What exactly is bellydancing?

Answer 1

The dance has it's origins in pre dynastic times, figurines have been found of dancers in poses that we recognise today. These figures date back as far as 5000 B.C. There are also paintings and carvings that show dance movements we are still doing. The music is very different, they would have danced to the music of the day as do we.

The dance has been influenced by the Ghawazee (gypsies). They came from Rajistan and travelled throughout Egypt and Spain (note some similarities with Flamenco dancing) They became the street singers and dancers, with their own particular style of folk influenced performances. They were said to have a secret language, which they were able to use between the various tribes. It was probably Rajistan. The dance has also been influenced by Turkey and the Ottoman Empire, and the sword and stick dances came from Saudi Arabia.

Although there is not much evidence of women doing it until more recent history. I expect you have all heard the expression "It comes from the heart" well this dance comes from the belly, the source of life. In ancient times the movements were developed to help women during pregnancy and in preparation for childbirth. During the actual birth the other women would stand around the bed or birthing place, and move in ways to encourage the mother to be. A drum may have been beaten by the 'odilesque' (favoured woman in the harem) in keeping with the rhythm of life. Many Arabic women learn to do this 'dance' from childhood, to condition their bodies.

The link below will tell you "How to Belly Dance"

Answer 2

Probably when you consider that they have got no inspiration what it's. When I first heard the time period bellydancing (I was once approximately 10 years ancient) I imagined that it the complete human is not dancing however taking a snooze or anything like that and it's only the stomach that is dancing. Now that is a bizarre and stressful photo. LOL. Once I discovered what it's i idea it's fairly cool and attractive. I fairly desired to bounce like that. Most individuals I understand aren't weirded out through it once they understand what it's.

Answer 3

It's a mesmerizing Middle-Eastern dance where most of the movement is in the hips, usually done by scantily-clad women in bikinis and sheer skirts, but the most important thing is that the midriff is exposed; either bare or through sheer clothing.

Answer 4

It's a dance of Arab and Turkish women. My theory is that, since they used to live in harems, and had no physical activity, they started belly dancing to stay in good shape and to seduce men, of course:) There are some bellydance moves in Shakira's "My hips don't lie".

Answer 5

I'm actually in a class right now and i looovvve it. i perform on the 21 of dec. basically its lots of hips movements with the knees bent and throw in some shimmy's and snake and arms and much much more. its beautiful.

Answer 6

Pretty much just a series of moves that consist of rolling your stomache(belly), and putting them together to flow rythmically.(dancing)

Answer 7

Middle eastern type of dancing wearing harem-type outfit and bare tum! Bump and grind! lol

Answer 8

it is a greek form of dance and the belly is the target in this type of dancing ......if done correctly it is a magical way of dance kara