Shira's Video Store For Belly Dancers
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by Shira

These videos for belly dancing are available through amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. I have not viewed all of these, so if I don't link to a review for the video, I encourage you to carefully read the reviews on Amazon.com to help you evaluate whether this video is right for you.

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Fitness Workouts & Drills

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How to Belly Dance
- Taught by Alexandra King
- Taught by Amira Mor
- Taught by Atéa
- Taught by Cory Zamora
- Taught by Hilary Thacker
- Taught by Jillina
- Taught by Mara
- Taught by Michelle Joyce
- Taught by Neon
- Taught by Princess Farhana
- Taught by Veena & Neena
- Taught by Other Instructors
Drumming Instruction

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Belly Dance Performances
Documentaries
Egyptian Movies
Hollywood's Harems
- Comedies
- Biblical Epics
- Arabian Nights Style of Fantasy
- Other Types of Stories
Television Shows with Belly Dance Scenes
Cartoons
Operas Set in the Middle East & North Africa

Reviews of Videos

(Includes over 100 video reviews, but not all are sold here)

Instructional Videos
- Arranged Alphabetically
- Arranged by Category
Fitness Videos
- Arranged Alphabetically
- Arranged by Category
Performances
Others: Documentaries, Motivational & Spiritual, Hollywood's Harems, Operas set in the Near East

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Fitness Workouts

Led by Denise Druce

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Belly Dance for Beginners
Denise Druce Not yet reviewed by Shira. See reviews on amazon.com. Added December 10, 2007.

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Belly Dancing (2006)
Denise Druce Not yet reviewed by Shira. See reviews on amazon.com. Added December 10, 2007.

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Belly Dancing for Abs Workout
Denise Druce Not yet reviewed by Shira. See reviews on amazon.com. Added December 10, 2007.

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Cardio Belly Dancing
Denise Druce Not yet reviewed by Shira. See reviews on amazon.com. Added December 10, 2007.

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Urban Belly Dance
Denise Druce Not yet reviewed by Shira. See reviews on amazon.com. Added December 10, 2007.

Led by Dolphina

Cover	To Purchase	Video Title	Artist / Instructor	Shira's Rating	Shira's Comments
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions	The Goddess Workout with Dolphina: 4-Video Box Set	Dolphina	See opinion poll responses from Shira.net users for individual ones: Original Warrior Goddess Finger Cymbals Veil	Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Dolphina's producer told me it is coded for all regions, and my testing confirmed it.
Original cover was	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions VHS PAL	The Goddess Workout with Dolphina: Intro to Bellydance Was originally titled The Goddess Workout with Dolphina - Bellydance for Fitness, Body, Mind, & Spirit	Dolphina	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Dolphina's producer told me it is coded for all regions, and my testing confirmed it.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions	The Goddess Workout with Dolphina - Advanced Bellydance for the Warrior Goddess	Dolphina	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Dolphina's producer told me it is coded for all regions, and my testing confirmed it.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions (from U.S.) DVD NTSC All Regions With Set of Finger Cymbals DVD NTSC All Regions (from U.S.) With Set of Finger Cymbals	The Goddess Workout with Dolphina - Bellydance with Finger Cymbals	Dolphina	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Dolphina's producer told me it is coded for all regions, and my testing confirmed it.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions NTSC All Regions (from U.S.) DVD NTSC All Regions Gift Set with Veil DVD NTSC All Regions (from U.S.) Gift Set with Veil	The Goddess Workout with Dolphina - Bellydance with Veils	Dolphina	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Dolphina's producer told me it is coded for all regions, and my testing confirmed it.

Led by Neon and Tanna

Cover	To Purchase	Video Title	Artist / Instructor	Shira's Rating	Shira's Comments
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions	Bellydance for Body Sculpting 4-Pack	Neon and Tanna	The videos are individually reviewed: Abs Buns & Thighs Floorwork Total Body	Added December 29, 2007. Four-video set containing Bellydance for Body Sculpting series, including Abs, Buns & Thighs, Floorwork, and Total Body.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions DVD PAL All Regions	Bellydance for Body Sculpting - Abs originally named Belly Dance for Body Shaping - Abs	Neon	Read Shira's Review	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, Neon told me it is coded for all regions and my testing confirmed it.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD PAL All Regions	Belly Dance for Body Shaping - Buns & Thighs	Neon	Read Shira's Review	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, Neon told me it is coded for all regions and my testing confirmed it.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions DVD PAL All Regions	Bellydance for Body Sculpting - Floorwork originally named Belly Dance for Body Shaping - Floor Work	Tanna	Read Shira's Review	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, Neon told me it works in all regions worldwide and my testing confirmed it.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions DVD PAL All Regions	Bellydance for Body Sculpting - Total Body originally named Belly Dance for Body Shaping - Upper Body	Tanna	Read Shira's Review	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, Neon told me it works in all regions worldwide and my testing confirmed it.

