101 Shimmies Volume 1 ?
This DVD by Samra Iara is the first in a trilogy offering “101 shimmies”. I’d love to know whether she’s claiming to teach a hundred and one shimmies, or whether she meant “Shimmies 101″. I suspect the latter – but… Continue reading
Turbo Shimmy with Celeste ?
I’m sorry, but I couldn’t get excited about this DVD. Celeste has a warm, friendly style and gives some good basic instruction on how to shimmy (mainly the basic Egyptian). It’s also nice to be taking class with a normal-sized… Continue reading
Learn 21 Shimmies and 1001 Variations ?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NGy2mOcY3o
There are lots of aspects of this DVD that could have been presented better. Leyla looks as if she just threw on her practice gear, set up the camera in her studio and started filming.
That said, she… Continue reading
Pops Locks & Shimmies with Sadie and Kaya☺
I groaned when I saw the cover of this DVD! Who do Sadie and Kaya think they are, the Pussycat Dolls?
However, having got past the cover, I have to admit there is some excellent content on this DVD.
Having… Continue reading
Pop, Lock & Shimmy: Drum Solo Technique☺
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wDxxfTRPVk
If you’re one of those belly dancers who doesn’t approve of drilling, this DVD isn’t for you!
Designed to give you crisp isolations and layered shimmies, this is definitely a DVD for the intermediate to advanced belly dancer who… Continue reading
