Rating: 
Summary: Fun!
Review: This might not be the hardest workout in the world, it might not be the best but it will motivate you, move you and yes, excercise you. The Basic Moves are fairly easy to do and a great start before you move on to any other of Neena and Veena's videos (specially the Slim Down VHS which is my favorite). Fat Burning seems easy when you watch it but give it a try and you'll feel it. I have found that using a bellydancing belt or scarf (you can get them at ebay for a good price) is really encouraging, it helps you keep the rythm and motivates you to move more and make sounds that not only sound beautiful, but you'll hear them matching the movements in the screen and will make you feel like a real bellydancer. The DVD is a great value since you get for one low price, what you would otherwise have to buy as two separate VHS for about the same price. I also recommend the Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns and Thighs DVD and the Slim Down VHS.
Rating: 
Summary: Just starting out
Review: I've just started out learning to dance (after a year of pondering the idea). This was the first thing I found in VHS form, and after going through it I had to convert it to DVD. The first one is awsome for people who never quite learned how to move their bodies beyond walking and running (me!). It teaches the basic movements that will be incorporated into dance at a more advanced stage, as well as focuses on the exercise aspect of it. Plus, it takes the time to let you see how different things are done, rather than rushing ahead just to show off the expertise of the dancers on the video. The same thing goes for the second work out on this dvd. I was very happy with this and am looking forward to getting a hold of anything else by these sisters.
Rating: 
Summary: Thoughts on the twins
Review: Wow, this is by far the worst dvd I own. Aerobically-its a good workout but you have to suffer through long repetitive movements that get boring FAST. Plus you have no shoes on so make sure the padding under your carpet is new to avoid injury. And, I never felt like I was even close to belly dancing. The extra dance segments that feature the twins dancing made me feel that this video was more about their self promotion than me getting into shape. Pass this one up or give it to your man for his personal enjoyment-thats about all its worth.
Rating:
Summary: DO YOU LIKE TOUCHING YOUR FOREHEAD???
Review: Not very many "belly" moves. alot of low hoping and forehead touching. Yes its a good workout, yes the music is nice, yes I got bored really fast. used it twice!
Rating:
Summary: Basic Moves For Novices-FatBurning For In shape ppl!
Review: I absolutely fell in love with Belly Dancing thanks to this DVD. It has helped me lose 2 pant sizes in a month (From 24 to a 22)and has upped my confidence, energy and has helped me develop a new love- Belly dancing!
My personal opinion: Basic Moves is best if you are a total novice to belly dancing, and if you are pretty out of shape. I would highly reccomend Basic Moves if you are looking for a work out that will teach you some moves, is fun, challenging yet dosen't leave you feeling like your gonna die any moment. My only gripe is I don't understand why they included one of their HARDEST work outs on the same DVD as their easiest. I have weak ankles, so the fat burning portion of the DVD which deals mostly with Egyptian Folk dancing is pretty much a no go for me. It seems you would need to be in really good shape to do the fat burning portion. If you are out of shape, I would save the money and just buy the VHS of Basic moves.
Rating:
Summary: A Workout I Can Live With
Review: Neena and Veena present themselves well, and wisely leave the narration/instruction to voiceover, while concentrating on presenting the moves as cleanly and clearly as possible. Basic Moves starts with a fluid warmup that leads you gradually into more strenuous activity. This would be perfect for someone who's just beginning to explore belly dance and is not ready to invest in classes and gear. It's not as good as taking a class, but it's a great supplement to those classes for someone like me, who needs to be lead through the warmup and workout. I found it helpful to watch the sister on the left to see how to DO the moves, then watch the sister on the right to add more flair as I've gained confidence. The second workout, Fat Burning, is a lot harder, so unless you're already in good shape, save it til the Basic Moves starts to feel too easy. I am woefully out of shape and cannot yet make it through more than half of the session (but it's only been a few undisciplined weeks.) I AM still having fun with it though, which keeps me motivated.
Rating:
Summary: THANK YOU NEENA AND VEENA!
Review: This is an excellent workout for someone who hates to work out. I have been doing it twice a week for three weeks and its been fun. My belly is noticable more defined, so are my legs and arms, and I've lost about 8 pounds. My boyfriend has especially noticed the change in my body and says he loves it that I look like a belly dancer. Its a very sexy workout. I have more energy and i acctually look forward to working out now, instead of dreading it. It is not strenuous, instead it is more relaxing. I feel good when I am done instead of worn out. Neena and Veena have a lot of enthusiasm and thier attitude makes you feel good about working out. They are so graceful and fun to watch. I find myself doing the moves to music as I clean the house because they are enjoyable. If you are not in shape when you get it, take your time learning the basic moves section before you try to move onto the fat burning. If you stick with it, which i'm sure you will want to after you try it, it really works. My body is so thankful for Neena and Veena. :)
Rating:
Summary: A fun workout
Review: I thought the basic moves part was pretty easy, until the next day when I started feeling it! It's a great warm-up for the fat-burning part. I'm not the least bit in shape, and the cardio stuff is challenging, but it can be as high or low impact as you can handle. Someday I hope to be able to hop around like Neena & Veena!
Rating:
Summary: The Workout is Good, but the Title is Deceptive
Review: The "beginners" part of the title is in reference to the DVD in question offering instructions on how to bellydance for someone who may never have done it before. It teaches basic moves and exercises the various areas of the body that are used during bellydance. DO be able to get through the first workout if you aren't in shape -- but do NOT expect the same with the second workout (hence my reason for refering to the title as deceptive). The basic moves section of this DVD is good for someone who is out of shape (like me) and looking for something that stretches and challenges at the same time. It doesn't really burn fat or get your heart rate going like, say, a Tae-Bo workout would, but it does get your body moving and teaches you some unusual dance moves at the same time. The fat burning section is something else entirely. Intermediate users who have some tone and strength to their muscles might be able to deal with the constant up-down-up-down movement, but even after a month of fairly steady exercise with other titles, I still can't get through the first part of this workout. The constant bouncing in particular seems to agitate my knees and ankles. So, in short -- the first workout is good for stretching, coordination, grace, and learning a little bit about bellydance. The second is good if your knees and ankles can take it and you have the endurance to tough it out. That person isn't me, but it might be you :) DVD options include sound type (Dolby 5.1 or Dolby 2), editing out the commentators's voices, and information about the benefits of bellydance. The dance footage that was originally part of the credits on the VHS versions of these workouts is also included, and I would almost say that they're worth the price of admission. As difficult as I found the second workout to be, I find watching Veena and Neena dance to be awe-inspiring. They are very good at what they do, and their costumes are incredible!
Rating:
Summary: My New Favorite Workout!
Review: I just finished this workout, and I have to say, it is fabulous! Admittedly, my arms were more out of shape than I anticipated, as I found out while doing the various movements on this DVD. The moves may feel a bit odd to those of us without any prior bellydancing experience, but I easily caught on. I didn't realize how much of a workout I was getting until I sat down at the end and began to seriously sweat! It's long enough to get a good workout, but short enough that it doesn't feel dragged out with filler and talk. I can see how over a short period of time, the moves would become more natural. This is a very fun workout that is both aerobically and visually stimulating. It is well worth the money and time invested in it.
| 
