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Discover Bellydance on VHS

Description: The Discover Belly Dance series, featuring twins Veena and Neena, teaches you Belly Dance moves choreographed dance routines.

Reviews (37):

Great beginner set!!
Reviewer: TJ "thephantommoon" Denver, CO United States 00-00-0000
This is a wonderful set for someone completely new to bellydancing!! I bought this set after being exposed to arabic dancing from arabic friends so the first one was pretty easy for me. The difference, though, is when I dance with my friends we did not just focus on one move at a time, we just danced away. In the second tape the chest moves and hip moves really toned me up because you do strictly those moves a few minutes at a time. I love them!! On my sides where I used to be able to pinch fat has disappeared!! I am so happy. The third tape is killer on the arms!! The turns, though, are too much for me. Even with spotting I get very dizzy so I just skip that part but I can do the turns in the choreographed dance. The voice-over did not bother me, and neither did their "frozen" smiles on their faces like it did some others. They really do break down the moves and teach you beginners belly dance!! I must say, now, though, I use Suzanna DelVecchio's tapes for advanced instruction since I would say I am an advanced dancer. But those Sensual Tapes really helped me polish and tone to be able to get more advanced!! I love the way belly dance makes me feel so sensual and sexy!!

OOOOHhhhh! I want a belly like that!
Reviewer: L. King "isabow" Atlanta, GA 07-10-2003
Personally, I really like these videos. There's an awakening in me these days that says, "Move out of the ordinary, girl!" And these videos help me to achieve this. While I wish that the dances were more historic and authentic (there are no claims to this on the set), the workout itself is teriffic! Even if I lose no weight, the feeling of being sexy and erotic really works for me! I highly recommend the set as a way to explore some of your hidden talents!

Fun, Easy, and Amazing
Reviewer: rozenblumic "rozenblumic" California 04-27-2004
Sensual Art of Bellydance is an amazing set if you want to get a decent work out and learn bellydancing. The instructor's voice is calm, not shouting, and the steps are easy to follow and that's coming from someone with two left feet.
I don't keep up with exercise very well, but I've been working out to tape one for a year now. I feel as if I have mastered it so I have just moved on to the second tape. Both tapes have been challenging and fun. Also I'm losing weight, and hey that's always a bonus :)

But the best thing of all is how you feel during and after. The elegance that is associated with bellydance can lift anyone's self image... and this is coming from someone with a very large "image" ;)

If you want to start learning bellydance this is for you!
Reviewer: Linwe "Linwe" MO 09-13-2003
I bought this set from my book club and it is great. I have all of the bellytwins workout videos. But if you are wanting something learn from but not necessarily a workout then get these. The twins take you step by step through three different types of dances. At the end of each video they take you through the routing three times, each time being a little faster. Also a wonderful collection for those of us who already bellydance, to add new moves to our routines. The twins give us a new and refreshing change of pace in bellydance instruction!

Exceptional dance instruction videos
Reviewer: Diane Brzozowski "Diane B." Poughkeepsie, NY United States 10-17-2003
Once again Neena and Veena outdo themselves and give us this amazing set of videos. Their instruction is easy to follow and not only teaches basic isolations but incorporate them into routines that you can actually learn and do on your own.

Jump started my dancing
Reviewer: E. L. White New England, USA 06-29-2003
May be the best you can get short of classes.
I live in an area that up until a few months ago had no middle eastern dance instructors within less than a 1 hour radius. Since I didn't have a car, I couldn't take the weekly classes one hour away or more. I had only taken one, four hour workshop and had a few lessons from my friend and her mother previous to getting this set. Veena and Neena really helped me out. The warm-ups were relaxing and easy and once you got to learning the moves each one was shown briefly so you could see what you were going to learn, then broken down, then repeated at an increasing pace. I found that the voice over made it easier to concentrate than having them talk to you directly, as specialy because there were two of them and switching around would have been distracting. At the end of each tape you are taught a simple choreography which is first broken down, then rehearsed at it's normal pace with the music, and lastly Veena and Neena perform it in costume. I liked the music, which I don't think sounded like porn music or whatever that other person said. It sounded middle eastern, and the tempo of the music always matched what was going on and set a pace for you. Overall I thought the videos were not too short or too long and easy to learn with practice.

