Instructional Bellydance Videos and DVDs
Middle Eastern Dance Videos and DVDs

Discover Bellydance Basic Movement with Michelle Joyce Video

 Basic Movement

Bellydance not only burns calories and fat, but massages and stimulates the digestive system, increasing metabolism. Bellydance is a safe, simple, and effective way to achieve lasting fitness.

The sensuality, grace, and femininity of bellydance makes it unlike any other dance form in the world. The movements are entirely natural and gentle, women of all ages and body types are becoming bellydance enthusiasts.

Basic Movements is designed for newcomers as well as those with some experience to help you burn calories and achieve the body of your dreams. This DVD breaks down a series of moves and combinations precisely and thoroughly, leaving you with a solid understanding of the movement. The moves are built into combinations for the absolute beginner, and are built into choreography for those who would like a further challenge. This DVD also includes 2 live bellydance performances!

Michelle Joyce is a professional bellydancer who has performed for audiences across the globe. She has won several awards including 2004 People’s Choice Bellydance and 2006 East Coast Classic Bellydance Competition Champion.

55 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Discover Bellydance Strength & Toning with Michelle Joyce Video

Strength & Toning

Spice up your fitness routine with this fun and exotic bellydance workout that promotes strength, balance, and confidence. Hosted by professional bellydancer and personal trainer, Michelle Joyce, this DVD is designed to introduce you to the basics of bellydance while strengthening and toning your abs, thighs, buns, and hips. Michelle teaches the shimmies, undulations, and hip isolations of this ancient art form targeting the areas most prone to weight gain. These moves are easy to learn and will isolate, stretch, and strengthen your lower body.

This ancient form of artistic movement has been practiced for thousands of years and remains exceptionally popular throughout the world. Bellydance not only burns calories and fat, but massages and stimulates the digestive system, increasing metabolism. Bellydance is a safe, simple, and effective way to achieve lasting fitness.

Michelle is a highly recognized professional in the world of bellydance. She not only is a professional dancer but also a teacher and a certified personal trainer. She has won multiple bellydance awards and has performed across the globe – but there is no need to travel any further than your own living room to learn authentic bellydance.

70 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Discover Bellydance Fat Burning with Michelle Joyce Video

 Fat Burning

The bellydance workout strengthens and tones while giving you a stronger sense of balance, femininity, and beauty. For thousands of years, women have bellydanced for the purpose of health and to celebrate life. Today, the bellydance craze has captured the imagination of all shapes, walks of life, and fitness levels. Bellydance is also one of the safest, simplest, and most effective ways to achieve lasting fitness.

Discover Bellydance, Fat Burning was designed to concentrate traditional Bellydance movements on the hips, buns, and thighs. The moves are easy to learn and will isolate, stretch, and strengthen your lower body. The captivating rhythms of the original soundtrack enhance the experience and in no time at all you will feel and see dramatic improvement.

Certified Instructor and personal trainer, Michelle Joyce, is also multi-award winning belly dancer who has performed around the world. No need to travel further then your living room to learn 100% authentic bellydance. So put on a hip scarf and shimmy your way to a healthy body!

74 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Discover Bellydance with Michelle Joyce Video 3-Pack

 Bellydance 3Pack

Basic Moves: Basic Movements is designed for newcomers as well as those with some experience to help you burn calories and achieve the body of your dreams. This DVD breaks down a series of moves and combinations precisely and thoroughly, leaving you with a solid understanding of the movement.
Strength & Toning: Michelle teaches the shimmies, undulations, and hip isolations of this ancient art form targeting the areas most prone to weight gain. These moves are easy to learn and will isolate, stretch, and strengthen your lower body.
Fat Burning: Discover Bellydance, Fat Burning was designed to concentrate traditional Bellydance movements on the hips, buns, and thighs. The moves are easy to learn and will isolate, stretch, and strengthen your lower body. The captivating rhythms of the original sound track enhance the experience and in no time at all you will feel and see dramatic improvement.

Certified Instructor and personal trainer, Michelle Joyce, is also multi-award winning belly dancer who has performed around the world. No need to travel further then your living room to learn 100% authentic bellydance. So put on a hip scarf and shimmy your way to a healthy body!

