Bellydance Fitness for Beginners: Basic Moves & Fat Burning

Writing in VL-3/00, Ellen Druda said: “The ancient art of bellydance is transformed into a modern-day fitness routine by the smiling twins Veena and Neena Bidasha, experts in rolling their hips and curling their torsos to sumptuous Middle Eastern music. The young women begin with a stretch and warm-up that limbers up the upper body, while imparting some basic moves. Subsequent instruction adds leg movements, the rib slide, the shoulder shimmy, hip twist, hip drop, and hip circle. By the time the routine ends, not only are we toned from neck to toes, but we're looking pretty sinuous and exotic. A great choice for library patrons tired of high impact, rock 'n' roll aerobics, or those looking for an alternative to New Age yoga and Tai Chi workouts, this pleasurable and sensual exercise program is one you won't mind practicing in front of your boyfriend.” Goldhil has done an extra shimmy with this special DVD edition, which features two full workout segments, bonus dance footage, and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. Also newly available on DVD: Bellydance for Fitness: Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns & Thighs. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)