Product Details

• Actors: Puela Lunaris, David M. Castellano, Cristian Puig, Peter Basil
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: StratoStream - WorldDance New York
• DVD Release Date: December 19, 2006
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000HD1MV6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,845 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Stratostream Release Date: 12/19/2006

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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deserves far more than 5 stars!!, April 14, 2007

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desertdancer "desertdancer" (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance Today! Flamenco - Active Lifestyle Makeover (DVD)

I've been looking for a DVD like this one for years! I've been dancing Middle Eastern for years, but have always been fascinated by gypsy and flamenco dance. I've bought several videos, some of them better than others, but with one exception (and that DVD only offered a few steps), they don't break down the posture, hand movements, upper body/lower body steps, etc.

Lunaris' DVD is completely the opposite! Lunaris breaks down both dances into combinations, which she then carefully breaks down still further, beginning with the absolute basic -- how to get your skirt up to your hand. From there, she explains posture and attitude, separates and explains upper and lower body steps and hand movements, and then demonstrates how to put it all together.

On top of this, Lunaris is lovely, and her demeanor and accent are delightful. She provides additional personal commentary on a few steps, too -- for instance, she describes how, in Spain, children learn one hand movement as "picking an apple, eating the apple, throwing the apple away." The DVD is so detailed and careful, I'd happily pay this much for a video that provided just *one* of these dances!

I also *love* the way Lunaris explains dance as a language. She teaches the steps as "vocabulary," then suggests that once you know the vocabulary, you can improvise to music.

My only complaint with this video -- and it's slight enough, I still wish I could give this DVD a dozen stars! -- is that she faces the viewer and uses terms like "this leg" instead of "right leg."

Nevertheless, this DVD is an absolute must-buy if you've ever been intrigued by Spanish dance, whether gypsy or flamenco. It's a fantastic addition for Middle Eastern dancers who would like to add a little flair to their dance. When I'm finished with this review, I'm going to buy both of Lunaris' other videos!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, and Bold!, February 10, 2007

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Seir (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance Today! Flamenco - Active Lifestyle Makeover (DVD)

Beautiful, beautiful! Who doesn't want to dance majestically like this beautiful lady? She is captivating from beginning to end.
Learn the beautiful Gypsy tango! Hips, swaying, skirt flying, beautiful hand movement. From posture to skirt basic technique, arm and body placement to hand, finger, wrist, movement very well broken down and easily explained.

11 combinations guide you into a beautiful gypsy tango. Learn turns, skirt technique, intricate footwork.

The Farruca with 10 combinations; the most interesting for me was the flat, point, heel. Try it with speed for a challenge!
This is bold, heavy footwork with aggressive combinations.

2 live performances by Puela Lunaris, who beautifully executes the Gypsy Tango and Farruca two dances of Spain. Although I am a belly dancer, overall I feel this program has brought more grace and elegance into my personal style. Dance being so universal marries the common ground in gypsy tango that I devote to my dance to create my own special blend. This was a good learning experience bringing variety and versatility for my audience.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for a beginner starting from zero, June 14, 2007

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Flamenquita (Panama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance Today! Flamenco - Active Lifestyle Makeover (DVD)

Puela speaks very clearly. You will feel comfortable with her. Her explanations are quite thorough and you can see that she has worked hard in this production.
Her style is "classical". Her choreographies, as a whole, are not what you might see in Spain today. She does get across in a fun way, which is a good way to get acquainted with the dance, since modern-day Flamenco can be quite demanding. My review is based on my experience as an "intermediate" dancer who has studied (and lived briefly) in Sevilla.