How to Do a Pelvic Tilt in Belly Dancing

The pelvic tilt in belly dancing is a great basic starter move. It doesn't require any previous belly dancing experience to master. You will probably be surprised that you may already know how to do this move. Here's how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Set your feet either together or in line with your shoulders. It may be easier to start with your feet a little apart. Bend your knees slightly and stand with your shoulders back. Start with your arms at your sides until you get your stomach going in a tilt.

2. Focus on your lower stomach about an inch below your belly button. This is where you want to tilt your pelvis in toward your belly button. There will be a slight crease in your stomach here as you do your tilt.

3. Isolate the movement and just use your stomach muscles to control the tilt. Make sure to keep your back straight and your shoulder rolled back. Since the movement happens just in your lower stomach and pelvic area, you should not hunch over to do the tilt.

4. Make the move more interesting by moving up and down with a deeper bend in the knees. You can go up and down as quickly or slowly as you want. Raise your arms out to your sides in a relaxed flowing motion for an extra flourish.