Looking for a class for beginners in North London anyone know of one?
2007-01-09 12:51:27 · 13 answers · asked by londongate11 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Bellydancing although it may seem fairly simple is a very complex art. As with any complex art you must put in a lot of time to be able to do it well. Bellydance comes easier to some and very hard to others. Some of this will depend on whether you are physically fit or rather out of shape, whether you've had previous dance training (of any kind ballet, tap, jazz, modern, etc...), and many other factors. There are many moves which are very easy to learn while others may take years of hard work to perfect. Some people will do certain moves right away with no problems that will take another dancer years to accomplish. Some people seem to have a natural talent for it and progress through movements much quicker. Others, who are not naturals, may take a long time to master the art. In general learning the basic moves is fairly easy and with a little work even more complicated beginners moves may be easily learned but once you progress beyond basic moves and move into layering, transitions, zilling, musicality, and musical interpretation (all of which are aspects of being able to to this dance) you will find that it gets much more complicated. Try some beginners classes and have fun. If you fall in love with it, as it seems a great many of us do, you will want to persevere even through the more advanced portions just because of your love for the dance (it doesn't quite seem like work when it's something you love doing). As for finding classes I would suggest checking the following bellydance directories
http://www.shira.net
http://www.middleeasterndance.net
http://www.bhuz.com
2007-01-09 15:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by cassandra581 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well... nothing is hard, there are things that are harder to some people.. belly dancing in particular comes very challenging for westerners, coz it depends a lot on free movements and agility, while western dances are mainly calculated steps and moves.. you don't go one two three in belly dancing (even if it was taught that way), your hips does the commands.. practice makes perfect if you have it within... but you have to have a seed for belly dancing... wish u luck..
2007-01-12 23:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by sam 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of belly you have. =/ I'm trying, myself. Takes a lot of practice. I can't tell you where to learn. I wouldn't recommend Yahoo answers...... Try Google. I started a tiny little bit from YouTube, but I know a few bellydancers who may be willing to teach me. Try tribe.net, and search for people in your area who are also willing to teach.
2007-01-09 12:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy for some people, hard for other. Depends If you can already move your hips and your belly. You should be patient when learning tho. Have fun
2007-01-11 02:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by weird_girl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not hard but excellent fun. Some moves can take a little while to get to grips with but its so much fun you dont really mind. Not like doing keep fit where you feel like an idiot!!!!!!!! Happy shimmeys!!!!!!
2007-01-13 09:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try www.danceweb.com and it should find a class. It is more difficult than you would think it was but it addictive and so much fun. I wouldn't dream of giving up.
2007-01-10 00:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by Redhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy to learn, difficult to master I think.
2007-01-09 12:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by psychedelic_fighter 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i belly dance (im a girl btw) and its not too hard...but i grew up with it so i wouldnt know from ur prespective
2007-01-09 13:21:36 · answer #8 · answered by i luv ma name 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No its not, I have tried it once and it was just wow, its very sexy and a great exercise as well
2007-01-09 20:49:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anna 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-01-09 13:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by ec 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