Hot Moves For Cool Chicks- A Burlesque Workout [DVD]

What a fun DVD. Not a "workout" but more like a guide for the beginner to Burlesque dancing. It covers a bit of everything.It has great tutorials on the Burlesque moves and covers alot of other material ranging from how to apply pasties- to the art of "tease," and how to get that sexy, effortless look as you "take it off." I have a few exotic dancing/Burlesque DVDs, and this one covered the most detailed information, I have seen about that.And so many great-great tips from not only the Princess, but also other top Burlesque artists. Like-"If the dancer does not believe she is sexy, neither will your audience."It is sectioned like this:-Personal Note from Princess Farhana (nice)-Costuming-Short Warm-up-Posture & Arms-Entrance Walks-Boa Technique-Bumps & Grinds-Art of the Tease-Taking It Off-End Poses-Exit Walks-Putting It All Together (picking a name, ideas & concepts for your dance, showmanship, trouble shooting tips, etc.)-Review (short follow along choreography with on-screen cues so you know what's coming next.)-Performance (live costumed performance)BONUS-Clips from the Velvet Hammer Burlesque ShowBurlesque History"How to" on Tassel Twirling with Miss Indigo BlueThis DVD pleasantly surprised me. There is really alot of great material here on Burlesque. And I was just expecting a dance workout. The production (sound, lighting, sets) value is good, but if you are expecting slick, MTV looking sets & visuals you might want to look elsewhere.I would recommend this DVD to anyone interested in learning Burlesque dancing. It's great because what is taught can be applied either way-for those who want to do it for fun at home (like me) or for those who really want to perform.

As many reviewers have already noted this is NOT a workout video. And why they had to confuse the customers by labeling it as one I don't know. Happily, I was already warned of this by other buyers so I bought this without any false expections to disappoint. And I was NOT disappointed! Yes, the quality of the film is amateurish, which is part of the charm. I kept on imagining the camera being held by one of Princess's "Girls" and ignored the jittery camerawork and sometimes jarring flow of action. I found the instructions easy to follow and was able to put together a complete dance routine in less than two weeks time, just in time to perform my routine as a special Anniversary present for my Sweetie. My partner was VERY happy with the results and I will Definately be using this video again in future. Best part of the video: I FINALLY learned how to twirl tassels!!! Thank you Miss Indigo Blue! To learn more about Miss Indigo Blue and how burlesque dance can improve self-esteem and change your life please view  A Wink and A Smile

I bought this because I was looking for a way to trick myself into thinking I wasn't working out. The video looks like it was shot in an apartment. The whole thing from start to finish was horrible. I think she spent twenty minutes alone on different types of feather boas. We get it honey, it's feathers on a string.Only buy this if you want a good laugh.

This was a total waste of money if one is looking for a fun "workout". The woman was scary, the filming was amateur, the whole thing was tacky. I mean, I was expecting a little tacky because it is burlesque but this was way beyond over the top. I was expecting a breakdown of burlesque moves and then a routine using those moves to give me a workout. Instead there were tips on how to do bumps and grinds, how to stand etc but never did I see an actual routine. HORRIBLEThe ONLY reason that this got a second star is because of the woman with the tassle twirling. I found it informative, fun and I am ready to run out and find some tassles to give this a try.The other bonuses were a waste of my time and worse than tacky. DO NOT GET THIS DVD. That would be my best advice.

I'm taking a burlesque 101 class and this DVD is like a 101 tutorial. It's an overview of different types of movements and stripping techniques. This is a must-have DVD if you love burlesque and want to build confidence in your movements and transitions. For me it feels like a 6 week burlesque class that has been condensed into a (just under) 2 hour material review. I love having a DVD that can help me practice different aspects of burlesque like entrances, exits, and poses. The choreography is cute and is played 3 times in a row, so you can do it from start to finish repeatedly with brief pauses to get dressed again. There's a costume section which ends with a thorough discussion of how to find, stick on, and remove pasties. It feels like Princess Farhana is your big sister guiding you through the basics of the art. Its perfect for someone who is new to and wants to practice the art of burlesque performance. If you've ever fantasized about becoming a sassy, bold, and beautiful burlesque performer, this is an excellent DVD to help you begin on your journey.

I purchased this and have used it maybe once. Its not what I expected and dosn't really do that many moves or go thoroughlly through the moves. More for the already advanced dancer I think.Thanks!!!

All Hail the Princess! I love this dvd - what a fun, novel workout! Princess Farhana is a wonderful, old school style burlesque dancer and her performance alone is worth the price of the video. She also gives great advice on costuming. If you are interested in feeling sexy and feminine this dvd is the perfect choice.

This is a great instructional video but it really can't be classified as a "burlesque workout". The movements demonstrated are informative for developing a routine but if you are looking for a workout, this probably won't be it, primarily due to the order of presentation. There is good information on costumes, stage personas, even picking a name - but the poor production quality lowered my rating to a 4. Get this if you want to develop a burlesque dance routine but look elsewhere for calorie burning.

The disc was faulty but I got a full refund straight away.

This DVD serves as a fun introduction to burlesque and Farhana is a very spontaneous and entertaining instructor. If you want to workout, you can find a more intense workout by petting you cat or cutting a stick of butter. Most of the DVD deals with costuming, posturing, walking, attitude, and acting/performance.

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This DVD is really great I found very helpful as I am just a beginner in the burlesque world. Princess farhana is an excellent teacher with loads of talent.

This DVD has everything you need to get you started in Burlesque.Princess Farhana hands out loads of tips on how to strip and how not too.A must for all showgirls!