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Old 01-04-2008, 10:00 PM   #15
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Re: Is this the source of my back problems??

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Originally Posted by kashmir View Post
Totally agree. Not only over extended in the lower back but jerky as well. This is really likely to damage lumbar discs and ligaments.

And like Lauren I've never seen any dance from over there use this movement (I've seen small fast African circles - but not this big cruncher). However, this was the technique we were taught in jazz dance - along with those over extended lumbar arches with a drop over the toes (hurts just to think about it)
Amira Mor's style is described as a fusion of jazz and belly dance on the DVD of hers that I have. These don't look like belly dance hip circles to me, or omis.

I just don't like her style or her vibe. And I don't like the scene with all the students randomly dancing in poorly-fitting costumes. I guess it's supposed to look like fun so the viewer will want to take her classes or something.
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