Will this be bellydance moves like the beginner one you commented on or an ordinary workout that complements bellydance? Is it a tribal workout? Oh, and will we be really, really tired when we're done?
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Re: Industrial Strength Workout
Fri, March 21, 2008 - 3:21 PMHi Helen, the "Shakra's Industrial Strength Dance Workout" is created by the DC-based group, Shakra dancers (Na'la, Hilary, Bronwen). Their dance style is a mix of tribal and gothic bellydance and world fusion (such as, for instance, fusion of African dance styles). The workout will reflect their signature style, which Shakra dancers call "Transfusion dance." Check them out here on Tribe: shakra.tribe.net
The music that has been licensed for the program is mostly gothic/industrial, edgy and cool. The costuming is tribal/gothic and the movement is precise and strong, with a lot of moves working the whole body. If you've had a chance to see "Gothic Bellydance - Revelations" -- it features two dances by Shakra: their style of movement is very recognizable.
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Sun, March 23, 2008 - 6:37 AMI knew the girls when I lived on the East Coast, and they are amazing. The video does not begin to capture their presence in person. I'm so thrilled that they have a DVD coming out.... -
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Re: Industrial Strength Workout
Mon, March 31, 2008 - 11:24 AMThanks Rom! (sending cyber hugs to you!)
Hello Helen! My name is Na'la and I am one of the three members of Shakra. To add on to Neon's description, our Industrial Strength Dance Workout is going to be a fun, high energy, cardiovascular dance workout that will definitely get you sweating! (in other words, yes, you will be tired when you're done) Anyone with belly dance knowledge will have an advantage during the first workout, although there will be explanations throughout for beginners who have little or no belly dance knowledge. Then we kick it in to high gear with our second workout, pure Shakra fusion style!
We'll wrap everything up with two of our signature style combos (short sections of choreography) and then on to a well deserved (and well needed!) cooldown.
Thanks for your interest and hope you enjoy!
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Mon, March 31, 2008 - 2:11 PMI can't wait for this dvd! You guys blew my doors in on "Gothic Revelations". Your costumes are fantastic - LOVE those top hats - and your stage presence is to die for!!! (right now I am bowing and scraping while chanting "We are not worthy")
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Tue, April 1, 2008 - 8:45 AMAwe!!! :) Thanks so much!!
We are super duper excited for the workout dvd!! We managed to get some amazing music (thank you Neon and Scott!) that truly keeps the blood pumping! I hope it will wear everyone out... cause it kicks my ass! ;) -
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Tue, April 1, 2008 - 4:31 PMIt better kick my ass! Oh, that just gave me a real weird picture in my head.
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