do you guys know what a shimmy is in belly dancing? its like what shakira does and fergie does. i wanna know how to learn that without going to classes. do i need to work out? please tell me.
2006-06-23 17:09:28 · 5 answers · asked by ניקול 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Shake Dance and Shimmy Dance
This is an old term sometimes used in America for dance that exhibits gyrating and shaking movements of hips and shoulders. The term was popularized after the 1893 Chicago’s world fair along with the legend of Little Egypt. The term was used for dances done in carnivals or strip clubs, often by women wearing pasties and lingerie. The Shimmy was a dance movement used by Haitian and the African-American community of the 1880s or earlier (and later recreated by Gilda Gray). The shimmy and it’s energetic and vibrating derivatives are a vital part of belly dance; such movements were not likely to die away in a culture embracing freedom and energy. It even influenced Elvis Presley!
Watch how Shakira and Fergie do it in their videos and then try to mimic it at home. It is a workout, but it is also a type of dance and requires practice. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the bit of history I included.
2006-06-24 12:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by Evelyn's Mommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shimmy, Shimmy Quaterturn: Hellogoodbye
2006-06-24 00:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do it baby! :D actually authentic belly dancers are supposed to have a little jiggle in their shake, so you don't need to work out. there are classes and videos for belly dancing but the best way is to just do it
2006-06-28 11:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by mirleta_liz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww man i hope one of these answers is usful no offense anyone!!
2006-06-24 01:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a bellydancing video :)
2006-06-24 00:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by tiny1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