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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Introduction to belly dancing

Belly dancing per se has been around for centuries and the very word brings to mind images of lithe women rolling their bodies sinuously to the call of music. Its origin seems to drift historically between oriental or inspired by the Romany gypsies. Today, however, belly dancing is more of a celebration of myriad cultures, which seeks to incorporate the best of all the cultures that have laid a claim on belly dancing. Tribal belly dancing is this beautiful, passionate fusion of cultures that glorifies the passionate self within the dancer.

Belly dancing clothing

Belly dancing bra belt sets are an essential item for any experienced or even amateur belly dancer. The belly dancing bra belt set is like the foundation of belly dancing. We all know that belly dancing is focused on flowing movement of the hips and stomach region and this being said, it is important for a serious belly dancer to use a good belly dancing bra belt set that is matching and also accentuates the torso area.

Belly dancing facts

Belly dancing is called Danse Orientale (Oriental Dance) in Turkish and it is a social dance performed in parties, family get-togethers and during rites of passage. The belly dancing that we now know in the US today is a mixture of the traditional dances from the countries of Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece, Morocco, Spain and Russia. It's sensual moves celebrate the female form and contrary to the popular belief, it is a dance performed by women for other women.

Other belly dancing names

The dancing includes primarily curves and twists, thrusts and drops that are more important than the actual footsteps that are used. The focus is always on the belly in belly dancing. The dance is known by different terms, such as Middle Eastern dance, Balady or Raks Balady, Egyptian Raks Al-Sharqi, Danse du Ventre, and the Oriental Dance.

CONCLUSION

If you plan to take a belly dancing class, don’t plan on the usual sweats that are acceptable at most fitness classes. Belly dancing is always performed in standard belly dancing attire to show off the important body parts and to get the dancer into the mood of the dance.