| Shakra's Industrial Strength Dance Workout - Tribal Bellydance, World Fusion | 
 enlarge | Director: Shakra
Actors: Na'la, Hilary, Bronwen
Studio: StratoStream - World Dance New York
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 20035
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 100
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 30166
UPC: 188883000574
EAN: 1888830005742
ASIN: B0016C7E0A
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 29, 2008
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Product Description
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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 Best, most fun workout of any kind December 1, 2008
I was very impressed with this workout video. It is very complete in that it focuses on so many parts of the body, including breathing. Every move is broken down into digestible parts and done from slower to faster speeds or "gears." It's nice that each member had a chance to lead movements. The Goth/Industrial music is very fun and not overpowering. These ladies know their stuff and it shows. I have studied various forms of bellydance for 9 years and would recommend this workout to pros and novices alike, even if you don't dance at all, it's a great workout. There's a drill for hips, but not much hips in the combinations, in case that's the workout you're looking for. But it works everything and you feel great. I saw Shakra perform at TribalFest before and the moves in this video are true to what they do. So put your combat boots on and get stomping! =)
 I shoulda known better November 4, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I watched the video clip. Listened to the music and I still bought the dvd. I shoulda known better because I hate the music and while the dance moves are powerful, I can't dance to music I don't like. So make sure that you like industrial gothic music before you buy this dvd! I think I will give this one away.
It just won't stop! October 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really loved the way these girls personalities came out in the intro, but this was otherwise disappointing. The pace of this workout was way off. For every 3 minutes of movement there seemed to be a whole minute where you stop everything and talk. It seems this workout was clumsily put together and so was the menu system. The workout feels like it goes on forever but the next day, the only place I feel it is in my hamstrings.
The long and short of it is, I'd much rather have bought a video of their performances (which are strangely only glimpsed on the DVD) than the workout. Though, to be fair, the music track is great and the moves are fun. Overall, just poorly put together. Sorry Shakra!
 Interesting September 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure what to expect from this workout. I really enjoy Shakra's performances, but that doesn't always make for a good workout dvd. Other than the strange choice of working out in boots, it was a fun workout and really got the heart rate up. Just don't expect a lot of traditional cabaret or tribal style bellydance instruction. These ladies assume a basic knowledge of MED and fuse a lot of different styles with it. Also helps if you like industrial music.
a breed apart September 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Different but cool!
Shakra is three outstanding dancers interpreting their vision of industrial dance, performed beautifully in sync, and with high energy. This is a powerful work out that you will feel especially in the upper torso and arms. These gals don't fool around.
I begin this program with skepticism, but halfway into it, I found an enjoyable,high energy dance that I could easily join into. The dark garb and stomp boots is not typical for me so, I joined in barefoot just to try it out .
Industrial dance by Shakra is the influence of hip hop, bangra, belly dance and African dance, taken into their own interpretation. They are a deviation from the norm and take an eclectic mix of the above dances into their own variation of speed and combinations.
The dance is performed in speeds, called "gears"with variations from first gear to overdrive
Safety tips necessary to perform the dance safely are included as well.
Dance technique emphasizes posture, while executing these basic moves: pulsing, flat back, weight transfers, chest and head slides, drop knee, chest lifts, etc..
The basic moves are executed with power and thrusting behind isolated moves which make them appear mechanical and robotic. The instruction is clear, and user friendly and one is encouraged to repeat the segments as needed.
The workout is intense and targets hips, oblique, arms, torso, in brief you will feel every body part awaken.
The "reach" section is my favorite, intense but increasing strength and flexibility.
The drill section begins with a grapevine and stomp, fling step, twist step, elbow hits, which are fun and great for coordination. Putting all these basics together to create combinations one and two while using different speeds was challenging but great fun.
A cool down with yoga follows this lengthy work out which is approximate ninety minutes.
Overall, this was different for me, but aside from the great workout, I
am ready for the techno-industrial dance floor.
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