Shimmy Belly Dance Videos - 'Ethnic Fluidity' Episode

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Episode 21 - Ethnic Fluidity

Dance Level: Beginner

Fitness Category: Tighten and Tone

Target Zones: Chest, Back and Arms

Belly dancing takes not only skill and flexibility, but strength and passion. We begin with a warm-up to stretch and strengthen the leg and back muscles. Big, strong glutes help you move with control, as well as emphasizing the female form. In the travelling step in ‘Hip Piston,’ ‘Village Shimmy.’ and all the level changes, squeeze the working glute to bring an extra kick to the movement. The elaborate upper body movements, such as ‘Liquid Arms,’ ‘Chest Circles,’ and ‘Shoulder Rolls’ taught in this episode, help you communicate emotions and passions that words cannot express. In the freestyle section, dance with Simone and Adalat and celebrate the joy of movement. As this episode is a real muscle-builder, consider repeating the warm-up again to use the heat that you’ve just built up to improve flexibility as you stretch.

 

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Moves in Episode:

Chest Circles

To get the feel of the forward and back movement in your chest, cross your arms at the elbows in front of you, then try to touch your elbows behind… Learn More

Hip Piston

Perhaps "belly dance" should be called "hip dance" as so many of the moves come from the hips. To get a very sharp ‘Hip Piston,' make sure to engage your… Learn More

Liquid Arms

Have you noticed that belly dancers have a particular way of holding their hands? When you are dancing, imagine holding a delicate jewel with only your middle finger and thumb.… Learn More

Shoulder Rolls

'Shoulder Rolls' are not just a super sexy move; if you’re doing it right, they also feel like a mini-massage. For some people, this move is completely instinctual, and for… Learn More

Village Shimmy

The truth is, the shimmy is all in the knees. They may not be the sexiest part of your body, but they make the good stuff jiggle. When performing the… Learn More
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