Bellydance Basics and Beyond: Technique for a Solid Foundation (2006, DVD)

If you are unable to go for a "live" class, this DVD helps you get the basics down and introduces you to bellydance with beautiful step-by-step tutorials. A major plus point of the DVD is that it contains a full 2.5 hours of material. Yes, two and a half HOURS.

It is set in a studio - with a wall of mirror on the front, at an angle .. so essentially you the viewer can see the moves from the front and the back. You will miss nothing of the footwork or body and arm movements, and this is very important especially with bellydancing.

This setting is a major plus as it does make it feel like you are "in" the studio. The instructor, Jenna, also helps contribute to this, with her nice pleasing speech and manner .. so that it feels like a 1-on-1 class (but in your living room!). She is also not very intimidating - unlike most fitness videos or even bellydancing videos.

It starts off with the absolute basics - with each body part done individually - the shoulders, the legs, the hips etc. All the movements are done or should I say, introduced separately, before eventually combining them together as you move further along with the programme.

I highly recommend this, especially since it seems like such a steal for the price for the amount of content you get in the DVD.

This is a very informative and well choreagraphed tape in the art of bellydancing. The techniques are taught slowly and in a manner that anyone can learn easily. Can't wait to be able to put a sequence together for the viewing pleasure of my significant other!

I have a couple belly dance lesson videos, and this is my favorite of the bunch. Each to understand and follow. You will not be disappointed.

Jenna is a wonderful teacher! The is video breaks down much of the basic vocabulary of bellydance, with a careful eye towards correct placement and alignment, as well as preparation for the next levels of dance. If I had to recommend 101 videos to an aspiring bellydancer, this would certainly be high on my list. This DVD along with Amira, Shimmy's first season, and Luscious with Neon are my absolute desert island staples! Superb in every way.

This video is very good for beginners and people who have never danced before. If you have danced or are looking for a workout this video is not for you. She goes over each movement very slowly and has you repeat it several times, good if you are learning for the first time, extremely boring if you have an idea of what you are doing.

I liked this DVD because has good combinations moves, even the quality of the DVD is not the best. In some parts the imagen when bad,but I already spent money for shipping and return it would cost more money.

Jenna has taken so much time and effort to put this together. Each lesson is not only reviewed verbally as she demonstrates, but she repeats each move right afterwards. This gives you the opportunity to try it immediately again, which helps in the learning process. It is very long, but you get your money's worth. It is a great help to polish your moves whether you are a beginner or somewhat advanced. She is very clear in her approach and I love that she makes each move look effortless and not strained. It makes it easier for the student to emulate and make their moves sensual and not sexual in nature. Truly an art and she is a great artist!

This is fantastic. Jenna breaks down every move you will use to belly dance with step by step instructions on how to acheive each movement. Belly dancing takes lots of practice but with this dvd you can definitely learn it. I would recommend this to anyone interested in learning to belly dance. The best I've seen. It's better than live one on one instructors I have had. Jenna explains and demostrates every little move so you know what to do and how to do it properly including posture. absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

Daughter and I really like this DVD a lot. She and I get alot of the basic moves in seperate segments, so we don't have to continue, non stop, for two hours. Very easy to understand and movements are slowed down and explained well so beginners can catch on. Great DVD for a great price!

This is one of the most comprehensive isolation DVDs I’ve seen. Easy to follow instructions for beginners, excellent pointers for the more advanced. The instructor, Jenna, is very conscientious of posture, so the dancer does not hurt herself. I highly recommend this video. If you can’t learn belly dance from this video, you can’t learn belly dance.