Belly DanceArt Presentation

Lecturer: Vu Kim ThuGroup member: Vo Huong LienNham Thi Thu TrangChu Thuy DungTrinh Thi Thu Trang

Belly Dance

1. Definition of Belly Dance2. History3. Costume4. Belly dance in Some countries

What is Belly Dance?

What is Belly Dance?

What is Belly Dance?

• Belly dance or Bellydance is a "Western"-coined name for a traditional "Middle Eastern" dance.

• The term "Belly dance" is a translation of the French "danse du ventre" which was applied to the dance in the Victorian era.

HistoryThe origins of belly dancing, though unclear, can be traced to the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Africa.

HistoryBelly Dancing also has been depicted in Persian miniature paintings from the 12th and 13th centuries.

Costume

• In India

• In Turkey

• In America

Costume• Costume : Flowing garments, veils,

Billowing pants made of glitzy and rich fabrics

Costume• Jeweler : Flashy and exotic jewelry

like anklets, bangles , armbands, toe rings etc

Costume• Other accessories that add extra

entertainment quotient to the performance like intricate belts that are eye-catcher, scarves

Costume - Indian

Costume - Indian

Costume - Indian

Costume - Turkey

Costume - Turkey

Costume - America

Costume - America

Belly Dance

• Turkey• USA• India

In Turkey• A great place to visit

for belly dance lovers is Turkey

• Turkish belly dance uses the belly dance moves and core belly dance techniques of classic bellydance in a generally more energetic

In USA• The USA has always

been a melting pot of cultures

• Nowadays, there are a lot of great belly dance performers and teachers, well known worldwide, who are based in the USA.

In India

• Belly dance style is quite popular in India

• Nowadays, with the advanced knowledge to appreciate beauty,

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