Shimmering Hips is an instructional video program on one of the most sophisticated techniques of belly dance - shimmy layering. Created by Oriental dance star and acclaimed belly dance instructor Shahrzad, this video workshop is designed for dancers wishing to take their dance art to a new level. The program opens with a lesson on posture and muscle control accompanied by strengthening drills to help you sharpen the isolations and develop muscle memory to create a strong and controlled shimmy technique. In the Technique section Shahrzad offers tips to improve your execution of the main types of bellydance shimmies - Egyptian, choo-choo, twist, and chest shimmy, and in the Layering section she introduces shimmy layering exercises. Shahrzad begins by combining shimmies with slides and weight shifts, and gradually proceeds to more complicated layering movements including circles, figure 8s and traveling steps. Shimmy layering practice is set to drum beats featuring popular belly dance rhythms to help you maintain proper pacing and improve your focus on the musicality of percussive movement. All of the technique and layering introduced in the program is put into several combinations perfect for practice or performance.
C**V
Disk error, would not play
Update: I’m embarrassed to say that this and another dvd would not read or open because I was using older DVD players in 3 rooms and it requires connections that support HDCP to work. Bought an updated player and the replacements I bought after retuning these are working fine. DVD content is great and very helpful in advancing my dance technique.Not terribly helpful. Ordered this and another dvd from same instructor. Both had a disk error and would not play. Have ordered again, hopefully the replacements will actually play. Would love to actually be able to review the video.
T**E
does not play
DVD does not play. Tried make a return and can't. very disappointed.
M**F
She did it again!!
Not only are her instructions clear, the technique is easy to get and practicing the shimmies are a great workout. I love this DVD. Totally worth it.
A**R
Shahrzad is such a relaxed and controlled instructor and performer ...
Shahrzad is such a relaxed and controlled instructor and performer in this DVD. She makes the moves become effortless. My thanks!
S**4
Awesome Video
I absolutely loved the floor exercise to help the shimmies get strong and even.....IT WORKS!
P**O
and she shared some great techniques love it
Shahrzad is so talented and graceful, and she shared some great techniques love it!
A**Y
Five Stars
Shahrad is a wonderful belly dancer and teacher.
A**L
Five Stars
My wife loves this DVD
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