| Belly dancing is a American term used to describe a | | | | The belly dancing outfit is used to show off the hips |
| Middle Eastern form of dance. The popularity has | | | | and the midriff. The costume consists of a bra, hip |
| soared in recent years as more and more women | | | | belt and floor length shirt. The skirt is usually silk or |
| have learned it's a great form of exercise as well as | | | | other light flowing fabric, it hides the feet and keeps |
| a beautiful and exotic display of the sensuous | | | | your attention on the hips and stomach. |
| movements of the hips and abdomen. | | | | Embellishments such as coins and jewelry vary with |
| Curves and twists, thrusts and drops are the primary | | | | personal taste and style. |
| moves with the actual footwork being secondary in | | | | As the music pulses and the dancer moves the |
| many dances. The belly remains the center of focus | | | | sounds and sights of the costume mesmerizes you |
| throughout the dance and is accented by silks and | | | | with it's sensuous and hypnotic artistry. Belly dancing |
| jewelry and the undulating movement of the hips. | | | | is known by many different names throughout the |
| Belly dancing lessons are readily available in all but the | | | | world, Middle Eastern dance, Balady or Raks Balady, |
| most rural communities. You can search online for a | | | | Egyptian Raks Al-Sharqi, and the Oriental Dance are |
| local teacher. The belly dance community has a very | | | | the most common. |
| strong presence on the web and you can even get | | | | Some history experts feel that belly dancing is the |
| online video lessons. Type in belly dancing and your | | | | oldest form of structured dance and has been |
| location and you might be surprised how many results | | | | around for thousands of years. When it's performed |
| are in your area. | | | | by a skilled dancer it is a fascinating blend of visual |
| Belly dancing lessons in Harrisburg Pa., my hometown, | | | | enticement and alluring beauty. |
| are available from several qualified instructors. My | | | | The belly dance, for most of history has been a |
| introduction to belly dancing was a by a very dazzling | | | | dance for women by women. The Hollywood |
| and accomplished dancer who performed solo as well | | | | stereotype of dancers entertaining groups of men is |
| as with a troop. Her energy and love of the dance | | | | a common misconception. Preparing the young |
| were apparent as soon as the music started. Isadora | | | | women for marriage and fertility rites as well as |
| Duncan said: "The dancers body is a luminous | | | | celebrating the feminine sensuality were the dances |
| manifestation of the soul", after watching a belly | | | | earliest purpose. For thousands of years men were |
| dancer perform you'll understand. | | | | not even allowed to attend these functions. |
| Don't plan on wearing your usual workout attire to | | | | Lessons are a great way for women to stay in |
| your belly dancing lessons. The standard belly dancing | | | | shape and have fun. As a bonus your significant other |
| costume is worn to set the proper mood and show | | | | will surely be enthralled by the sharing of your new |
| the movement of the body. | | | | creative and sensuous skill. |