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Suhaila Unveiled [VHS]

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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A Fantastic Bellydance Performance Video. Sultry, Exotic, Smoking with Energy and Artistry. Definitely Today's Choice ... if you only can pick ONE Contemporary Bellydance Video to own...it is this one!

Contains 2 sets of dances, each in 3 parts & both opening with a short veil segment. In the 1st, Suhaila appears in the black & gold costume shown on the cover whilst the second sees a costume switch to pale pink & pearls. Another Salimpour trademark ... beautiful, & stylish costumes with an edge.

Dance-wise, the technique is sharp & flawless.But it stands out above other dance videos in the Passion & Inspiration ...almost Spiritual at times ...Now THIS is what music interpretation & layering is all about. Watch it again & again & you'll see what I mean. Suhaila is totally immersed in the Music & is not just performing a choreographed routine.

The Guitar Taksim (slow improvisation) is awesome & Suhaila's movements illustrate every beat, strum & vibration to perfection. And it is such a beautiful sight.

Hey don't take my word for it ... Go check it out! You won't be disappointed.

I would have given this one 3 & 1/2 stars if I could. This is one of at least 4 performance videos Suahila has produced. "Suhaila Dances for the Sultan" is the other one I have seen & to be honest, I did like that one better, but this is still a good performance video to watch. The reason I liked the former video better was because of the more traditional music she chose to use. I really did not care much for the music on "Unveiled" because of the synth, it just sounded a bit too modern, although the use of a guitar in the solo was interesting. In this video, she dances to 2 complete choreographies, each comprised of 3 parts. The cover box is a bit deceiving as she does not use zills while dancing in this one. This video was much better lighted than "Sultan", but in the first part, I still found it a bit too dark, and the camera angles above her head made it a bit hard to see her whole body, I was frustrated that her lower legs & especially feet were not shown much, as I think its important to see the feet in some dances. It was easier to see her in the second segment, which showcases nice columns & her light-colored costume is very beautiful. I wish the camera had shown more close-ups of her face, but she didn't seem to show as much facial expression as she did on "Sultan". Her stomach undulations/isolations are excellent!& I liked her choreography, I just wish she hadn't put artificial sweat on her in the first segment! I have purchased several tapes on oriental dancing, instructional & performance, & am glad I bought this one, I just wish the prices on belly-dance tapes in general weren't so high! I am glad I bought this tape at a discount price than, because its only 40 min. long. I don't mean to sound picky, I am big on detail & know that a dancer of her training/background has a lot to offer. At least on the cover, she is not wearing jeans as she does on ALL 3 of her instructional videos! The 2 different cabaret costumes here are tastefully designed, not gaudy. To reiterate, I really wish that the camera hadn't shown so much of her from the waist up as full-body shots w/the feet in my opinion, were needed. Another thing I noticed, the label on the tape itself says "Unvield", but that will not affect anyone's veiwing pleasure.

Suhaila Salimpour has taken Belly Dance to a whole new level. This dancer will be known for bringing quality to the art of Belly Dance. Suhaila is a master teacher, choreographer and dancer as you will see in this video. Suhaia's combination of superior technique and profound emotion allows the viewer to see belly dance the way it was meant to be seen. Suhaila's video production is of high quality and Suhaila has a direct role in editing the video so you see all the great shots. Two complete Dances. Suhaila has many video titles from instructional to performance. Buy this video, Suhaila is the Best.

This video was the first belly dance video I ever bought, and it inspired me to persist in my dance classes and practice at home. It is very inspiring to see how a professional dancer builds an artistic whole out of bits we learn in class. I know that this video is old and Suhaila's dance style has changed completely since then, but for me this tape has a sentimental value! I loved the costumes, the way shimmies were incorporated in Suhaila's dance, even though longer shimmy sections look too static to me. I liked the first set with sheer curtains, even though the space is clearly small, it looked like real theater.

This is Suhaila's best effort to date! Her distinct style and beauty are second only to her unquestionable talent and technique evident in this video. Two cabaret-style performances of this ancient art form are enhanced by expertly chosen music and set designs that evoke a mysterious mood for the enjoyment of dancers and non-dancers alike.

Suhaila Salimpour is one of America's best belly dancers and has her own style. This video shows Suhaila in tightly choreographed routines with excellent filming and nice music.

Beautifully choreographed and visually appealing throughout it's entirety, Suhaila's dancing is extraordinary. Recommended viewing for anyone who enjoys the art of belly dance, this one can be enjoyed again and again. Suhaila is truly a talented dancer.

I have not received my copy yet but I have seen this video many times. It is beautiful and well done. I am always amazed by her dancing but this is the best. The costumes are lovely. Buy it. You will not be disappointed.

Suhaila has brought the art of belly dance to a whole new league. This excellent video both in production and performance once again shows why Suhaila is the leading component in the art of belly dance today. Suhaila's style,emotional expression, multi-leveled technique and choreography are all of the high quality we expect from this great master.

Some interesting steps,some traditional steps ,excellent technical execution, but fragmented at times,steps cut short before reaching their peak,music at times lacking depth,arm movements more of a distraction than expressive,no floor work ,almost no veil work,no 9/8 beats.
Overall visually beautiful,best of the newer videos on market.