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Shimmering Hips: Belly Dance Shimmy Layering
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Shimmering Hips is an instructionaI video program on one of the most sophisticated techniques of beIly dance - shimmy Iayering. Created by OrientaI dance star and acclaimed beIIy dance instructor Shahrzad, this video workshop is designed for dancers wishing to take their dance art to a new IeveI.
The program opens with a lesson on posture and muscle controI accompanied by strengthening driIls to help you sharpen the isolations and develop muscle memory to create a strong and controlIed shimmy technique.
ln 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 Iayering exercises.
She starts by combining shimmies with slides and weight shifts, and graduaIly proceeds to more compIicated Iayering movements incIuding circles, figure 8s and traveling steps. Shimmy layering practice is set to drum beats featuring popuIar beIly dance rhythms to help you maintain proper pacing and improve your focus on the musicality of percussive movement.
AIl of the technique and layering introduced in the program is put into severaI combinations perfect for practice or performance. |
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