Belly Dancing Moves

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Middle Eastern belly dancing is a beautiful form of traditional Middle Eastern dancing that incorporates a lot of hip movements and graceful dance steps. Learn how to do Middle Eastern belly dancing with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video series.

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Belly Dance Chest Circles
Chest circles in belly dancing should isolate the rib cage independently of the hips. Learn more about belly dance chest circles with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Combination
Are you interested in learning belly dancing but can't figure out how to put the steps together? Learn more about belly dance combinations with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Cool Down
It is important to cool down from any exercise routine, including belly dancing. Learn more about belly dance cool down moves with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Demonstration
Interested in leaning how to belly dance? See a belly dancing demonstration with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Figure Eight Moves
For the figures eight move in belly dancing the hips will follow a basic figure eight motion. Learn more about belly dance figure eight moves with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Head Slides
For belly dance head slides remember to keep your chin parallel to the ground and shoulders relaxed. Learn more about belly dance head slides with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Hip Drops
For hip drops in belly dancing it is important to sink into the hip and concentrate on the core muscles. Learn more about belly dance hip drops with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Hip Lifts
A belly dancing hip lift involves contracting and releasing the side muscles and rib cage. Learn more about belly dance hip lifts with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Infinity Moves
The infinity move in belly dancing should be a smooth motion that flows out, up, in and down. Learn more about belly dance infinity moves with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Offering Leg Warm Up
Belly dancing requires a lot of leg strength so leg warm ups are very important. Learn more about belly dance offering leg warm ups with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Posture
In belly dancing it is important to keep your feet spread and your body centered. Learn more about belly dance posture with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Reverse Figure Eight Moves
The belly dance reverse figure eight move is also called the Turkish figure eight and requires the dancers to pull in towards the center. Learn more about belly dance reverse figure eight moves with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Reverse Maya Moves
Belly dance reverse maya move is also called the reverse figure eight move. Learn more about belly dance reverse maya moves with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Saidi Hop Steps
The Saidi hop step in belly dancing was named for the folkloric dance from Upper Egypt. Learn more about belly dance Saidi hop steps with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Shimmy Moves
In belly dancing there are several types of shimmy moves that swing the hips from side to side. Learn more about belly dance shimmy moves with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Shoulder Accents
The shoulder accent in belly dancing requires the standing belly dance posture with one foot slightly forward. Learn more about belly dance shoulder accents with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Shoulder Shimmy Moves
Remember to press the feet into the floor for the belly dance shoulder shimmy move. Learn more about belly dance shoulder shimmy moves with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Snake Arms
Belly dance snake arms are a great way to add accents to your belly dancing moves. Learn more about belly dance snake arms with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Undulations
In belly dance undulations be sure to breathe smoothly as you step forward and stretch. Learn more about belly dance undulations with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Warm Ups
During a belly dancing warm up it is important to stretch the oblique muscles and knees in order to prevent injury. Learn more about belly dance warm ups with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Belly Dance Yoga Lunge Warm Up
The yoga lunge warm up for belly dancing is great for strengthening leg muscles. Learn more about belly dance yoga lunge warm ups with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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Middle Eastern Belly Dance History
Belly dancing originates from a variety of Middle Eastern countries. Learn more about Middle Eastern belly dancing history with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video.

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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 free video series a professional dancer will teach you all about Middle Eastern belly dancing, also called simply Middle Eastern dance by many followers. You will learn how to do a variety of Middle Eastern belly dance moves including hip lifts, shimmy's and hip drops. You will also learn how to do head slides, the figure eight and the infinity move. If you are interested in learning how to belly dance or simply want to improve your Middle Eastern dancing, let our professional dancer show you the moves to get your body moving and your hips shaking.

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Expert: Nadia Moussa, an international Middle Eastern Dance artist, has performed throughout the U.S. and internationally in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Belarus and the Caribbean. Moussa has been featured in the media on MTV, in numerous magazine and newspaper articles, and stars in the highly praised instructional belly dance video series: BlissDance: The Ecstatic Bellydance Workout. She and Cartouche, her dance company, have performed for many celebrities, including Sarah Jessica Parker and the Sex and the City cast, 'N Sync, and Jane's Addiction. Moussa has also performed at Lincoln Center, the Public Theatre, Madison Square Garden and Joyce Theater Soho.