Belly Dance DVDs and VIDEOS by Fahtiem
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INSTRUCTIONAL DVDs and VIDEOS:
Fahtiem's Newest DVDs
Bellydance Bootcamp with Fahtiem.
Reviewed by Oberon
Printed from iShimmy.com
http://www.ishimmy.com/columns/Reviews/DVD_Review__Bellydance_Bootcamp_with_Fahtiem/
"Anything that says “Tone and Conditioning” on the front,
with a picture of the smiling Fahtiem beside it, just screams, 'Buy Me'! Those
of us who have been in class with the tiny “Glam Queen” know that she will Raq
your Socks off. So, is this DVD
for all levels. Dollars spent on
our libraries are becoming more precious.
The mission of this approximately 50-minute long
presentation is to “burn calories with an accelerated Belly Dance work-out”. 
It opens with Fahtiem doing just that – impeccable as always
in fabulous costumes and a visual format aimed to excite. You are then presented right away with
the menu, which makes it very easy to play through all that’s offered or select
a single part that you’d like to repeat.
I appreciate the effort Fahtiem makes – even with this
“exercise” video. The set is
serene and beautiful and so are her support dancers, all dressed in red (the
male in black and red), designed to compliment the radiant Fahtiem who is immaculately
dressed and manicured even to the matching hair ornaments. I’m inspired by her attention to detail
even when it comes to presenting on a beautiful rug instead of a studio floor.
Effort is something I’ve come to appreciate.
Although there is a posted suggestion to warm up before
participating with the DVD – she does some preliminary stretches – mostly to
warm up the feet and legs – and then pulls off the major “sneak” of this series
– and the heart of what I, as a teacher really like – she begins to dance right
away.
Arms and shoulders are put together with the warm-up steps
immediately and the viewer can quickly see from arm positioning and ease of
hands that there are indeed varying levels of dancers behind her. Right away she begins the repetition
that is so important to learning and covers the area from back to front and
side-to-side which addresses style and balance.
Even the “breathy” breaks between changes are posed
beautifully, never letting you forget that this is a Dancer’s workout!
Enjoyably, she manages to warm and enliven every part of you body in the first
part of the session.
(Keep your eyes on her dancers if you can pull them away
from Fathiem – they’re having obvious fun and you will gratefully see that
proficiency varies from move to move in everyone).
I loved that throughout you seemed to be getting that “Rub
Head, Rub Belly the other way – oh and Footwork please” kinda challenge. She’s teaching co-ordination and
combined isolations so effortlessly!
By the time she gets to rib cage and waist she’s a little
pink and “glowy” – and so are you.
My little guilty pleasure? The upper body fold, over
outstretched front leg in which Fahtiem’s perky “pony tail” did it’s own
version of forward/back – right in time to the music.
The hip and glute section – well that could have been my
husband’s guilty pleasure, if I had shown it to him – which I didn’t WHAT? I’M
WORKING! OOOOH – I remember those
butt lifts.
You should put it on “fast forward though” – I mean for an
advanced workout!
Equally well crafted is the “combination section” in which
you actually learn a few combinations that are threaded together at the end, to
create a seriously sweet little choreography.
Cool down is the final sigh and it is also when you may
realize that you are listening to some of Fahtiem’s original music - another
element that makes this DVD unique in the market.
I truly like this DVD – I do, because it makes sense to me. There’s not a lot of excess
conversation designed to make Fahtiem appear experienced – she just is! It’s
just a straightforward (yes – calorie burning work-out) that happens to carry a
solid punch when it comes to improving style, balance and technique! It’s Oberon-recommended …and for what
it’s worth – so is Fathiem.
So what more could I wish for – Hmmmm – a “not so socially
perfect belly” adding another point of view among the support behind the
ethereal Fahtiem. Oh well – you’ll
have to visit my studio for that!"
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Bellydance Bootcamp with Fahtiem, Volume 3, Hip-notic Veil Conditioning
$29.00 - Order Online Now from fahtiem.com
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Bellydance Bootcamp with Fahtiem, Volume 1, Basic Technique, Warm-up
$29.00 - Order Online Now from fahtiem.com
A fun, quick, low impact, workout solution.
Easy to Follow, NO prior dance experience necessary. |
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NEW! Beautiful Hands & Arms DVD with Fahtiem
An Ancient Art for Ageless People Video
PERFORMANCE DVDs AND VIDEOS:
"Oasis Dance Magic 2004" DVD
New! "Fahtiem Live" DVD
Fahtiem
Presents Oasis Dance Magic 2002 - Gala Show - The Video
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 Fahtiem Presents Oasis Dance Magic 2004 - DVD Format. Performance Video.
An Exceptional Evening of some of the Greatest Stars of Oriental Dance. Let Fahtiem take you on a magical journey with "Oasis Dance Magic." Exceptional performances will take you beyond the ordinary. Guest artists include the infamous Angelika Nemeth, fascinating Jim Boz, vibrant Jamilah and Midnight Mirage Dance Company, songstress Tammy Rochelle, fiery Argentinian group Otero Dance Company, the Broadway stylings of Curtain Up! - all brought together by charismatic Master of Ceremonies Harry Saroyan, and your internationally renowned hostess, the dazzling Fahtiem.
Run Time: 1 hr, 25 minutes. Order Online Now |
 "Fahtiem Live" DVD format
4 spontaneous full-length performances to Live Music. From Festival on the Nile 1996 - 2003.