A few months later I was pulled up to dance with dancer Suspira at the Marakesh. After her show she came to my table and complimented me, and even seemed amazed that most of what I learned was through videos! When I began classes a few months after that, my teacher was also impressed and I found that the moves being taught in class were easy to learn because I already knew the basics and was already loose and flexible, which is difficult for most beginners because they are not used to moving that way. This set is a good jump start, but if you want to go anywhere with bellydance make sure to take classes.

why did I waste my money?
Reviewer: Anonymous 05-20-2003
It truly appears to me that someone saw the Belly Twins taking a beginner belly dance class, and said, "Hey, I'm going to make them stars because they have a genetic defect!" And viola, we have the Sensual Art of Bellydance. They know nothing about dance, bellydance, or exercise, and have no business passing themselves off as such. I wouldn't be surprised if someone filed a lawsuit against them. They have no credentials whatsoever, and after wasting my money on this boxed set, I understand why: they are not qualified. People, please read the boxes before you buy, and if you are interested in bellydance, consider qualified instructors such as Rania and Dolphina.

Excellent series!
Reviewer: Acosta "desertdancer" Las Vegas, NV United States 05-06-2003
I can't say enough good stuff about Veena and Neena's videos. I am just as thrilled with this series as I am with their exercise videos. I am not a quick study when it comes to dance, but I immediately picked up almost every single move in the beginning video -- on the first go-around! They really break down the moves, slowly and clearly, and offer many good tips for executing the moves. Frankly, I learned far more from this video on the first go than I did in a six-week bellydance class at my local community college. FAR more!
Unlike the earlier reviewer who regretted purchasing all three videos, I am looking forward to viewing the tape over and over (even though I quickly learned the moves), until I can *move* like the bellytwins when I execute those moves. I am delighted with the series, glad I purchased all three, and would gladly pay twice what I did if I had to replace them. I can only hope Veena and Neena will keep cranking out videos! (Yeah, tapes on how to dance with snakes and swords would be AMAZING!! And how about tapes that teach the choreography for those demo dances?!)...

I love this video set!
Reviewer: Anonymous 03-27-2003
This is so much fun, and such a good workout! I hate to exercise because I'm either bored with a treadmill or too uncoordinated to keep up with the steps on a video; but this feels like I'm doing something instead of just exercising. And it's not hard to learn the moves because they start out nice and slow so you can learn form and motion, then pick up the pace gradually. I highly recommend these videos for anyone wanting to do something different, not just "exercise".

Love these gals...
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Morse Upton, NY United States 02-22-2003
I have two of the videos in this set, but, I think I can still write a review based on them.
I have Basic Dance and Mystical Dance. I enjoy both tapes, although, I find Mystic Dance easier to follow. I think it's because the movements on that tape are slower and more sensuous. The routine you learn on the Basic Dance tape is fast and sort of perky (well, as "perky" as belly dancing gets). I'm just not confident enough in my movements to go that quickly.

But, I do enjoy both tapes and the instructional methods in both of them. Neena and Veena are excellent instructors, who clearly and carefully demonstrate each movement. The sound quality is also excellent. Both music and voice-overs for instruction are bright and audible.

I'm really looking forward to being able to afford "Beyond Mystic Dance", although, I'm saving to get the whole set on DVD.

Veena and Neena are great!
Reviewer: MommyofTwo BC, Canada 02-19-2003
If you have ever wanted to learn bellydancing or just want to do something fun to stay in shape these videos are for you!!! Veena and Neena are twin bellydancers and they make everything so easy to do even if its a difficult movement. The music is beautiful and the videos teach you choreography for one whole dance each. Believe me when I say these are worth the money you spend. And if you have a little Shakira fan in the house (or are one yourself) they will love this video as well. Enjoy it and have fun!

