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Special Features
- Hilary’s Bazaar
- New Release trailer
- Vintage Photo gallery
- Postcard Gallery
- Origins of belly dancing
- Internet info
DVD Technical Information:
- Region Code: 0
- Running time: 53 minutes approx.
From the Back Cover
The ancient art of oriental dance has a long and colourful history. It began with the many fertility cults of the ancient world, and in the temples of ancient India. The existence of various nomadic groups of professional entertainers, and groups specifically identified with Gypsies, provided for the cross-culturalisation and transmission of these dances. Although regional variations have always existed, the popularity of what is commonly known as "oriental dance" or "belly dance" continues in the modern Middle East and through the world. The survival of this ancient dance despite cultural and moral prejudices is a tribute to the appeal it has to the human spirit as the women (and men) who dance today do so for very practical reasons: because it is enjoyable, it is excellent exercise for muscle-toning and an opportunity for social involvement. In other words, for fitness, fun and friendship.
Hilary Thacker is a renowned professional Egyptian-style "belly dancer" performing and teaching throughout the UK and Middle East, and in the privacy of your own home will instruct you how to master basic moves involved in belly dancing, including the camel and Egyptian walks, snaky arms and shimmies, and finishes with a section on dancing with the veil. Everything a beginner will need to know to enjoy performing!
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this dvd as it was the most widely available belly dancing dvd so naturally i assumed it would be the best.Initially I was impressed by Hilarys moves, it was only when i purchased another instructional belly dance dvd by Dolphina, that i realised how poor the quality was.Hilary does not even include a warm-up, the picture quality is very poor, rather home movie-ish, there is no change in costume or location and i'm sure the same monotonous background music is used throughout.It is also quite short and includes too much of her dancing on tables and such like.
The only redeming quality was that her instructions were quite clear , however I really do beleive the dvd should have more content considering the price...i'd rent rather than buy.
The only redeming quality was that her instructions were quite clear , however I really do beleive the dvd should have more content considering the price...i'd rent rather than buy.
61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This really is one of the best of the 'teach yourself' Belly Dancing out. The instructions are so clear and well demonstrated that you can forigive the poor lighting and picture quality.
Some of the movements that she teaches on the video such as the 'Egyptian Walk', I have heard other techers try and explain, but Hillary makes things so much easier to follow.
Each movement has it's own section so you can stop and practise to your own background music and think about what you have just seen and heard.
It really is begginer's level, so I recommend that you get the intermediates with this one as after a while you do feel as if you need something more.
Some of the movements that she teaches on the video such as the 'Egyptian Walk', I have heard other techers try and explain, but Hillary makes things so much easier to follow.
Each movement has it's own section so you can stop and practise to your own background music and think about what you have just seen and heard.
It really is begginer's level, so I recommend that you get the intermediates with this one as after a while you do feel as if you need something more.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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The only reason I haven't given five stars is because the sound quality at the beginng was a bit muffled. As a teacher Hilary Thacker was very good and I certainly enjoyed following her instruction throughout the DVD. She showed the moves at different angles, and how to walk the figure of eights and hipdrops, camels etc. The snake arms were the most fun! I'm going to follow on to her intermidate's DVD.
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Not worth the money
If, like me, you want a DVD that will 'instruct' you correctly on how to belly dance, I wouldn't buy this. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by SonsyLady
Could be so much better
This DVD could be so much better. It's filmed in a dim room, against a dark background whilst she wears dark clothing and done on a very old (amateur?) camera. Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by Ms. S. J. Tibbenham
Helpful bellydance DVD for beginners
Having read the other reviews I was excited to see what the DVD was actually like.
Yes its not the best quality, and its really very home made, and lots could be improved,... Read more
Yes its not the best quality, and its really very home made, and lots could be improved,... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by P. Funke
Hilary Thacker's Badly Dancing
My Belly Dance Teacher was taught by Ms Thacker. Poor her.
There is nothing wrong with the dancing on the DVD, or Miss Thacker's teaching. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2006 by H. A. Kirby
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