Product Details

• Actors: Petite Jamilla
• Directors: Petite Jamilla
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: CIA - COPELAND INT'L
• DVD Release Date: July 1, 2008
• Run Time: 51 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0017XFSSI
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,560 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Join Petite Jamilla as you learn how to captivate your audiences with the mysterious Double Veil. This highly sought after dvd is comprised of 10 signature veil movements including variations and transitions, a simple explanation of spinning technique, combinations of the movements, a warm up that incorporates an upper body workout and a cool down to relax the mind, body and spirit.

Petite Jamilla has dedicated her life to Bellydance and carries on her mothers' tradition of this art form, Jamilla Rasa. In this instructional, she shares with you her passion for teaching in this easy to follow breakdown of the Double Veil with which she has been enchanting audiences, and inspiring students worldwide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully done, well worth the $$ and effort!, July 15, 2008

By	Michele Reichek "Creatively Free Spirited" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was skeptical at first about this DVD as veil has always struck me as a more advanced accessory for bellydance. I usually prefer my finger cymbals, but I've been wanting to give veil a try, and judging by Petite Jamilla's performances (check her out in the Folies Bergere DVD if you want to know) she knows her stuff.
I am happy to report that this DVD is very well made, and PJ herself gives excellent instructions. She speaks clearly and doesnt use 'verbage'......anyone from beginner dancer at day 1 to strong intermediates (like me) who are ready to jump into veilwork will enjoy and learn with this DVD.
As most of Miles Copeland's DVDs have, this one features the 'Dancers Cut' selection. I find this selection always to be helpful since the 'artistic' camara people always like to focus on bellies or bras when what we really want to see is footwork, how the dancer's arms are just so, etc. Also, there are music credits, as well as a bonus feature interview with PJ.
All in all, I really enjoyed this DVD and already I am feeling more confidant about dancing with double veil.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, November 16, 2008

By	C. Jordan (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you already have extensive experience with single veil performance, Petite Jamilla's double veil DVD won't teach you anything that you don't already know. This DVD teaches about ten veil tricks, most of which you can do with a single veil. The tricks that were particular to double veil were ones that any advanced dancer could figure out for herself.
For those who are new to veil, this DVD will be fun and enlightening. For those with more advanced technique, I suggest you skip this DVD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to the double veil, September 19, 2008

By	rainbow traveller (Japan now) - See all my reviews

This is a good DVD for beginners, at a very reasonable price. 10 moves are demonstrated with clear explainations. Of course the double veil usually requires spinning, which does not make it easy for beginning dancers, but with some practice interesting moves can be achieved holding them together in both hands or one in each hand.
At the end there is a performance to illustrate the moves and the concepts demonstrated in the DVD. Also includes a warm-up and a cool down.