Really Great Tapes
Reviewer: Hollie Lee missouri,USA 02-18-2003
I got these because I have always wanted to learn to bellydance.I got the first set of workout tapes and loved them but wanted something that concentrated a little more on teaching dance moves. I love these. They are easy to follow. All the moves are broken down in a way so that you have no trouble learning them. The sets are great and costumes at the start and the end are great. By the end of the tape you put all you have learned together and you are actually doing a choreographed routine! It is great! I felt beautiful and sensual doing these moves. You feel so feminine and womanly. Your body really feels it but it is worked so that you feel good while you do it. It doesn't seem like exercise, just fun! And it is worth it to see the looks on people's faces when they ask you how you are keeping in shape and you say "Oh, I've been bellydancing..." My husband tells everyone about it. And my four year old daughter loves to shake with me! She insists on putting on a skirt and following along. It is a nice change from lacing up your nikes and sweating your butt off jumping around, while you wonder when you'll be done. You really lose track of time beacause it is so much fun! My daughter and I really reccomend these tapes!

A must-have for novice and intermediate belly dancers!!!
Reviewer: "t_ren" Atlanta, GA United States 02-17-2003
The Veena & Neena videos are an excellent tool for beginners seeking to learn basic steps and isolation of the body. I have been and avid enthusiast for over 10 years but did not start my actual instruction until recently, as I had trouble finding instructors.
Until I was able to find an instructor, I purchased the Basic and Beyond Basic videos. Not only are the videos professionally and beautifully done, the twins break the steps down in a way that they are easy to understand and execute.

Once I had started taking classes, I found myself being well ahead! Many of the moves the instuctor taught, I already knew how to do, and did them well!!! The videos are not intended to replace actual instruction, but they are a great for learning fundamental movements and an excellent supplement to dance classes.

Many instructors' styles and teaching methods are different, so if you take a class AFTER studying the videos, do not expect that you will learn ALL the exact same moves. The basic moves and arm positions are similar and build on each other but are not done the exact same way by an instructor. Also keep in mind that the moves that you learn in the videos may have different names when being taught in an actual class (For example an "undulation" taught by Veena & Neena may be called a "camel" by your instructor).

I would recommend taking notes or writing down the names of each movement before actually trying the moves and don't move on to the routine or the next video until you fully understand and can execute the moves. I would also recommend to those that do better with live instruction to take a few classes first and then purchase the videos.

Once you have a better understanding of the moves and have learned technique, choreography and receive a critique from your intsructor, practice what you learn from the class, then practice with the videos. The videos will enoforce what you learn in class and will help you learn moves that you may not learn in class that you could add to your personalized routines.

These videos are an excellent buy and I highly recommend them

Buy The Boxed Set!
Reviewer: Katie Salem, Or United States 02-16-2003
Neena and Veena may not be looked at too greatly in the dance community for being 'Hollywood', but you know what? Who cares. This is a great way to start learning some moves for the dance. I later saw that the twins were not the norm as far as dancing, looks, or production of movies go, but that's only because I threw myself into dancing and bought many other titles and attended classes. However, they do not deserve the bad rep they are getting by many. This boxed set was the first thing I replaced when my car was broken into and many of my things were stolen. It;s a wonderful set, very much so worth the money. Perfect for those who need a instant self esteem boost.
I cannot say enough good things about this set. Classes are best, but this set is number 2 in my opinion.
Shimmy on!

This video made me feel pretty
Reviewer: J. R. Uder Columbia, MO USA 08-01-2002
I got this video series to tone up. I had abdominal surgery several months ago, and the scars were making me feel as "un"sensual as possible. AND -- I'll fess up -- I'm not a toothpick girl with a flat tummy or a tiny rear end. I'm a regular gal who looks nice in a size 8. I was a little nervous about trying something that required my pale, scarred middle to be out in the open.
After practicing the series every day for 4 weeks, I lot 4 inches off my tummy, and 3 inches off my rear. My clothes fit better, and I look forward to practicing every day. I hate to exercise, by the way... but I really like this series. The dancing distracts you from the actual exercise you're getting.

Veena and Neena look like real, honest-to-god women, with a little bit of lower-tummy padding, and a just right amount on their upper ams and hips. They aren't frail little toothpick women like you often see on t.v. shows [cue Callista] or typical workout videos. That they were proud of their curves was a huge inspiration for me to bare my tummy too.

