Product Details

• Actors: Natasha Senkovich
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Goldhill Home Media
• VHS Release Date: October 19, 2004
• Run Time: 53 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00049QOAC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,629 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Me!!!, August 8, 2005

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Molly Littlefoot "Otter-At-Large" (Oshkosh, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wimps Series: Bellydance for Wimps (DVD)

Out of all the reviews for this DVD I've read, most are rather unflattering. Mine isn't. I'm rather fond of this DVD. I received this for a b-day present, and as I have fibro-myalgia and arthritis to boot, these movements are helping me regain some of my lost mobility. I first started out doing the movements in my chair and then gradually tried them on my feet. These excersizes are geared towards WIMPS...this would be me. I'm not fond of pain,having lived with it for many years, but this is much lower and slower impact than many bellydance tapes I've tried. It's a good start for those of us who want to learn slowly and not hurt our backs or shoulders. I think her slow steady attitude is fine, rather upbeat and easy to follow. If you're looking for a hurry-up method, this isn't it. if you are a Wimp like I am, give this a try.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Is What It Is - A Good BEGINNER'S Workout., April 24, 2007

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Library Lady (The Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wimps Series: Bellydance for Wimps (DVD)

Congratulations to all of you who are fit and/or familiar with bellydance and are too advanced for this workout. You are not the intended audience.

Having been out of the exercise habit fore a long time, I needed something basic and - knowing myself intimately - something I could and would stick with. This is just the thing! It's fun. It's effective. And I can do it early in the morning without getting dressed or putting on shoes. :)

Whether or not the instructor is a great dancer is immaterial. She is a good instructor. She takes it slow and easy, stepping up gently as you learn each move. From the very first day, my muscles were working in a way that "feels right" (I know the feeling from the years when I was actually fit) and I could feel the stiffness beginning to work out of my joints.

By doing this workout in the morning and Kripalu Yoga at night, I am beginning to feel human again. Undoubtedly, as I work my way out of wimpdom, I will outgrow this DVD. When I do, I'll look into one of the others suggested.

Bottom line: If your purpose is to learn Belly Dancing for the purpose of Belly Dancing, you will probably want something else. If you are out of shape and want a fun and effective routine to get you moving again, Bellydance for Wimps is a wonderful starting point.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for absolute beginners, October 15, 2006

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LilyFleur - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wimps Series: Bellydance for Wimps (DVD)

Natasha may not be the best of belly dancers herself but she does teach bellydance in a way that is really good for beginners. She's patient and you learn the moves slowly but correctly. There's actually instruction involved here. I found other bellydancing series near impossible because I felt like I was expected to be able to replicate dance moves with the greatest of ease and not being a dancer, I was like, you want me to do what?!

So you don't learn a million moves, but you do learn the most common moves thoroughly and you'll learn enough for a basic dance. I also appreciated the fact that she had a real woman doing bellydancing in the background. We're not all a size 6 you know! Most authentic bellydancers don't have a six pack from what I've seen so her workout was also non-intimidating. This is what you need before you move onto other bellydancing dvds, it's a great help for the rhythmically challenged!