Performing a belly dance is a great way to express your body, get some exercise and entertain people. Learn how to do a variety of belly dancing combinations and get tips from a belly dancer on performing in this free dance lesson video series.
Series Summary
The various strains and versions of Middle Eastern Dance have become commonly referred to as Belly Dancing in the West, despite the multiple origins and cultural mysteries. It is generally accepted that the tribal and religious dances that we recognize as belly dancing originated in Egypt, though it's also true that Turkey and the Roma people practiced versions as well. Today, belly dancing is performed in the Western world as a form of entertainment, exercise and as a hobby. In this free video series our expert belly dancer will teach you how to do a variety of belly dancing combinations and give your tips on belly dancing performances. You will learn a variety of ways to use your hips, chest and arms in belly dancing, such as the figure eight move and the upper and lower undulations. You will also learn the pistol hip move, the omi move and walking hip circle. Get tips on belly dancing choreography, costumes, makeup and basic performance hints. If you are interested in belly dancing, our instructor will show you a variety of ways to move your body for fun, exercise or entertainment.The choo choo shimmy in belly dancing can be changed with different arm movements. Learn more about choo choo shimmy belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Belly dancing improvisation should only be done to songs that the dance knows very well. Learn more about belly dance improvisation with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Belly dancing costumes endure a lot of movement so testing them before performances is important. Learn more about testing belly dance costumes with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Choreography is great for belly dancing when the dance is not yet comfortable with improvisation. Learn more about belly dance choreography with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Checking your belly dancing costume before and after performances is very important to prevent damage. Learn more about belly dancing costumes with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Proper transitioning between belly dancing hip clicks and figure eight moves is very important. Learn more about hip clicks and figure eight belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Makeup is very important for belly dancing performances, and should be exotic and colorful. Learn more about belly dance makeup with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
The shoulder shimmy, roll down and roll up belly dancing combination should be danced to faster paced music. Learn more about these belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
For double hip clicks and pistol hips belly dancing moves you should begin with feet shoulder width apart. Learn more about hip clicks and pistol hips belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Enjoying your belly dancing is the most important part of dancing. Learn more about enjoying your belly dance through breathing and relaxation with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
The three point turn, maya and snake arms belly dancing combination should be done in four count. Learn more about these belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
The most important thing when belly dancing is to enjoy your dance and relax. Learn more about belly dancing performances with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
For the walking hip circle, omi and chest circle belly dancing combination you will start out walking and move to the other dance steps. Learn more about these belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Posture is very important for the traveling hip thrust and hip drop belly dancing moves. Learn more about these belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
For the belly dancing upper and lower undulation with snake arms be sure to take your time and practice. Learn more about these belly dance moves and combinations with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
Are you interested in learning how to belly dance? See a belly dance performance with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.