Gothic Bellydance
February 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under Belly Dancing DVD's
- Stark.sublime.intense. The phenomenon of Gothic Bellydance or “Raks Gothique” is a multitude of poetic visions born out of the Goth, or Gothic, subculture, music, imagery and fashion, and expressed in the language of Bellydance. Modern “Bellydance” is an amalgam of historical dance styles coming from both East and West. Its diverse vocabulary allows the dancer to experiment with the widest ra
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Stark…intense. The phenomenon of Gothic Bellydance or Raks Gothique is a multitude of poetic visions born out of the Goth, or Gothic, subculture, music, imagery and fashion, and expressed in the language of Bellydance.
its not entirly bad but i expeced it to be alot better.
Rating: 1 / 5
Recently purchased this dvd. Actually, I couldn’t wait to see who was in. After reviewing the first performer, I wasn’t happy. I really can’t say why but there were few performers where I didn’t like the use knives. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for experiental dance but using small daggers is a no-no. Anyway, the rest of the dvd really threw me off. A few dances reminded me of an 80s metal music video.
Overall don’t purchase this dvd. It is not worth it. I don’t really think that this dvd captured gothic bellydance the way it should be.
Rating: 3 / 5
Only Ariellah and Asharah are pleasant exceptions. Their performances are exquisite examples of fascinating Tribal style.
In striking contrast to them, the rest of the contents of this DVD are not much different from what you can see on TV music channels every day. I don’t know what kind of style they were trying to represent or create, but they ended up looking just pathetic. Jeniviva and Neon know how to bellydance, but don’t always want to. Some others don’t really know how to dance. And still others don’t even try.
Rating: 2 / 5
So So
Not exactly what I expected but not the worst I’ve seen.
Agree that some of them looked lost some of them were good too.
I liked the Isis wings in the one dance
Some of the music to me was a bit like whaaa.
I’ve watched it twice owned it bout 6 months now, I watch the Rachel Brice video alot more.
Rating: 3 / 5
I am bummed, and honestly offended at this video. I am no prude. But the knife scene….ugh… What’s next actual animal or human sacrifces??
I really like Jehan, and her other 2 DVD’s, The Temple of Jehan, and Sacred Bellydance, but this was too much. The Lesbian S& M scene? Porno or Bellydance…..mmmmm, gonna go with Porno. Hey if that’s what you’re into, it’s your business, but I’m bummed this is listed under Bellydance DVD…..It is misleading. I also love Neon’s stuff usually, so i was just surprised all around. yikes! Ladies, i love you all, but what were you thinking??
The blood on the lip scene, eeewww, gross.
I have been dancing 9 years, and I have never danced with blood on my lip.
I am hoping for another Jehan video though….just not one like this!
…Agree with the other reviewer, do NOT watch with your kids around!!!
Rating: 1 / 5