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Bellydance Hipper than Hip

Backcover description: Hipper Than Hip is the latest and most advanced in our series of Bellydance for Weightloss workout programs. Starring Rania Bossonis, Fitness Instructor and multi-award winning Bellydancer, this program is designed to teach you real

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Moderate

Instructor:

Rania Bossonis

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Certified instructor description: True bellydance moves in a fast-paced, genuinely “aerobic,” workout. The fat-burning never stops because this program never slows the tempo to “break down” the patterns. At non-stop pace, you’ll do moves like hip drops and shimmies, camels and pivots — motions that work your abs as they raise your heart rate. It’s a smooth-flowing progression — seven add-on combinations that end in a full dance sequence. Raina just “cues as she goes” so previous bellydance experience is recommended (but you can also watch the 10-minute tutorial, or click the “help” icon within the workout to show an immediate explanation of that combo). Instrumental Middle-Eastern music. ©2008. DVD has: Chapter menus, Wide screen.

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Simple But Make You Sweat

In a very short period of time this dvd will give you fun and sweat... Very nice... - posted by Ester on 7/30/2011

It gets better each time I use it

The first time that I used this DVD, I found it very hard to follow. The moves were very fast paced. I didn't do this video for a couple weeks afterward. Then, I decided to give this DVD another try. I'm glad that I did because the second time around, I loved it. I knew the moves better. I was still having trouble with the last combination but I did learn it through the tutorial. What is good about this DVD is that it includes a tutorial. I've done other fast paced tapes that did not include a tutorial. I would suggest going over the tutorial as well as doing the workout. Once you learn the moves and the counts, this is a great cardio workout and the moves are fun. - posted by Kirsten on 12/2/2010

Bellydance for Everyone!

I love this workout. I start sweating within five minutes of starting. I am 39 and have been doing DVDs at home for 10+ years. I love a variety of workouts from Amy Bento to Ellen Barrett. This is a great addition to my collection. I am not a bellydancer and have only worked out to the Shimmy series on TV. If you enjoy that, you will love this. But, even if you've never bellydanced, you can watch the easy instructional video on the DVD and be on your way to a great workout quickly. Rania builds one move at a time, so it's super easy to follow. I modify it if I can't do everything. Add a jingle-scarf to your hips for added fun! Great workout. Hope Rania makes more. - posted by Peggy on 5/5/2010

Hipper Than Hip - Rania

This DVD gives an excellent belly dance practice workout! Definitely for intermediate to advanced dancers with prior belly dance instruction. I am a professional bellydancer with 35 years experience and have used bellydancing as my primary fitness routine for the same amount of time. So why did I bother to buy a bellydance instruction DVD you ask? Having moved from an urban setting to a rural area three years ago, I found I had to supplement my income with other work, and had less time to devote to my favourite pastime-bellydancing! I needed a leader to lay out the program so my limited practice time could be well-spent. Rania delivers! For me following a TOP instructor's lead & choreography is new since I usually dance improvisional. I really enjoy this DVD, and recommend it to all bellydancers. - posted by Irma on 1/9/2010

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Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Floor aerobics

Definition: Fast-paced standing movements like marching, walking, dancing and jumping. Requires no equipment.

Benefits: Burns calories. Strengthens your heart. Increases stamina.