle toner, especially for the upper arms and shoulders. Not a bad little abs section added, focusing on more traditional ab exercises needed to round out the workout on the video. Adds a nice variety to any home based exercise program.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fitness & Dance, October 13, 2000

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Bridget Forestcats "norwegies" (Montclair, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bellydance for Beginners: Arms & Abs [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I use belly dance as low impact fitness. The entire series is geared for fitness. The women are excellent dancers and the routines are all fun. You get a great half an hour workout without hurting yourself! This is not a set of tapes directed at "pro" belly dancers to pick up or improve movements, be a smart shopper and keep that in mind. The secondary advantage to the tapes is of course the HHF (Happy Husband Factor) If you actually keep up on the series you end up with a solid dance routine that helps you get your way more often, and far fewer back, neck, shoulder and leg pains. This has been great for this 37yo with injury arthritis. Give it a try. Enjoy your life!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Hooked On Bellydancing now!, November 23, 2003

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Ramona Morgan (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bellydance for Beginners: Arms & Abs [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I own this video and I love it! This is one great workout, ladies! It's great for the beginner, like me and Veena and Neena are EXCELLENT in teaching you the movements, slowly and presicely!
I broke my wrist last summer and doing the "wrist circles" on this tape has really helped with improving my flexability in my wrist and relieves the stiffness!
I find myself using this tape more and more every week! I also own "Basic Moves" and it's even better! I can't wait to get the "Belly Dance Essentials" gift set for Christmas!
I'm hooked on bellydancing now!