Comments on: Autumn Ward: I’ve tried to show the enormous sophistication that can be present in our art form

By: Medea

Medea — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:08:32 +0000

Wow! I actually was able to get on this page…I guess my computer is in a good mood this morning.

I enjoyed the interview very much and I am looking forward to this DVD being released.

By: Mala

Mala — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:49:53 +0000

I triple undulate while changing level. But it took ages. Ages. The reverse took even longer and is not yet satisfactory.

By: Sajia

Sajia — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:48:51 +0000

Mala, do not mock me (weeps into her cocoa). YOU may be one of those ladies who undulates like a wave upon the sea, like a leaf upon the wind, but I am not as experienced as you. I undulate like a giraffe, not a snake. My basic shimmy, though, looks ok.

By: Mala

Mala — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:17:54 +0000

Thanks for the compliments people, but in this case my interview subjects are very clear thinkers and are nice and articulate. So thanks goes to them, really!

Autumn’s video is going to be tough to wait for. But I don’t think one should have unrealistic hopes for it either. As she herself says, very few DVDs keep everyone happy. I’m hoping it’ll be one of those basics videos you can recommend without hesitation. I’m also hoping it’ll finesse my basics and give me some juicy flowy drills to make my smoother moves more well-rounded. And finally, i’ll be thrilled to learn a complete Autumn choreography, even a simple one. Did you know she has a whole string of names, including Fatima? But Autumn Leah Ward suits her best!

Sajia… how nice that you’re doing Blanca’s choroe. Are you talking about the double undulations in the middle of it someplace? Right after the arabic hip walk? Those are quite easy. This is the ONE choreography I can say I’ve done properly because Blanca says so! i glowed and glowed. She even went further to say that it suits me. If I had a whole stage and a lovely costume, i would have video’d it!

By: Rhonda in Indiana

Rhonda in Indiana — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:21:29 +0000

Looks like another must have dvd! I’m also looking forward to the Fastasy Performance dvd. Please do consider making an instructional dvd with information geared toward those who have a firm grip on the basic techniques.

By: Lorrie

Lorrie — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:57:31 +0000

Wow, I can’t wait.
And it comes out a few says before my birthday.
I’ll have to get them.

Great interview Mala!!

By: Shaia Fahrid

Shaia Fahrid — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:46:32 +0000

I’ve been hoping for some magical source of inspiration and further education for 2009. Here you are, Autumn! Through the magic workings of Mala. I am so excited, so inspired; I cannot wait to watch, study, and dance along with the DVD. This could quite possibly change my life; stranger things have happened! Thank you both.

By: Evelyne

Evelyne — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:21:43 +0000

Arms and hands YAY

This dvd sounds great. Sounds like a “must have”

Thanks Autumn and Mala

By: Sajia

Sajia — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:12:25 +0000

*weeps* Oh, how cruel of you, Mala and Autumn, to give us tantalizing teasers of a dvd which will only ship an entire month from now! And plans for an advanced dvd too!
Well, I will be getting Bellydance Rhythms Workout any day now, and will be working on Next Level. Currently I am working on Blanca’s Venus choreography, which I found tricky because of all the traveling moves and undulations.

By: Dina Kassam

Dina Kassam — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:05:05 +0000

CLAP CLAP!!!
great great interview

THANK YOU Mala!!!!!
THANK YOU Autumn!

Arms/Hands – am in heaven )))))))))))))

I would be delighted if the material to be released soon were not on a dvd too advanced though.. like “accessible” to ppl who have your “beginner” release that would be great!!! else I understand of course people who are more advanced want some “serious stuff”