Tribal Fusions: Exotic Art of Tribal Bellydance
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Actor: Tribal FusionsDirector: n/a
Brand: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP DISTRIBUTION
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 64 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-09-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 9416900270
Studio: CIA - COPELAND INT'L
Product features:
- The Bellydance Superstars present some demonstrations of the art of Tribal Bellydance with this program. Tribal Bellydance originated in San Francisco and is executed in a style that is much darker than the more typical upbeat bellydance routines. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS Rating: NR Age: 894169002704 UPC: 894169002704 Manufacturer No: 9416900270
DVD Reviews of Tribal Fusions: Exotic Art of Tribal Bellydance
DVD Review: One Question...
Summary: 2 Stars
...How is it that 6 Indigo troupe members were present at this shoot and there wasnt a single group performance from them on the entire dvd?
I've seen and met some of the bellydance superstars as well as the Indigo, and anyone who can say the same cant help but love these people for what they do... BUT, this dvd is a disappointment.
Why?
Well, as a performer I believe dance is a form of expression best experienced when the performer invites the audience's participation- be that on a physical, mental, or emotional level. Since this is a dvd you really cant participate physically, but that isnt the problem with "Tribal Fusions".
The "Follies Berger" and "Monte Carlo" dvd performances prompt the audience's engagement mentally and emotionally. On those Dvds there are formation changes, difficult layering of techniques, use of props, a strong sense of musicality (wikipeida this term if you're unfamiliar with it), and yes, great costuming. These are components I not only enjoy (emotionally) but I also think about, deconstruct, and analyse to further enjoy the performance. It just makes a piece richer.
The "Tribal Fusion "dvd really delivers in only one or two of these areas; In my honest opinion, "costuming" and "layering of difficult techniques" when you take into account SOME of the dancer's skills.
The low degree of musicality with the majority of the dancers is a problem. I wont name names specifically, but if your whole performance relies HEAVILY on isolations, they better be in synch with your music. I'm a HUGE fan of isolations, but they dont make a performance worth watching alone.
Also, I get that alot of the performers are goth inspired, but I do think most would (and have) claimed to be inspired by vaudville and burlesque. You wouldnt know that from their lack of facial expressions. Anyone who has seen good burlesque knows the facial reportiore of the performers contains a lot more than the "intense pseudo-seductive stare." That gets SO stale SO quickly unless you are really layering your dance with difficult or interesting techniques. Snake arms and shimmies arent enough to keep an audience member's attention especially if they arent accompanied by some kind of portrayal of enthusiasm.
My chief complaint is the lack of an indigo performance. The only way we can see you girls together is either in person or on pirated, unauthorized videos on the web! This was the perfect opportunity for people to become more familiar with the troupe. It almost seems as if this dvd's purpose was to showcase the "stage personas" of the individual dancers. There's HEAVY emphasis on stunts, so-called styles or stage presence, and costuming that the girls are already well-known for individually. As a result, most people find this video to be lack-luster and predictable.
This dvd could have REALLY shined had the performers come together and showcased their combined strengths. Instead it kind of forced the audience to compare those strengths and subsequently it highlighted their weaknesses.
Description of Tribal Fusions: Exotic Art of Tribal Bellydance
"The Bellydance Superstars have, in the space of four years, performed more than 480 concerts in 18 countries to over 1 million people and more than 60 television shows to over 100 million viewers. Their DVDs and CDs are bestsellers and workshops are typically sellouts and in high demand. All in all, things are good for the world s only full time, professional Bellydance troupe. The Bellydance Superstars line of DVD s have consistently delivered top quality product to the growing dance forms audience. Bellydance is a dance where passions run high as do opinions as to what bellydance is and isn t. There are the traditionalists who worship all things Egyptian. The Egyptian influence remains strong even in the variations now loosely termed cabaret bellydance. Learned bloggers offer dissertations across the internet as to the differences between Turkish style or Lebanese style but to the average person they all remain within the loose definition of cabaret. Meanwhile a whole new strain and indeed division of the dance is represented by the Tribal style. Originating in San Francisco it incorporates gypsy, flamenco and other folk dances into the bellydance arena to result in a darker alter ego. Heavy tribal jewelry be rift of any sparkle, tattoos, dark course fabric in complete contrast to the sparkle and femininity of the cabaret style. Tribal itself now has many offshoots and practitioners often feel compelled to describe themselves as Tribal Fusion . As this underground phenomenon continues to grow in popularity, the Bellydance Superstars are pleased to release Tribal Fusions."
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