EXCITED!

I think I would like slow break downs and faster too, but in separate 'chapters' so that once you've mastered the slow, you can drill with the fast (or so when the fast is just way too fast, you can just work on the slow parts).
I've heard the new FCBD volumes incorporate a smaller window with just feet patterns. Sounds like a good idea.
We all love a good performance in the menu somewhere...especially when it's the joyous spunky YOU!!

What I love with instructional videos is the "voiceover." I get distracted when the instructor is talking throughout the video (especially when it comes to multiple "uuuuuums.")

My 2 cents.

And HOOOORAAY!! It is done yet can I have it yet???

I learn best when the instructor is filmed facing a mirror from behind, so it is just like being in a dance class. That way I can see the front of my teacher through the mirror and their back as well. Please do not film in a bright white studio wearing dark clothes, it hurts the eyes. I look forward to your workshop at TF!

Consider me pre-ordered. Your dance at TF07 was so inspiring! Much as I love the costumes your stripped down look only reinforced the sheer joy in your dancing!

Thank you for your dance!

Jennifer

So, Is it being made yet???

I need it... =)

FABULOUS. First, join the Yahoo! group bellydancevideos (moderated by Shira). Lots of informed opinions from the people who buy them.

Second, just do it, and do it soon. I would start with workshop video notes because they don't have to be perfect and they would be very helpful to the people who study with you. The experience of making that one will help you plan a stand-alone.

Love,
Carrie

I'm really late coming to the discussion, but I would *love* to see this DVD happen. I've been trying to break down moves from your tribalcon performance on YouTube all week, which has got a TON of material, but it's not always easy to distinguish between subtler movements (i.e., to tell if something is pelvic tilts on top of a weight shift vs. a partial arc). That's true for any performance video - they give a lot of information on styling and how to put it together, but it can be hard to pick out the details (and it's easy to get them wrong).

After watching your performance, it seems to me that the aspects that are most "foreign" to my belly dance training (i.e, what I'd most benefit from having broken down) are the footwork, weight placement, arm movements, and what you choose to acknowledge in the music (melody vs. rhythm). A break-down of the isolations that are used most often (the pelvic tilts, etc.) would also be nice, especially for any that are done differently than in mainstream belly dance. I'd like to see these some drills to practice layering the tilts and other isolations on top of the footwork and weight shifts. And give us a performance at the end!

And while I'm not that big on choreography, I'd really love to see a Turkish Rom choreography video. Not to get pre-packaged dance to perform, but just to get a sense of how to put it all together. (ESPECIALLY if you explained why you made the choices you did.) This would be particularly valuable for Turkish Rom material, since there aren't as many dancers and performance videos to copy off of in this genre. (while you can't throw a stone at you tube without hitting a dozen drum solos)

p.s. have you thought about working with Cheeky Girls Productions? They're in San Francisco too, and they produce really nice quality stuff. (I'm on a belly dance videos review mailing list, and there are some members who buy anything Michelle puts out.)