Someone mentioned the "voice over" instructions being impersonal. I can only say that I am practically deaf, wearing a hearing aid, and a cochlear implant, and I was able to clearly understand everything being said without using closed captioning.

I found the videos to be both challenging and fun. Each video has its own costumes and choreography; you won't be bored by repetitiveness between the 3 videos. I recommend it, even if the music is slightly cheesy.

If new to bellydance, this is great to have!!!
Reviewer: "ur_myfriends" Alberta Canada 07-12-2002
I bought five belly dance movies, the Art of Ancient oriental dance(1&2) and the boxed set for Sensual art of Bellydance. I first recieved the ancient art and had a hard time following, I also hurt some of my muscles.
The other night I did the first of the sensual art movies and loved it. The instructions were easy to follow, they followed through the steps many times. The went from slow, to a little more up to speed and finally to tempo. They were informative and easy for me to do. I loved it. The only let down I had was sometimes when they were explaining the movements the camera would be focused on the actresses belly instead of her whole body, so it was hard to know just exacly what to do. I am glad I purchased this set, because I have the other ones handy for when I get a little better.

Love it- Gyrate, Undulate, and Vibrate!
Reviewer: Anonymous 05-28-2002
I am very fond of Bellydancing with Veena and Neena- Beyond Basic Dance (I checked it out from my local library) because it is such a beautiful art form to watch and learn and I feel like a total sexpot when I do it. Well, after I practiced a little...well worth your time.

A Marvellous Introduction to Belldydancing
Reviewer: Mei-Ling USA 05-26-2002
What a marvellous box set and certainly a must for aspiring bellydancers out there. I have only recently started taking bellydancing classes and I have found these videos very helpful in practicing what I have learnt during class. Neena and Veena's gorgeous smiles, fluid movements and beautiful figures are inspirational.
Despite what other reviewers have suggested, the use of a voice over, rather than Neena and Veena speaking (they just smile gracefully) is not off-putting at all. I am far too busy concentrating on the movements to find it at all disconcerting. In fact, I think it works far better than if they were to personally talk the student through the steps.

I do hope Neena and Veena produce a video for more advanced students soon!

Wonderful!!!
Reviewer: Anonymous 05-19-2002
This is a really great boxed set, if you are looking for some really good instructional videos. The twins look beautiful, as usual, and teach you moves and arm positions. They also teach you a dance routine on each of the videos. The third video, Mystic Moves, teaches you a routine that can be done with or without a veil. It is well worth the money.

Great beginner set!!
Reviewer: TJ "thephantommoon" Denver, CO United States 05-13-2002
This is a wonderful set for someone completely new to bellydancing!! I bought this set after being exposed to arabic dancing from arabic friends so the first one was pretty easy for me. The difference, though, is when I dance with my friends we did not just focus on one move at a time, we just danced away. In the second tape the chest moves and hip moves really toned me up because you do strictly those moves a few minutes at a time. I love them!! On my sides where I used to be able to pinch fat has disappeared!! I am so happy. The third tape is killer on the arms!! The turns, though, are too much for me. Even with spotting I get very dizzy so I just skip that part but I can do the turns in the choreographed dance. The voice-over did not bother me, and neither did their "frozen" smiles on their faces like it did some others. They really do break down the moves and teach you beginners belly dance!! I must say, now, though, I use Suzanna DelVecchio's tapes for advanced instruction since I would say I am an advanced dancer. But those Sensual Tapes really helped me polish and tone to be able to get more advanced!! I love the way belly dance makes me feel so sensual and sexy!!

You'll get hooked
Reviewer: Basbenee USA 04-28-2002
All three of these tapes are just excellent. The first one, 'Basic Dance,' teaches you the basics, 'Beyond Basic Dance' is a little more advanced, and the final tape, 'Mystic Dance,' goes beyond and offers veil instruction. Each tape starts with a great warmup and then isolates upper and lower body movements, demonstrates some steps and then leads the student into a choreographed dance routine with two practice sessions before the twins come out and do the final dance in full costume and to tempo. The production quality is excellent. The camerawork is great. If the twins are showing steps, the camera isn't focusing on their abs or breasts, like some other tapes do. Neena and Veena are also costumed appropriately in leggings and tank tops so you can see what they're doing as they show you the moves. Only at the end do they change into costume for the final dance routine. I own several other tapes by other dancers, and I think this series shows how to do the movements and dance steps most clearly. If I were told I could only keep one bellydance instructional series and to throw out the rest, I'd keep Neena and Veena.

