Welcome to Alexandra’s Belly Dance Department and Gift store! Alexandra carries an outstanding DVD Series, “The Ancient Art of Belly Dance" as well as performance DVD’s of herself and her company, Seher. Coming soon will be an Instructors Manual, dance supplies and gifts that will please any belly dancer!
You can order the products below by using Paypal or through our order form for payments via check or money order. More ordering information is given at the bottom of this page.
The Ancient Art of Belly Dance DVDs
This series is a complete course in belly dance including technique and combinations for the balady, veilwork, drum solo and taksim (the slow work), 6/8 for Tribal and 9/8 /Turkish Rom and Zills and Rhythms.
"Your videos are wonderful! They explain everything so clearly!" - S.B., Toleda, Iowa
"Thank you so much for making 'The Ancient Art of Belly Dance™.' It is beautiful in every way!" - A.S., Parrish, Florida
"I love your tape and I'm learning to dance!" - M.F., West Palm Beach, Florida
DVD 3 - Zills and Rhythms
In this DVD renowned percussionist Michael Beach (Brothers of the Baladi) and award-winning dancer Alexandra King teach how to wear and play zills as well as many of the rhythms and percussion instruments that are used in belly dancing. This is an excellent opportunity to hone in on your zills skills and understanding of Middle Eastern music.
Now available!!!
Price: $24.95
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DVD 2 - Tribal 6/8 and Turkish Rom 9/8
Part 3: 6/8 (Regional / Tribal) & 9/8
Part 4: Kashlimah (Turkish Rom)
This DVD features steps and movements to the rhythm of 6/8, taken from the tribal and regional dances of Armenia, Morocco, and Iran. It also features technique for Kashlimah, (9/8), as well as a complete 9/8 choreography to Eddie "The Sheik" Kochak's fabulous rendition of "Anwar."
Price: $24.95 (Temporarily unavailable)
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DVD 1 - Balady, Veil, Drum solo and Taksim
Part 1: Balady & Bolero
Part 2: Chiftitelli & Drum Solo
This DVD contains the most basic instruction for the American cabaret. It includes a warm-up and steps and combinations for the rhythms of balady, for openings and finales, Bolero for veilwork and Taksim for standing work and floor work as well as the drum solo. It also includes an awesome performance by Alexandra!
Price: $24.95
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"The movements taught are more sophisticated and challenging than what I have seen in other instructional tapes, and the instructions are more detailed. The performances are gorgeous and your grace is inspiring!" - AG, Richmond, CA.
DVD - A Very Special Evening at the Plaka
Re-Released 1985 video, "A Very Special Evening at the Plaka" starring Alexander King, Diana Ferrari and Jenaeni Rathor (Ansuya's mother). This archival footage is classic American Cabaret at it's finest. It should be in every dancer's library!
Price: $19.95
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SOLOS - The Best of Alexandra King (DVD)
See four of Alexandra's best live performances from 1984 - 1994: An Evening at the Plaka (1984); the award-winning performance in the Belly Dancer of the Year pageant (1988); Alexandra's acclaimed performance in the Plaka concert, "Judeen Presents Dunia" (1992); and the 1994 concert with the UCSB Middle East Dance Ensemble at Beckman auditorium in Los Angeles (1994).
Price: $19.95
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Coaching
Send me a DVD of you dancing plus your music and I will critique it and give you tips and coaching by Email or regular mail. $100.00, flat rate for three sessions!
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Choreography
Send me your music and, if you'd like, a DVD of you dancing and I will create a piece for you or your group in any style you'd like. $75.00/minute of your music (rate is per minute of the song used for the choreography).
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How to Order and Shipping Information
How to Order
Online
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Disclaimer regarding Shipping prices at Paypal (please read this if your order is over $150):
You must contact Alexandra King if your order is over $150 for the correct shipping amount. Unfortunately, due to a Paypal shopping cart limitation, we are unable to mention "consult Alexandra" for the price range of $150.01 – and up.
Contact Alexandra at alexandra at alexandraking.com or call (805) 687-8823, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, for more information.
Via Phone or Mail
1) Fill out the order form and submit it online
2) Fill out the order form, print it and submit it by mail
3) Call (805) 687-8823, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, to place your order
Please send your payment via check or money order to:
Alexandra King
P.O. Box 868
Santa Barbara, California 93102 -
United States
Tax
Orders shipped within California will be charged 8.75% sales tax.
Shipping rates
We ship via USPS Priority only at the moment.
Domestic Shipping
1) Standard Domestic - to all US states, except for Alaska, Hawaii and US Territories
Delivery: 2 – 7 days
| Merchandise Subtotal | Shipping amount |
| 0 - $25.00 | $4.00 |
| $25.01 - $50.00 | $7.00 |
| 50.01 - $100.00 | $9.00 |
| $100.01 - $150.00 | $11.00 |
| $150.01 – and up | consult Alexandra |
2) Standard Domestic - to Alaska, Hawaii and US Territories (includes American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshal Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico and The Virgins Islands)
Delivery: 5 – 7 days
| Merchandise Subtotal | Shipping amount |
| 0 - $25.00 | $9.00 |
| $25.01 - $50.00 | $12.00 |
| 50.01 - $100.00 | $14.00 |
| $100.01 - $150.00 | $16.00 |
| $150.01 – and up | consult Alexandra |
3) Express Domestic - to all US states, except for Alaska, Hawaii and US Territories
Delivery: 2 – 3 days
| Merchandise Subtotal | Shipping amount |
| 0 - $25.00 | $10.00 |
| $25.01 - $50.00 | $13.00 |
| 50.01 - $100.00 | $15.00 |
| $100.01 - $150.00 | $17.00 |
| $150.01 – and up | consult Alexandra |
International Shipping
1) Standard International - Mexico and Canada only
Delivery: 10 – 14 days (Includes packing, shipping and insurance)
| Merchandise Subtotal | Shipping amount |
| 0 - $25.00 | $14.00 |
| $25.01 - $50.00 | $17.00 |
| 50.01 - $100.00 | $19.00 |
| $100.01 - $150.00 | $21.00 |
| $150.01 – and up | consult Alexandra |
2) Standard International - All countries, but Mexico and Canada
Delivery: 14 – 21 days
| Merchandise Subtotal | Shipping amount |
| 0 - $25.00 | $17.00 |
| $25.01 - $50.00 | $20.40 |
| 50.01 - $100.00 | $24.50 |
| $100.01 - $150.00 | $29.40 |
| $150.01 – and up | consult Alexandra |
For orders over $150 OR Rush Delivery OR Wholesale Inquiries: Please contact Alexandra at alexandra @ alexandraking.com (just remove the spaces around @ ) or call (805) 687-8823, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, for more information.