Led by Rania

Cover	To Purchase	Video Title	Artist / Instructor	Shira's Rating	Shira's Comments
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 (from U.S.)	Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: 4-Video Gift Set	Rania	See opinion poll responses for the individual videos below.	DVD edition offers extra performances & workouts that don't appear on VHS tape version. Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed it to be coded for all regions.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 (from U.S.)	Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Pure Sweat	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	DVD edition offers an extra performance and a 10-minute bonus workout. Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed it to be coded for worldwide use.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Cardio Shimmy	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	DVD edition offers an extra performance and a 10-minute bonus workout. Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed it to work in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Bellydance Boogie	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	DVD edition offers an extra performance and a 10-minute bonus workout. Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed it to work in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Hip Drop, Hip Hop	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	DVD edition offers an extra performance and a 10-minute bonus workout. Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed it to work in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Daily Quickies	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Consists of five10-minute workouts. They're the same as the "extras" on the DVD editions of Cardio Shimmy, Pure Sweat, Hip Drop Hip Hop, and Bellydance Boogie. Although Amazon says it is region 1, my testing has shown it to work in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss: Too Hip	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	VHS NTSC	Rania's Exotic Belly Dance Workout	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	My Personal Trainer - Bellydance Fitness with Rania	Rania	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.

Suhaila Salimpour

Cover	To Purchase	Video Title	Artist / Instructor	Shira's Rating	Shira's Comments
	DVD NTSC All Regions VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions	Bellydance Fitness Fusion for Beginners, 4-DVD Boxed Set	Suhaila Salimpour	See opinion poll responses for the individual videos below.	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed that it works in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions NTSC All Regions (from U.S.)	Bellydance Fitness Fusion for Beginners - Buns	Suhaila Salimpour	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed that it is actually coded for all regions.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions	Bellydance Fitness Fusion for Beginners - Jazz	Suhaila Salimpour	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed that it actually works in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions NTSC All Regions (from U.S.)	Bellydance Fitness Fusion for Beginners - Pilates	Suhaila Salimpour	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed that it actually works in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions	Bellydance Fitness Fusion for Beginners - Yoga	Suhaila Salimpour	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing showed that it actually works in all regions worldwide.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Region 1 DVD NTSC Region 1 DVD NTSC Region 1	Bellydance Body for Beginners	Suhaila Salimpour	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, all the other Natural Journeys belly dance videos are region-free and playable worldwide, so I would expect this to be too.

Led by Veena & Neena

Cover	To Purchase	Video Title	Artist / Instructor	Shira's Rating	Shira's Comments
	VHS NTSC VHS NTSC	Bellydance Fitness Workout For Beginners - Boxed Set	Veena & Neena Bidasha	The videos are individually reviewed: Basic Moves Arms & Abs Hips, Buns, & Thighs Fat Burning	Boxed set containing VHS tapes of 4 of the 5 videos in Veena & Neena's fitness series.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions	Bellydance Fitness for Beginners: Basic Moves and Fat Burning	Veena & Neena Bidasha	The videos are individually reviewed: Basic Moves Fat Burning	DVD containing 2 of the 5 videos in Veena & Neena's fitness series. Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Veena and Neena told me it works in all regions worldwide, and my testing confirmed it.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions	Bellydance Fitness for Beginners: Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns, & Thighs	Veena & Neena Bidasha	The videos are individually reviewed: Arms & Abs Hips, Buns, & Thighs	DVD containing 2 of the 5 videos in Veena & Neena's fitness series Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Veena and Neena told me it works in all regions worldwide, and my testing confirmed it.
	VHS NTSC VHS NTSC	Bellydance: Fitness Workout For Beginners - Basic Moves	Veena & Neena Bidasha	Read Shira's Review	Exercise video. Best for people who are not at all fit, and need an exercise program that starts out gently. Broadcast quality.
	VHS NTSC	Bellydance: Fitness Workout for Beginners - Arms and Abs	Veena & Neena Bidasha	Read Shira's Review	Uses a mixture of belly dance movements and typical fitness exercises to sculpt and tone arms & abdominal muscles.
	VHS NTSC VHS NTSC	Bellydance: Fitness Workout for Beginners - Hips, Buns & Thighs	Veena & Neena Bidasha	Read Shira's Review	Uses a mixture of belly dancing and typical gym exercises to shape and strengthen hips, buttocks, and thighs.
	VHS NTSC VHS NTSC	Bellydance: Fitness Workout for Beginners - Fat Burning	Veena & Neena Bidasha	Read Shira's Review	High impact aerobics. Very few belly dance moves. Good for cardiovascular exercise, but not good for dancing.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC All Regions VHS NTSC NTSC All Regions	Bellydance Fitness Workout for Beginners - Slim Down!	Veena & Neena Bidasha	Read Shira's Review	Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, Veena and Neena told me it works in all regions worldwide, and my testing confirmed it.
	DVD NTSC Region 1 DVD NTSC Region 1 DVD PAL Region 1	Bellydance Core Conditioning	Veena & Neena Bidasha	Not yet reviewed by Shira. See reviews on amazon.com.	Added December 10, 2007.

