Belly Dancing Moves
Belly dancing is a great way to exercise, have fun or provide entertainment. Learn how to do a variety of beginning and intermediate belly dancing moves with tips from a belly dance expert in this free dance lesson video.
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 beginning and intermediate belly dancing moves. 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 camel traveling move. 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.-
Belly Dancing Omi Move
Tuck your bottom under and keep knees bent for the omi belly dancing move. Learn more about the omi belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing "O" Move
The belly dancing "O" move should look like you are drawing the letter with your hip. Learn more about the "O" belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Upper Undulation Move
An upper undulation move in belly dancing involves making a circle with the chest. Learn more about the upper undulation belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Vertical Chest Figure Eight Move
The vertical chest figure eight move in belly dancing should be a smooth movement in a neutral position. Learn more about the vertical chest figure eight belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Horizontal Chest Figure Eight Move
For the horizontal chest figure eight belly dancing move the dancer draws a flat figure eight with the chest. Learn more about the horizontal chest figure eight belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Tips
Proper posture for belly dancing is very important for preventing injuries. Learn more belly dance tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Combination Moves
Combining a variety of belly dancing moves is a great way to use all the dance steps you learn. Learn more about belly dance combination moves with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing "M" Move
The "M" move in belly dancing is basically moving the hip from side to side. Learn more about the "M" belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Figure 8 Move
For the figure eight belly dancing move you will draw a figure eight with your hip. Learn more about the figure eight belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing "N" Move
The "N" belly dancing move is a smooth movement of the hips, tracing the letter "N". Learn more about the "N" belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Camel Move
The camel move in belly dancing is a traveling move used to help get across a room. Learn more about the camel belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing "U" Move
For the "U" belly dancing move the dancer should be conscious of their posture and upper body. Learn more about the "U" belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Pistol Hips Move
Pistol hips is a belly dancing move that requires the dancer to sink into the knees. Learn more about the pistol hips belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Lower Undulation Move
Lower undulations in belly dancing are one of the only moves that requires you to stick your butt out. Learn more about the lower undulation belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Roll Up & Roll Down Move
Roll up and roll down belly dancing move is often used to transition between two dance moves. Learn more about the roll up and roll down belly dance move with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
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Belly Dancing Combination Moves 2
A belly dancing combination should use a variety of upper and lower body moves. Learn more about belly dance combination moves with tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video.