224 mins. Total (2008)
DVD - All Region

Discover Bellydance Fitness for Beginners Video 2-Pack

 Fitness Beginners

Basic Moves & Fat Burning: Join Veena & Neena Bidasha for a wonderful introduction to the extraordinary benefits of bellydance. They have practiced bellydance since childhood and traveled throughout the world to perform and develop their techniques.

They have performed in film, television, theater, music videos and even during the Academy Awards™. Their amazing talent and delightful style will keep you captivated and totally motivated.
Basic Moves: In this program, you will learn the basic moves needed to use bellydance for fitness. The program is easy to learn, will thoroughly exercise your body, and is low impact, relaxing, sensually stimulating and fun. You will also find that this video is a delightful, captivating way to express yourself, fully and joyfully.
Fat Burning: This workout uses a variety of rhythms and tempos to raise your heart rate to the optimal level for burning calories. The variations in movement and speed will keep you at your target rate without excessive stress or exhaustion. You won’t believe how quickly you can lose weight and your whole body will benefit from the wonderful cardio conditioning. It is the perfect exercise to help you reach your goals, feel good about yourself and have fun.

My Personal Trainer with Rania: Create your own workouts and never be bored! My Personal Trainer is an innovative and effective fitness system that lets you choose the intensity, length and type of workout.

As your personal trainer, Rania shows you how to combine fitness and bellydance moves to work your abs, buns, legs and arms. Program an unlimited number of fat-blasting weekly routines, from 10-minute abs workouts to 30-minute intense cardio sessions.

This interactive program lets you mix and match routines. Choose from pre-selected or customized workouts that target different muscle groups to match your schedule and fitness goals. Whether you want to lose weight, increase muscle tone or look fit and sexy, My Personal Trainer will help you transform your body!

120 mins. Total (2008)
DVD - All Region

The Art of Belly Dance for Beginners: Arabian Sands with Paulina Video

 Arabian Sands

The DVD contains a complete break down of belly dance movements including the Horizontal Figure 8, Twisting Shimmy, Hip Drop, Upper Body Slides & Circles, Beautiful Arms, Hand Ripples and more!

Jindra runs you through a complete belly dance workout with an emphasis on stretching - plus a full warm up and cool down. Two beautiful performances by Paulina and Aleya.

DVD Bonuses include: About Belly Dance Documentary Slide Show, Dance Tips Slide Show, and IAMED Slide Show.

97 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Art of Belly Dance for Beginners: Desert Dreams with Paulina Video

 Art of Belly Dance

This DVD contains a complete break down of belly dance movements including the Body Wave, Hip Circle, Wrist Circles, Tick-Tock Shimmy, Vertical Figure 8, Chest Lifts, Slinky Arm Movements and more! Jindra runs you through a complete belly dance workout with an emphasis on strength - plus a full warm up and cool down.

DVD Bonuses include: About Belly Dance, Documentary Slide Show, Dance Tips Slide Show, IAMED Slide Show, and two beautiful performances by Paulina and Anaheed.

97 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

The Art of Belly Dance: Beyond Basics Enchanted Nile with Paulina Video

 Enchanted Nile

Jindra runs you through a complete belly dance workout with an emphasis on aerobic exercise - plus a full warm up and cool down.

Includes two beautiful full performances by Paulina and Aleya. DVD Bonuses include: About Belly Dance Documentary Slide Show, Dance Tips Slide Show, and IAMED Slide Show.

95 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

The Art of Belly Dance: Get Fit with Belly Dance with Jindra Video

 Get Fit Belly Dance

Professional belly dancer and instructor Jindra takes you on three full workouts, each with a different focus on enhancing your physical wellness, and each workout contains a unique warm-up and cool-down section. Jindra breaks down each movement quickly and concisely, making this video suitable for all levels of dancers - from beginners to advance.

Workout #1 - Focus on Stretching; Workout #2 - Focus on Strength; and Workout #3 - Focus on Cardio. This program is an excellent way to keep your body in tip-top shape and can also be used as a tool to strengthen your technique by drilling and repeating the lovely movements used by belly dancers all over the world.

