Bellydance with Zils
by Elsa Leandros
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Actor: Brian Carter, Elsa Leandros, Raquy DanzigerDirector: Elsa Leandros
Brand: STRATOSTREAM
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: StratoStream - World Dance New York
Product features:
- BELLYDANCE WITH ZILS, BY ELSA LEANDROS (DVD MOVIE)
DVD Reviews of Bellydance with Zils
DVD Review: Great way to start getting in better shape while learning about culture and dance!
Summary: 5 Stars
People who want to workout and maybe learn how to play a little new music might want to invest in a copy of Bellydance with Zils. This dance, music, and performance viewing DVD is a great way to start getting in better shape while learning about culture and dance.
Watching belly dance and musical performances is a great aspect of this DVD and even if you are not in the mood for dance lessons or fitness, taking a look at these might inspire you to get up and start moving. Drummers Raquy Danzinger and Brian Carter join star/instructor Elsa Leandros and play some traditional Middle Eastern beats on a drum called the doumbek, as Elsa demonstrates dancing and using the zils (finger cymbals) in both coordination and contrast of the drum beats.
Elsa is a methodical yet fun instructor, and though she does speak with an accent it is not so heavy that it cannot be understood and tends to add to the special cultural tone of this how to belly dance video. Elsa covers basic belly dance steps that both beginners and advanced students of dance fitness can use, and goes into great detail on exactly how to place the zils properly on the fingers. She encourages people to dance simply while using the zils, which in my experience actually heightens the cardiovascular workout.
Unlike some of her sister belly dance and music instructors, Elsa does not simply demonstrate a move and then go on to the next. She is great at repetition without making it boring, which is a treat when it comes to try to do three things at once: exercise, learn special dance moves, and get a little more musical at the same time.
Other Sections Rating Excellent
A performance of just Elsa dancing with the zils is very moving and inspiring, and begs the question of how long it takes to dance and play the finger cymbals with such fluid precision.
For those ready to try their own dance and finger cymbals combination without Elsa on the screen, there is a "music-only" section that allows the now-experienced dancer and zil artist to practice and see how much they really know.
DVD Review: Lots of new information!
Summary: 4 Stars
I was taught the dominate hand method of playing zils, but found everyone I asked who was really good and really fast with zils played with both hands. I now play ambidextrously but have a hard time explaining the concept to my beginner zil students. This DVD has given me some enciteful ideas to help me with my zilling. There were a few things that were a little confusing, I had never heard of "Balady Triples" and finally figured out she meant "Triples" or what we sometimes call a "gallop".
Also when Elsa does her exercise switching between "Balady Triples" and "Basic" it would be helpful if she did it once slow and counting, since for many the 123 1 123 1 123 pattern is a new concept. I was taught Beledi aka Masmoudi Seghir a little differently from this. Otherwise, this would have been a 5 star DVD. I always enjoy World Dance New York products and find them a great value for the money.
DVD Review: Great for beginners!
Summary: 4 Stars
If you've never played zills or have little experience this is a great instructional DVD for the basics. She shows you the basic rhythms that are used most often. She is not the best dancer but is very skilled with the zills. This is far too basic for the experienced or advanced ziller.DVD Review: Worth the buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an aspiring bellydancer and I thought this video was pretty helpful. As all students new to zills identifying the different rythms is always a challenge. I thought the instructor was very good at breaking each rythm down by counts/sounds and patterns. I highly recommended to all who want to practice and perfect the art of zill playing. DVD Review: Zils and Drums
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a beginner so this DVD was a bit too advanced. Great demonstration though on drumming and zil techniques by Elsa Leandros and Raquy Danzinger. I will definately keep for future referece when becoming more advanced.
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