Shimmy How to Belly Dance Video Lesson - 'Camel in the Cabaret'

 menu

Episode 15 - Camel in the Cabaret

Dance Level: Beginner

Fitness Category: Calorie-Burner

Target Zones: Chest and Thighs

Harness the power of the ocean and the stillness of the forest as we perform a full-body stretch to lengthen and strengthen muscles before we dance. For intermediate and advanced dancers, have your veil ready to add to the moves in this episode. If you’re looking to burn more calories, really kick your hip out in the ‘Ghawazee Step’, the ‘M and M’s’, and the ‘Cabaret Shimmy’ like our blonde belly dance bombshell Shivaun. As well, keep your arms high up in the ‘Side-Step Arm Sweep’ like voluptuous Manon. The ‘Chest Camel’ is a fabulous upper-back stretch and helps tone those muscles neglected by those of us with desk jobs – and it feels like a back massage from the inside out. The final sequence features all seven of the Shimmy Dancers simply delighting in the sisterhood of the dance. Why not invite your friends to Shimmy with you!

watch episode

Moves in Episode:

Cabaret Shimmy

Even if the ‘Cabaret Shimmy’ feels easy for you, it is best to start with ‘Hip Piston’ so that you maintain proper posture. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, feet… Learn More

Chest Camel

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

Ghawazee Step

The Arabic word "Ghawazee" means conqueror as the Ghawazee dancers were said to conquer the hearts of their audiences. The trick to this move is really in the foot positioning.… Learn More

M and M's

Like many belly dance moves, the precision of this move comes from control of your glutes. To get the feeling of this move, stand with feet parallel, and “come on… Learn More

Side-Step Arm Sweep

Paying attention to one crucial point can add grace to this movement because nothing looks more nervous and stressed out than a dancer with her shoulder up next to her… Learn More
MENU