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Film presents the Bellydance Superstars live as they perform their much acclaimed show at the famous Parisian music hall, The Folies Bergere. The music features the most respected names in Arab music including live percussion with Wassan Pharoom and master drummer Issam Houshan

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Finally the show!
 
Review Date: August 28, 2005
Reviewer: Shadowdancer,
Finally a DVD where you get to enjoy the entire cast dancing together! The first BDSS DVD was mostly solos, American Bellydancer was mostly Miles. This is exactly what I was waiting for! There are large group numbers as well as solos. The camera angles are wretched for the first song, but they seemed to figure it out after that. Much better than the solo DVD..no 'artistic' shots with candle holders in the way, you can actually SEE the dancers!

This DVD is a must have for any fan of Rachel Brice and the Indigo. Her solo is wonderful and their group performances are good as well. There are a few fusion pieces.. one hula influenced which was a little slow but interesting. I'd never seen Belly Queen before and I have to say their flamenco tinted duet was the best part of this DVD.

I was a bit sad to see all of the nontraditional elements added to this show. I understand that it's a huge traveling act that has to grab the audience and it's a -show-. I do feel however that there is enough variety in belly dancing to do away with gymnastic routines and Hawaiian dancing. It would have been nice to see some traditional folkloric belly dancing, though they do a very nice Egyptian number.

This DVD has group numbers, solos (to both recorded music and live drumming by Issam and Rachel Brice), duets, and comedy. I'm not a fan of Dondi's Marilyn Monroe impersonation, but other people say they laugh so I guess it appeals to some. The costumes are lovely and the production is of high quality. This DVD has something for every belly dance lover, I highly recommend it.
Absolutely Wonderful
 
Review Date: February 11, 2006
Reviewer: Parthena Black, Oklahoma
I like this DVD much, much better than the original "Bellydance Superstars." I think that the difference in opinion depends on whether you are a dancer or just a fan. I agree that there is a bit too much pink and neon color and that the camera frequently moves away from the move you really want to see, but this is a musical arts performance and not an instructional. Bellydancers are understandably going to be annoyed with the camera work. Perhaps camera technicians filming bellydance performances should be bellydancers so that they might understand what the dancers in the audience are interested in! The camera tech's habit of cutting to the dancer's face isn't all bad, though, because a few nice moments of interaction among the dancers was caught.

The dancing is beautiful, the dancers are energetic and the group drum solos with Issam are a lot of fun. I can't find criticism for a single one of the dancers or the choreography. From the amazing Ansuya to the spinning Petite Jamila to the tribal dancers to Dondi's hilarious "Marilyn," the dancing is energetic and flawless. Sonia and Issam do a wonderful job as usual, and two group drum solos are included. In the first, Ansuya gets to show off her solo skills and even Sharon Kihara joins in with full tribal costume. We're also treated to the seductive style of Dondi at her best. In the second one we are treated to Jillina's classic hair tosses when she expands on her performance from the original. That woman is going to have some neck problems.......

A great variety of dances is presented, including the beautiful "Bombay Bellywood," which starts on a dark, serious note and ends with a fun Hindi dance. I enjoyed every single performance and will watch this one over and over again.

I do wish that the DVD had a menu where you could choose specific performances like the original does. My version doesn't have one and while I can forward the DVD player, I'm not sure which order the performances are in so it's a little inconvenient.

If you fail to play the DVD to the very end, you'll miss a unique presentation of the credits with a little twist at the end that will make you smile. Highly recommended.
Breathtaking dancing, emotional rollercoaster
 
Review Date: December 12, 2005
Reviewer: E. Schrader, Michigan
I absolutely LOVE the Paris DVD. I have all of the other superstars dvd's and I tell you this is the absolute best. The costume are gorgeous, the dancing is so pretty. I really do almost get emotional watching this because I can't believe I can really love belly dance anymore then I already do. I could watch this over and over and over again. You will not be disappointed I promise you! :)

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