Dance and Music Exchange

Gypsy/Zambra Costume

alexandraking — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:31:02 +0000

Gorgeous two-piece Gypsy costume with a tie-front top and very full skirt with large ruffle. Designed and made by SF Opera costume designer and seamstress, Olga Gressot, my personal costumer.

The top has a unique style of full-sleeves with an sliced opening and ruffle, and gathers and ties in the front. There is a gold-coined stomach drape. Size:34 D. It Comes with a matching Victoria Secret pink bra.

The skirt is Almost a full-circle skirt with a 10″ wide ruffle and pink piping along the edge. The skirt has a dark blue background with pink, blue and gold paisley designs. The fabric is thick and heavy. There is a fitted hip panel which wraps around the hips and drops in the back to fit the fanny tightly. Closes with a zipper in back. Hip size is 34″ hips; Skirt length 34″ length.

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Let’s Hip Hop

alexandraking — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:57:44 +0000

Bob Rizzo presents a 25 minute instructional DVD on Hip Hop Choreography by Seth Steward. Funky and fun style; good moves for students or professionals.

Seth Steward performed as a featured dancer in Madonna’s Re-Invention tour. he also appears with both Madonna and Brittany Spears in videos and also in The Alvin Ailey School in NYC.

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Veil with Katia DVD

alexandraking — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:18:26 +0000

Silk moves and flutters like nothing else and Katia knows how to make it spectacular! Learn from an IAMED instructor. Katia breaks down many veil moves and demonstrates them in combinations as well as a illustrious performance.

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Denise Austin Yoga Body Burn

alexandraking — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:10:21 +0000

Energize your spirit and reshape your body with body workout guru, Denise Austin! Legs, Abs and Arms will become trimmer and stronger with Denise’s strengthening and toning yoga workout. Plus a ten minute meditation session to refresh and rejuvenate your mid.

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Moroccan Lace

alexandraking — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:01:08 +0000

Beautiful Moroccan lace with metallic blue and silver thread woven throughout. Perfect for a skirt or other costume.

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Belly Dance Power and Passion Video

alexandraking — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:14:40 +0000

Exquisite live performances by Rachel George, Belly Dance Soulfire, Karim Nagi, Delilah and more. Inspirational!

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YOGA for YOUNG BODIES

alexandraking — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:08:37 +0000

World-renowned yoga instructor and dance, Hemalayya, brings a unique combination of ancient wisdom and modern sensibility to her yoga practice. Workouts mix Taoist and classical yoga with traditional dance moves.All levels taught. Includes partner poses, floor work + three distinct workouts.

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50 Turns and Jumps

alexandraking — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:01:35 +0000

Bob Rizzo’s 50 Turns and Jumps is a awesome learning aid for dancers to learn new turns and jumps or polish those they know already. Filmed in NYC and taught by hot young company dancers! Straddle jumps, Barrel turns, Pencil turns, Reverse jumps and more. Break-down plus combos are taught, plus all levels are progressively taught.

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A Measured Pace

alexandraking — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:52:28 +0000

Author Francis Sparshott writes a 462 page book on the history and philosophy of dance towards a philosophical understanding of the arts of dance.Choreography,. anatomy, recording and living life as a dancer is covered and more. A fascinating dissertation on an amazing art.

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BDUC Mega Stars of the Universe 2012 DVD

JJCtheBD — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:58:08 +0000

DVD INFO: This is a “dancer’s” video in that we keep it simple documentary style, full length view of the dancer(s) for the entire performance. Photos here are actual screen shots from the DVD.
CONTENTS: The top 4 contestants in the “Egyptian Style” solo category, the top 4 contestants in the “Universal Style” category and the top 4 in the “Group” category. PLUS EACH winner in every category appears on the video in the “Champion of Champions” on-the-spot finale competition, including LITTLE, JUNIOR, DRUM SOLO, TAXSIM, FUSION, UNIVERSAL, EGYPTIAN, FAMILY DUET AND SPECIALITY PROPS. Bonus footage of Atlantis (highly awarded co-producer of BDUC) and the “Dancers of the Universe” performance. Approximate run time is 1 Hr 45 min.
Universal Category Finalists perform to “LIVE MUSIC” for the final challenge, including Clarinet taxsim solo and Drum Solo with renouned drummer Amir Sofi. Egyptian Category Finalists perform to music composed by Dr. Samy Farag of Sphinx Records, AND also perform to a Live Drum Solo by Amir Sofi.
This is truly a global “Universal” contest, with winners from the Ukraine, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, Russia and of course the USA!

This single disc “Mega DVD” is packed with a wide variety of performances to enjoy on a performance level, or for prospective contestants to “study” for the upcoming event. What makes an outstanding performance? Check out the video and see what you think! This offer is made by Jeanie C. at “Arnie’s Productions”, official video for BDUC since 1998.

COME to Long Beach, CA in FEB yearly for the longest running Belly Dance Competition in the Universe!

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