Thread: workout/instructional video recommendation for mother of 2?

My wife used to dance regularly (and professionally). These days she's overstressed w/ a 2 year old and 4 year old and hardly dances at all. Any recommendations for a good instructional/workout video that might help her get back into dancing? She prefers Egyptian cabaret type dance and traditional music. Tribal style doesn't appeal to her as much.

Any other recommendations that might help to re-inspire her are also welcome.

I've heard some great things about the Bellydance Rhythms Workout from World Dance New York: Bellydance Rhythms Workout : Dance : Bellydance : World Dance New York

A review of it is here: Bellydance Rhythms Workout • ::more than somewhat::

I'm thinking of ordering it myself!

I think this is a great suggestion.
I do not own it, but it seems great and very demanding, physically.

I d suggest getting this one and "Luscious bellydance workout" by the same producer, Neon.
[ame=http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=WRmnTVoKqZs]YouTube - "LUSCIOUS - The Bellydance Workout" DVD - Amazon.com - dance[/ame]
[ame=http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=kFRiz1Wzd_Y&feature=channel]YouTube - Bellydance Rhythms Workout :: Neon :: Amazon.com[/ame]

so she ll be able to ease back into dancing with "Luscious"; which is a gorgeous flowing practice session for almost any level of bellydance (except for very early beginners), and for high energy she can do the Rhythm workout, maybe after having worked with the slower one for a couple of days :)

I believe she d enjoy these 2 infinitely, Luscious is beautiful and I ve heard only the best about Rhythms.

You can't go wrong with any of Michelle Joyce's videos: Cheeky Girls Productions - Instructional and Performance Belly Dance DVDs

Drills Drills Drills would be my personal recommendation, but she has a bunch that are appropriate for many different levels of dancer. And as reasonable priced as they are, you can pick up more than one!

ya I think Michelle s fitness/bellydance videos like Body By Bellydance might be a good idea, too!

If you're looking to make this a gift for the holidays, I highly recommend adding some babysitting time to the gift. The video may sit on the shelf if she doesn't have time to herself to use it. ..g.:

Originally Posted by kiyaana

If you're looking to make this a gift for the holidays, I highly recommend adding some babysitting time to the gift. The video may sit on the shelf if she doesn't have time to herself to use it. ..g.:

I completely agree. 2 and 4 year olds like to hang on to hip scarves.

I also agree with the Michelle Joyce (Cheeky Girl) DVDs.

Originally Posted by SandraDances

I completely agree. 2 and 4 year olds like to hang on to hip scarves.

I also agree with the Michelle Joyce (Cheeky Girl) DVDs.

I guess I'm adding another plug for Michelle's vids- even an experienced dancer can get something out of drills drills drills.

I don't get babysitter time unless I am working, my 2, 4 & 6 year olds (now 3,5 & 7) all got their own hipscarves instead last Christmas. ,r:;