From the back cover: "Delightful" "Remarkable and Electric" Fiery and Exciting" "Fahtiem is Magical!"
Fahtiem, one of the country's premier performers and instructors, offers 4 full length dances to live musicians of both Armenian and Arabic Styles. Demonstrating by sterling example clear and expressive movements with grace, warmth and humor. Each 20-minute set is both entertaining and enlightening for dancers of any level.
Live music by Richard Khuzami Ensemble and Dick Barammian Ensemble.
1 hr and 25 minutes long.
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 Fahtiem
Presents
Blue Magic Video V
with music by
John Bilezikjian, Harry Saroyan
and Desert Wind
*Performer
extraordinaire *One of LA's hottest instructors - *Producer/Director of "Oasis
Dance Magic" *Multi-award winner, including IAMED "Dancer of the Year" (1999) and "Entertainment
Video of the Year" (1997) - Giza Academy Awards: "Best Cabaret Dancer-Live Music
on Video" (2001) and "Best Live Solo Dance-Live Music on Video" (2000): the dancer
performs an unrehearsed dance.
There
are many elements of chance. You will see the dancer's true professionalism shining
through and transforming a neutral situation into a fiery and exciting dance.
Fahtiem is remarkable in her ability
to respond and react in a graceful and electric manner and in doing so captures
the stage and audience." Giza Academy Jan 2002
*Numerous TV & Film appearances
including Good Morning America, Solid Gold, Fox cable, Arabic MTV Fahtiem now
presents her own performance video.
Featuring
five never-before- seen spontaneous dances ranging from Turkish to Oriental fantasy.
Music from John Bilezikjian, Harry Saroyan, and Desert Wind. With costumes by
the incomparable Doyne Allen.
A
must-have for your collection! Order Online Now
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 Fahtiem
Presents a new video, "An Ancient Art for Ageless People" - A physical fitness
program you too can do! Instructional Video VHS Format.
A
good place to begin if movement is new to you.
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- Easy
movements designed to strengthen and tone without stressing joints and muscles.
- Pace
tuned more towards those with special needs at an easy to follow rhythm with no
strain to the body.
- Gently
regain your strength, mobility and flexibility.
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 Beautiful Hands & Arms with Fahtiem
Instructional DVD
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"There is no magic step that makes you a great dancer, there is only the magic you put in each and every step." - FAHTIEM
On this DVD Fahtiem shares how to put magic into your hands and arms to make your dancing more expressive and graceful.. Fahtiem leads you through a warm-up to prepare for Beautiful Hands and Arms: from your rib cage to your shoulders and down your arms to the tips of your fingers. Then Fahtiem explains and demonstrates basic arm positions and hand and finger placements, including how to maintain correct posture, safe movement, and the difference between Oriental and Folk hand and finger placement.
Fahtiem will show you how to move your arms through space in Air Design to experience and connect the full range of motion of your arms. She'll teach you how to think about what you want your Beautiful Hands and Arms to look like, and how to use resistance and fluidity to achieve different feelings. You'll also learn Beautiful Hand and Arm combinations and movements including:
* Diamond Ring
* Painting the Ceiling
* Reaching for the Stars
* Candle Arms
* and more!
Plus a performance by Fahtiem with Beautiful Hands and Arms!
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150 minutes of entertainment
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145 minutes of entertainment
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The two videos pictured above both feature
Fahtiem and the Fabulous Music of The Richard Khuzami Ensemble.
Volume
XII features Shevah, Amira, Salomeh,
Kahreen, Yazmeen, Afet, Chandra, Jihan Jamal, Helena, El Oahdi Dancers, Azuri
Zanaar, Olgui, and Dahlal.
Volume
XIV features Troupe Zahara, Leslie Khadija,
Kahreen, Afet, Armana, Chandra, Shalimar, Azizi, Helena, Melanie LaJoie, Saroya,
Yasmin and Dawn.
From the Video Cover - Fahtiem:
Her love and commitment to the dance is evident in her efforts. Her style is soulful
and dynamic. Her movement is expressive and clear. On stage her ability to reach
and entertain an audience with warmth and humor is delightfully apparent.
Order Festival on the Nile, Videos XII, XIV,
XX and XXV
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Festival on the Nile XX
(20)
157 minutes of Exceptional Entertainment featuring Fahtiem
and Judeen of California and the Fabulous music of The Dick Barsamian Ensemble
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Also featuring the superb talents of: Troupe Zahara, Arella,
Natella, Armana, Kira, Celeste, Raina, Samay, Margarita, Afet, Dawn, Helena and
Rayhanna
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FESTIVAL
ON THE NILE XXV (25)
130
minutes of exceptional entertainment.
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encourages her students to strive for ultimate quality by sterling example rather
than exhortation; the mark of an exemplary teacher. Her expressive and clear movements
shine on stage. Her ability to teach and entertain an audience is delightfully
apparent. As you watch this video, you will understand what makes this dance and
Fahtiem so magical. Enjoy every moment. Beledi Productions. Dancers
for Festival on the Nile 25 are: Troup Zahara, Daria, Lilian, Akasha, Salometh
Azar and Dawn, Najla, ZeNubia, Nadina, Zhaleh Feresheth, Sufiya, Azuri Zanaar,
Armana, Viktoria, Kira and Fahtiem. Live
Music: The Dick Barsamian Ensemble. Dick Barsamian, Oud; Jack Garabedian, Keyboard;
Mike Gregian, Drum.
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