A forward figure-8 belly dancing shimmy isolates the hip and lower abdomen in a forward curving motion. Practice a forward figure-8 shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
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Layered shimmies in belly dancing create unique and interesting combinations to any dance routine. Practice several layered shimmies with this free belly dancing video series.
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A forward figure-8 belly dancing shimmy isolates the hip and lower abdomen in a forward curving motion. Practice a forward figure-8 shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
The Maya belly dancing shimmy is a vertical figure-8 movement of the hips and lower abdomen. Learn the Maya shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Arm undulations enhance a belly dancing shimmy with subtle soft movements. Practice arm undulations with shimmies with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A belly dancing shimmy with shoulder rolls creates a sultry dance move. Add shoulder rolls to a belly dancing shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Layering moves on top of a belly dancing shimmy creates a more complex and interesting combination. Layer shimmies with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Vertical chest circles with belly dancing shimmies creates a contrasting movement for an interesting combination. Make vertical chest circles over a shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Press down arms combined with a belly dancing shimmy create strong arm movements. Practice press down arms and shimmies with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Shoulder drops are combined with belly dancing shimmies for contrasting motion. Do shoulder drops and shimmies with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A backward figure-8 belly dancing shimmy isolates the hip and lower abdomen in a backward curving motion. Practice a backward figure-8 shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A hip circle added to a belly dancing shimmy rotates the hips around while rocking the hips quickly from side-to-side. Add a hip circle to a shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A belly dancing shimmy forward and back hip slide rocks the weight from the front to the back. Shimmy and slide forward and back with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
In belly dancing, a shimmy is accompanied by a horizontal circle of the chest. Practice horizontal circles with shimmies with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A belly dancing shimmy with a chest lift creates a flirtatious dance move. Lift the chest and shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Combining undulations with a belly dancing shimmy is difficult to master. Practice undulation and shimmy combos with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
An upward figure-8 belly dancing shimmy isolates the hip and lower abdomen. See an upward figure-8 shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Body outline arms with belly dancing shimmies gently trace the silhouette of the body. Add body outline arms to belly dancing shimmies with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
Arm movements, added to a belly dancing shimmy hip slide, accentuate the hip motions. Add arm movements to a shimmy hip slide with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A belly dancing shimmy hip slide moves the hips from one side to the other. Practice a shimmy hip slide with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
T-shirt arms with belly dancing shimmies mimic the motion of removing a t-shirt. Do t-shirt arms in belly dancing with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A downward figure-8 belly dancing shimmy rocks the hips forward and backward. Practice a downward figure-8 shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A pelvis drop and tuck with a belly dancing shimmy rocks the hips forward and backward with a shimmy shake. Drop and tuck the shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
The reverse Maya belly dancing shimmy is a vertical figure-8 of the hips and lower abdomen rotating in the opposite direction. Learn the reverse Maya shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.
A side step added to a belly dancing shimmy draws attention downward to the hips and feet. Practice a side step shimmy with tips from a dance director in this free belly dancing video.