Shimmy Learn to Belly Dance Video - 'Slides, Turns and Layers' Episode

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Episode 17 - Slides, Turns and Layers

Dance Level: Intermediate – Advanced

Fitness Category: Tighten and Tone

Target Zones: Neck, Back and Hips

After a full-body stretch, your muscles awakened ready to move, we begin this episode by reviewing the fundamental belly dances moves ‘Hip Circle’, ‘Head Slide’, and a lower body shimmy. To create more advanced movements, we then combine them to create the ‘Shimmy-Layered Hip Circle’, and the ‘Tremor-Layered Figure Eight’ to create some of the most difficult moves in the Shimmy program. Combining moves from Middle Eastern folk dances like the ‘Sa’idi Step’ with skillful balletic flourishes, our ginger-haired beauty, Simone, makes this combination impressive and authentic. Notice how she draws attention to her hip movements with her eyes. Take inspiration from Karen and Shivaun’s backbend in the free-style portion and keep stretching, strengthening, and dancing!

 

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Moves in Episode:

Head Slide

For some, this move is instinctual, but sometimes even accomplished dancers have difficulty with 'Head Slide.' If you are having trouble with this move, try practicing in front of a… Learn More

Hip Circle

Your glutes are some of the most powerful muscles in your body, so let’s use them to power your ‘Hip Circle.’ Begin with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent… Learn More

Sa'idi Step

Like most folk dance steps, the 'Sa’idi Step' – a move from Upper Egypt – is not difficult. It is simply a matter of coordinating your legs and arms. What puts… Learn More

Shimmy-Layered Hip Circle

Oh my goddess, is this move ever difficult!?! So how do we make a tough move easier? Break it down. So let’s start by reviewing the ‘Cabaret Shimmy’ (not the… Learn More

Tremor-Layered Figure Eight

This might be the most difficult move in the whole Shimmy program, so let’s begin by breaking the move down. Unlike a 'Shimmy,' which is about being relaxed and just… Learn More
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