Bellydance for Beginners
DVD Only - $17.95
Not just for Dancers - For Muscle Toning. For All Ages.
If you want to learn how to Bellydance and tone your body this is a perfect video
for you. Your Bellydancing instructor is Master Teacher and renowned Dancer CORY
ZAMORA.
For two decades she has been teaching and dancing throughout California and the
U.S. As a skillful teacher she breaks down complex moves to make it easier to
learn and master some of the secret dance techniques of the Bellydance. Cory shows
you how to move your arms and upper body as part of the dance and music while
toning their appearance. Zills will be used with all movements. Cory guides you
through these first steps in becoming a well-toned Bellydancer. Other lessons
include: Snake Arms, Develop Timing, Proper Form, The Butterfly, How To Use Zills
and Inchworm Ripples, Head Circles, Transitions, Head Sliding, and Big and Little
8's. Music by Brothers of the Balady of Oregon. Songs are: "Al Ann",
"Yah Shaqil Kooly Jarn I I", and "Bir Demet". They play beautiful
music. Distributed Exclusively by Dialogue International. Color - Forty Minutes.
Copyright 2005
Serious Bellydance -
Standing Lessons
DVD Only - $17.95
This is the second lesson in a systematic
series of Bellydance instructional programs. It is a technical video,
the real thing, not an aerobicized version of the Bellydance. Master Teacher
and Dancer, CORY ZAMORA skillfuly teachers you how to do: (1) Hip Circles
in place, (2) Walking Weight Change in place, (3) Figure 8's, (4) Basic
Walking Shimmy, (5) Basic Arabic Camel which is your first traveling move,
(6)
Flat Ball Ball Ball, High & Low Camels, (7) the Basic Camel, (8) Half-time
Cymbal Pattern Loga and (9) how to put it all together. Her style ofdance
is called "freestyle Arabic". Music by the fabulous BROTHERS
0F THE BALADY. Distributed Exclusivelv by Dialogue International. Color
- Fiftv Minutes. Copyright 2005
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Caberet Bellydance
DVD Only - $17.95
Experience this authentic bellydancing
performance as though you are present.
A live, breathtaking display of exotic Cabaret dancing. CORY ZAMORA makes
this an Arabian Night to Remember. She heats up the night as she undulates
to the magical Middle Eastern music and singing of MIRAGE. Enjoy the experience
over and over. Members of MIRAGE include: Jim Karagozian - kanun, Eddie
Karagozian - doumbek, Khatchig Jingirian - keyboards/vocals, Michel Awad
- derbekki. Distributed Exclusively by Dialogue International. One Hour.
Copyright 2002
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Sword
& Tray Ballancing for Bellydancers 
DVD
Only - $17.95
Sword and Tray Balancing for Bellydancers will
give you expert instruction and demonstration on how to balance and perforn
with SWORDS AND TRAYS. Master teachers Ms Cory Zamora, and Ms Laura Sutherland
provide very usefull advice, as well as professional secrets and demonstrations.
This includes (a) what to look for when you buy these dancing assets, (b) how
to care and manage them, and (c) how to use them in an artistic and entertaining
manner. Technical Sword lessons include: Head Spins, Shoulder Spins, Stomach
Rolls, Overhead Swings, Proper Presentation of Weapon, Type of Sword to Use.
Tray Lessons include: Proper Presentation of Props, Type of Props to Use, Proper
Removal of Props, Candles and Feuls, How to Light Candles, The Backbend with
Tray, and. Head Balancing. This is highly recommended for dancers who want to
expand their repertoire of dancing techniques. Musical selectuions by Brothers
of the Baladi: "Chiftetelli," Darbuka," and "Mizmar"
from their album Further Journeys. Distributed Exclusively by Dialogue International.
One Hour. Copyright 2002
Caberet Bellydancing
Floor Moves and Advice
DVD
Only - $17.95
This teaches, by demonstration
and clear instructions, the lost art of technical Cabaret Bellydancing Floor
Moves. It also gives advice to working bellydancers and future performers. It
contains intriguing and informative interview/discussion of Cabaret Floor moves,
how they evolved and where they fit in to Cabaret Bellydancing historically
and today. Distributed Exclusively by Dialogue International. Duration: 62 minutes.
Copyright 2002
Dancing With Veils
DVD
Only - $17.95
Dancing with Veils is part and parcel
of American Bellydancing. As Bellydencing
with veil evolved there developed different types of "ties" and styles
of working with
Veils. It is useful to understand the reasoning behind the different styles
so that the
Dancer can learn to execute the moves gracefully and elegantly. This video is
the first of a series of Instructional Veil Work. Master Teacher Cory Zamor-a
demonstrates and explains the style of Veil Work she prefers to use. She is
assisted in this program by one of her charming students and skilled dancers,
Amanda. The Veil style Cory prefers to use and teach is known as the "Bib"
tie. Dancing with Veils involves skillful ways of removing the veil. In this
program, twoo different ways of removal are taught. One way is suited for a
shorter piece of music, while the other removal way is more appropriate for
a longer musical piece. You will learn how to doVeil Work to the two main rhythms:
Rhumba/Bolero, a 4 count musical piece and a Chiftiteli, an 8 count piece. It
is useful to know how to dance with veils to both
rhythms. Instruction is provided in several Veil moves, including: Shadow Box,
Lame Bird, among others. They are broken down so you can learn them easily.
