Sarah's New DVD

topic posted Sat, May 3, 2008 - 11:31 PM by  Dina
So what is the down low on that DVD it has a really short description but it sounds like it might be a performance DVD...but I'm not sure. Thanks! And I can't wait to get my Lucisous DVD! You make really great products for a great price! It really gets my dance skills going between classes. My teachers have taken a notice of my progression.
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Dina
Tucson
  • Re: Sarah's New DVD

    Sun, May 4, 2008 - 5:00 AM
    www.worlddancenewyork.com/product.php


    "A beautiful bellydance routine for a special romantic occasion... * step-by-step instruction * audience interaction and performance tips * costume how-to!!!"

    From this description it definitely looks to me like an instructional not a performance DVD.


    • Re: Sarah's New DVD

      Mon, May 5, 2008 - 11:27 AM
      Hi Dina and Desari - yes, it is an instructional DVD: a veil dance routine with a full breakdown of steps. It's sensual - totally fit for a romantic evening, bridal shower, birthday party etc. etc. any special occasion where a cute short dance with flashy props and a sexy twist can work. The routine is very elegant, but can be made naughty if needed! The video has the breakdown of steps used in the routine, the choreography instruction and a couple special sections: interacting with your audience + how to make a simple but impressive-looking bellydance costume.

      Sarah explores the idea of the dance of 7 veils: she uses a couple of large veils with which you do classic veil bellydance, and she also has a few smaller scarf-like veils which cover her costume: sha takes them off one by one during the routine unveiling her costume (top, belt, harem pants).

      We have just recorded another work by Sarah Skinner - a performance piece "Salome's Sin" for the upcoming "Fantasy Bellydance" performance DVD (early fall). This is a large group composition which also has a dance of 7 veils incorporated in it - different from the dance taught on the instructional "7 Veils" DVD. We hope to include the "Salome's Sin" as a bonus section on "7 Veils." The choreography for "Salome's Sin" was created by Sarah Skinner and Kazja (Kim - NYC) and the dancers are: Sarah Skinner as Salome, Tava, Kazja, Kelly, Sherene, Patrica, Tanya, and Melissa as Death.
      I've just posted a link to a collection of photos from our Venus Uprising spring show "Cult of Myth" where "Salome's Sin" was performed live:
      www.venusuprising.com/events/...myth.htm

      Sarah is interested in the phenomenon of femme fatale - Salome is her second femme fatale character. The previous one is Mata Hari ("Gothic Bellydance - Revelations" DVD)
      • Re: Sarah's New DVD

        Mon, May 5, 2008 - 10:36 PM
        Okay I'm buying it. :P Geez Neon stop producing such great DVDs!

        I can't wait for the Cult Myth DVD! I loved the Gothic Belly Dance one. Even my husband sat down and watched it with me. I'm super excited about the costuming. I'm glad that in each of her DVDs she has tried to include that in them. Thanks so much for the explanation!!