Shimmy Learn to Belly Dance Video Lesson - 'Hops Through Flames' Episode

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Episode 16 - Hops Through Flames

Dance Level: Intermediate

Fitness Category: Calorie-Burner

Target Zones: Belly and Glutes

One of the most difficult combinations in the Shimmy program, the ‘Ripple’ and the ‘Flame’ will impress even the most sophisticated belly dance audiences. Don’t be deterred if you can’t put them together the first time through – practice them separately a few times first before creating this sensuous, full-bodied wave. We then kick up the cardio and really heat things up by adding some hops and a pop. For advanced dancers, try keeping your knee straight, kicking your leg out, chorus-line style, in the ‘1, 2, 3 Hop’ – a very impressive move. For an extra “pop” of the hip, flex the glute of the moving leg in the ‘Hip Pop’. In the performance section, Karen the petite athlete, slender Dominique and curvaceous Gillian show how belly dancers come in every shape and size. Celebrate your body type by learning to belly dance!

 

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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

Flame

As with any move where arms are lifted above your head, there is a tendency to let your shoulders rise. As you move your arms through this movement, keep imagining… 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

Ripple

If you have done Pilates, you are aware of how important the lower abs are to proper posture, as well as in alleviating and preventing lower back pain. To understand… Learn More
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