Shimmy Belly Dance Videos Lesson - 'Slithering and Circling' Episode

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Episode 25 - Slithering and Circling

Dance Level: Advanced

Fitness Category: Stretch and Strengthen

Target Zones: Belly, Back, and Neck

Many of the moves in this intermediate episode have their origins in traditional women’s dances of the Middle East. ‘Zar Head’ is a movement meant to cleanse the body of negativity so be gentle with this powerful movement. ‘Lebanese Hip Circle’ and ‘Belly Roll’ can be simple to some, yet others have to work hard to get it right. No matter how tough it seems to you, keep at it – if you are good, you’ll get better, if you aren’t, you’ll learn! We next return to the classic steps of ‘Hip Piston’ and ‘Snake Arms.’ Advanced dancers should pay particular attention to posture and facial expressions – try to make it look easy! In the performance section, Karen’s rippling abs are a reminder that you don’t have to have a belly to be a belly dancer while the voluptuous Gillian shows us that a little extra flesh certainly doesn’t hurt either. Celebrate your body type with belly dance!

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Moves in Episode:

Belly Rolls

For some, this move is completely instinctual, and for others, it takes work. To do this move successful, it helps to understand the relationship between the glutes, abs and stomach.… 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

Slithering and Circling

Dance Level: Advanced Fitness Category: Stretch and Strengthen Target Zones: Belly, Back, and Neck Many of the moves in this intermediate episode have their origins in traditional women's dances of… Learn More

Lebanese Hip Circles

Like much of Lebanese style belly dance, the ‘Lebanese Hip Circle,' is larger and more dramatic than the basic ‘Hip Circle.’ Let’s first review the more controlled, basic ‘Hip Circle’… Learn More

Snake Arms

If you are having trouble with this move, try it from a different approach. Instead of focussing on which parts of the arm lift first, focus on the shoulders. If… Learn More

Zar Head

'Zar Head' is a very powerful move that's meant to expel negative energy from the body so take a lot of care with this move. If you have had any… Learn More
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