Belly Dance

Belly dance makes a great low-impact exercise for women of all ages, sizes, and physical abilities. Once you learn some of the basic moves, you can create a fitness routine that will continue to challenge your body and mind.

Includes a list of online belly dance certifications and belly dance correspondence courses. Learn to be a belly dance teacher or supplement your current teaching with these at-home belly dance teacher training courses.

Book Review of "Snake Hips: Belly Dancing and How I Found True Love" by Anne Thomas Soffee, memoir

Belly dancing has been around for a long time, but has gained recent popularity. People are learning to belly dance, not only for dancing but as a fun and unique form of exercising. Belly dancing can be learned through self-help videos and articles.

If your belly dance costume fits well but feels bare, you can add extensions to increase coverage without ruining the appearance of the outfit.

Ready to make your own belly dance costume pieces? Then here's some basic information about what materials you need for the bra and belt. These principles apply for either a classic glitzy cabaret costume or an ethnic-inspired tribal one.

Enhance your costume by making coordinating arm bands with wing-like scarf danglies. It's fast, inexpensive and fairly easy to do.

The prices of most belly dance cabaret bra and belt sets make you want to try sewing one yourself. But before you commit to making one, there are some things to consider about spending the time and money.

A great guide for performers or potential performers to enhance their techniques of stage presence and expressing oneself confidently, beautifully and professionally. Topics include: working the stage, stage fright and effectively using hands and arms.

Belly dancer costumes make great Halloween costumes for both women and girls. Here are some ideas for affordable belly dance Halloween costumes.

This article explores various facets associated with belly dance, but in particular, it highlights the beautiful celebration of womanhood expressed via this art.

Tired of going nowhere on the stationery bike at the gym? Spice up your exercise routine with the ancient art of belly dance!

If a belly dance bra doesn't fit perfectly you can compensate without changing your entire costume. However, a poorly fitted bra should never be used in performance.

Belly dance competitions are growing more common. Here are some reasons to compete and hints for when you do.

Learning dance performce skills and tricks is a continuous process. My journey towards improving my presence on stage keeps giving me new insights on what to do.

Fans of SYTYCD and other dance shows may see some cultural or ethnic dances. Ever wonder how they are danced? In part 5 of my dance style series I will explore the cultural and ethical dance style.

Although using a lingerie bra in a belly dance costume is usually frowned on, learn how you can use this option and save a lot of money on costuming.

A strict choreography isn't a necessary part of a belly dance performance. Many dancers prefer the freedom of an improvised piece. However, this doesn't mean the dancer doesn't have to practice.

Whether you're a student or a more experienced belly dancer, developing a practice routine is different from preparing to perform in a show. Learn to incorporate both into your dance life.

Unless you are aiming for a traditional ethnic dance costume or an embellished belly dance bra and belt set, you can use your creativity to pull together unique looks.

Finding a dance costume that fits perfectly is a rare occurence- you'll probably have to make some adjustments. But some changes are more difficult than others; know what is required BEFORE you buy the outfit!

This article describes the wonderful art of belly dance and my journey as a beginner belly dancer and the lessons I've learned.