21 Shimmies and 1001 Variations with Leyla Jouvana and Roland
Reviewed by Adira
Presented by The International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance, this fun and encouraging video is intended for someone who has a least some belly dance experience who wants to build on their skills. Leyla Jouvana does an excellent job of demonstrating each type of shimmy, first as the original movement and then with variations. After the demonstration, she breaks down the movements in a lesson. Her husband drums the rhythms for her and she explains them in clear musical terms. A history of belly dance and a performance is included.