Belly Dance Television
video news magazines on DVD

Volume 1

Spotlight - Ansuya
America's Superstar! Born the daughter of renown dancer, Jenaeni Rathor, Ansuya was always destined for belly dance stardom. In this in-depth interview, Ansuya shares her thoughts on today's hottest topics, as well as insight into her personal life and dance history.

Rising Stars
Urban Tribal Dance Company, of San Diego, California fuses the past and the future with their innovative style. Meet the ladies of UTDC and find out how they went from turbans to hip hop while keeping the belly dance theme.

Hip Tips
Anaheed and Paulina show you how to care for your costume when the party's over. Get some valuable advice from Anaheed on how to prepare your sweaty costume for transportation, and what to do with it when you get home.

Feature Story
Behind the Scenes at Amara's controversial production of "An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance." For the past several years, this show has been turning heads and raising eyebrows in the belly dance community. Now BD-TV will introduce you to the players, and show you what it takes to make this unusual event a reality.

News & Events
* Festival of Dancing Colors (and Gala Show highlights), featuring Fahtiem, Yaleil, Jim Boz, and more!
* MECDA's 26th Anniversary Party - Feiruz sheds some light on the history of MECDA; plus performance highlights of Midnight Mirage, Rania, Arturo, and the rest.
* Festival Fantasia - find out why this is the last Festival Fantasia, and get a look at some event performances, including Una, Rachel Brice, Shoshanna, and Kasia the Aging Diva.
* IAMED's Sixth Awards of Belly Dance - meet the winners and get a glimpse of each performance at this outstanding black tie affair!

Volume 2

Spotlight - Carolena Nericcio
Meet the mother of American Tribal Style belly dance and discover how the Tribal craze was born. This comprehensive biography features exclusive interviews with Carolena, Jill Parker, Kajira Djoumahna, and more... as well as a peek at Carolena's personal photo collection and highlights from her belly dance documentary.

Rising Stars
We'll introduce you to two of the hottest belly dancers you may have never seen: Habib from Sedona, Arizona, and Sadie from Denver, Colorado. Plus, enjoy two exclusive performances that you can only find on BD-TV.

Feature Story
Go behind the scenes at one of the most exciting belly dance productions to date... the premiere of Suhaila's "Sheherezade."

Hip Tips
Anaheed and Paulina show you how to give your costume wardrobe a face lift by tucking and draping your skirts in a variety of ways.

News & Events
Highlights from...
* Tribal Fest
* Belly Dancer of the Universe
* and the Bellydance Superstars in Las Vegas!

Volume 3

Spotlight - Aradia
A second-generation dancer who has been performing since childhood, Aradia has plenty to say about growing up as a Belly Dancer in Las Vegas. You also get to enjoy an exlusive performance by this wonderful, world-class Belly Dancer!

Rising Stars
LaUra & Crystal Silmi: check out these two very different but very talented dancers who are sure to be future stars of Belly Dance.

Plus, enjoy two exclusive performances that you can only find on BD-TV.

Feature Story
Come along with Paulina on an exciting journey with the "Arabian Nights at Sea" cruise to Ensenada, Mexico!

Hip Tips
Aubre and Paulina give you some pointers on abdominal undulations.

Events
Enjoy highlights and behind-the-scenes coverage of Hollywood concert "This Is Belly Dance!," featuring BD-TV's Rising Star, Sadie! Then join BD-TV at Naked Rhythm's VIP party for the release of their new "Frequency" CD.