Shimmy Belly Dance Video Lesson - 'Bumps, Pops, and Hops' Episode

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Episode 26 - Bumps, Pops and Hops

Dance Level: Intermediate

Fitness Category: Calorie-Burner

Target Zones: Hips, Glutes and Calves

Get ready for a calorie-burning, sensual workout with the final Shimmy episode. Make sure to enjoy the stretch and keep smiling like Shivaun as it will help to relax your whole body and calm your mind. To really raise your heart rate, throw your arms above your head on the hop of the ‘1, 2, 3 Hop’. Advanced dancers should note that the addition of a veil to this movement can make it even more exciting. Exaggerate your feminine curves by squeezing the glute of the moving leg on the ‘Turkish Bump’ and ‘Hip Pop.’  But belly dance is all about contrast – mysterious yet honest, sexy yet refined – so after these energetic moves, slow it down to a sultry speed with the ‘Egyptian Figure Eight.’

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Moves in Episode:

1, 2, 3 Hop

This relatively simple move is a real calorie-burner. To make it look more graceful and not simply look like you are doing aerobics, remember to point your toe on the… Learn More

Egyptian Figure Eight

The 'Egyptian Figure Eight' is the exact reverse of 'Maya Hips.' Whereas 'Maya Hips' draws circles from the top, the 'Egyptian Figure Eight' begins at the bottom of the circle.… Learn More

Hip Pop

Like many of the hip-centered moves, the key to the 'Hip Pop' is to engage your glutes while using the correct foot position. Pick up your left foot and place… Learn More

Turkish Bump

The 'Turkish Bump' is a relatively simple move, but the use of your glutes can take it from blah to bold. Begin with feet parallel, hip width apart. Place the… Learn More
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