You will also learn (a) Proper Holding/Fingering with Zills, (b) what steps
to use in Veil. More advanced moves can then be learned later in this series
after you, the Dancer, master these basic aspects of American Bellydancing With
Veil. The Veil Work lesson is accompanied by the Music of Brothers of the Baladi,
"Chiftitelli" from their CD Album, Further Journeys., and "Salla
Sana" from their Abum, Hope. Produced and Distributed by Dialogue Internafional.
All Rights Reserved Copyright 2003
Veils Vol. 2 The Roman Tie
DVD Only - $17.95
This is the second volume in a series
of instruction on Bellydancing With Veils. These lessons teach veil work in
increasing order of difficulty. While Volume I focuses on "The Bib Tie,"
Volume 2 focuses on "The Roman Tie." Master Bellydance Teacher, Cory
Zamora, leads you through an easy-to-follow program. Cory teaches with a 4 yard
veil of silk essence. You will learn "Fingering Methods," how to hold
and tie the veil, especially with zills (sagat), and applying these with the
different veil moves. ...illusions (never tricks) like hooking ends in time
with musical high points and phrasing. You will learn professional techniques
- Spinning Moves, Face Masks, Sailboats, Teepee, Windows, Clam Shell, Rosemary's
Baby, and the flamboyant Lame Bird .... and all on the beat! She explains dearly
how to move your body with different veil motions using a variety of fingering
techniques. She shows you how to tie the veil with and without zills. Cory also
discusses the type of material to use as a veil, how long it should be to suit
different types of music and dances. Other useful advice is how to turn mistakes
into dance moves. Music by Brothers of the Baladi. Running Time One Hour. Distributed
Exclusively by Dialogue International
Cory Zamora Dances for You
DVD Only - $17.95
An unforgettable, special treat for lovers
of the dance, especially Bellydance. This collection documents some of Cory
Zamora's beautiful performances over the past few years. It begins with a fantastic
Drum Solo - with Michael Beach and the Brothers of the Baladi some called this
number fantastic. You will see Old Arabic Freestyle at its best as she shows
up for you different venues and rhythms. She moves onto magical moments when
she dances to special, popular songs from Cory's past on her 55th Birthday Party.
She even takes on the challenge of dancing with a Mariachi Band. Traditional
Middle Eastern dance is also documented as she does the "Turkish Drop."
Different Veil Ties: the "Scarf", the "Duchess", "My
Tie." Audience interaction is fun when she dances into the crowd. Another
delightful dance is when she pairs up with Bellydancer "GG" for a
dynamic dancing duet. Enjoy it all. It's all for you - a full 87 minutes filled
with music. movement and moonlight. Distributed Exclusively by Dialogue International.
Color - 87 Minutes
Bellydance at the Renaissance Fair
DVD Only - $17.95
The Renaissance means a rebirth of interests
in the arts. These Faires have been gaining popularity as fun places to enjoy
and imagine the Period of the Renaissance. Everybody gets dressed up, like a
masquerade party. The bellydancers are a special part of the Faire. Participants
set up tents, dress in period, and talk like the Middle Ages. This video shows
you some of the fwi at the Faire aspects to enjoy watching and to show you how
you can participate at a Faire your area. This video features the colorful Belly
Dancing that takes place.
Some of the dancing rituals may seem strange, so they are explained. It all
fits in naturally. Cory Zamora and the Gypsies provide the dancing for your
pleasure. Distributed Exclusively by Dialogue International . Color - Two Hours.
Copyright Z006
Learn the Art of Male Bellydancing
DVD Only - $17.95
There is an art to "Male Belly dancing."
It differs from how women traditionally do the dance. Now, you can learn from
an accomplished Male Belly dancer, Wesley Gomes, of Seattle. Cory Zamora was
his teacher and she provides insight into proper dress and style for Male Belly
Dancers. Wesley explains and shows you how to dance like a man to the belly
dance music. As the Belly dance becomes more popular and is on the dance floor,
rather than wish you could dance to Arabic music, you will be able to learn
just how to move your arms, feet and body to the music and be technically correct.
Wesley's easy to follow lessons include: Snake Arms, Chest Isolation, Weight
Change Step, Figure 8 Rotation. The Camel, Flat Ball Ball Ball, Traveling Steps
Backwards, Step Push and Walking Steps. After these lessons, Wesley shows you
how he dances dance from various performances of both him and another cool Male
Dancer, Gregory. So, don't be left out. Join in the fun and learn
the Art of Male Belly dancing. Music by Brothers of the Baladi. Distributed
Exclusively by Dialogue International.
Color - 70 Minutes. Copyright 2005
Cane Dancing, Zamora Power Style
DVD Only - $19.95
An incomparable, rich and enriching set
of instructions and demonstrations as Cory Zamora shows
you how to dance with Power and Style. It is within the best traditions and
new renditions of belly
dancing with a cane, She does not treat the cane like a cute, delicate, feminine
fancy stick. You learn how to put your own personality into the dance with cane.
She begins with basic cane movements, such as Chugging, Figure 8 with Cane,
Shimmy, dip, Equestrian move, The Hook with Camel, Can Can Step, Traveling,
Man's Step, Pivot, Smacking, Spinning. Then she moves to Step-Kick moves, Saucy
spin, Back foot Kick, 8 count, Forward & Backward, Loop the Loop, Stop Together
Step, Step Push, Tap the Air. Other Manly Moves include The Hip, Head balancing,
and Hands of the Soul. We also see live performances by Goddess Cory Zamora
showing Cane in a Cabaret Setting, at a Renaissance Faire and free style. Distributed
Exclusively by Dialogue International - Color, 45
minutes.
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