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    Belly Dancing Patricia D Gallano

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    Belly dancing is a dance form that originated in the Middle East and involves isolating abdominal and hip muscles through movements like twisting and isolations. It is primarily performed by women and can provide low-impact exercise benefits like weight loss, toned muscles, improved posture and relaxation. Key elements of belly dancing include undulation, swinging arms, and shimmy movements. Belly dancing costumes typically include a fitted bra and hip belt outfit along with optional skirts or harem pants and are often decorated. In addition to exercise benefits, belly dancing can also increase confidence and provide social and stress relieving effects.

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    Belly dancing is a dance form that originated in the Middle East and involves isolating abdominal and hip muscles through movements like twisting and isolations. It is primarily performed by women and can provide low-impact exercise benefits like weight loss, toned muscles, improved posture and relaxation. Key elements of belly dancing include undulation, swinging arms, and shimmy movements. Belly dancing costumes typically include a fitted bra and hip belt outfit along with optional skirts or harem pants and are often decorated. In addition to exercise benefits, belly dancing can also increase confidence and provide social and stress relieving effects.

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    Belly dancing is a dance form that originated in the Middle East and involves isolating abdominal and hip muscles through movements like twisting and isolations. It is primarily performed by women and can provide low-impact exercise benefits like weight loss, toned muscles, improved posture and relaxation. Key elements of belly dancing include undulation, swinging arms, and shimmy movements. Belly dancing costumes typically include a fitted bra and hip belt outfit along with optional skirts or harem pants and are often decorated. In addition to exercise benefits, belly dancing can also increase confidence and provide social and stress relieving effects.

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    Belly

    Dancing
    What is
    Belly Dancing?
    Belly Dancing is a dance form that
    originated centuries ago; it involves
    isolating the muscles for moves such as
    twisting the abdomen and hip movements.
    Performed primarily by women, belly
    dancing is a low-impact exercise that could
    help people lose weight, tone muscles,
    improve their posture, and relax.
    Why is it called Belly
    Dancing?
    The term "belly dance" is believed to have come
    from a French term (danse du ventre) meaning
    "dance of the stomach." There is really no correct
    word or name for this art form, simply because so
    many styles and forms of the dance exist in several
    cultures.
    History of
    Belly Dancing
    The term "belly dance" is a westernized name that
    originally referred to traditional Middle Eastern
    dancing. The earliest forms of belly dance were
    the Egyptian ghawazi dance during the 19th
    century, and Raqs Sharqi,  an Arabic dance of the
    20th century. Despite Egypt's location in Africa
    and contributions from other nations such as
    France, Turkey and the United States, the term
    belly dance is usually used today to include all
    traditional dances of the Middle Eastern region,
    including those not geographically situated there.
    What is a Belly
    Dancer Costume?
    A bedlah is a belly dancer costume with a
    fitted bra, hip belt, and skirt. Some may
    include harem pants in place of the skirt.
    The costume is often elaborately decorated
    with fringe, coins, beads, or other
    ornamentation. Ballet type slippers may be
    worn with belly dancer costumes.
    Steps and
    Technique
    Undulation
    Rotating movements
    of the chest forward,
    up, back and down.
    Create the impression
    of riding a camel.
    Steps and
    Technique
    Swinging Arms
    Important expressive
    means in belly dance
    and highlights the
    beauty and flexibility
    of the dancer.
    Steps and
    Technique
    shimmy
    A shimmering vibration of
    the hips. This vibration is
    created by moving the
    knees. Shoulder shimmy is
    also an important element
    Benefits of Belly Dancing
    • Gain strength and tone those muscles - Belly dancing significantly aids muscle toning with its refined
    movements of internal muscle anatomy.  Movements were historically created to work those core
    feminine muscles such as, the Gluts (bottom), Oblique’s (stomach) and Quads (thighs). It is a great
    workout without even feeling like you’re exercising, once you get lost in the music and art form.
    • Increase your confidence - Due to the improvement in body image and muscular tone, confidence
    levels are naturally increased. Belly Dance, like most other dance forms, allows your body to secrete
    endorphins and dopamine in your body - the ‘feel good’ hormones. You are always guaranteed to leave
    a class feeling great about your productivity and yourself. Furthermore, as you become familiar with
    movements, you will unsurprisingly want to show movements these off.
    • Balance and Posture - Belly Dance incorporates many similar movements and postures of Yoga and
    Pilates that both work the spine, knees and pelvic areas of the body. Your back, knees and pelvis are all
    conditioned to be in the correct stance for healthy execution of movements. Belly Dance works with
    the body instead of against it, by providing the correct alignment and poise for mobility and to relive
    stress or tension within the body. You will gain flexibility and work to avoid any risk of injury so that you
    can move to your full potential.
    Benefits of Belly Dancing
    • Sociable - Belly Dance Classes are a great way to make new friends who have a
    similar interest and to meet people from all walks of life. You can experience your
    dance journey together and learn about new people and their stories, which is a great
    emotional boost. It is a great way to learn and to develop deeper connections with
    other people.
    • Relaxation - Belly Dance can be a meditative experience, especially the ‘cool-down’
    part of the class at the end with its captivating music! It is a feminine form of exercise
    that can provide the deepest form of expression and it is practically ritualistic. Your
    mind is settled after a hard day at work and you are fully present in a calm
    atmosphere. This experience is highly addictive which will leave you wanting to come
    back for more.
    Purpose of the
    Belly Dancing
    • As one of the oldest forms of dance, the benefits of belly dance
    are undeniable; Belly Dancing promotes balance, strength,
    digestion, coordination and confidence as well as being a fun and
    highly expressive dance form. Belly dancing is empowering and
    fun, but its health benefits and rewards are highly
    underestimated.
    Thank You

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