Costumes for Sinuous Bellydancers
Belly Dance Costume Styles
If you are putting together a look for your own dance performance, or if you have in mind an authentic costume for your next costume party invitation... there are numerous variations of belly dance costumes to choose from, and not all look like Barbara Eden of "I Dream of Jeannie", although they can. Some are tribal, some are simple caftans decorated and dressed up, while even the cabaret costumes have surprising variations when you think of the many types of skirts, vests, colors and hip sc...

Bellydancers
Ancient Danceform That Can Keep You Fit
What do you think of when the word "bellydance" is mentioned? Most people have ideas from by Hollywood, in movies splashed for a bit of local color or scintillation, because it is an eye-catching performance with sinuous moves, flashy costuming, and beautiful performers. But there is more to the dance than that stereotype, including the fact that there are distinct styles. I thought it would be fun to follow the road East to Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, and back,back in time to learn more about t...

Belly Dancing Moves- Beginner Belly Dance Basics
How to Belly Dance
So you want to learn how to belly dance. When you first start taking belly dancing lessons, you will learn a whole new language. This is the language of belly dance. You will learn all of names for the movements, and the various belly dance rhythms used. Today, we are going to talk about some basic belly dance moves. As a beginner belly dance instructor, I find that even though I repeat the belly dance moves for my students each week, they still need a little help remembering what these mov...

Belly Dance Lessons for Every Woman
Belly Dancing- Are you too old or too fat to take belly dance lessons?
If you are like thousands of other women, you have probably entertained the thought, at least once, of taking belly dance lessons. Maybe you haven't started taking belly dancing classes yet, but have been putting it off with some very common excuses. Have you been telling yourself that you are too old, too fat or need to be in better shape before you can take a class? If these are your reasons, stop and listen to what I have to tell you about the reality of taking belly dance classes. See th...

Belly Dance Costumes for Beginners- the Hip Scarf
Every belly dancer needs a hip scarf
If you are a beginner belly dance student, one of the first things you will want to purchase is a hip scarf. These are the pieces of fabric you see in belly dance classes, tied around everyone's hips. They are sometimes made from chiffon or velveteen, and often have several rows of jingly coins in silver or gold. Sometimes they even incorporate beads and other dangling bits. Some are just fringe. The point of a hip scarf is so that you, as a beginning belly dance student, can see the movement...