BELLY DANCE…

This dance is a Western term for traditional Middle

Eastern dance styles.

Is a misnomer as all parts of the

body are involved in the dance, the most important

are the hips.

Was originally danced by women for

women, to demonstrate or ease

childbirth.

Belly dance was originated in Northern Africa and was spread by Caravans to other

parts of the Middle East

Another theory claims that belly dancing

originated in Ancient Babylon introduce by

Adnanite Arabs.

The most associated with belly dance is the bedlah. This costume

includes:

A fitted top or bra A fitted hip belt Skirt or harem pants

SHIMMY

A shimmering vibration of the hips. This vibration is created by moving the knees. Shoulder

shimmy is also an important element of belly dance.

SWINGING ARMS

Important expressive means in belly dance and highlights the beauty and flexibility of the dancer.

HIP PUNCHES

Basic move. Helps alternate the weight on

the legs and create impression of the swinging pelvis.

UNDULATION

Rotating movements of the chest

forward, up, back and down, create the impression of

riding a camel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YamDoDK71Ds