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Shakra's Industrial Strength Dance Workout - Tribal Bellydance, World Fusion |  | Artists: Na'la, Hilary, Bronwen
Label: StratoStream - World Dance New York
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  17 reviews
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 188883000574
EAN: 0188883000574
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
Created by Shakra, a DC-based cutting-edge fusion dance trio, the Industrial Strength Dance Workout is a vigorous blend of Afro-industrial fusion, hip-hop, modern dance, bellydance, bhangra, and other high-energy forms of dance. The moves are beautifully merged into Shakra's signature style, Transfusion Dance and offer a superb systematic total body toning and strengthening workout with a powerful cardio component - and a massive fun factor. Assertive and futuristic in its spirit, the workout is propelled by the driving rhythms of Gothic/Industrial music featuring :wumpscut:, Decoded Feedback, Terrorfakt, Maduro, The Last Dance, and Collide. Workout 1 <45 min.> opens with a cardio section and proceeds through a series of dynamic stretches and isolations toward Transfusion Dance steps that get progressively bigger and faster. Workout 2 <25 min.> jumps straight into hard-hitting moves of the pure Shakra transfusion style, building to a faster tempo through sequences of steps. Following the workouts, the program offers an instructional section where Na'la, Bronwen, and Hilary of Shakra teach 2 Transfusion dance combinations and practice them at accelerating tempos. Shakra dancers use the system of gears to cue switching between tempos in the workouts and combinations. 1st Gear is normal speed, on the beat of the music, 2nd gear is double time, 3rd gear is twice as fast as 2nd, and Overdrive doubles the 3rd gear. The gear system effectively manages the accelerating tempos of the dance, giving the program a great flow. In addition the Industrial Strength Dance Workout offers Safety Tips and a special Technique section breaking down Transfusion Dance techniques and isolations in depth.
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 Great for Strength training February 15, 2010
J. Reyes (Texas)
I was first drawn to this DVD because of the music it had, which I really really do like.
But the first time I used this, I thought that it was SUCH an easy workout, since I bellydance a lot but have been recently been doing a bollywood workout. So I thought i was "too fit" for this workout.
The next day, my upper body was sore and so were my inner thighs.
This workout has helped a lot with my posture. I'm not even really aware that I'm standing and sitting taller, just does wonders for the upper back, especially when you are squatting and are in "straight back" position.
The only thing I didn't really like about this video is that, if you haven't had experience in being in an actual dance class and can memorize moves and follow directions flowingly, then you might have a problem keeping up.
But if you're a dancer like I am, then I totally suggest this to you!
 Fun & Inspiring - if you don't expect to bellydance December 30, 2009
Natasya Katsikaris (Ojai, CA USA)
This DVD is not for everyone. If you like UnMata and Shakra you will LOVE this DVD. If you have no idea who UnMata or Shakra are ... watch them on YouTube to see if you like the style.
Shakra ended-up in the "Modern Fusion Bellydance" world by default - there is nowhere else to put them. They have their own "Industrial" style which appears to be based on goth/industrial/club style dancing + a great deal of originality. This DVD gets 5 stars for FUN factor. These gals are enthusiastic & encouraging. The DVD always puts me in a good mood.
If you are expecting a bellydance work-out this is NOT it. As a bellydancer, I enjoy cross-training with bold, agressive movement which adds contrast to the controlled movement I normally practice.
Some reviews complained about too much talking - but once you grasp Shakra's style you can skip the talky bits and go straight for the drills. Shakra teaches in "gears" starting slowly and speeding-up. I found their teaching method easy to follow. Also, once you get into the real workout section ... the talky bits are a chance to catch your breath };>
This DVD is not exactly dance technique and not exactly exercise ... but something in-between. I am physically-fit and get a good aerobic workout if I finish this DVD. In fact, I can get a good workout just by finishing 1/2 hour of this DVD - the trick is to skip the intro and go directly to the drills.
Good shoulder/upper back workout but needs less talking & more action November 17, 2009
Cayenne
***2/3/10 Update - I always like to update items if I feel I need to rate higher or lower than before. Although the music isn't particularly for me, I do have a volume control and can use this DVD as a way to build strengthing moves for my shoulders & upper back without using weights every day. I'll keep this DVD in my routine for a while then put in on rotation. I'll move my rating from a 'so-so' 3 star to a 'good' tenative 4 star.
I can't believe I had this DVD a year before I was motivated enough to try it. Why did I wait a year? The safety precaution info is great but there are too many interruptions during the workout. Maybe it's meant to be more of a strength DVD than cardio. After 90 minutes I couldn't believe I didn't break a sweat. I did find the arm movements beneficial. I can't say the same about the music - a couple of times during the DVD the word "Evil" was belted out in a song. The end of the 2nd workout didn't really 'feel' like an ending - seemed a bit abrupt. The cool down section did provide a full body stretch. Overall I may use this dvd only once a week for a few weeks so that I can get in more cardio time elsewhere.
 Not as easy as it appears...... October 20, 2009
Ophelia (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Previews always make things look so easy and it can be so misleading. I bought this dvd awhile ago excited at the opportunity to learn what looked to me to be really cool dancing (it still is fun). When I saw the preview of it I was so excited and I ordered it almost right away. My gripes with it however have led this dvd to remain on my shelf for now until I have more dancing experience. They spend very little time on the precautions and foot movements before diving right in with a go go go pace. It seems they should have mentioned at some point in the beginning that this is not a beginner workout dvd. If you want to get a good workout, I would suggest finding something easier before starting on the Shakra Industrial Workout. I couldn't even make it 15 minutes in when I started it. I'm in somewhat better shape now and will eventually try it again but if you are a true beginner like me and have no dancing background, buy this dvd later rather than sooner.
fun workout June 23, 2009
A. Silveira
I am probably traumatized by my mothers 80's big hair aerobic tapes so it's refreshing to buy one and see some women who are the opposite. It is easy to pick up the moves and it is really fun-I probably look like an idiot but oh well. I feel the burn in my butt, abs, and upper arms. A bit of cardio too.
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