This DVD also features a costumed performance by Jindra and three Bonus Slide Shows: About Belly Dance, About IAMED, and Dancers Tips.

95 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Advanced Finger Cymbals for Belly Dance with Ansuya Video

 Finger Cymbals

Demonstration and Technique: Ansuya breaks down each zill pattern into easy-to-follow demonstrations and explanations. You will learn specific technique, then pick up the speed as you follow along with the music. And of course you can't just stand there, so each zill pattern is accompanied by movements that fit the pattern so you can perfect your playing while you dance.

Zill Drill: Join Ansuya in a practice session "Zill Drill" to master each pattern and perfect your transitioning from one zill pattern and its movements to another. You'll learn 6/8, 9/8, Masmoudi Kabir (8/4), Ayoub and Beledi (4/4) patterns and using singles for accents.

Spicing It Up: Ansuya shows you how to introduce variations in to your zill patterns, including varying the sounds your zills make. Then she'll lead you through blending rhythms and improvising to have fun and add your own interpretation to the music.

Performance: Ansuya performs using her finger cymbals to add musical energy and excitement to her dance!

70 mins. (2008)
DVD - All Region

Dance Off the Inches: Fat Burning Belly Dance Video

DVD Only - $14.98
Welcome to Dance Off the Inches Fat Burning Belly Dance. If you're looking for a simple and sultry way to drop pounds and inches then this belly dance routine is for you.

Dancer Kili Marti uses moves from Belly Dance, Bollywood and other Eastern-flavored dances to create a sexy, fat burning program that is truly upbeat and never dull or boring. Set to infectious music, this cardio belly dance fusion is a celebration of spirit and your own personal style. So if you're up for this completely unique and inspiring experience, then get ready to shake your hips, define your waist, and slim your whole body.

67 mins. (2008)
DVD - Region 1 (North America)

Egyptian Bellydancing For Intermediates Video

DVD Only - $12.95
This DVD includes everything the intermediate dancer will need to know to enjoy performing the ancient art commonly know as 'oriental dance' or 'belly dance'!

Hilary Thacker is a world renowned professional Egyptian-style 'belly dancer' performing and teaching throughout the UK and Middle East. In the privacy of your own home she will instruct you on how to master intermediate level moves involved in belly dancing including exciting variations of the beautiful Baladi folk style and how to dance with a stick.

The survival of this ancient dance is a tribute to the appeal it has to the human spirit. It is enjoyable, it is excellent exercise for muscle-toning, and an opportunity for social involvement.

Bonus Materials: New release trailer; Hillary’s Bazzaar; vintage photo gallery; postcard gallery; and origins of Belly Dancing.

40 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Egyptian Bellydancing Advanced Video

DVD Only - $19.95
Hilary Thacker is a world renowned professional Egyptian-style 'belly dancer' performing and teaching throughout the UK and Middle East. She has designed this unique tutorial that can be used as an advanced instruction video or simply viewed as an engaging performance video.

Filmed with live Egyptian music, Hilary explores four rhythms: Whada Kebira, Maqsoum, Saaidi and Fellahi, first with the drums alone and then set to music. Also featured are the songs Na'asa and Baladi with taqasim and drum solo and beginners finger cymbal instruction.

The survival of this ancient dance is a tribute to the appeal it has to the human spirit. This DVD carries on the legacy!

Bonus Materials: Hillary’s Bazzaar; new release trailer; vintage photo gallery; postcard gallery; and origins of Belly Dancing.

40 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Goddess Workout: Intro to Bellydance Video

DVD Only - $14.98
This total body workout, based on the art of bellydancing, is designed by expert dancer Dolphina.

This program features a unique cardiovascular approach that burns calories while increasing strength and flexibility. You'll start with a 5-minute warm-up, then move on to a 30-minute workout, try a dance routine using the movements you've learned, and finish up with a five-minute cool-down.

More than just a workout, The Goddess Workout engages body, mind, and spirit!

55 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Goddess Workout: Warrior Goddess - Beyond Basics Bellydance Video

DVD Only - $14.98
You've mastered Dolphina's Intro to Bellydance, now you're ready for the next level!