Great Fun!! Motivational and interesting!
Reviewer: Jillian G Columbia,Md 04-18-2002
These videos are a must have! ... The low impact moves were invigorating, but challenging. ... Great for beginners. I have never belly danced and now I am an addict. The moves are easy to learn. The twins teach each step and build on them slowly so you can succeed. Each tape is different and alot of fun! Enjoy. I can't attribute the weight loss to belly dancing alone but it was energizing and got me started. I totally recommend this for anyone wanting to tighten legs, behind, arms, hips and waist. These tapes coupled with healthy eating and other forms of low impact excercise will help you reach your goals.

Pretty fun
Reviewer: Anonymous 04-13-2002
I bought these tapes after 4 months of bellydance instruction. While these tapes cannot compare with a class, where a teacher can correct and encourage you, I think they're pretty good just for fun dancing. I expect they'll be useful when I move and can no longer take classes. :(
There is only one regret that I have about this -- I wish that I had not bought the boxed set, as I did not like the Basic Moves tape at all. I watched it once and was very bored, as I (with my small experience) already knew the moves on that tape. If you have ANY bellydance experience, I recommend getting just the other two tapes. If you don't have any experience, then get this set and enjoy!

Worth every penny
Reviewer: G. L. Quetel "genique" FPO, AP United States 02-09-2002
I love this set. It gives great workouts, and lots of variety. It's never boring, and the costumes are great. The moves are easy to learn and the twins execute them perfectly. There's no guess work, and the music helps you "feel" the moves and relax. You never get the sense that you can't do this tape. They repeat the moves just enough to get you through without becoming repetitious or tiresome, and best of all you don't get lost.

Fun and Invigorating!
Reviewer: Ms. Aimee R.H. Masion New Orleans, LA USA 10-28-2001
I DO NOT like exercise, I repeat I DO NOT LIKE EXERCISE!!!

But...I LOVED THIS SET!
I have become an ardent fan of bellydance in the last three months. The greatest appeal, for me, is the lack of complications to this exercise. No weights, mats, or any other special equipment is required. You can wear traditional fitness gear, or wear a dress, or wear nothing at all. It is movement and stretching that feels good all over!!!

The Bidasha twins have single-handedly (or double-handedly) changed my life. I feel very differently about my body (I'm severely overweight.) This art form makes me feel fit and beautiful and I am losing weight and building muscle tone.

I made the error of purchasing the videos seperately. Believe me you may as well purchase them all. However, my one complaint is regarding Mystic Dance which has less actual dancing and teaches more hand gestures and veil movements. Still, all of this adds to character and expression when you dance so it is still valuable.

For the most part, the pictures were very clear and audible and the movements were demonstrated in an understandable fashion. Occasionally, I thought the cameras focussed more on the dancers' upper body and faces when I really needed to see the whole body, but this was really rare.

I also reccommend Bellydance Fitness for Beginners if you feel silly purchasing a Bellydance instructional tape. These are quick and uncomplicated thirty minute workouts that give you energy and tone you up. Believe it, if you hate exercise, this is the workout for you!

Loads of fun - Good Instruction
Reviewer: "kayla2" Mississauga, Ontario Canada 10-12-2001
I have a number of years as a dancer and thought it would be fun to try belly dancing. I really enjoyed the video and am hooked on belly dancing.
The set is aesthetically pleasing. The twins don't talk during their demonstrations, rather they have a voice over. Consequently, their faces are frozen with the same expression throughout the video which may be a little annoying.

However, Veena and Neena do an excellent job breaking down the steps for you. Moves are presented in a way that you can learn them easily and quickly. The dance at the end is fun. One of the things I wished was some more choreographed dances.

i love the twins
Reviewer: Anonymous 09-28-2001
the belly twins are excellent dancers and i have all of their videos. i also have videos by shamira (love her),atea (informative), and dolphina (a goddess). i always gravitate back to the twins because their style of teaching suits me best. o.k. so the music is synthesized, but for gods sake it DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A PORNO SOUNDTRACK!! so veena & neena, when do i get to learn to dance with snakes?

