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Belly Dancing

Belly dancing originated in the Middle East. It features rhythms isolated in the body's core and hip shimmies. Dancers often wear belly-baring outfits to accentuate the core.

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What is a better work out belly dancing or zumba?

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Zumba may burn more calories than belly dancing, but both are good for your fitness and mood. You can learn Zumba online with e-Tuitions, a website that offers live classes with certified instructors. You can also book a free demo class to try it out. To learn more, visit their website.

How long does it take to learn to belly dance?

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Find a studio with a good reputation in your area and take classes with a professional. It is a good idea to take classes with an actual instructor rather than videos becasue the instructor will be able to correct your posture.

This will also give you an opportunity to meet with other beginners and other people who have the same interest as you, and will help you through your journey in dance.

If you do not feel comfortable in a class setting, consider private lessons.

It's always important to practice technique and posture. Some great videos are available, however, go at your own pace.

Remember: Feet parallel and about hip width apart, knees slightly bent, lower abs engaged, chest lifted, shoulders back and down.

Practice, practice, practice.

Watch videos and imagine yourself doing them!!

Where can one watch a video for the Akon song Belly Dancer?

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There are several places where someone can watch a video for the Akon song, Belly Dancer. Websites such as youtube and daily motion both play videos and a person can watch the Akon video for the song, Belly Dancer.

Can you lose weight by belly dancing?

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Yes, dancing can make you slimmer. If you do it long enough and work hard enough. If you only dance for 10 minutes it won't do anything, but if you dance for 30 mins, work hard, and dance everyday I'm sure after a few weeks or maybe months depending on the regularity of the dancing you should absolutely slim down.

Where did belly dancing originated?

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The answer is arguable, but I would say Egypt in the 1920's, as the innovation of a Lebanese woman named Badia Masabni. Some prefer to date the origin to the 19th Century, or thousands of years ago, in one of several Middle Eastern cultures.

Do bolivian people belly-dance?

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i cant tell you about the entertainment about Bolivia but i can tell you about America's. there is boy named cole sprouse. and he is an actor which means he is part of the entertainment about America. he is so cute.

Is belly dancing anti christian?

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No, Belly dance is a entertainment performing art and nothing else. Because women can use their beauty and attractiveness to earn money easily, which does not works easy for in case of male. The biggest argument about this show is that dancing/performing goes against everything they believe about modesty. But some experienced belly dancer always say that belly dance is a celebration of joy of life and grace of God.

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What is the history of belly dancing?

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Belly dancing arose from various dancing styles which were performed in the Middle East and North Africa. One theory is that belly dance may have roots in the ancient Arab tribal religions as a dance to the goddess of fertility Some claim that in pre-Islamic Arabia Ishmeali Arab women were the first people to perform this type of dance as part of religious rites to Hubal, the moon god. A third theory is that belly dance was always danced as entertainment Some belly dance historians believe that the movements of dancing girls depicted in carvings from Pharaonic times are typical of belly dancing. As the term belly dance has come to refer to a wide variety of dance practices, predominantly performed by independent female dancers, it is very difficult for any single claim to be upheld.

What year was belly dancing created?

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Belly dance is known as "contemporary dance". Belly dancing is one of the popular oldest dance in the world. It has been skillful for thousands of years. A specific place or time of origination has never been determined, but it has its roots in various ancient cultures of the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean regions. It originated in India over 5000 years ago, and had spread through out the Middle East with the migrations of the Gypsy tribes also called Roma in Europe, Ghawazee in Egypt, and Nawar in India. Belly Dancing, The Sensual Art of Energy and Spirit.

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Facts about street dance?

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Isolation

Popping

Locking

Freestyle

Waves/Ripples

Break dancing

What music is used for belly dancing?

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The music often used for belly dancing is traditional Middle Eastern music. You can however use any music of your choosing depending on the type of belly dancing you want to do such as stretching, aerobic dancing, or even meditation.

How do you shimmy?

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Is it necessary to have a belly button?

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because it hold your insides or guts

What is the dress code for belly dancing?

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There are no specific dress code for belly dancer. They used variety types of costumes like skirt, top, sports bra, leggings, tribal sari, Gypsy Skirts, dance belts etc....

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Do men do belly dancing?

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Belly dance began as a ritual in which both men and women could participate. Men and women are constructed differently, which can create challenges for men trying to imitate women's belly dancing styles. Men can learn to dance the same way like women, but it may take them long time. Because, women have larger hips, which are well suited for side-to-side use, while men are better at forward and back movements.

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What country is belly dancing from?

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There is no simple answer that will be universally agreed upon. In the West, most people think belly dancing comes from the Middle East. And in the Middle East, most people think it was imported there by the West. The Arabs in North Africa had their own dances which were brought to France and the US in the late 19th Century, and these may or may not be considered belly dancing, depending on who you talk to.

Will walking for 20 minutes and dancing for 20 minutes and 30 minutes belly-dancing a day enough to lose weight?

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Depends. if your walking/running fast and really getting a work out then yes. i eat a lot and i dance ballet 1 hour once every week and run a lot and it's working.

Where is the belly dancing show shimmy filmed?

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Filmed in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Invitation letter for a dance show?

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You can write exact date and time top of the letter,You also can add venue place also.Add like that we are having a dinner party at 7.00pm,next september 2013 at the___________(place name).You also can write "You will be happy that a dance party at______________. You can write some details about your dance party,like we include soft drinks,entertainment and finally dinner.If you want to invite all family member,then you can write on the letter bottom line.

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How do you bellydance?

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== == This art form is taught by some performers. No one in your area? Tutorials are also available in the form of books or video instruction, both of which can be had at bookstores, or from online vendors. Even eBay will list some for sale pretty much all the time. Most are DVDs, too. Want some instruction right now? YouTube has some things posted. Go to YouTube and enter bellydance as your search argument and get your groove on.