Once again, Dolphina takes a unique cardiovascular approach that burns calories while increasing strength and flexibility. This time, you'll start with a 5-minute Goddess Salutation warm-up, then move on to a 30-minute bellydance workout, try a dance routine using the movements you've learned, and finish up with a five-minute cool-down.

More than just a workout, The Goddess Workout cultivates physical and spiritual strength!

55 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Goddess Workout: Cardio Bellydance Video

DVD Only - $14.98
This fun and informative workout program offers plenty of tips on how to dance and stay fit at the same time, and also includes an additional feature on how to make the perfect bellydance outfit.

Expert instructor Dolphina offers simple instruction on how to wiggle that belly into shape as Cardio Bellydance progresses.

55 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Goddess Workout: The Bellydance Collection Video Box Set

DVD Only - $34.98
Instructor Dolphina takes a cardiovascular approach to bellydance, resulting in a fun and healthy way to learn the ancient art.

This collection includes three of Dolphina's programs; Introduction to Bellydance, Cardio Bellydance and Warrior Goddess - Beyond Basics Bellydance (all directly above).

145 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Goddess Workout: Veils & Cymbals - Two Bellydance Workouts Video

DVD Only - $14.98
Charismatic bellydance instructor Dolphina adds another installment to her Goddess Workout series with this set of exercises.

In the two instructional programs included here, Dolphina demonstrates some fun and inventive ways for incorporating both veils and cymbals into any bellydance routine.

50 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Egyptian Belly Dancing For Beginners Video

DVD Only - $12.95
This DVD includes everything a beginner will need to know to enjoy performing the ancient art commonly known as "oriental dance" or "belly dance"!

Hilary Thacker is a world renowned professional Egyptian-style belly dancer performing and teaching throughout the UK and Middle East. In the privacy of your own home she will instruct you on 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.

The survival of this ancient dance is a tribute to the appeal it has to the human spirit. It is enjoyable, it is excellent exercise for muscle-toning, and an opportunity for social involvement.

Bonus Materials: Internet info; new release trailer; Hilary’s Bazzaar; vintage photo gallery; postcard gallery; and origins of belly dancing.

53 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Belly Dancing with Jacqueline Chapman Video

DVD Only - $19.99
Belly Dancing with Jacqueline Chapman is a fun exercise and fitness regimen for all ages, shapes and sizes that will tighten, tone, reshape and strengthen your body. The dance movement routines featured in this program are easy to follow, stress free and beneficial to improving the quality of your life.

Belly Dancing works the whole body so each routine is designed to target specific areas, including waist, hips, thighs, and abdomen, which will also help to improve your posture, stamina, co-ordination and flexibility. Jacqueline Chapman is a leading professional belly dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She has won national and international acclaim as a quintessential English dancer and has been featured many magazines, TV shows, music videos and on radio shows.

52 mins.  (2006)
DVD - All Region

Bellydance for Fitness and Health with Kelli Marie Video

DVD Only - $21.99
Intended for all ages and body types, Belly Dance for Fitness and Health is a low-impact approach to exercise, which will set you on the path to a dance art rich in physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.

Join Kelli Marie as she leads you step-by-step through three segments of easy-to-follow beginner movements, in a vibrant setting that will take you back to a time when belly dance stirred the hearts of kings. A special health segment is included for anyone with health issues, chronic pain, or who is new to exercise. Kelli Marie demonstrates these innovative movements on the floor while simultaneously illustrating the corresponding belly dance steps.

Kelli Marie is a teacher, performer and innovator of Middle Eastern Dance specializing in creative arm and hand movements. Her primary focus and ongoing study has been Classical Belly Dance, Rajasthan Gypsy and Classical Flamenco. She studied tap, folk dance, cheerleading, drill team, and martial arts before age 18. As an adult, Kelli became more interested in the health and fitness side of dance. She earned her certification as a personal trainer, an aquatic fitness instructor, and a warm-water arthritis teacher. Later, she became certified through NATCMED for Middle Eastern dance instruction. Kelli believes that her work with water fitness enhances her creativity and ability to dance, as both require deliberation, fluidity and grace. In fact, many of the arm and hand motions Kelli has developed are inspired by the movements of water.

