Description

Turkish Oriental belly dance is fast, furious and full of spunk. It is defined by strong movements, bold hair tosses, kicks, spins and sassy isolations. With deep roots in Turkish Romani dance, Turkish Oriental stage dancing carries an energetic and raw quality. In contrast with the more ballet-infused Egyptian stage dancing, movements are big, bold and energetically outward. Totally Turkish begins with a flow warm up, then moves into technique sections on steps, turns and saucy isolations. From there we begin breaking down the choreography into bite-sizes sections and drills. We then sequence the combinations into a full choreography to a fast and fun version of a traditional piece of Turkish music called Benefese. In this DVD, a basic knowledge of belly dance and finger cymbals is assumed. However, the choreography is broken down into small pieces that can easily be drilled and learned with or without finger cymbals. This choreography is full of fast steps, quick turns, kicks, and sass! For seasoned dancers the choreography is fast, challenging and fun. But don t worry if you are just getting started in belly dance the sections are broken down slowly and drilled extensively for enhanced learning. Extras include a finger cymbal choreography, a Romani dance tutorial, and a costumed performance. The Romani tutorial includes a breakdown of the Romani (or Gypsy) 9/8 rhythm with examples of posturing, steps, and gestures.Ruby wins the title Belly Dancer USA 2009 in Canyonville, Oregon. The title comes with the honor of being on the cover of Jareeda Magazine. Ruby also completed filming the DVD “Flawless Floorwork” with Cheeky Girls for dynamic floorwork.Quote:I was blown away with the quality of Totally Turkish and definitely pleased with my purchase. Unlike many instructional DVDs in my collection, Totally Turkish is literally PACKED with steps, combos, and drills that are unique, energetic, and definitely a challenge. Ruby is very engaging and confident, the camera angles are great for capturing the detail of her intricate moves, and the repetition is much appreciated, given the fact that the choreography is more advanced than you will find with most instructional DVDs. I loved the use of zills and will definitely be taking advantage of the zill drill section of the DVD as a stand-alone practice tool. I also thought that the Romani dance tutorial was a nice addition to the DVD and hope that Ruby will consider devoting an entire DVD to the subject. The DVD packaging states that a basic knowledge of belly dance is assumed and that is not an understatement! I think it is best suited for intermediate/advanced belly dancers who have good core strength and an awareness of their physical limitations, especially with regard to back bends and hair tosses. Ruby is one of my favorite belly dancers and this DVD highlights her power and vitality. Totally Turkish is a keeper!http://www.amazon.com/Totally-Turkish-Belly-Dance-Ruby/dp/B0…http://www.cheekygirlsproductions.com/catalog/totally-turkis…