Showing posts with label BellyDancing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BellyDancing. Show all posts
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Check out Bastet Belly Dance
Great site to learn how to do moves!
"The Ancient Goddess Bastet
I have named what I do after the Egyptian cat goddess Bast, or Bastet. Although I have always been interested in Ancient Egypt, I felt particularly drawn to this goddess, as I have always loved and owned cats, and liked the fact that they were revered and honoured with this religion.
I was also delighted to find that Bastet is also a goddess that protects women and children and among other things, stands for dance, festivities and celebrations - purrfect!
I have found a picture of a delightful Bastet statuette, which has a human body and cat head, and she carries a basket full of kittens - could this be the forgotten goddess of shopping?!
About Middle Eastern Dance
Middle Eastern Dance is a wonderful way to get in touch with your femininity! I believe that women in the west have embraced this kind of dance so enthusiastically because it offers a unique opportunity to express oneself. The Victorians left us with a legacy of repression and shame about our sexuality, which has inhibited the way we move, dance and use our bodies. As women in todays society, we are still discouraged from being visible, because we are too old, too fat etc., and this dance, which is so beautifully designed around the natural movements of the female body, nourishes and encourages our sense of self worth, and celebrates our womanliness.
This dance has been wrongly accused of being salacious or overtly sexual, and while of course it has sometimes been used for the purposes of seduction, its true nature is in the strength and power of women. It is the essence of feminine sensuality, and beauty. It can encompass the ideas and aspirations of women as it allows the creative expression of hidden dreams and emotions, and encourages feelings of confidence and self worth. It can also begin to develop an awareness of womens' innate healing ability and how dance can be used as a medium for helping others.
Every woman can do this dance!
Whatever size shape or age you are, you can learn to shimmy, camel and snake your arms! The beauty of Egyptian Dance is that it allows you to develop your own technique and way of interpreting the moves.
There are many different teachers of Belly Dance, all with their own different style. Within the sphere of this genre there is also a wide variety of styles, such as Ghawazee (Gypsy), Turkish, Armenian, Hilal Style, American Tribal, Algerian and traditional Persian. Each teacher will have different influences and slant on this art form, as well as their own unique way of dancing. Each dancer will be influenced by other dancers, teachers, choreographers, and famous dance stars of yesterday, as well as inspired by the history and traditions of the Middle East.
As each individual is unique, so are their bodies and way of moving, so no two dancers will ever be alike. Each dancer will develop their own style, based on or influenced by their teacher's, combined with their own interpretation of what they have learnt.
Belly Dancing is a wonderful style of dance as it offers the opportunity for each individual to express herself through a whole range of emotions and corresponding moves. The dance can be choreographed or improvised, and performed either to live or pre-recorded music. (See creating your own choreography). Traditionally, and still even today, it is improvised by female family members within the confines of their own home, separately from the male members of the household, often during celebrations, and each generation learns by watching and copying the others.
Belly Dance is often called 'Beledi' which means 'dance of my country', so women of the Middle East grow up dancing this style as their traditional dance, rather than attending classes to learn as we do in the West. Respectable women would not dance publicly outside their home, but professional dancers are regarded as a kind of 'artiste', still believed to have some of the magical or psychic powers of the original gypsy dancers.
Although many ladies who attend classes do not intend to take up this form of dance professionally, much enjoyment and pleasure can be gained from learning and performing this beautiful dance at amateur level, whether it's at the local village fete, or on stage at a performance platform. It can also be a great way to make new friends, improve your social life, and meet like minded people with whom you can share a very special passion!"
Check out Bastet Belly Dance
"The Ancient Goddess Bastet
I have named what I do after the Egyptian cat goddess Bast, or Bastet. Although I have always been interested in Ancient Egypt, I felt particularly drawn to this goddess, as I have always loved and owned cats, and liked the fact that they were revered and honoured with this religion.
I was also delighted to find that Bastet is also a goddess that protects women and children and among other things, stands for dance, festivities and celebrations - purrfect!
I have found a picture of a delightful Bastet statuette, which has a human body and cat head, and she carries a basket full of kittens - could this be the forgotten goddess of shopping?!
About Middle Eastern Dance
Middle Eastern Dance is a wonderful way to get in touch with your femininity! I believe that women in the west have embraced this kind of dance so enthusiastically because it offers a unique opportunity to express oneself. The Victorians left us with a legacy of repression and shame about our sexuality, which has inhibited the way we move, dance and use our bodies. As women in todays society, we are still discouraged from being visible, because we are too old, too fat etc., and this dance, which is so beautifully designed around the natural movements of the female body, nourishes and encourages our sense of self worth, and celebrates our womanliness.
This dance has been wrongly accused of being salacious or overtly sexual, and while of course it has sometimes been used for the purposes of seduction, its true nature is in the strength and power of women. It is the essence of feminine sensuality, and beauty. It can encompass the ideas and aspirations of women as it allows the creative expression of hidden dreams and emotions, and encourages feelings of confidence and self worth. It can also begin to develop an awareness of womens' innate healing ability and how dance can be used as a medium for helping others.
Every woman can do this dance!
