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Belly Dance Basics: Hip Slides, Circles, & Shimmies
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Belly Dance Basics: Hip Slides, Circles, & Shimmies

Jump right in to belly dance with this fun basic course, learning hip slides, circles, and shimmies!
Created byAmanda "Shyama" Garion
Last updated 3/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • use proper posture for belly dance
  • perform basic hip moves like slides, circles, and shimmies
  • build dance combinations based on moves learned
  • See in an increase in self confidence!
  • use learned movements for a good core workout

Course content

6 sections • 15 lectures • 1h 28m total length

  • Instructor Introduction2:34

    A brief introduction to your instructor, Shyama!

  • Warm Up Stretching12:28

    This lecture will prepare your body to dance through simple stretches of the muscles used for belly dance. You will learn a quick warm up routine that I use before each practice and performance.

  • Posture3:15

    This lecture will teach the correct posture for belly dance performance. Posture for this dance is meant to be elegant, but also safe. Correct posture will look lovely and protect your body!

Requirements

  • I recommend wearing comfortable work-out clothing. You may want to wear a coin hip scarf, but it is not required!

Description

In this introductory, basic course, students will get a great start in learning to belly dance for fitness, fun, or performance! Belly dance has existed since ancient times, and continues to mesmerize audiences today. Originally performed to prepare women for childbirth, the dance is a naturally good core workout, designed to power muscles in your core, legs, arms, and back. Absolutely anyone can benefit and enjoy this art form--including men, children, and women of all shapes and sizes! Learning and performing belly dance can do wonders for self esteem, self confidence, and promote positive body image! There is so much variety in belly dance--and Shyama gives you a sampling of her unique style set to metal music--Metal Fusion!

In this course, Shyama will teach hip movements like slides, circles, and shimmies, as well as variations on these moves. Combinations will be taught using individual moves to form the building blocks of a dance choreography of your own. Students will explore precise technique, fluidity, and varying speeds. After completing this course, students will have a foundation for continuing their dance study, and for practicing on their own.

Whether you are looking to form a new and unique fitness regimen, learn a new style of dance, drill moves you already know, or just want to try something different, this course is for you! Shyama breaks down moves to their simplest aspects so students can follow along and learn the techniques.

This course is just one of a set of beginner courses Shyama intends to make. Keep looking for more classes, and feel free to make suggestions to the instructor!

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If you're looking for more from Shyama, check out her online studio: https://stygian.dance

Who this course is for:

  • This belly dance course is meant for students with little to no previous experience. Beginners are welcome, as well as those wanting to perfect their technique or drill basic moves.
  • This course will not fit your needs if you are looking for more advanced technique or choreography.

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