The material for Akhou has its source in the spiritual and aesthetic world of ancient Egypt. The hieroglyph Akhou depicts the sun’s dazzling light. Akhou deals with light and the duality associated with it. We examine it from every angle, from the tiniest particle to the divine; cells, breath, space and the universe. These processes take us into another dimension of time, another dimension of movement and another dimension of consciousness. Akhou represents the journey of light and, in a deeper sense, the journey of the soul.

Choreography/ Dance
Caroline Chevat, Claudia Heinle, Karin Schemmann

Live Percussion
Ibrahim El Minyawi, Caroline Chevat

Composition
Georges Kazazian, Murad Adli, Hussain Yahia

Captivating bellydance performances from Today’s rising stars performing mesmerizing choreographies to authentic music from the finest artists. Dramatic lighting meets custom costumes in this unforgettable live show!

Tracks

1. Jillina’s Sahlala Dancers: Khdni Habibi

2. Emalee Kuberra: Sharm El Sheik

3. Liliana & Lucy Malacara: Efred

4. Janikea: Aziza

5. Adriane: Rakset Al Mizmar

6. Eleonora: Ana Fi Intizarak

7. Danielle: Ya Bahaia

8. Nabila: Untamed Dancer

9. Adriana Bele Fusco: Gawaher

10. Grinnely: Zay Al Asal

11. Latifah: Aswan Dances

with Ruby

All About Arms is a complete guide to pathways, flourishes, frames and poses to add polish to your dance. Ruby address the common mistake of using the arms as a disjointed appendage and works with you to build a solid foundation using breath, energetic destination and total muscle engagement. Over 30 arm pathways are broken down and each section is loaded with tips and tricks to integrate beautiful and creative arms into your belly dance. This DVD begins with a basic review of posture and arm frames then delivers meaty sections on slow arm pathways, arms with finger cymbals, and dynamic arms for drum solo.

Each of these sections contains a lengthy combination. There is also a bonus "arm puzzle" section, an arm toning section using light hand weights, and a 15 minute live performance.

with Amaya

On this popular DVD, Amaya teaches various styles of bellydance including Arabic, Egyptian, Turkish, Spanish & Gypsy as well as step combinations. The simplest moves are basic enough for someone with a good basic vocabulary, with room to grow into the more complex moves. Intermediates will find a couple of more challenging moves, some easy but charming ones, and some very good advice for creating interesting and artful performances.

Most of the time, Amaya demonstrates the moves with her back to the camera, but often turns around to show the move from the front as well. She wears a series of different leotards with a contrasting hip scarf. It is easy to see what she is doing. Amaya teaches several variations on each basic move. Each variation changes the flavor of the step, adding drama and interest. Amaya gives advice sometimes about when to use some of the moves, for example, suggesting one that would work well with a full skirt, what kind of music a move would work best with, what mood it might convey, etc.

She sometimes suggests very subtle extra embellishments such as a chin lift, a hand accent, or a glance over the shoulder that really change the look of the move. Each move is very well broken down, demonstrated repeatedly - slowly at first and then full speed. If she is teaching a combination, she breaks down each element, such as footwork, hipwork, and arms, teaching each individually and then combined. She counts out each move in time with the music. Her teaching style is very clear and easy to follow. She explains proper posture and stresses a relaxed facial expression.

Movements Taught

Basic Egyptian

with 1/2 turn with "genuflection" with 1/2 turn with "horse bow" with full turn "Aziz" basic egyptian with arm variations traveling forward and back with lotus hands (and variations)

Basic Arabesque

with "butterfly leap" "Arabesque" (and variations) with 1/2 turn with body wave

Basic Arabic

with shimmy "gypsy style" (and variations) with hop and foot change diagonally to right and left (and variations) with 1/4 turns diagonally right and left with reverse figure 8's and kick with 1/2 turns "lazy man's" basic arabic with maya combination

Amal Hayati by Virginia features an exotic cast of 20 dancers weaving a rich tapestry of Middle Eastern culture through song and dance. Lavish costumes, beautiful dancers, and stunning choreography that ranges from Oriental, to Pop, Drum Solo, Zaar, Saidi (cane), Mealy Leff, Shamadan (candelabrum), Sword, Fans, and Wings.

Virginia presents AMAL HAYATI, translated “The Passion of my life” is a theatrical production that will take you on a magical journey from the lively cabarets of Egypt, to the mysterious underground, from the roots of folklore, to the Orientalist period and will even give a contemporary spin to some traditional dances.

Directed & Choreographed by International Bellydance Star Virginia and performed by her award wining performing company Wa Nour Al Ayun, Amal Hayati is one of the most spectacular Bellydance Show you will ever see!

RunTime: 1 hr 20 mins

While there are many moves in the standard belly dance vocabulary, sometimes you just want to add some drama and flair to your dance. In this DVD Amanda Rose explores leg work, spins, and body extensions. These moves will help you to embellish and diversify your own personal style, but they are not meant to take it over. Amanda keeps the "Middle Eastern" in Middle Eastern dance and does not allow Western influences to override her Egyptian style.

In this DVD we will cover different leg work stylizations such as flicks and kicks, basic and complicated spins, and body extensions ranging from backbends to side layouts. Amanda discusses proper technique for each movement and offers drills and strengthening exercises to help you develop the movement in your own body. You will also give life to the movements by incorporating them into several combinations


 
   

While there are many moves in the standard belly dance vocabulary, sometimes you just want to add some drama and flair to your dance. In this DVD Amanda Rose explores leg work, spins, and body extensions. These moves will help you to embellish and diversify your own personal style, but they are not meant to take it over. Amanda keeps the Middle Eastern in Middle Eastern dance and does not allow Western influences to override her Egyptian style.

In this DVD we will cover different leg work stylizations such as flicks and kicks, basic and complicated spins, and boy extensions ranging from backbends to side layouts. Amanda discusses proper technique for each movement and offers drills and strengthening exercises to help you develop the movement in your own body.

You will also give life to the movements by incorporating them into several combinations.

Original Import from Lebanon !!!!!

A show with fabulous dances from around the world with the famous belly dance six classic solos by Amani, the most attractive and sophisticated female dancer in the Arab world today! This show, the first of its kind in the Middle-East, is a lavish production with hundreds of costumes, a large and talented dance company, and a unique percussion performers ensemble that will dazzle you! Choreographers :
Amani
Georgette Gebara
Francois Rahme
Sami Khoury
Felix Haroutiounian
Fouad Sarkis
Bonus Tracks :
Interviews with Amani and Dance Tips

Original Import from Lebanon !!!

Inhalt :

Competion Night " SULTANA de La Danse 2005

As well as :
Opening Night - Workshops and Excursion


Länge  : 1Std 20 Min.

Original Import from Lebanon !!!

Inhalt :

Competion Night " SULTANA de La Danse 2006"

As well as :
Opening Night - Workshops and Excursion


Länge  : 1Std 25 Min.