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Fabulous Four Yard Veils with Shoshanna - Belly Dance

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Length:: 1:48 Mins

In this video, Shoshanna has explained everything well, using
different analogies to illustrate what she's doing. To assist her are
two other dancers using different types and sizes of veils so you can
see how differently each veil behaves. For the more complex moves, the
veil is dropped so you can focus fully on the move itself and see what
you need to do. With each move taught, Shoshanna gives tips and tricks
and talks about timing and moving through space with your veil. She
also touches on which veil she thinks works well with the move she is
teaching.

There is a troubleshooting section in which Shoshanna talks about what
you need to do to prevent and get out of mistakes. She gives advice on
getting comfortable with your veil. And she advises you to actually
practice mess ups and learn when to just let go of the veil.

After the technique section there are 2 combination's using everything you have learned. The music that she has chosen to use is very likable and suited for using a veil. At the end Shoshanna does a lovely performance with her 4 yard veil. The DVD is 1 hour and 20 minutes long.

I feel that this DVD is reasonably priced and that I will enjoy
working with it.

Though Shoshanna does teach with a 4-yard veil (and give tips about handling long veils), the information on this DVD can be used with a variety of veils, as demonstrated by her assistants, who follow along using shorter ones, or circular ones.

The DVD is well structured and chaptered. It includes a warm up (with concentration on warming up the shoulders, arms and wrists); a description of veils of different sizes, shapes and materials; four basic moves, nine intermediate ones and three more difficult ones; troubleshooting tips; two combination sequences basically to provide practice with transitions; and group and solo performances. Information is provided about the music she uses.

Shoshanna is very comfortable in front of the camera and gives clear and complete instructions. If you're interested in veil work, you should definitely add this DVD to your collection.

I really enjoyed watching this DVD. It was both informative and fun to watch. Shoshanna has a great personality and was able to demonstate her veil technique without being at all confusing or long winded. I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who would like to improve their veil skills.

I enjoyed this DVD more than I thought I would. I do a lot of work with veil and this helped me to break out of a rut. In addition to teaching me some new moves and concepts, it helped me to look at my veil a little differently and be more creative. Now when performing, I am a lot more spontaneous and I don't have to rely on go-to moves.

In addition to discussing different fabrics and shapes, Shoshanna and her students demonstrate the moves with different veils and she touches on the different results in her explanations. The trouble shooting is also extremely helpful and takes some of the stress out of it.

If you work with veil, you should check out this DVD.

In 90 minutes, you'll learn some of Shoshanna's favorite techniques and tricks and be on your way to becoming a much more expressive and sensual veil dancer No matter what type of veil or music you select the information you'll glean here will enhance your dance. This dvd compliments the others on the market, rather than repeat material.

Shoshanna offers a wealth of knowledge for dancers of all levels. The Technique section starts off with basic veil manipulations and then moves on to gradually more complex movements. Shoshanna explains everything very well and readily shares her vast knowledge.

Apart from the technique section there are sections on warmup, veil advice, troubleshooting, 2 practice sessions and a lovely performance. I like the fact that Shoshanna and her fellow dancers frequently change veils as this gives you the opportunity to see veils of different textures, shapes and colours in action.

The chaptering on this DVD is excellent; you can skip from one movement to the next (whereas on other veil DVDs you have to fastforward through a chapter to get to a particular movement). It is a well thought of DVD that I can highly recommend to anybody who is serious about learning more about veil work.

Another great DVD by Cheeky Girls Productions!

There is something special about Shoshanna. The way she dances is entirely un-selfconscious, and she truly dances with her heart. I honestly didn't care too much about using a veil until I saw her dance with one, and then felt compelled to buy this DVD.
It is a great DVD. She covers moves of varying degrees of difficulty, and teaches some of the moves that even my teacher ( of 30 years of dancing), couldn't do.
Another priceless thing is covering different yards and sizes of veils, and how they move. I realized that a four yard veil is probably best for me, and I have been using the wrong one for years.
Shoshanna is down to earth, interesting, and a real artist. If you have any interest in the veil this DVD won't dissappoint you.

I just cannot fault this DVD. I own many bellydance DVDs and several specializing in veil work. I am a 'veil freak', and love to dance with a veil,- especially a four-yard veil.
The information on this DVD is exceptionally well organized, beautifully presented and easy to navigate. I love the way the dancers use many different size and weight veils, so that you can see the differences in the veil movements. The veil tips are very useful, and at all times Shoshanna comes across as an excellent teacher with a warm personality.
The veil combinations section is very easy to follow, with the dancers again using both 3 and 4 year veils.
Shoshanna's stunning performance in full costume to beautiful Ladino music at the end of this DVD is "the cherry on the top". Buy it!!!