53 mins.  (2005)  Kelli Marie
DVD - Region 1 (North America)

Learn the Art of Male Belly Dancing Video

DVD Only - $19.95
There is an art to "Male Belly Dancing," which differs from how women traditionally do the dance. Wesley Gomes, an accomplished male belly dancer, shows you how. As the "Belly Dance" becomes more popular on the dance floor, rather than wish you could dance to Arabic music, you will be able to learn just how to move your arms, feet and body to the music and be technically correct. Wesley's easy to follow lessons include: Snake Arms, Chest Isolations, Weight Changes Step, Figure 8 Rotation, The Camel, Flat Ball Ball Ball, Traveling Steps Backwards, Step Push and Walking Steps.

Insight into proper dress and style for Male Belly Dancers is provided, and you will also see various performances of Wesley and another male dancer.

70 mins. (2005)  Wesley Gomes
DVD - All Region

Bellydance for Romance with Jayna Video

DVD Only - $9.98
Bellydance artist Jayna brings passion, playfulness and sexiness to her dance routines. A second-generation bellydancer, she has performed as a solo artist and with bellydance troupes nationwide. Jayna has created a unique dance program that uses a light-hearted, flirtatious approach, and benefits all ages, body shapes and abilities.

With Jayna as your guide, feel more self-confident and assured as you swing your arms and sway your hips to the seductive rhythms. Be flirtatious and feminine with this fun and entertaining program. Playful glances. Seductive arm moves. Sexy sway of the hips. Discover the intoxicating and mysterious allure of bellydance with simple but effective routines that will mesmerize your audience. Sensual and captivating, bellydance provides the perfect setting for romance.

Program Features: Sexy, playful routines; easy-to-follow program boosts confidence; hot new moves to take to the clubs; fun workout burns calories, shapes and tones. Includes bonus bellydance performance! Special Features: Dolby Digital 5.1; Bonus Workout; Chapter Selections; Photo Gallery.

40 mins. (2005) Jayna
DVD - All Region

My Personal Trainer: Bellydance Fitness with Rania Video

DVD Only - $14.98
Program an unlimited number of fat-blasting weekly routines, from 10-minute abs workouts to 30-minute, intense cardio sessions. This interactive program lets you mix and match routines. Choose from pre-selected or customized workouts that target different muscle groups to match your schedule and fitness goals. Whether you want to lose weight, increase muscle tone or look fit and sexy, My Personal Trainer will help you transform your body!

Program Features: 101 ways to achieve a knock-out body; Shed 3 lbs a week; 7 programs with unlimited workout combinations; 10-minute routines when you’re short on time; Easy-to-follow dance moves to work the buns, arms, abs and legs; Customize workouts with unlimited routines; Burn fat, shed unwanted pounds with bellydance moves; Fun for all ages, abilities and body types.

DVD Special Features: Video library of bellydance moves; Target Heart Rate Range Chart; Exercise tips; Bellydance performance by Rania; Healthy eating tips; Benefits of Bellydance; Photo gallery; Workout to music only; Trailers.

120 mins.  (2005) Rania
DVD - All Region

Dance Fitness for Beginners: Daily Quickies 10 Minute Workouts Video

DVD Only - $9.98
Get a maximum workout in minimum time. Jump-start your day with these energizing programs. You’re in control of choosing the workout that best meets your fitness goals. This fast-paced program includes two cardio Hip Hop routines, a buns fat blaster, sexy and fun bellydance workouts, and upper body toning moves.

Daily Quickies features the hottest dance moves from MaDonna Grimes, Suhaila, Rania and Jayna. Get five quick routines for weekdays and one intense workout for weekends.

Program features include: Lose weight and burn fat in 10 minutes! easy-to-follow moves isolate muscle groups; fun routines work abs, thighs and arms; customize your workouts to stay motivated; and intense butt and legs exercises.

Special features include: Widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1; workout to music only; trailers; photo gallery; and motion interactive menus.

50 mins.  (2005)
DVD - Region 1 (North America)

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