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VERY GOOD! | Drills! Drills! Drills! A complete workout with finger cymbals for belly dancers of all levels | Michelle Joyce

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	• Drills! Drills! Drills! A complete workout with finger cymbals for belly dancers of all levels Michelle Joyce Cheeky Girls Productions, 2008 average customer review:based on 21 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Great tool for at home practice sessions for any level

If you have a problem (like me) to *force* yourself to go back and drill basic moves, this dvd is just what you need!

The best thing about this video is the versatility of how you can use it for your practice. Many instructional dvds are made for one continuous practice session and/or are built around a coreo. But, with Michelle's Drills! Drills! Drills! you have the option to use it on its own or to incorporate with what you already practice:

For example, you can take 2-3 drills from the dvd and add it to your usual practice session. This is what I'm doing now: after I rehears my coreo or practice some improv, I add two drill segments (fast isolation and strength or layering drills) plus the basic zill drills.

You could, also take Michelle's drills as a model to create drills for technique you learn in a ws or class, etc.

My point is that after 8 years of dancing this dvd still gives me something to work on. But, I can see it being used successfully by a beginner also. Its a truly "all levels" dvd, it can grow with you as your dancing improves.

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a bit disappointed

I saw some videoclips by Michelle and I love the way she dances. However, I was a little surprised by the content of the DVD. Ok it's drills but...they are not easy for beginners and a bit strange for advanced dancers. The mayas for instance, weren't explained very well.

The grapevine combination with hipdrops either. In this section, the video was just suddenly cut and then a new part begins. While trying the drills, I felt I was doing something strange without finding the peace and beauty of bellydance I'm used to.

Playing the three different patterns so quickly with the zills and changing movements at the same time is not easy for beginners either. I didn't like the way Michelle sometimes bends her fingers in a C form while dancing, instead of stretching them. The DVD is not divided into chapters, so it is not easy to skip some parts or find the one you are looking for.

However, the choreography is nice and the exercises for the warm up are tough :-). Of course Michelle has tried to do her best but I thought the drills would be more elegant and exciting. I would say that this dvd is for intermediate dancers.

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VERY GOOD!

I have been using this drill almost everyday! It is good for all levels of belly dancers but especially helpful for those that are in the intermediate level and probably a nice review for those that are advanced.

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Perfect for more experienced dancers or those that want to be!

Michelle does a great job of polling her customer base and including all the most popular requests. This DVD does just what it promises... gives a dancer drills that will help you build muscle memory, strength and stamina. I think this DVD is perfect for intermediate dancers looking for additional challenges, good for experienced dancers who need a push to practice, and even baby bellies looking to dip their toe in the deep end (although I would caution them to be sure to take it at their own pace).

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Michelle Rocks!

This DVD is an absolute must for any Intermediate/Advanced dancer.The drills are challenging,interesting,and well explained. She is an excellent teacher,and I love the choreography at the end. This is IAMED quality,at a affordable price.I have been waiting for a DVD like this! What a godsend! Now if I can just make it through the never ending shimmy section. Whew! Girl, you just keep puttin'out the DVD's...I'll buy 'em.

This DVD is designed to help you learn to make the most of your practice time. This is not simply a workout DVD, but also a lesson in how to practice. The elements of an effective practice routine are broken down and explained as you are guided through a complete, fully body dance workout.

There are several drills at varying levels of difficulty that are designed to increase your physical strength, muscle memory, and coordination. The beginner dancer can benefit from the breakdown of the moves and the slow isolation drills, while the more advanced dancer can go straight to the chapters that incorporate finger cymbals and layering techniques.

Over time you will notice the moves becoming firmly ingrained in your muscle memory. With regular practice, you will develop a strong, trained body that can effortlessly layer shimmies with isolations and finger cymbals.

The workout includes:

-Strengthening Drills

-Isolation Drills

-Shimmy Drills

-Layering Drills

-Finger Cymbal Drills

This DVD is 2 hours in length!

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