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How to Do the Triplet in Belly Dancing

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The triplet, or triple step, is a skill you should learn to grow as a belly dancer. Like all belly dancing moves, completing a triplet involves core muscle work as circular motions are isolated to one part of the body.

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Hip belt or scarf, preferably with a beaded fringe
  1. Step 1

    Hold your arms in front of your with your palms up. Bend your knees slightly and tuck in your tailbone.

  2. Step 2

    Complete a sequence of steps that goes in the order of right, left, right. The steps are done close together, almost on one spot.

  3. Step 3

    Take a small step backwards, leading with your left foot.

  4. Step 4

    Do another sequence of steps that goes in the order of left, right, left. The steps are close together, almost on one spot.

  5. Step 5

    Take a small step backwards, leading with your right foot.

  6. Step 6

    Complete a another sequence of steps that goes in the order of right, left, right. The steps are close together, almost on one spot.

  7. Step 7

    Continue with the step sequences and speed up the steps.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use your belly muscles to slightly wiggle your hips during the foot sequence. This move will make the beads on your hip scarf wiggle attractively as you do a triplet in belly dancing.
  • Don't be ashamed of your body if you feel you don't have a svelte enough physique. Belly dancers come in all shapes and sizes. It's one of the few forms of dance where body shape variety is encouraged.
  • If you have any health conditions or if you're pregnant, get doctor approval before belly dancing.

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