Masters of Egyptian Choreography DVD set: Volumes 1-3

All three DVD’s are extremely navigable, with a refreshingly uncluttered interface consisting of a simple black font on a papyrus background. In each case, the DVD contents include a section on technique and/or exercises, a full-length choreography broken into chapters (Diana teaches two choreographies), performance of the choreography in costume and a bonus section boasting an interview with the dancer and almost an hours-worth of live performance footage.

Further, the choreographies in all 3 DVDs are also structured in an identical format, where successive chapters build upon previous ones.

Each chapter begins with the very first dance combination taught and culminates with the introduction of a new one, such that by the time you reach the last combination, you should be fairly well-versed in the first few at the very least, having presumably benefitted from the ample repetition.

The instructional portions of all 3 DVDs were filmed at the same dance studio - an impeccably clean room with light wood flooring and a full wall mirror. The decor is oriental in feel but pleasantly, and appropriately, minimalistic. All three DVD’s appear to have been filmed from the same general angles, such that the shots attempt to encompass the dancer as well as her image in the mirror. However, each dancer took advantage of the space and wall mirror in a rather different way. It worked for Randa, but not for Diana or Leila (More on this in the individual reviews).

As mentioned above, each dancer was interviewed by the producer, Natasha Senkovich. Their narratives give us an insight into their dance philosophy and approach. All three dancers have devoted their lives to dancing and training and it would not be amiss to get to know them as people first.

Begin with the interviews and you will benefit from an understanding of their individual teaching methods.

All the dancers delved right in and started instruction sans any mention or performance of warm-up exercises. There are no warnings or recommendations to ‘consult your local physician should you have special problems or needs’. Therefore, it is up to your own good sense to start with a few warm-up exercises and stretches beforehand and to listen to your body as you procee.

Masters of Egyptian Choreography Volume One, Randa Kamel

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Randa Kamel is the most sought-after Egyptian dancer today. Her unique choreography incorporates Oriental-style dance and graceful athleticism, and she is the star of Cairo's palatial Marriott Hotel and on the exclusive Nile Maxim cruise liner. In this instructional DVD, she teaches an entire choreography with step- by-step instruction, she teaches her unique technique, and her tabla technique. There is also bonus footage of Randa performing live, and an interview.
•Detailed Choreography Instruction
•Technique Exercises
•Drum Solo Technique
•Exclusive Interview with Randa
•Live Footage of Shows at the Nile Maxim and Cairo Marriott

Masters of Egyptian Choreography Volume Two, Diana Tarkhan

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Diana Tarkhan is a world-renowned teacher and choreographer of Oriental and Egyptian-style dance. She was the premier bellydancer in Alexandria, Egypt, where she performed for many years. She currently resides in Cairo where she trains and polishes many professional dancers. In her first ever instructional DVD, she teaches two choreographies in detail and her special technique. Included in the bonus features: classic footage of Diana's live performance and an interview.

Masters of Egyptian Choreography Volume Three, Leila of Cairo

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As a fast-rising star in Egypt's Oriental dance world, Leila is well known for her work in live concerts, film and television, and her elegant and soulful choreography mixes classical Oriental style with folklore and modern movement. Leila currently performs at Semiramis Intercontinental's glamourous Al Rashid nightclub, Nile Maxim, and Marryland in Heliopolis. In this DVD, Leila teaches her own choreography in detail, and translates the meaning of the song she is dancing to. There is also live performance footage and an interview with Leila.

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