Whatever size shape or age you are, you can learn to shimmy, camel and snake your arms! The beauty of Egyptian Dance is that it allows you to develop your own technique and way of interpreting the moves.
There are many different teachers of Belly Dance, all with their own different style. Within the sphere of this genre there is also a wide variety of styles, such as Ghawazee (Gypsy), Turkish, Armenian, Hilal Style, American Tribal, Algerian and traditional Persian. Each teacher will have different influences and slant on this art form, as well as their own unique way of dancing. Each dancer will be influenced by other dancers, teachers, choreographers, and famous dance stars of yesterday, as well as inspired by the history and traditions of the Middle East.
As each individual is unique, so are their bodies and way of moving, so no two dancers will ever be alike. Each dancer will develop their own style, based on or influenced by their teacher's, combined with their own interpretation of what they have learnt.
Belly Dancing is a wonderful style of dance as it offers the opportunity for each individual to express herself through a whole range of emotions and corresponding moves. The dance can be choreographed or improvised, and performed either to live or pre-recorded music. (See creating your own choreography). Traditionally, and still even today, it is improvised by female family members within the confines of their own home, separately from the male members of the household, often during celebrations, and each generation learns by watching and copying the others.
Belly Dance is often called 'Beledi' which means 'dance of my country', so women of the Middle East grow up dancing this style as their traditional dance, rather than attending classes to learn as we do in the West. Respectable women would not dance publicly outside their home, but professional dancers are regarded as a kind of 'artiste', still believed to have some of the magical or psychic powers of the original gypsy dancers.
Although many ladies who attend classes do not intend to take up this form of dance professionally, much enjoyment and pleasure can be gained from learning and performing this beautiful dance at amateur level, whether it's at the local village fete, or on stage at a performance platform. It can also be a great way to make new friends, improve your social life, and meet like minded people with whom you can share a very special passion!"
Check out Bastet Belly Dance
FreeBellyDanceLessons with Tiazza
Note: Posting for fun, and health. It is your body;your rules. You can decide to lose weight, or not. However, all body types should exercise to stay healthy. Plus, belly dancing is so sexy!"Hi!
So you decided to learn how to bellydance? Cool...
Now, let's talk a bit about this dance form and what it takes to actually "master" it.
Whether you decided to belly dance for fun, fitness, weight loss or to become a professional bellydancer, the start point is always the same. You start by taking some basic classes to learn the basic technique and advanced it later by learning some combinations and choreographies.
Here are few things to keep in mind when you are new to this art:
- There are many styles of belly dance. Make sure to decide what you like first or if you have no idea what style suits you best, make sure to try different classes and instructors until your find your style
- If you are learning this art for fitness and weight loss, make sure to find a class that would provide a good workout. This website has a section that focuses on cardio bellydance workouts, ab workouts and other workouts that would help in your journey to weight loss
- When learning to belly dance, there are many elements involved: foot work, hip work and arm work. Make sure to start with the foot work first. Learn the basic steps and then add the hip work. Once you get those two together, add the arm frames.
- You will get frustrated learning this dance as a beginner. Yes you will BUT that's also the fun part: the challenge! Don't quit too early, practice is key. However, without having fun, you will never learn this art. So put on your smile before your hip scarf and check your pride at the door :)
- Don't bellydance for the wrong reasons! Yes, many chose this dance form for the seduction factor or costumes... etc. This is a hard dance to master. It requires hard work and dedication along with a lot of fun and an open mind. So, take it seriously to learn it at its best. The costumes follow and the only person you need to seduce is yourself
- Never believe anyone who tells you there is only one way to do any move! There is never one way to move. Dance is a personal expression that comes from within. What we learn is the body mechanic, not the dance.
- Most importantly, please remember to have a great time, laugh at yourself when you mess up and don't give up! Challenge is a beautiful thing. If bellydancing was easy, everyone would be a bellydancer"
Check out Free Belly Dance Lessons With Tiazza
So you decided to learn how to bellydance? Cool...
Now, let's talk a bit about this dance form and what it takes to actually "master" it.
Whether you decided to belly dance for fun, fitness, weight loss or to become a professional bellydancer, the start point is always the same. You start by taking some basic classes to learn the basic technique and advanced it later by learning some combinations and choreographies.
Here are few things to keep in mind when you are new to this art:
- There are many styles of belly dance. Make sure to decide what you like first or if you have no idea what style suits you best, make sure to try different classes and instructors until your find your style
- If you are learning this art for fitness and weight loss, make sure to find a class that would provide a good workout. This website has a section that focuses on cardio bellydance workouts, ab workouts and other workouts that would help in your journey to weight loss
- When learning to belly dance, there are many elements involved: foot work, hip work and arm work. Make sure to start with the foot work first. Learn the basic steps and then add the hip work. Once you get those two together, add the arm frames.
