michelle's pop lock and shimmy -perfect hips

[angelique2]

Hi Michelle,
I really enjoyed all of the dvd's. Thanks for the fast shipping.
Could you tell me again when Belly Dance Basics will be shipped out? I would like to plan on being home on those days.

[michellejoyce]

Originally Posted by angelique2

Hi Michelle,
I really enjoyed all of the dvd's. Thanks for the fast shipping.
Could you tell me again when Belly Dance Basics will be shipped out? I would like to plan on being home on those days.

Thanks! So glad you like them.

A box of Belly Dance Basics is supposedly going to be shipped out to me within the next few days and I will ship to you as soon as it arrives. I am sort of at the mercy of the manufacturer, so I can't give a specific date. I am hoping within the week.

[angelique2]

No Hurry, Just wanted a ruff idea.

[zahena]

How did I miss out on this?

If Zahara liked it then I need to buy it! She's a tough critic so it must really rock!!!! For me, her seal of approval is the only one I need!

[michellejoyce]

Belly Dance Basics just arrived today! I have already shipped them out.

[angelique2]

That was fast!

[shaynaz]

Ive enjoyed the videos i got. I like that you used a mirror in teaching! i always have a hard time following videos that are just faced forward. My learning process gets confused. Everything is well explained. i like the beginner drill and then goes into advanced drill.

I will definately be recommending these dvd's to my students!

[catwomyn]

I received my Pop, Lock and Shimmy and it's excellent. The drills are good, the combos are cute and they do help with the flow. The chaptering and menus are great. I like being able to access just the part I want and tailoring the time to the time I have available. Price is very reasonable. Good job, Michelle!!

[Lisa Michelle]

Originally Posted by michellejoyce

Thanks everyone! Just a reminder, today is the last day of the sale.

Be sure to let me know how you liked the DVDs!

Hi Michelle,

I like the shimmy DVD I bought from you! It is nice to find DVD's with such good camera angles so I can see the front and the back at the same time.

I have a friend trying to talk me into getting the poi one and learning that with her.

Lisa

[annwyn]

WOW!!!!!

Because of this thread I baught 2 dvds and LOVED THEM fantastic It was a great review on the basics, great warm up and cool down, things I ALWAYS forget....I love the dvds and the break down of movements, it is always nice to hear someone elses vocab describe a move it really nice to help me expand mine for that student that just doesnt get what your saying....LOVE the mirrors...I havent finished watching the pop lock and shimmy the kiddo is getting his last tooth in and I cant handle the screaming over the tv anymore, but so far it is great! I cant wait to get my veil poi so i can order the dvd too!

[Shirin.]

Hi Michelle,
Just wanted to let you know I've been practicing with my my perfect hips dvd. You're really kicking my butt! Which is good! I feel more controlled in my movements because of the drills. I wish it was a little longer though. Other than that its perfect. Thank you!

[michellejoyce]

Originally Posted by Shirin.

Hi Michelle,
Just wanted to let you know I've been practicing with my my perfect hips dvd. You're really kicking my butt! Which is good! I feel more controlled in my movements because of the drills. I wish it was a little longer though. Other than that its perfect. Thank you!

Lol! I licked my own butt when I filmed it. I couldn't walk for 3 days.

[kahire]

DVD:s arrived safe and sound also to this distant corner of the earth (no wonder that even Pirates of the Caribbean named us as "the end of the world") so thanks for superfast shipping - and what I quickly browsed these DVD:s look so great that I will probably get also rest of them

[straightleftknee]

I ordered one, looks good.

[michellejoyce]

People have been asking me about the soundtrack for Perfect Hips. It is actually Farah Ibihim's Hizzy Album. He is a local singer who doesn't have his DVDs for sale anywhere. But he gave me about 20 copies of his album to give away... so please send me an email at michelle@cheekygirlsproductions.com if you want one!

[michellejoyce]

missed the chance to get the discount? here is another way to get it $10 discount to members of this tribe - Cheeky Girls Productions - tribe.net

[midnight_star56]

Oh man Tribe is down again! I wanna order The Pop Lock and Shimmy, and the poi dvd...stupid tribe...

[aziyade]

Most people will call this a drum solo dvd, and that's what it is, but
it's also MUCH more. Many of us have complained about a lack of
"Drill" videos on the market. If you're looking to drill and sharpen
your pops, locks, and shimmies, THIS is that video.

Think SHARP!! This is a not a drill video for slow moves, or for any
kind of specific technique. It's exactly what it says it is -- pops,
locks, and shimmies. Sharp moves and how to make them sharper, and
shimmies, plus sharp layer drills.

Yes, it teaches a drum solo choreography, a cute choreography!
It's taught in combinations, which make nice drills themselves. You
COULD perform this choreography, but I think, after working with the
dvd for a while, you'll be inspired to make your OWN choreography out
of the drills and combos and things covered here.

It's sort of rare that a "choreography" dvd actually inspires you to
abandon the choreography taught, for your own vision -- but that's
what I felt like after watching this. I ran downstairs and grabbed
some cds and started playing immediately. I can
see I'm going to have LOTS of fun with this dvd.

I think what's going to get the most "airtime" for many dancers is the
drill section. You can pick and choose from different drill sets, or
do them all together, OR jump to a chapter where all the combinations
are presented as drills, or jump to just the layer drills, or just the
shimmy drills. LOTS of options here.

And these drills aren't just "4 counts of this, 4 counts of that" for
30 seconds. These drills are DRILLS. Like Bootcamp drills. They go on
for EVER! Okay, not forever, but long enough to actually be USEFUL as
drills, and when you've done them, you KNOW you've done something! I
believe the goal of the drills is to help you achieve SHARPER body
movements.

Her layer drills aren't just layered shimmies either. They're similar
to Suhaila's level 2 layer drills, where you're layering hip singles
with side-to-side movements, or upper body movements. Tough stuff, and
you really can't practice it enough.

I wasn't going to buy this dvd because I thought I wasn't interested
in learning another drum solo choreography, but I'm glad I did because
this dvd is WAY more than just another drum solo choreography. I would
say this dvd could easily become a useful part of your daily practice.
You can practice the combinations for the drum solo, even if you don't
plan on performing the piece itself. They make nice sharpening drills
in themselves.

Production quality is excellent, well-lit, good sound, and she teaches
with a back mirror so you can see what she's doing from several
angles. Overall opinion -- Definitely worth the money, and this dvd will be
going in the "watch and work with on a regular basis" shelf. I would
recommend it to all intermediate/advanced students looking to sharpen
their technique, or as a nice series of drills to complement the
yoga-based drills in many Tribal Fusion dvds.