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part three
My impression of the dvd is that it seems like a conversation between friends, discussing various facets of belly dance, but the discussion is very intellectual and thoughtful. I love the fact that the dancers comment on their own performances. I love the fact that so many dancers are involved (I forgot to count – I think it’s at least 6 or 7). The analysis and commentary are presented very professionally and eloquently, and completely without giggly inside jokes or a lot of “uhs” and hemming and hawing.
I think one of the unrealized benefits of having this dvd in your collection will be how motivating it is, and how inspiring it is. Have you had a bad practice? Play the dvd and learn to grow from it. Not feeling in the mood to practice? Pop in the dvd. I guarantee you’ll be dancing along with it before too long. Feeling like you’re ready just to give up and quit altogether, burning your bedlah and crying into your ouzo? Why not instead give the dvd a watch. It’s the best dance pick-me-up I’ve seen in ages – for a seasoned pro OR the dancer preparing for her first hafla.
I think the dvd hits the stands on the 15th, and you know you’ll want to be the first on the block to get it. Don’t wait around for it to show up second-hand on ebay, because I seriously doubt anyone will want to part with it once they’ve seen it. Priced extremely reasonably for the content it contains, this dvd is a winner all around.
(By the way, I don’t work with Michelle; don’t know her outside the internet community; don’t own stock in Cheeky Girls Productions or any of that. She sent me an advance copy to review for Amazon, and I thought I’d go ahead and post the review here.)
☺ Amanda
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