Anyone Can Learn Belly Dancing

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Did you know that belly dancing originated in
Egypt?
Belly dancing is a form of dancing that is famous
in middle-east - and now in many other parts of
the world! The beauty of this dance comes from
its flowing elegance. You may already be familiar
with the signature shimmies and torso movements
that are popularly associated with belly dancing.
Belly dancing strengthens your core muscles, get
in touch with your femininity and helps you gain
confidence. Although it may seem extremely
difficult to learn this art form, a belly dance
class can help you master the movements required
for the dance.
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The Basics

• The initial step is to learn basic movements like
  shimmies, hip circles, hip slides, hip
  lifts/drops, figure eights, undulations, snake
  arms, torso circles, torso drops/lifts, and head
  slides. However, while basics can be learned, it
  takes constant practice to improve dancing
  technique and gain mastery. Also, belly dancing
  can be practiced by anyone. Whether you are male
  or female whether you have an athletic body or
  not, the soft, elegant and easy to learn
  movements associated with belly dancing can be
  learned by just about anyone!

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• Just as with practicing any other dance form
  belly dance requires a personal willingness and
  passion for learning. An enthusiastic attitude, a
  pair of comfy yoga pants and a comfortable top
  are all it takes for you to start attending your
  first dance class and learn the basics of belly
  dancing.
• Another pro tip - pick an outfit that allows
  your teacher to watch your hips and provide
  critique. If you want to make it extra fun, go
  for a hip scarf that will also help define your
  movements.

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The Ambiance
Every dance form has a unique language. In order
to stay with the flow and transit according to
the changing choreography, a basic understanding
of belly dancing vocabulary is essential. When
the instructor calls out specific instructions,
having a basic knowledge of the vocabulary will
help you follow the commands properly.
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• While practicing your belly dance moves remember
  to also concentrate on your facial expressions!
  Though some styles in belly dancing require
  performers to carry a serious look you can
  hardly go wrong with a smile to convey that you
  are enjoying the performance. Here, the key is
  not to appear as if you are counting steps or
  overly anxious about the technical aspects of
  your performance. Dancing is a form of
  expression, so be more expressive!
• Middle-eastern music is inherently very different
  from western music. Belly dancing also requires
  that performers acquire a certain familiarity
  with middle-eastern music - its tonality, rhythms
  and emotional tensions. When you become familiar
  with the aesthetics of belly dancing,you can
  finally start working on the technical aspects of
  your dance.

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Even after you have mastered the moves, you will
need to have an understanding of the music and
rhythm to be able to transition from one movement
to another in a graceful way. Transitioning
smoothly between one move to another in an
aesthetically pleasing way takes a lot of work
and practice but with dedication, you can achieve
anything!
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Thank You!
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