Shimmy

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Shimmy introduces you to the basics of the sensual art of belly dance. Forty-three authentic moves choreographed by a belly dance instructor and fitness professional. For thousands of years women from the cradle of civilization have increased flexibility and burn calories through a low-impact aerobic workout - all while maintained their beauty and explored their sensuality.

2007 · 23m
Starring Gillian Cofsky, Shivaun Corry, Simone Leblanc
Director Ian Kerr

Season 1

  • Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy
    EPISODE 1
    Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy
    This episode begins with a gentle warm up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The choreography that concludes with a freestyle belly dance. teaching sequence includes the 'shoulder shimmy', 'hip rotation', the '1,2,3 hop', and the 'hip pop'.
    23m
  • Cairo to Istanbul
    EPISODE 2
    Cairo to Istanbul
    This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence introduces four core belly dance moves: the exotic 'head slide', the 'basic Egyptian step','hip circles' and the 'Turkish figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers combine what they have just learned into an authentic belly dance choreography.
    23m
  • Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy
    EPISODE 3
    Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy
    This episode guides the viewers through a gentle warm-up. In the teaching sequence, viewers are introduced to the sharp 'hip-piston', 'snake-arms', expressive hand and facial gestures, and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. In the final act, viewers are lead through a fun and energetic choreography using the moves they just learned.
    23m
  • The Hippy Camel
    EPISODE 4
    The Hippy Camel
    This episode begins with a floor and standing warm up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes 'shoulder rolls', the 'village shimmy', 'm and m's', and the upper-body isolation called the 'chest camel'. The performance sequence combines all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance choreography. The episode closes with a gorgeous freestyle belly dance.
    23m
  • From Camp to Cabaret
    EPISODE 5
    From Camp to Cabaret
    This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence introduces some new belly dance moves: the 'three-step turn', the 'hip-bounce', the 'gawazzi step', the 'cabaret shimmy', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'. The performance sequence combines these moves into a lively and fun belly dance choreography.
    23m
  • The Sultan's Chest
    EPISODE 6
    The Sultan's Chest
    This episode starts with a combination of warm-up moves. The teaching sequence introduces the following core belly dance movements: the 'step/touch/step', the 'Turkish bump', the 'chestcircle', the 'liquid-arms' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers are lead through choreography incorporating all of the moves.
    23m

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Cast & Crew

  • G‌C
    Gillian Cofsky
    Host
  • S‌C
    Shivaun Corry
    Host
  • S‌L
    Simone Leblanc
    Host
  • M‌M
    Manon Martin
    Host
  • K‌V
    Karen Valair
    Host
  • D‌R
    Dominique Rosenblum
    Host
  • I‌K
    Ian Kerr
    Director

About

Shimmy

Reality

Shimmy introduces you to the basics of the sensual art of belly dance. Forty-three authentic moves choreographed by a belly dance instructor and fitness professional. For thousands of years women from the cradle of civilization have increased flexibility and burn calories through a low-impact aerobic workout - all while maintained their beauty and explored their sensuality.

Information

Studio
OWNC
Released
2007
Rated
TV-G
Region of Origin
Canada

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