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Egyptian Belly Dancing Moves & Costumes: Video Series

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In this series of instructional video clips, learn how to belly dance, tips and techniques for dancers, and more about Egyptian belly dancing costumes.

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  1. In this instructional video, you will learn how to maintain the correct posture for Egyptian belly dancing.

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  2. In this instructional belly dancing video clip, learn how to perform the figure eight with hips move.

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  3. In this instructional belly dancing video clip, learn how to perform the chest circle move.

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  4. In this instructional belly dancing video, you will learn how to perform undulation.

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  5. Learn the snake arms move in Egyptian belly dance in this free online instructional belly dancing video lesson, including the motions, techniques & costumes of Egyptian bellydancing.

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  6. In this instructional belly dancing video clip, learn how to perform the shimmy, classic belly dancing move.

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  7. In this instructional belly dancing video clip, learn how to perform the hip drop move.

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  8. In this instructional belly dancing video, you will learn the technique called 'step touch'.

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  9. In this instructional video, you will learn how to warm up when preparing for a belly dancing session. These tips and tricks will prepare your arms, legs, chest and hips for the variety of belly dancing moves you might employ.

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  10. In this instructional video, you will learn how to cool down after a belly dancing session. These tips and tricks will help relax your arm, leg, chest and hip muscles after a belly dance routine.

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  11. In this instructional video, you will learn about the different types of belly dancing.

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  12. In this instructional video, you will learn how to recognize the differences between Egyptian and tribal belly dancing.

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  13. In this instructional video, you will learn how to find music for belly dancing exercises, performances, and entertaining.

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  14. In this instructional video clip, dancers will learn tips and tricks on finding sensual belly dancing costumes for dance performances, exercises and entertainment.

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  15. In this instructional video, you will learn how to use finger cymbals during belly dancing exercises, routines and dances.

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  16. In this instructional video, you will how to play finger cymbals during belly dancing routines and exercises.

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  17. In this instructional video, you will see a demonstration of finger cymbal playing during a belly dancing exercise and routine.

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  18. In this instructional belly dancing video, you will learn how to put the individual moves together to perform a complete dance, routine or exercise.

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  19. In this instructional belly dancing video, you will learn how to put the individual moves together to perform a complete dance, routine or exercise.

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  20. In this instructional video, you will see a belly dancing routine performed in costume, and how to present your dance, routine or exercise.

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Belly dancing is the latest dance craze to hit the dance scene. Classes are offered in cities around the world and performances are in demand. Belly dancing is a form of dance that originated in Arabic cultures. It is derived from a social dance that is native to the Middle Eastern culture that is performed by men and women. Today, the dance is dominated by women and is performed at social occasions that scan the spectrum. This form of dance is also extending into the exercise genre and is being taught in gyms. Belly dancing is also rumored to have descended from a religious dance once performed by Temple Priestesses or to have been a part of birthing practices from the region.

In this series of expert videos, you can learn belly dancing moves from a professional! Our expert teaches you the basics of belly dancing posture, figure eight movement, and chest circles. You will learn how to perform moves such as the shimmy, snake arms, and step touch. Get a demonstration on the use of cymbals and examples of warm up exercises. Put together a whole routine after watching these belly dance choreography videos. In these educational videos, you will also learn about the costumes used for belly dancing. If you are going to make your own costume, you will see some fabulous examples of saris and other costume accessories. Learn how to belly dance from an expert!

 
About the Presenter

Sahira Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston under the direction of Thalia and Shakira Masood-Ali. In the summer of 2004, Sahira began performing and teaching dancing internationally, and since that time has performed for audiences in Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Taiwan, and Egypt, and has been hired to teach workshops in Bali, Tasmania, Taipei and Cairo in addition to innumerable events and dance workshops around the United States.dkdk

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