Dancing Basics

Snake arms are one of the most basic moves in the art of belly dancing, but also one of the more challenging moves to perfect. With practice, though, you can master this beautiful and exotic move.

It’s fun to belly dance with finger cymbals. Finger cymbals (also known as zils or sagat) are often associated with belly dancers, but what most people do not realize is that the cymbals are...

Tribal belly dancing is a beautiful sight to witness. It is customarily passed down among members of the tribe and every move has a significant meaning. Practitioners study a lifetime in order to...

Belly dancing is a beautiful, sensual and alluring dance technique. Many want to learn this dance, but it is easy to get overwhelmed when watching the complex dances that are done. There is no...

Belly dancing is an age-old art that requires skill and poise to create its seductive movements. The 3-step turn is no exception but with good instruction and practice, you should have no problem...

One of the most important aspects of belly dancing is the costume that you choose to wear. Your belly dancing costume not only reflects the exotic nature of the dance, but also gives you the...

Combining belly dancing moves is called layering. This basically mean that you start with one basic movement and add other movements to it. It is the start to creating different moves in a dance...

The belly roll is probably one of the most well known moves in belly dancing. It uses the abdominal muscles to create a wave motion in the stomach area. It is a difficult motion because it...

Whether you learn from an instructor or a video, you know that moving your hips right is the key ingredient for captivating belly dancing. Be able to pop those hips up and around like you've been...

The art of belly dancing calls for graceful, fluid movements of the entire body. One of the easiest belly dancing steps to learn is the swaying motion commonly known as snake arms. Here is how to...

Shoulder shimmies are an integral move in any belly dance routine. Shimmies create a controlled, sexy and alluring element while providing a simple segue into a more involved sequence. Mastering...

To do the chest circles motion in belly dancing you must keep the lower half of your body immobile and move only your rib cage. This requires the use of the stomach, back and side muscles. This is...