With Spanish subtitles - con subtítulos en español. This 4 disc set has over 7 hours of totally original content that touches on everything that Zoe Jakes personally focus on in her own dance. She has taken her favorite exercises, her favorite warm ups, and her favorite moves and combinations and put them into a format that you can put into your own style of dancing. Each DVD is a progression from basic to advanced concepts and techniques. There are options for different levels, so you can grow and progress with each segment. DVD #1 begins with Zoe's own personal warm up and a word about posture. Then we start exploring traveling movements and variations. After a drilling segment we move on to something that Zoe gets asked about a lot: flutters. Then we learn a few unique combinations. Each combo is carefully explained then extensively drilled so that it gets into your muscle memory. There is also a 40-minute bonus cl that was filmed at one of Zoe's workshops. DVD #2 focuses on hits, which are sharp, punctuated movements followed by a flowing and soft aftermath. We discuss the difference between pops, locks and hits with an emphasis on a stylized release and recoil. After drilling this concept we put it to use in several combinations. Next we do some strength and flexibility training that is especially geared toward belly dancers, who tend to universally have tight hip flexors, overuse their abs, and have a weak psoas. These exercises are essential in preventing injury and creating a balanced body. Extras on this DVD include: a feather fan tutorial and live performances. DVD #3 is all about how to initiate movement and how to throw your weight around in a dynamic and creative way. You can achieve a highly stylized look simply by the way that you choose to approach your movement. As always, there are drills and combinations on this DVD. There is another long bonus cl that was filmed at a workshop as well as a never-before-seen live performance.
B**A
indispensable
4 DVD qui permettent un apprentissage à la demande + workshop comme si on y était. Indispensable pour la pratique de la danse Tribale Fusion (cabaret+)
M**A
MUY INSTRUCTIVO E ILUSTRATIVO
Los 4 vídeos son una muestra de lo que se puede hacer en esta disciplina. Si bien hay que tener una base, Zoe es una docente muy metódica y lo explica todo al detalle, paso a paso, para que las secuencias queden bien claras. No me arrepiento en absoluto de haberlo adquirido.
K**G
Generally Advance But Worth The Money
I had actually per-ordered this DVD before it could be purchased, and eagerly was awaiting it for quite a while. So, when it arrived, I was OVERJOYED, because I'd also attended classes of Zoe in person before.(So, I've been using it off & on for quite a while now.)1st, I would like to say, if you are a beginner, there are a number of parts you should skip, and stick to either the live classes, the fan instruction, and the "Hits", but the warm-ups are well worth trying to get into as well. Also, the make-up tutorial demo is FABULOUS, because it discusses stage lighting.It is Boot-camp style lessons, but Zoe does put in lots of explaining.If you are new to dance, you might not understand what "lines" are yet, but Zoe has a tricky way of getting you into moves with better lines, and body geometry, without you even noticing or thinking about it.If you are a beginner, I would say stick to in person bellydance classes with a live teacher for a while first, or at least practice some basic DVDs, or a master all the episodes of "Shimmy" first, and when you becomes board with basics and would like to move on, this is a good one to get curious about.Try Zoe's BDSS DVD "Killer Drills" first before this one.Good for some intermediates, and especially advanced students.If you are looking for something harder, get THIS!The DVD set is very much like a visual Encyclopedia, and has stuff all over the place, of all sorts of things, and it's something you can work with for a very long time.Since, I'm a video editor myself, I kinda wonder about just what material got cut out, because there are times when it feels like there's something missing, or something is random.For example, there's a random performance of Zoe dancing a spicy cabaret cross-over which includes her ultra beautiful signature styles of explosive fire cracker & robust spins, or turns. So, I was confused. Wait, was this just in the materials we just covered? ;) Great stuff tho'!This is a good collection of new ways of doing moves in a more muscular manner, such as chest lifts from the diaphragm, and subtle movements with posture, a variation on the "side winder" using "Hits" instead of popping & locking like the usual Tribal Fusion moves from the shoulders, and with very challenging combinations, and layering.PLEASE go easy on this, because you can hurt yourself if you try diving into it suddenly.
R**L
Rakel
Es impresionante!!! Muy completo. Pero hay que tener por lo menos nociones mínimasMerece la pena y mucho..No se arrepentirán
A**R
Excellent - Converted
First I'll say that I'm a "super beginner" at bellydance who - while I definitely see / appreciate Zoe's talent - has tended to resonate more with other dancers' "styles". And I wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money on this disc, knowing I may never be at her level, and knowing that I'm not really into her popping style, which she does so amazingly (among other styles). Well - I'm really glad I got this disc. Though most of this material IS waaaayy beyond my level - I can say with confidence after just 40 minutes of disc 1, it's worth every penny. This DVD is NOT geared to teaching basic moves -- it's assumed you know them -- but it's still enriching for beginners. Well, let me take that back. There is some "raw beginner" material -- fluttering, posture, and some of the travelling. But it's really geared to teaching how to connect and approach moves, and perform them. It's kind of the glue that keeps moves together and also elevates them. The piece on posture is awesome, as is the warmup!!!! ... Many layers here for anyone really interested in the artistry of the dance. I'm looking forward to Disc 3, where she talks about how she powers/initiates movements. I definitely recommend this for any dancer, even if it's beyond you. This DVD gives something unique, and much to aspire to. I have a new appreciation for her unique artistry and talent, as a teacher, and a dancer. Thank you Zoe!!!!
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