Is it very hard to learn how to bellydance? It looks like something you have to be born with natural talent to do.
2006-06-14 09:06:33 · 10 answers · asked by batmantis1999 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
It is as hard to master bellydance as any other dance form. It requires precise control of specific muscles and muscle groups, sometimes different ones at different speeds or tempos at the same time; it takes incredible muscle isolation; you have to have rhythm; and have some experience in rhythm identification. Bellydance is not simply shaking your *** all over the place. There are different styles and emotions, stage presence is extremely important as well as body awarness and feminine grace. These things can certainly be learned but inert talent definitely helps, It is extremely rare that a dancer is so naturally talented in every aspect of this complex dance form, for example, I happen to be very gifted in the rhythm department but spent years working on stage presence. The unfortunate fact is that there is no standardized certification process, so many many dancers take classes for a year or two and call themselves professionals. They give those of us who take this art form seriously and respect it a bad name. I encourage you to take some classes with a few different instructors. You will see and appreciate the difficulty in this wonderful dance form.
2006-06-15 12:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by lisabellydancer 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Bellydance is not hard to learn. Most basic moves can be mastered by anyone and very quickly. More advanced moves can take years to master. Even one with no muscle control can eventually learn to roll their bellies with the best of 'em. Regardless, it's loads of fun, a chance to socialize with other women in your community, a chance to share your love of dance, and wonderful excersize to boot. Don't let preconcieved notions about this ancient dance hold you back from a wonderful experience. Sign up today, you won't regret it. One word to the wise...pick your instructor carefully. Know their credentials.....
2006-06-14 18:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jaded Ruby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with nobody... im 30 and i just start to have ballydance class when i was 28.
It was fun and interesting how you can seduce man by dancing bellydance :P the only thing that you have to have is your self confidence.
2006-06-14 16:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by Diamond 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but remember that rhythm is part of the human culture, the Anglo's need more time to learn, why? Is part of the cultures in Mideast, Arabia, Latin America with a warm whether you spend more time dancing and practice than in the North hemisphere of the world, Europe, Canada, USA.
2006-06-14 17:10:42 · answer #4 · answered by Luis Eggermont 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not tried it yet, but I have a video from this website. They have videos from beginner up. Bellydancing is suppose to be good for your abs.
Just like any skill, you have to start at the beginning and practice.
2006-06-14 23:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by Wiscdance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!!! There are classess you can take. I've ben bellydancing for 5 years, and I'm only 12
2006-06-14 16:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the movements are based in the knees......try watching the bellydancing twins videos.......they are really good.
2006-06-14 18:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by sally mae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! Its easy as long as you practice!
2006-06-14 16:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by Rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no see its not hard what you need to do is move your hips side to side and then add something to it
2006-06-15 09:28:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds kinda freaky
2006-06-14 16:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by kaity_bugg11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