Customer Reviews

Hot Moves For Cool Chicks- A Burlesque Workout

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I will agree with some of the reviewers - this is not a workout video. But I'm glad. I have no interest in workout videos. If I want to work out I'll go the gym.

I purchased this DVD on a recommendation and I wasn't disappointed! Admittedly, the production quality isn't great but really, since I doubt mainstream Hollywood is going to step up, I have to give the Princess kudos. This is a great introduction to the world of burlesque and Princess Farhana is a delightful teacher. I only wish I lived in LA so I could check out some of her performances and classes there.

As for the reviewers who called the Princess "scary," "unprofessional," and a "man in drag"... I'm baffled. Princess Farhana is a beautiful woman who comes across with a wonderful personality. She is also a internationally reknowned bellydancer who has taught dance for years and written extensively on the subjects of bellydance and burlesque.

If you're interested in learning about burlesque there are lots of great resources due to the popularity of neo-burlesque and the burlesque revival. This video is definitely one of the must-haves!

This is a great instructional video but it really can't be classified as a "burlesque workout". The movements demonstrated are informative for developing a routine but if you are looking for a workout, this probably won't be it, primarily due to the order of presentation. There is good information on costumes, stage personas, even picking a name - but the poor production quality lowered my rating to a 4. Get this if you want to develop a burlesque dance routine but look elsewhere for calorie burning.

If you're looking for a dvd that will guide you to that inner diva, then this is the one to buy! I was really very surprised by the information/tips given in this dvd on make-up, clothing removal, costumes, pasties, poses, etc... (don't want to give everything away)

Very clear instruction is given on how to do basic striptease moves and the final routine will have you looking and feeling like a very special diva! Hint: You'll need a big boa and sequined lingerie to look the part, girlfriend!

I only wish the combinations had been separated from the tips on other things in this dvd. I tended to get a bit caught up in the tips, then I'd forget the striptease move that was taught. This dvd could have used some better organization!

The bonus material which gives a brief history of burlesque, tassel twirling instruction, Velvet Hammer Preview and Farhana's live performance of the routine presented are all excellent! The routine that is taught is actually repeated 3 different times and the music is so very sexy!!

So find some heels, boa and glittery lingerie and shake what yo' mama gave you so you can enjoy this dvd!

All Hail the Princess! I love this dvd - what a fun, novel workout! Princess Farhana is a wonderful, old school style burlesque dancer and her performance alone is worth the price of the video. She also gives great advice on costuming. If you are interested in feeling sexy and feminine this dvd is the perfect choice.

As many reviewers have already noted this is NOT a workout video. And why they had to confuse the customers by labeling it as one I don't know. Happily, I was already warned of this by other buyers so I bought this without any false expections to disappoint. And I was NOT disappointed! Yes, the quality of the film is amateurish, which is part of the charm. I kept on imagining the camera being held by one of Princess's "Girls" and ignored the jittery camerawork and sometimes jarring flow of action. I found the instructions easy to follow and was able to put together a complete dance routine in less than two weeks time, just in time to perform my routine as a special Anniversary present for my Sweetie. My partner was VERY happy with the results and I will Definately be using this video again in future. Best part of the video: I FINALLY learned how to twirl tassels!!! Thank you Miss Indigo Blue! To learn more about Miss Indigo Blue and how burlesque dance can improve self-esteem and change your life please view A Wink and A Smile

I bought this because I was looking for a way to trick myself into thinking I wasn't working out. The video looks like it was shot in an apartment. The whole thing from start to finish was horrible. I think she spent twenty minutes alone on different types of feather boas. We get it honey, it's feathers on a string.
Only buy this if you want a good laugh.

This was so much fun. I even plan to make my own costume. The teachers are sort of goofy acting and make it jsut fun to try.

I purchased this and have used it maybe once. Its not what I expected and dosn't really do that many moves or go thoroughlly through the moves. More for the already advanced dancer I think.
Thanks!!!

This was a total waste of money if one is looking for a fun "workout". The woman was scary, the filming was amateur, the whole thing was tacky. I mean, I was expecting a little tacky because it is burlesque but this was way beyond over the top. I was expecting a breakdown of burlesque moves and then a routine using those moves to give me a workout. Instead there were tips on how to do bumps and grinds, how to stand etc but never did I see an actual routine. HORRIBLE
The ONLY reason that this got a second star is because of the woman with the tassle twirling. I found it informative, fun and I am ready to run out and find some tassles to give this a try.
The other bonuses were a waste of my time and worse than tacky. DO NOT GET THIS DVD. That would be my best advice.

I would highly recommend this d.v.d.
It is well done and very informative.