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Upper Body Belly Dancing Moves

Upper body belly dancing moves include using the hands, wrists, arms and head to accent other belly dancing moves. Learn how to do upper body belly dancing moves with tips from a dance expert 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 upper body belly dancing moves. You will learn a variety of ways to use your hands, arms, shoulders and head to accent your belly dancing skills, such as the head slide, wrist circles and falling leaves moves. You will also learn chest lifts, shoulder hits and shoulder lifts and falls. If you are interested in belly dancing, our instructor will show you a variety of ways to move your arms and upper body.
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  •  Belly Dance Head Slides

    For head slides in belly dancing you should keep the tail bone tucked under and the knees bent. Learn how to do the head slide belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Chest Lifts

    For chest lifts in belly dancing, be sure to keep the tail tucked in and shoulders back. Learn how to do the chest lift belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Wrist Turns

    Wrist turns in belly dancing can be used to accent other moves or on their own. Learn how to do the wrist turn belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Waterfall Move

    The waterfall move in belly dancing is based off of basic hand undulations. Learn how to do the waterfall belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Head Circles

    Head circles in belly dancing are a very beautiful accent move for your dance. Learn how to do the head circle belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Hand Undulations

    Hand undulations make a great belly dancing hand and wrist warm up. Learn how to do the hand undulation belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Falling Leaves Move

    Correct posture is very important for the falling leaves belly dancing move. Learn how to do the falling leaves belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Shoulder Rolls

    Shoulder rolls can be used in belly dancing in a variety of different ways. Learn how to do the shoulder roll belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Snake Arms

    For the snake arms belly dancing move posture is very important. Learn how to do the snake arm belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Shoulder Hits

    Belly dancing shoulder hits should keep the shoulder moving back and forth on a level plain. Learn how to do the shoulder hit belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Chest Lifts With Accents

    A chest lift with accents in belly dance require proper posture and sharp movements. Learn how to do the chest lift belly dancing move with accents using tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Upper Body Combinations

    Transitions are very important for upper body belly dancing combinations. Learn how to do a great upper body belly dancing combination with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Upper Body Combinations 2

    Building your own belly dance combination is easy with the right moves. Learn how to do a belly dancing combination with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

  •  Belly Dance Shoulder Lifts & Drops

    Belly dancing shoulder lifts and drops can be done at any speed depending on the movement of the particular dance. Learn how to do the shoulder lift and drop belly dancing move with tips from a dance expert in this free dance lesson video.

About the Presenter

Bellydance By Tara