Instant Bellydancer 2: A Crash Course in Belly Dance | 
| Actor: Neon
Studio: StratoStream - WorldDance New York
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 88035
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 24
UPC: 188883000024
EAN: 0188883000024
ASIN: B000FGYLIQ
Release Date: June 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
"Instant BellyDancer 2" is a breakthrough rapid-learning system created by New York star dancer and trend-setting instructor Neon. This DVD is a new updated edition of Neon's acclaimed bellydance instruction classic: "Instant Belly Dancer: Hipwork Plus." To make belly dance easy to learn from video and fun to practice as an improvisational art the "Instant Bellydancer: A Crash Course in Belly Dance" video DVD series presents the "3D" or "Instant" belly dance instruction system showing dance moves as trajectories following 2- and 3-dimensional shapes. Animated onscreen graphics superimposed on Neon's moving image effectively interpret movement angles and directions promoting accelerated learning. Grouping of movements into clear-cut categories enables easy recall of dance patterns when improvising. In addition to basic steps the DVD features moves and combinations that go far beyond the basics. FEATURES * on-screen animated geometric renderings of dance moves superimposed directly on the instructor's moving image * NEW! Practice session and combinations for every move (total 60+ min. of practice!) plus four "review" practice sessions * Access each individual move directly from systematic menus * NEW! Play practice sessions only or play review sessions only for a fun non-stop bellydance WORKOUT! The INSTANT BELLY DANCER SYSTEM consists of two sections: Instant Bellydancer 1 ( or "Curves") and Instant Bellydancer 2 ( or "Hipwork Plus" ) Belly dance movement is organic deriving from the natural instinctual motion of the human body. Bellydance productions by WorldDance New York are designed to introduce you to bellydancing as art entertainment and as a form of exercise. Dance is the fun way to pursue your weight loss goals get in shape - and stay in shape. System Requirements:Run Time: 105 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 188883000024 Manufacturer No: 24
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THE BEST beginner instruction August 4, 2006
Andrea Poulus (FL)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
Neon is an exciting dancer with an amazingly precise and clear teaching technique. She is one of my absolute all time favorites. Unfortunately she doesn't do tours or workshops, so I am happy that I can see her work on DVD. I find Instant Bellydancer 1 very useful, and I've just purchased Instant Bellydancer 2. Both DVDs are dictionaries of belly dance movement. There is a lot of material that builds on the basics such as combinations, transitions and drills. With Neon everything is system based, you get a very clear explanation of the technique for each and every step plus you get to understand how different movements are related and therefore how they can be combined.
Instant Bellyedancer 2 is devoted mostly to hip isolations and combinations and it is superb! Neon is an expert teacher, actually she does the best job of teaching beginners I've ever seen. She explains things in such a simple yet articulate way that even if you are only half-listening you will get it right. She won't let you get away with mushy travel steps or unfinished figure 8s! You think a "crash course" is a gimmick until you actually experience her teaching style.
Here is what you will find on Insatnt Bellydancer 2:
HORIZONTAL SLIDES each of the sections below consists of basic technique, combinations, and a practice session. For every hips isolation you get a few different travel steps using that isolation, some of them rather challenging.
Hip push, slide,
Chest slide
Shoulder accents and shimmies
Hips twists and swivel shimmy
Review (a practice session that includes all the above moves and combinations, some new and some from the practice sessions above)
VERTICAL SLIDES same here, every section below has basic technique, combinations, and a practice session
Vertical hip slides
Up-down hip shimmy
Vertical hip slides with a twist (including arabic hip walk)
Upward and downward arc hip slides
Review (a practice session that includes all the moves and combinations above, some new and some from the practice sessions)
LIFTS AND DROPS same structure in each section (basic technique, combinations, and a practice session)
Hip lift and drop
1-Hip twist
Chest lift and drop
Pelvic drops and locks
Review (practice session that includes all the moves and combinations above, some new and some from the practice sessions)
ARCS same structure,
Front-back upward arc (hips) and front-side-back upward arc
Front-back downward arc and front-side-back downward arc
Review (a practice session that includes all the moves and combinations above, some new and some from the practice sessions)
There are also two other menu items:
Practice 1 plays all the practice sessions for each move together. It's an amazing 50 minutes of drills and combinations!
Practice 2 is all the Review sections combined into one class. It's more challanging than Practice 1 because there are no isolations drills, it's only combinations so it moves much faster, but it's only aboyt 10 minutes
great workout and review of moves March 8, 2007
Jeanne G. (Tamarac, Florida)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This workout is the first video bellydance workout I have purchased. I recently began weekly lessons and I find the video has helped me with extra practice. In the video, Neon's moves are easy to see, she has a great body which is motivating as well. Her routines progress in order of difficulty so by the time she gets to explaining ''arcs'' your abs will definately be warmed up. She refers to her first video workout a few times, as she puts a few moves in that are not covered in this one, but I did not find it a problem. There are a few steps I found more difficult, but it was not discouraging as everytime I do the video, it is easier. I intend to buy her first one very soon. For me, this video has helped me mainly breaking down the moves into precise steps, which is different from my formal class. Since I have not done any other bellydance videos, I have nothing to compare it to, but I feel my dancing has become more fluid and relaxed since I began this video. I recommend it.
 A good DVD February 25, 2007
M. COMAN (california)
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
However, I believe the price is kind of high and I found it at [...] You can imagine how mad I got after seeing that:( Also, if you want to be successful at bellydancing...a DVD is not enough, no matter how good it is...This DVD is useful, but you need to take a class to improve...Also, the DVD is far more useful if you really make time for it...which means...practice every day or at least 2/week...That has been my problem...it's hard to find time for everything...
"Instant Bellydancer 2" Trailer May 9, 2008
World Dance New York (New York, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RCJ91KLR6FO5F Two volumes, "Instant bellydancer 1" (curvy, fluid moves) Instant Bellydancer 1: A Crash Course in Belly Dance and "Instant Bellydancer 2" (percussive hipwork and upper body isolations) Instant Bellydancer 2: A Crash Course in Belly Dance are also available as a 2-DVD set Instant Bellydancer: A Crash Course in Belly Dance 2-DVD Set
It's Great September 2, 2008
V. Washington (New York, NY)
I have the first Volume and I found them easy to view and practice with. It has helped me greatly with my dance moves and provides a great workout for me. I give it two thumbs up!
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