How to Belly Dance

Summary: The various strains and versions of Middle Eastern Dance have become commonly referred to as Belly Dancing in the West, despite the multiple origins and cultural mysteries. It is generally accepted that the tribal and religious dances that we recognize as belly dancing originated in Egypt, though it's also true that Turkey and the Roma people practiced versions as well. Today, belly dancing is performed in the Western world as a form of entertainment, exercise and as a hobby.

In this series of free video clips, the basics of belly dancing will be discussed with demonstrations of beginner moves such as the hip shimmy and chest circle, as well as tips on costumes and other introductory information for those learning belly dancing or refreshing from a beginner standpoint.