BELLY DANCE

By: Carolina Jiménez G.

BELLY DANCE…

This dance is a Western term for traditional Middle

Eastern dance styles.

Is a misnomer as all parts of the

body are involved in the

dance, the most important are the

hips.

ORIGINS…

Was originally danced by women

for women, to demonstrate or ease

childbirth.

ORIGINS…

Belly dance was originated in Northern Africa and was spread by Caravans to other

parts of the Middle East

ORIGINS…

Another theory claims that belly dancing

originated in Ancient Babylon introduce by

Adnanite Arabs.

COSTUME…

The most associated with belly dance is the bedlah. This costume

includes:

A fitted top or bra A fitted hip belt

Skirt or harem pants

STEPS AND TECHNIQUE…

SHIMMY

A shimmering vibration of the hips. This vibration is created

by moving the knees. Shoulder shimmy is also an important element of belly

dance.

STEPS AND TECHNIQUE…

SWINGING ARMS

Important expressive means in belly dance and

highlights the beauty and flexibility of the

dancer.

STEPS AND TECHNIQUE…

HIP PUNCHES

Basic move. Helps alternate the weight on

the legs and create impression of the swinging pelvis.

STEPS AND TECHNIQUE…

UNDULATION

Rotating movements of the chest forward, up, back and down,

create the impression of riding

a camel.

VIDEO…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YamDoDK71Ds

THANKS!!!!