bellydancing?

Question

i was wondering if their are any websites i can go to that show you bellydancing steps??

Answer 1

The absolute best way to learn is to take classes from a live instructor. Below I've included a list of resources for you to help you locate bellydance teachers as well as some supplemental educational sites, books, and videos. I do not recommend learning from websites/videos as you put yourself at a much higher risk of injury but videos are great home supplement to live classes and allow you to use the basics you learn in class about posture and positioning so that hopefully you minimize your chance of injury while using websites/videos. Also a website/video cannot give you feedback to help you better understand how that move works on your body. Books and website descriptions are great for gaining more insight into how a move is done and also (once you have mastered basics and understand the dynamics of how the dance is done) for learning new moves or variations on moves you may already know. However the best way to learn is from an instructor. Now that I've pretty much given you my disclaimer here's the list of resources I'd recommend checking out. Also I would be more than happy to help you locate an instructor near you if you are having difficultues or answering any questions you might have about bellydancing. If you want to contact me just visit my site: http://www.middleeasterndance.net and e-mail me from there.

WEBSITES (for finding teachers/classes)
http://www.shira.net - probably the most extensive directory
http://www.middleeasterndance.net - my site which has a decent sized directory as well
http://www.bhuz.com - another large directory as well as a great forum which can answer pretty much every question you will ever have about bellydance since it's comprised of bellydancers from all over the world.
If you can't find lessons looking on these three sites their may not be any in your area.

WEBSITES (for learning moves on-line)
http://www.middleeasterndance.net - my own site look under the movements section, there will be enough to keep you busy for a long time. Also please read the before you begin section with the disclaimer, warm-up, cool-down, and basics about posture.
http://www.shira.net - don't mind what the other person said about this site I doubt she even knows how to bellydance. Shira's site is an extensive collection of articles written about and for bellydancers and can provide you with a wealth of information that will be very beneficial. It's one of the oldest and most respected sites on the Internet and is referenced by bellydancers world-wide. She has a specific page which tells you how to do some moves as well as extensive links to other sites that offer on-line lessons as well.
http://www.venusbellydance.com/vocabulary.htm - More movement descriptions.
http://www.aleena.com/miramar/ - go to on-line dance lessons there are several articles about dancing there.
http://www.zilltech.com/onlinelessons.html - Another old, well, respected website full of information you should check out. She offers a few instructions for several basic moves.
http://www.kawakib.com/page-30.html - more of a technique lesson but might be helpful after learning some basics.
http://www.raqs.co.nz/moves.html - has some descriptions of select movements.

BOOKS
Belly Dancing Basics by Laura A. Cooper (ISBN: 140271078X) - newer book, not great but not bad either.
The Art of Belly Dancing by Dahlena with Dona Z. Meilach - This book is out of print but shows up on amazon and e-bay from time to time. It's ok but it's written for a different time the history part is especially questionable but the moves are pretty straight forward.
Grandmother's Secrets by Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi (ISBN: 1566563267) - An interesting read has several descriptions of dance moves as well.
A lot of books have been coming on the market recently and most of them (excluding out of print books) are available at Barnes and Nobel or borders books as well as other chains and smaller stores.

ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
http://www.trybellydancing.com/ - Like a mini instructional video available online. It's not bad quality.

VIDEOS
Precision Motion Workout Series by Suzanna Del Vecchio - offers good posture basics as well as quality instruction on many moves.
Bellydance for Fitness Series by Neena and Veena Bidasher - this series is very cheap and available from major retailers like target, walmart, borders, and Barnes and Nobel but the quality of instruction is low. This is more of a workout for beginner dancers who already have had some training. The videos are a good quality as far as picture and sound but these are not good for an absolute beginner.
There's tons of them available if you want to read some reviews I've written about various videos go to my site and check out the reviews section. http://www.middleeasterndance.net. There are many more great resource sites available on-line with wonderful information for beginners and advanced dancers alike. If you would like more links to these sites or if you have a specific interest in any subtopics of bellydance but don't know where to start please e-mail me and I'll be glad to send you links and information.

Answer 2

Hi Lady

Not sure of websites but I have done belly dancing classes for the past year in my home town and just love it (I live in Australia - there are a few studios that do night classes - may be the same where you live?)

The other alternative is to get a DVD - there are several good ones on the market from beginners to intermediate to advanced.

It's great exercise, a great relaxer and a lot of fun - a great way to express yourself and capture the essence of your femininity - I just love it. Plus the music is awesome!

Good luck with it - you're going to love it!

Answer 3

properly it particularly is an Asian dance it particularly is fairly useful and maximum individuals like it you cuald probable get a job at a prepare or a theatre. i understand that in the time of Argentina they have some bellydancers

Answer 4

check out joyofbellydancing.com
it has lots of links, and talks about technique besides just the moves (i.e. how to get your body in shape and move the right way). there's lots of good dvd's, and several fitness centers are offering belly dancing now too.
i've been bellydancing for a long time, and learned from a relative who is from India. it is fun (and a great workout!), and i hope you enjoy it!

Answer 5

Try google video search. Or try this link: http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=belly+dancing+steps&hl=en

http://www.shira.net/advice.htm

Have fun!

Answer 6

take dancing lessons

Answer 7

shut up and shuffle