Miranda Phoenix
New member
As I mentioned in the Intro Forum, I have been fascinated by BD since I was a child and have recently begun studying it. I have been researching and reviewing videos almost non-stop for over a week now, but, though I understand there is an ongoing debate on what is and isn’t BD (and why), I’m left a bit confused as to where to start my lessons... As a total tyro, I can just barely tell the difference between styles, never mind decide which one is best for me.
From what I’ve been able to find online, however, there are only two teachers in the Worcester, MA area: Amira Jamal (who teaches “Oriental”) and Phoenix Avathar (who teaches AT, Gothic, etc.). I think I should wait 'till later (if at all) on the latter, but I’m not sure that Amira’s class is what I’m looking for either.
Can anyone suggest a local teacher for me? Or, perhaps, recommend Amira Jamal’s class?
I am also considering ordering the following videos: Bellydance Basics and Beyond: Technique for a Solid Foundation, by Jenna; Bellydance: East Coast Tribal - Basics, Combinations & Strength Workout DVD, by Sera; Bellydance for the Beautiful Freaks, by Tempest; and Contemporary Bellydance and Yoga Conditioning with Ariellah, by Ariellah -- what do you think about them, are they good choices for a beginner? I picked them for their aerobic/strength workouts as much as for their technical knowledge.
Thanks for all your thoughts, my friends!
From what I’ve been able to find online, however, there are only two teachers in the Worcester, MA area: Amira Jamal (who teaches “Oriental”) and Phoenix Avathar (who teaches AT, Gothic, etc.). I think I should wait 'till later (if at all) on the latter, but I’m not sure that Amira’s class is what I’m looking for either.
Can anyone suggest a local teacher for me? Or, perhaps, recommend Amira Jamal’s class?
I am also considering ordering the following videos: Bellydance Basics and Beyond: Technique for a Solid Foundation, by Jenna; Bellydance: East Coast Tribal - Basics, Combinations & Strength Workout DVD, by Sera; Bellydance for the Beautiful Freaks, by Tempest; and Contemporary Bellydance and Yoga Conditioning with Ariellah, by Ariellah -- what do you think about them, are they good choices for a beginner? I picked them for their aerobic/strength workouts as much as for their technical knowledge.
Thanks for all your thoughts, my friends!