[LauraLevana]

I couldn't find any other reviews posted, so I wanted to let everyone know how much I absolutely LOVE this DVD, which I just got for Christmas.

I'd consider myself a low intermediate level dancer (four years of experience, just starting to get some paid gigs), but I was familiar with only three of the six rhythms covered before purchasing the DVD. There is a chapter on each (maqsoum, beledi, wahda, ayub, malfoof, fellahi) which breaks each rhythm down and charts it as Amir Sofi plays the basic rhythm and then variations on the rhythm.

Following each rhythm breakdown are two combinations that work with it. I have made it through only the first half, but Tamra Henna is a wonderful, warm, enthusiastic instructor who breaks down, explains, and demonstrates each movement and combination very clearly, showing it from multiple angles.

The combinations are fresh and creative, and I found them to be a very appropriate level of challenge to make things interesting. While they're "do-able" the first time through, it's going to take me some serious practice to master them.

I'm sort of a video junkie, and this is one I'd very highly recommend. It's extremely informative, will work for many levels of dancers, and is quite fun to dance along with!