How to Use a Veil in Belly Dancing

Use props to add visual interest to your belly dancing routine. Choose a veil to celebrate belly dancing culture. Express yourself using a sheer veil that emphasizes your graceful dance movements while subtly seducing your audience.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Hold a veil between your thumb and forefinger. Hold the rest of your fingers together when using a veil. Maintain good posture and keep your shoulders relaxed. Hold your head high and move your arms in graceful sweeping motions.

2. Use a veil as an extension of your arms to add softness and grace to your dance routine. Frame your body with your veil while using it to enhance and emphasize your belly dance moves. Integrate the veil into your dance and make it appear as if it is a natural part of your body. Show respect for the veil during your belly dancing routine.

3. Allow the veil to interact with the air and be prepared to interact with the fabric. Dance on the balls of your feet and allow the veil to take center stage. Let the veil create visual magic.

4. Add a veil to traditional belly dancing moves such as head slides, arm waves, figure eights and snake arms. Allow the veil to ripple with each movement of your body to create an interesting visual elements to your dance routine.

5. Be creative while using a veil. Let the veil add mystery and grace to your performance. Choose slow music when adding a veil to your routine. Discard the veil with respect when you move into your next belly dancing segment.