Other Workout Leaders

Cover	To Purchase	Video Title	Artist / Instructor	Shira's Rating	Shira's Comments
	DVD NTSC Region 1 DVD NTSC (from U.S.) Region 1	Contemporary Belly Dance & Yoga Conditioning	Ariellah	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Added November 20, 2007.
	DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 DVD NTSC (from U.S.) Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8	Bellydance for Core Fitness	Ayshe	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon.com claims the DVD edition is Region 1, my tests show that it works in all regions worldwide.
	DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	World Dance Workout: Bellydance, Bollywood, Salsa, Samba, Flamenco	Elsa Leandros	Read Shira's Review	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, my testing shows that it works in all regions worldwide.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions DVD PAL All Regions	The Power Wave (comes in 2-DVD set with Dances of Ecstacy)	Gabrielle Roth	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Although Amazon says it is Region 1, the actual package says it works in all regions and my testing confirms that.
	DVD NTSC Region 1	Core Training for Belly Dancers	Gerson Kuhr, the Fitness Pharaoh	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Region 1	Bellydance - Instructional Fitness Workout Within Traditional Movement	Goldean	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC All Regions DVD NTSC All Regions NTSC All Regions (from U.S.)	Ultimate Bellydance Fitness Workout	Jehan	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users	Although Amazon claims this video is Region 1, Neon (the producer) told me it works in all regions worldwide and my testing confirmed it.
	DVD NTSC Region 1 VHS NTSC DVD NTSC VHS NTSC	Flex Appeal: A Belly Dance Workout	Kathy Smith	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 DVD NTSC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 DVD NTSC (from U.S.) Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Cardio Belly Dance	Melissa	Read Shira's Review	Although Amazon says it is region 1, my testing shows it works in all regions worldwide. Designed for intermediate level of belly dance.
	DVD NTSC Region 1	Perfect Hips Belly Dance Workout: Abs, Hips, Butt, & Thighs	Michelle Joyce	Not yet reviewed by Shira. See reviews on amazon.com.	Added December 9, 2007.
	VHS NTSC	BlissDance, the Ecstatic Belly Dance Workout	Nadia	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC All Regions	Prenatal Bellydance	Naia	Read Shira's Review
	VHS NTSC DVD NTSC Region 1	SharQui - The Bellydance Workout	Oreet	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC Region 1 DVD NTSC All Regions DVD PAL All Regions	Princess Farhana: Belly Dance Basic Workout	Princess Farhana	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see reviews on Amazon.com.	Added December 18, 2007.
	DVD NTSC Region 1 DVD NTSC Region 1	Tribal Fusion Belly Dance	Rachel Brice	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC Region 1	Cardio-Tribal Belly Dance	Robin Denise Johnson	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC Region 1 Video Download NTSC NTSC Region 1	Chair Bellydance	Ronit Amaya	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.	Added November 20, 2007.
	VHS NTSC	No Guts and Proud of It	Rooshana	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC All Regions	Klutz 2 Diva	Samra & Deeba	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see reviews on Amazon.com.	Added December 18, 2007.
	DVD NTSC Region 1 VHS NTSC	Bellydancing: The Sensuous Workout with Shamira	Shamira	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see opinion poll responses from Shira.net users.
	DVD NTSC Region 1	Bellydancing: The Sensuous Workout 2 "Pure Technique" with Shamira	Shamira	Not yet reviewed by Shira, but see reviews on Amazon.com.