- You will get frustrated learning this dance as a beginner. Yes you will BUT that's also the fun part: the challenge! Don't quit too early, practice is key. However, without having fun, you will never learn this art. So put on your smile before your hip scarf and check your pride at the door :)
- Don't bellydance for the wrong reasons! Yes, many chose this dance form for the seduction factor or costumes... etc. This is a hard dance to master. It requires hard work and dedication along with a lot of fun and an open mind. So, take it seriously to learn it at its best. The costumes follow and the only person you need to seduce is yourself
- Never believe anyone who tells you there is only one way to do any move! There is never one way to move. Dance is a personal expression that comes from within. What we learn is the body mechanic, not the dance.
- Most importantly, please remember to have a great time, laugh at yourself when you mess up and don't give up! Challenge is a beautiful thing. If bellydancing was easy, everyone would be a bellydancer"
Check out Free Belly Dance Lessons With Tiazza
Friday, August 1, 2014
Shakira's bellydancing
"Shakira believes her ability belly dance isn’t something she ever had to learn, it just comes naturally.“For me, it was, and is, more of a natural thing. It’s something that was practically given to me at birth, and for which I never had to train myself. These movements, they are inside me and I can call them back whenever I need them.”
Shakira realizes she is a sex symbol to men all over the world but insists she is “flattered” that guys find her attractive because she has never believed she is a beautiful woman.
“I must confess that I feel very flattered – because I never have felt particularly sexy. Anybody who shows me like this is promoting my feminine vanity.”
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Bellydance lessons with Sahira!
"Learn to belly dance with professional performer and instructor, Sahira! "Sahira BellyDance" offers weekly belly dance technique videos for aspiring belly dancers, as well as exciting performance clips and more! ...
Experience: Sahira has over 10 years of teaching experience all over the world - Taiwan, Australia, Germany, England, Egypt, Canada and beyond!
Education: Sahira has studied for more than a decade with master dance instructors from across the globe in Egyptian and Tribal Style as well as West African and Modern. B.A. in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering."
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Who is Mayte Garcia?
"Mayte Jannell GarcÃa (/ˈmaɪteɪ/; born November 12, 1973) is an American belly dancer, actress, singer, and choreographer, best known as the former wife of pop star Prince. She is of Puerto Rican ancestry. Garcia was born on a military base in Alabama; during her childhood, her parents relocated throughout the United States and Germany as a result of her father's military reassignments...."
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- Mayte Garcia Sword Dance @ Cherry Boom Boom April
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
What are The Goddess Workouts?
"More than just an exercise routine, The Goddess Workout engages the body, mind, and spirit, enabling every woman to celebrate the eternal feminine being within herself. "
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Shimmy (Show)
"For thousands of years, women from the cradle of civilization have celebrated their sensuality and the joy of movement with the ancient practice of belly dance. Shimmy is a complete belly dance video instructional system — a low-impact fitness approach perfect for everyone, from new moms getting their sensuality back, to athletes wanting to increase flexibility and grace, to the over fifty and still sexy set looking to stay fit. Shimmy is a great introduction for those who have never belly danced, and an ideal practice tool and ‘tune-up’ for intermediate and advanced dancers.
Each episode begins with a relaxing warm-up in calming, lush surroundings to increase flexibility and prepare your muscles for the more vigorous movements to come. In each teaching section, we lead you through four to six belly dance movements suitable for all fitness levels and body types. The repeated motions tone hips, thighs, glutes, and abdominals while perfecting the sultry fluidity of belly dance movements, giving you the confidence to embrace your curves! In the performance section, the beautiful Shimmy dancers, women of every shape, size, and colour, combine the movements just taught into an energetic and stimulating low-impact aerobic workout. The episode ends as the dancers take inspiration from the movements taught throughout the entire series in a mesmerizing display of freestyle belly dance. Come Shimmy with us!"
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Each episode begins with a relaxing warm-up in calming, lush surroundings to increase flexibility and prepare your muscles for the more vigorous movements to come. In each teaching section, we lead you through four to six belly dance movements suitable for all fitness levels and body types. The repeated motions tone hips, thighs, glutes, and abdominals while perfecting the sultry fluidity of belly dance movements, giving you the confidence to embrace your curves! In the performance section, the beautiful Shimmy dancers, women of every shape, size, and colour, combine the movements just taught into an energetic and stimulating low-impact aerobic workout. The episode ends as the dancers take inspiration from the movements taught throughout the entire series in a mesmerizing display of freestyle belly dance. Come Shimmy with us!"
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Sensuous Workout 2 "Pure Technique"
"This is the third combination on The Sensuous Workout 2 DVD. It uses moves from the technique chapters and puts them together into a bellydance workout combination.For more info go to shamiradance.com."
I could not find the whole workout video, but here is a preview
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Alla Kushnir
"Alla Kushnir is a famous and acclaimed Ukrainian belly dancer, Choreographer, Festival and Performance organizer. She is characterized as a very explosive and spectacular dancer who has been finalist of Ukraine TV-show “Ukraine gots Talent”, LBC Belly Dance World Championship “Hezzi Ya Nawaim” and many time in diverse world championships of belly dance."
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Meher Malik
"Meher Malik spices up Egyptian belly dancing with Bollywood moves. Having spent 17 years in the Middle East, she has mastered the dance that she says was once the domain of the high priestesses of ancient Upper Egypt. She received huge recognition after her performances on India’s Got Talent 1."
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