Anna

Maintaining our breath help us dancers be at our best while we practice and perform. When we don’t keep a steady flow of oxygen going, take shallow breaths, or momentarily stop our breath, we are depriving our bodies of the energy it needs to keep us shimmying. Sometimes we may not relax and we may breathe too fast and hyperventilate. Remember to breathe deeply, slowly, and continuously during practice. Hopefully, your good breathing practices will carry over into your performances…

Learn the basics of correct arm and hand positions in belly dancing. Arms and hands can add so much expression and emotion to your dancing. When not properly maintained, they can also be the biggest distraction. Watch this video and get Anna’s advice on getting good arm and hand position from the get-go, so your “expressers” always look poised and polished.

Great dance begins with a good foundation. Learn the elements of proper dance posture and body alignment so can ensure your body is prepared to execute belly dance movements with ease and precision.

Learn the exciting entrance to one of Anna’s “student favorites” Toul Omri!

Learn how or perfect this challenging hand embellishment