Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Magic Motion
• VHS Release Date: November 16, 1999
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630427839X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #395,803 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the absolute beginner, August 3, 2000

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Raine (the Ozark Mountains) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bellydance: Fast Moves [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have read over the previous reviews and felt that I needed to add my 2 cents (sense) worth. I began dancing in Europe in the 1970's and I still teach and dance. I recommend all of Atea's dance video to those I come in contact with. Many reviewers made comment that her tapes are equal to the first few lessons of a belly dancing class... and you know what - they're right. AND this is a good thing! Many people want to take up belly dancing and do not live anywhere near a professional teacher. Atea will get you through the basics and, because she is so thin 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. I have little use for instructional tapes where the instructor is all "dressed up" making the student guess at what their legs and body are doing. Performance tapes are not good instructional tapes for beginners. If you have never danced or had a lesson before and what to learn the basics - start here. Then begin your collection of tapes and grow upward.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Start here to Learn how to Belly Dance, March 26, 2002

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"sweet-susie" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bellydance: Fast Moves [VHS] (VHS Tape)

There are some pros and cons to this instructional video. Overall, it is a good place to start if you want to learn basic belly dance moves. Here are some of my comments to give you a better sense of what Atea's "FAST Moves" has to offer you.

THE GOOD -- Atea demonstrates and explains the belly dance moves including hip shimmys, shoulder shimmys, and hip drops. 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 presented at the end. Each performer has a different style and they demonstrate modern and traditional belly dances. These performances may give you some ideas for costuming (though I hope not), choreography, or just inspire you to be a DIVA!! =)

THE BAD -- My main complaint is the lack grace and fluidity in the dance performances. You can count the beats to the music and predict when the dancer will change moves. This kind of purposeful dancing is not natural---the choreography should flow better from each move. I also did not like some of the music in this video-it is very corny and spacey (think disco-era and sounds of shooting stars).

THE UGLY -- This may seem superficial but nonetheless it effects the overall quality and enjoyment of the video.....The aestethics are not pleasing at all. The setting, costuming, and 80's hair from the instructors are quite unattractive and distracting. If you are easily distracted, then you may find it difficult to focus on learning the belly dance moves. If this is the case, then I would recommend that you get Neena & Veena's, Basic Moves Bellydance video--for a more visually pleasing experience.

FAST Moves is a good video for beginners and those interested in learning how to belly dance. I would also recommend this video to those who want to refresh their technique.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, August 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bellydance: Fast Moves [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Absolutely fantastic tape for anyone that knows anything about Bellydancing or wants to. It's beautifully done and a plus for those special wanna-bees to enhance their abilities so they can become involved in the professional end of the dance.