Belly Dancing Basics

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Belly dancing is a great way to have fun with your exercise regime. Learn basic belly dancing techniques in this free dance video series.

Series Summary

What comes to mind when you think of belly dancing? Hootchy-kootchy? Shimmy and shake? With a debated origin, modern belly dancing has been adapted from several different historic folk dances. The term itself is westernized, but generally refers to a traditional Middle Eastern dance form. Known as raqs sharqi in Arabic, belly dancing is based on one of the oldest social dances in the world, though its modern theatrics and costume are merely adaptations. In addition to its entertainment value, belly dancing actually possesses some physical and mental health benefits. Dancing in general is not only a good cardiovascular workout, but it also emphasizes muscular isolations. Originally developed for the female body, it is an art that has been perfected for thousands of years. Belly dancing lessons have recently gained popularity in the western world. In this free dancing video series, a dance expert will teach you the foundations of belly dancing that will greatly aid future belly dancing endeavors. Learn the history of belly dance, proper attire, breathing and muscle isolation techniques, as well as balance exercises. Find out how facial expressions can affect your performance, and see a few belly dancing warm ups. Dancing veteran or novice, everyone can enjoy the excitement of belly dancing.

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Belly Dancing Hand Positioning

Hand positioning in belly dancing should always be relaxed and natural. Learn how to position your hands with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Breathing & Isolations

Breathing and muscle isolation techniques in belly dancing make great warm up exercises. Learn how to breath correctly and isolate muscles with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Arm Positioning

Arm positions in belly dancing can add to the performance. Learn how to position your arms with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Clothing

Belly dancing clothing can range from comfortable work out gear to intricate hip scarves. Learn what else to wear with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Basics

Belly dancing involves breathing, posture, and isolation practice. Learn what else belly dancing involves with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Tips

Having fun with belly dancing, and loving the dance, are ways to improve your performance and abilities. Get more advice about belly dancing with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Side Changes

When changing sides in belly dancing, arm positioning is important to choreograph. learn how to change sides gracefully with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Cool Down

Cooling down from belly dancing will bring your body back to a normal temperature and heart rate. Learn this cool down exercise with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Lower Body Warm Up

Warming up your lower body for belly dancing can include hip rocking and stretching. Learn this lower body warm up with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Graceful Movements

Moving gracefully in belly dancing will help disguise mistakes. learn how to use graceful movements with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Upper Body Warm Up

Warming up your upper body for belly dancing is important to prevent pulled muscles. Learn this upper body warm up with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Balance Exercise

Exercising balance will greatly improve belly dancing abilities. Learn a balance exercise with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing History

The history of belly dancing is long and extensive. Learn how it originated with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Level Changing Exercise

Level changing exercises for belly dancing will strengthen the thighs and improve balance. Learn level changing exercises in with tips from a dancing expert in this free belly dancing video.

Belly Dancing Basics

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