Definately a Surprise

I actually came across this dvd by mistake, I thought I ordered something else and this showed up but I gave it a try. What a great selection of routines for an intimate performance! I really enjoyed the idea of showering or distributing roses from your tray during your dance. I had never seen anyone perform balancing a tray on TOP of a veil covering the dancer before.
Surprisingly easy- a beginner could pull off these dances and look very mysterious and accomplished. She even gets down to the nitty gritty of what kind of makeup to wear to prevent getting your hair caught in your lipstick.
I must admit the coverart seemed a little cheesy and the very neon costume gave me my doubts but the performance was rather tastful and I absolutely LOVE her accent!

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Another great dvd from Neon!

If you've been searching for a dvd that clearly explains tray balancing techniques then look no further! Neon's precise teaching techniques, friendly demeanor and excellent dance skills take the mystery out of balancing and make it fun to learn. She also provides the student with several unique performance ideas. Every dancer should have this dvd in their reference library!

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I DID IT WITH A CAKE.....!!!!

LOL, Ditto to the outlandish green miniskirt mentioned in the previous review! Neon has a proclivity toward unconventional costuming. I included a couple of her outfits in my "America's Best and Worst Dressed Bellydancers" list (I am still working on it) actually among the best but if I were to give another "fashion police ticket" Neon's miniskirt outfit from the "Queen of Flowers" is asking for it!

This said, I love Neon's choreographies! They are easy and sophisticated all at once. I am intermediate level, tray balancing is not exactly my thing, but I pulled it off for my hubby's B-day (with a cake!) inspired by Neon's stunning yellow dress (on the cover) and her methodical instruction.

I emailed her regarding balancing a tray with a cake on it, and she gave me a million dollar piece of advice: "Get rid of the paper doily from under the cake, center the cake on the tray, center the tray on your head, and you're in business."

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