Customer Reviews

Turkish Style Belly Dance

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This is an excellent introduction to Turkish Oriental dance from one of the best Turkish dancers and teachers in the US. Artemis begins with a brief history, including a discussion of Romany culture and video examples of the differences between Egyptian and Turkish-style dance. The DVD, which is easy to follow and very comprehensive, provides instruction on uniquely Turkish rhythms, pelvic and hip articulations, turns, and hand gestures. Artemis also includes some slow and fast combinations, a cute choreography, and a brief improvised performance. I have been taking beginner to intermediate-level dance classes with Artemis for about a year, and I still found lots of fresh material in this DVD. Both beginners and advanced dancers will benefit from it.

This is an excellent instructional dvd on Turkish style bellydance. The instructor Elizabeth Artemis Mourat seems to have a lot of respect and enthusiasm for this subject manner. So far this is tmy favorite dvd on Turkish Oriental Dance.

One special feature is a mini documentary about the differences and similarities between Turkish and Egyptian styles of Oriental Dance and their evolution. I found this introduction helpful as I have primarily studied Egyptian and American styles of bellydance, so the comparison approach worked well for me.

The instructor also does an excellent job of explaining the slow and fast 9/8 rhythms that are popular in Turkisha and American styles of dance. I was especially interested in her discussion of the similarities and differences between "Romany 9/8" and "Caberet 9/8".

She then teaches a variety of isolotions or moves and combinations. Her instruction is clear and engaging and the moves are energetic and fun!

She concludes with an excellent performance that demonstrates the passion and energy of Turkish Oriental Dance. Overall, the dvd presentation is very well organized, flows well and the production quality is high. This dvd is suitable for dancers of most levels except possibly very experienced Turkish style dancers.

Elizabeth has a great teaching style and is very pleasant to listen to and watch.

Moves are well demonstrated and DVD has good sections etc.

My only criticism is that compared to some other good DVD's I have bought this was over double the price yet not as comprehensive as say Jehan, Jenna or Autumn or Leila.

So whilst an ok DVD I feel it is overpriced - really should be about $13

Good if you want understanding and insight into Turkish Style.

I'm relearning belly dancing at the almost age of 60. I really like the way the moves are presented. If I don't get too wiggle happy I can make it through the entire DVD and still move the next morning.

This is probably one of my favorite belly dance dvds ever! To me its better than most dvds I've used because Artemis goes over everything so thoroughly, even explaining some of the history of Turkish belly dance. With her, it's almost like you've stepped into an actual classroom. Too many teachers on dvds rush through things too much. With Artemis she sets up everything and explains detail so well that it's easy to learn. I've fallen in love with Turkish belly dance now. Bravo!

Artemis Mourat is very detailed in her descriptions and background. Good explanation of the differences between Turkish and Egyptian belly dance. Lots of information is packed into this DVD. Highly recommended.

Like another commenter, I had the privilege of having Artemis as my first belly dancing teacher, and of seeing her perform many times. She is such a joyous, as well as skilled dancer. I can't wait to get this DVD!

Persephone

laLoVed it! Artemis does an amazing job. I highly recommend this dvd to anyone. It's Turkishily terrific.

peace dahlin's

Excellent DVD, but boooring! If you can sit for hours and listen to her talk about Turkish style dance, then go for it. She is the best Turkish teacher around, well, except for maybe Eva Cernick....

hey guys, while I haven't bought this DVD yet, I just wanted to tell you all that I had the pleasure of having Artemis as my very first bellydance teacher and she is wonderful! i remember I was in class when she told us this DVD was being released and I think it will benefit anyone who sees it! She was a wonderful teacher and even though I've been to others, she was genuinely the best teach I've had! Buy it!