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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rania's Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss is Great!!!, September 5, 2003
I have been involved in middle eastern dance for over 24 years as a teacher, performer and choreographer. I almost didn't buy this video after reading some of the negative reviews on Amazon. But I thought I would give it a try and I am so glad I did. The videos give a fun workout. I like her teaching style and the way she gives a breakdown for the movements. Her dancing at the end is awesome. I just don't understand the negative reviews of this wonderful set. I have produced my own video tape -- and I give 10 stars to Rania's. I wonder if the people who gave the negative reviews have produced their own tape??? I have and I think Rania's video are great!!!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
top quality dancing and workout, January 1, 2003
I am half Lebanese and have been bellydancing all my life. I am fully aware what great health benefits it has (I have 3 kids and it does not show). Also I am a big fan of Rania and of Veena and Neena (the same company produces their videos and I have all of them!). I think Rania's new videos are dynamite. She is responding to people who want to learn bellydance without having to hear Middle Eastern music, so all the workouts have different type of music. She is a real bellydancer and great teacher. I read some of the negative reviews and all I can think is that they are expecting the bellydance looking set and music, whereas this set is more high-tech. If you can just look at the quality of instruction and the moves and combinations, you will be very happy, she teaches a lot. You will be doing bellydance combinations by the end of the tape.You will learn alot and not realise you had a workout.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Of Value to Seasoned Dancers & Newcomers, February 14, 2003
I bought HipHop Hip Drop by itself, and was delighted enough to purchase the complete set! I am a dedicated amateur belly dancer with nearly three years of regular semiprivate lessons and have seen more than a few bellydance instruction tapes. So far, this is one of the best for my purposes, and here's why:
1) Production is professional, lighting is good, the array of smiling ladies in simple clothing, and Rania's direct and pleasant manner makes it easy on the eyes and the ears.
2) Rania strips down the workout to its essentials. She does not introduce terminology, she just has you do the moves, again and again, until you get it. Her pace of instruction is just right; occasionally, I have had to put the tape on "pause" to perform the move verrry slowly, but not very often. I would rather pause occasionally than suffer through terribly slow instruction, as we see in the front half of the Neena and Veena tapes.
3) I often work out with non-dancers of different fitness levels. This tape has been THE BEST of many I've tried in keeping my workout buddies engaged and involved, while I get a good workout and build skills myself. Once they feel confident about the workout, I show them how to adjust their stance and nuance their moves, and they're actually READY to listen to me! This is a tape that works, and transcends what ought to work theoretically.
4) As with any bellydance, it is a great lo/no impact workout. Rania chooses moves that teach basic moves, as well as develop the strength, coordination, and balance needed to bring your dance up to the next level.
5) HipHop Hip Drop should be recommended, standard practice for anyone suffering from sciatica. This is truly one of the most efficient and effective cures for this stubborn condition, and THE MOST INEXPENSIVE as well!
6) Bellydance Boogie's choreography may upset some longtime bellydancers with its emphasis on snake arms: it looked a bit like I was treading water, they went on so long. But wait - there's method to Rania's madness - a looong run of snake arms is just what is needed to build up the muscle strength to do them well. Rania also introduces moves to introduce floorwork, which she demonstrates quite admirably in the final segment.
7) I appreciate the length of the tapes, as well as the price.
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