Not my favorite
Reviewer: "tryanything" CA , United States 08-05-2001
I went on a shopping binge and bought 6 bellydance videos( I have always wanted to learn). This was not the best or the worst. The video was very professional(unlike some) and had a nice set. I found the videos a bit dull and dare I say it? OK I will: The instructors lacked Sensuality. Since this is the title of the video, I was expecting the instructors to have more passion and sensuality. The instruction is done in voice over, so the instructors have the most artificial smiles on their faces through-out the entire video. It is not inspiring and a bit annoying. The movements are broken down clearly, so it is not a total waste of money.

Wish it was longer
Reviewer: Krista Nuxoll Fremont, CA United States 06-29-2001
This is great to learn very basic moves in bellydance. However, just as you start to really get into it you have reached the end of the tape. Not very rigorous, but if you buy a CD and link together the moves you learn than you can have a nice sweaty workout.

extra time
Reviewer: Soraza "Dunlap" 06-29-2001
The twins are excellent teachers and in their videos they show the movements slow enough that you can learn them. However, I believe that alot of extra time is needed to master the moves, since they spend only a few minutes on each move (otherwise they'd only have the time for a few moves). I have found it useful to pause (or even stop) the tape to spend extra time to practice each move. Aside from this, I have found these videos to be extremely fun and educational.

Great for beginners
Reviewer: Anonymous 05-21-2001
I found this video very helpful. It starts out slow and goes faster. Very good for beginners like myself. They show several basic moves, isolations, and hand work in a manner so you can get it. I didn't get lost in this video.
I would have like to see basic cymballs and veil. I did find this video for 12.95 at borders

It's a good one
Reviewer: Elsa Fabela "ammoura" Toluca, Mexico 05-02-2001
I think Bidasha sisters are amazing dancers, the video is very well done the music is nice but it I think it could be better. I learned a lot and they gave me lots of new ideas. But I would prefer that instead of learning a dancing routine, it would encourage to improvisation, but anyway it is a good video. Another thing that could be perfect is a routine with finger cymbals! and they dont include this. I recomend it if you want some good ideas for your performance.

A waste of money
Reviewer: Rhonda Mcallister Michigan 05-11-2001
I bought the workout videos first and wasn't crazy about them, but was excited about videos that were just bellydance instruction. I wish I could return both sets and the music, too. The music is AWFUL! I had trouble getting past the music, feeling like I was watching a porno movie. The movements and the choreography were uninspiring. I think these videos are more of the same thing as the other videos and just a way to get you to buy more videos by putting them in different packaging and a different set. Try the other bellydance videos on Amazon.

Professional and classy
Reviewer: Anonymous 05-11-2001
Veena and Neena did a very professional job. They were careful not to be repetitive. Even the warm-ups are different in each video! They might use moves in one video that you already learned in another, but they won't teach you the same move twice. Each video is its own individual lesson. I am not at all a dancer, but I found each video challenging and fun. The moves are perfectly compatible with the great music and the background is pleasant. Low-impact and aerobic, you can bellydance without shoes or a sports bra. I do the preformance part of at least one of the videos several times a week, and I do a mile walk twice a week, and I lost four pounds in a week and a half--without dieting! (Note: I wasn't overeating, either.) Also, after having tried several kinds of aerobics video, this 3-volume set was the only exercise I ever was able to do consistently and actually look forward to doing it (while the kids were napping!).

MUST HAVE FOR ANY BELLY DANCER!!!
Reviewer: Anonymous 05-03-2001
Neena and Veena have listened to their fans...they made videos that bring together the choreography into a DANCE, not just beautiful movements. Challenging without being frustrating, this is one of the best sets I've boughten.

Wonderful instruction of belly Dance
Reviewer: Anonymous 03-04-2001
The Bidasha sisters are amazing instructors with a great sense of timing and ease for beginning dancers. They also have another series, Belly Dance, Fitness for beginners. The Sensual art of belly Dance videos focus on Egyptian style dance and are produced in high quality setting.

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