Shymmy on Fit TV

I don't thnk I get that channel :(

Sorry.. its Shimmy.. ackck

I've seen the tail end of one of the programs. Ack! It comes on at the wierdest times here. I checked the cable company lineup (online) and couldn't find a *set* schedule. It's almost like they use it as a filler......

But I'm still going to keep an eye out. I'm curious as to what they will teach.

Here are links for the show. There are a few video clips here and there:

health.discovery.com/converg...mmy.html
www.shimmy.tv/

I still haven't seen one all the way through--I just catch it now and then when flipping channels--so I can't comment on the technique or lesson quality, but I think the background scenery is gorgeous. The music is nice, too.

I have been watching, and dancing, along with it since I haven't been able to attend class this session. I actually really like it. The dancers are talented and the steps are easy to follow. And while it is targeted at a beginner level audience I have learned some new ways to do old technique. I think that the scheduled night for them is tuesday and then its repeated through out the week. Thank goodness for Tivo :) I also heard that they will be releasing a dvd soon.

its the playboy of bellydance. I can't take it seriously at all and the narrator is HORRIBLE.

I keep missing this show, I catched about 3 seconds of it.

I have been with the show from day one and love it.....Here in New York it airs Tuesday nights at 8 to 9 and Sunday nights from 9pm to 10...The show is on many times durring the week...It dosen't matter when it's on for me cause I'm alway's dancing someplace or teaching other dance styles so I tape it and veiw it when I have time...I love the show.....I have gotton better from the show I have had questions answeres by veiwing the show and for the first time I was told I look like a belly dancer...So the show has been very helpful to me....It also has made many people interested in the dance that our local gym has added a class......But I still like the show better as the movements are broken down and the gym well it takes a lot for a good teacher....From what I understand a DVD will be out Dec1 www.shimmy.tv/07....http:.../shimmy.html www.namaste.tv/yoga.html www.shimmy.tv/ let me know what you think

I thought it was pretty good. The moves tended to be very simple. It's definitely geared toward beginners, but everything was clear, tasteful, accurate and safe.

I like the show, for a solo dancer like me, its good to have a break in routine and pull away from my Dolphina dvd's.
I enjoy getting new ideas for costumes also, since I love sparkly stuff!!!

Thanks for the news. I'm sorry to have missed this. I'll have to keep on the ball now for new and repeat episodes.

I watched a few episodes but they are too beginner level to really keep my interest. I don't think they looked bad, but I was surprised to hear they are really bellydancers... I assumed they were fitness instructors teaching bellydance moves (like on the other fit tv show that sometimes has bellydance. All Star Workouts or something i think its called)

I gave the show a chance because I was actually really excited to see a bellydance show. But I don't really like it. I guess it's okay for people that just want to bellydance to get in shape, but for people that actually know what they're doing or want to know what they're doing, it's horrible. I've seen some of those girls do things wrong or in ways that my teacher has told me to definitely not do. And if it actually is for true beginners, the instruction isn't that great. They do a lot of moves that I most definitely could not do when I first started and that took me a lot of practice to get right. How are people supposed to learn these things in one half-hour block (with commercials) and not hurt themselves by doing it wrong?

It's *really* wonderful to see bellydance on tv on a regular basis, with beautiful dancers who dance well representing "us."

Unfortunately, I tend to agree with those that have voiced their concerns regarding the inclusion of rather difficult (for novices) movements and, additionally, a lack of instructional time. I suppose, though, when you're trying to reach a relatively small market it's hard to do a show that will suit everyone's tastes. Too bad that the instruction can't explain a bit better which movements should be attempted by those new to the dance and which are more suitable to intermediate and above dancers.

I found this link, btw, describing the "top 10 movements" in bellydance as according to Shimmy.

health.discovery.com/converg...ves.html

I found it very interesting that absolute bare-bones, basic movements such as a hip bump, slide, and twist are not included as are many chest/ribcage movements. Not sure how they picked their top 10...but I hope it wasn't based on which movements are suitable for beginners!

I like it. Of course it won't take the place of the teaching dvds. And I do find the constant changing background disconcerting, it is a good show to at least get people interested and beginning. Maybe a few couch potatoes or parent's who don't have any alone time except late, will take it as an opportunity to get up and dance a little. If only in their living room.

I've been watching the show whenever I get a chance, and apart from the different names for some moves and the constant background changes, I rather enjoy it. I've picked up a few moves I didn't know.