| Gothic Bellydance - Revelations | 
 enlarge | Director: World Dance New York
Actor: Gothic Bellydance-revelations
Studio: StratoStream - World Dance New York
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (16 reviews)
Sales Rank: 23538
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Hifi Sound, Ntsc, Surround Sound, Thx, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 105 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 30151
UPC: 188883000420
EAN: 0188883000420
ASIN: B000T2OWWG
Release Date: October 9, 2007
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Product Description
Gothic bellydance combines a range of contemporary bellydance styles and flavors with the themes, music, and edge of Goth subculture. Dark fantasy imagery of many shades comes alive through evocative movement, emotive intensity, spectacular costuming and the theatricality of the dance. The artists and troupes featured in this program come from across the US and each is renowned for their unique style of dance, innovative beyond the technical characteristics of the larger style of movement they represent, such as cabaret, tribal, or other genres of contemporary bellydance. It is this distinct, trend-setting uniqueness, and interest in dark fantasy realms, the mystical, ethereal, and otherworldly, that brings together the cast of Gothic Bellydance - Revelations. Adrienne, Ariellah, Ayshe, BellyEssence (Kazja, Zoe, Peishan, Jaida), Blanca, Elsa Leandros, Jeniviva, Isis, Laura Rose, Maiiah, Mavi, Neon, Sarah Skinner, Sa Elayssa, Sarah Murphy, Sashi, Sera, Shakra (Na'la, Hilary and Bronwen), Sherene-Vismaya, Solstice (Sera, Laura Parker, Melissa Randazzo), Tempest. The diversity of dance styles represented in this program is complimented by the expansive range of music - gothic, industrial, metal, contemporary bellydance, tribal bellydance, medieval, club, and worldbeat music. The artists and bands you will hear include: Clan of Xymox. Collide, Corvus Corax, Die Form, Djinn, Enduser, Jehan, Jill Tracy, Knossos, Maduro, The Retrosic, Slidecamp (Freek Factory), Shiva in Exile, Solace, :wumpscut,: Velvet Acid Christ Zentriert ins Antlitz.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Fantastic, but also a tutorial on what not to do. December 1, 2008
This is so good I'm obsessing about it. In fact, Ayshe's first piece is like architecture with fabric--it's one of the neatest dances I've ever seen.
However, this also narrowly avoids being Mr. Frowny's Compendium of Angry-Faced Dancers: the potential for inadvertent humour in Goth anything is pretty high. There are a lot of dances in this, that on second viewing are technically very sound--and the first time you watch them, they remind you of your friends who used to make fun of the Goth kids.
So, watch this for the innovative clothes and dances, and the technical brilliance, but also notice what makes you want to laugh the first time you see it--there are some really good dancers in this that miss the mark for taking what they are doing over the top just a little bit. (The live snake? I really worry about the live snake.)
Despite its foibles, this is very inspiring; it's one to watch over and over. I kept hoping that all the dancers on this had their own teaching DVD's.
 Overall, fun to watch November 14, 2008
This DVD has a few great performances. Several good performances. And a couple that made me wonder what in it is considered belly dance. Camera angles don't get too weird, lighting is creative, choreography is fun to watch, the songs are interesting and varied to say the least. I have had the great privilege to take a seminar with Ariellah and she is my favorite. I was happy to have purchased this used, however, paying full price would have been disappointing. All in all, I enjoy it for the price I paid and have watched it twice in the 2 weeks I've had it. I totally plan on using a few steps in my own choreography. I would certainly recommend this DVD.
Sink your teeth into this! August 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a mind-blowing production and a must have in every goth bellydancer's collection. Whether you're just delving into the world of raqs gothique or just a goth enthusiast, this is the video for you.
My favorite highlights: Jeniviva at the masquerade ball, Sera and Solstice dancing to "Lobeknocker", Mavi as the dark blue winged creature of the night, and a very interesting performance involving Viking maces swinging in time to a punk rock version of "Shashkin".
I really enjoyed this one! June 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this one! It is not all bellydance, though. There is a lot of interpretive dance, but I really enjoyed watching it! My son thought parts of it were "a little too weird", but he is not a fan of modern dance. I will say that if you love Halloween and love bellydance,
GET THIS! I have to show this one to my favorite "Halloweenies"! I just know they will ask me to perfom something similar! Get ready for your Haflaweens girls!
Gothic Dance April 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Getting interested in bellydance had me surfing the youtube videos. I was actually looking for Tribal Fusion when I cam across WDNY Gothic Bellydance. I was intrigued, so I ordered one. The dances are very dark, captivating, sensual, some are even quirky like "Dear Ghoul" and I really liked "march of the dead"- Freakin creepy! The dancers are talented, and although there is a fine line when to call it bellydance, (I could call it ancient connections fusion). The music is great! I bought a couple of the music CD's, Like Corvus Corax and House of Xymox. You gotta like Goth to like this Vid, or at least be appreciative of experimental dance. I do! I dare you to see it!
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