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Layla – Beginner Belly Dance Choreography Part 3

Did you miss Layla: Beginner Belly Dance Choreography Part 2? Watch here Music Map: Time Stamp / Description 1:02 Section 1 1:15 Section 2 1:30 Section 3 Movements: One Hip Circles: Horizontal (Outward/Inward), Vertical (Downward/Upward) Figure-8s: Backward, Forward, Downward, Upward Knee Shimmy Hand Undulations Full Undulation Pivot Turn Choreography: 1:02 3.5-8c 4x Forward Figure-8s st on R, 3x Upward Figure-8s st on L 1:15 4-8c 1st: Start Knee Shimmy: arms will move up to extend overhead (8ct), 4x Hand Undulations…

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Music for Belly Dancers Spotify Playlists

Enjoy great music from the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and beyond, curated music just for belly dancers! On the Spotify playlists below, you’ll find music from Egypt (Egyptian), Morocco (Moroccan), Algeria (Algerian), Tunisia (Tunisian), Syria (Syrian), Jordan (Jordanian), Iraq (Iraqi), Lebanon (Lebanese), Greece (Greek), Turkey (Turkish). In other words, tons of Arabic and Arabian music ranging from folkloric to classic to modern pop. This music is great for belly dancing practice. Some songs (but not all) can be used…

Layla – Beginner Belly Dance Choreography Part 2

Did you miss Layla: Beginner Belly Dance Choreography Part 1? Watch here Music Map: Time Stamp / Description 0:35 Chorus (rpt) Movements: Chest Lifts Chest Drops Hip Slides Hip Twists Plant & Unwind Turn (PUW) Choreography: 0:35 4-8c 2x: 4x Chest Lifts, 4x Chest Drops 0:512-8c 2x: Hip Slide, then Hip Twist: R-L ( L arm on side crown, other R arm out to side, switch for each side) 0:581-8c PUW L (RoL); arms cross, move downward, outward and up and…

You Know You’ve Fallen in Love with Belly Dance When…

you’d rather be in belly dance classes than most other places you daydream about dancing while doing other things when you dance and nothing but belly dance moves come out of your body you spend copious amounts of money on belly dance outfits, costumes, etc you plan your life around dance events and conferences you want to learn more about Arabic language, food, and culture you have an area or room in your home dedicated to dance you currently know more about Egyptian…

Layla Choreography – Part 1

How long will it take you to become a good belly dancer?

In this article, I’m sharing my last “Things Every New Belly Dancer Needs Know [Before They Start Lessons]” And it’s regarding a question I get asked a lot! “How long will it take me to become a good dancer?” I would love to answer that for you, but I can’t! What I can do, is provide you with some food for thought. WHAT DOES “GOOD DANCER” MEAN TO YOU? The word “good” isn’t very descriptive, because it can…

Egyptian Sa’idi Stick Basic Twirling Drills for Saidi Cane Dance

Join Anna as she drills some basic Sa’idi style stick (called an “assaya”) twirling techniques forward and back, as well as at different speeds. These twirls can be used by Belly Dancers wishing to practice their Upper Egyptian Folkloric Saidi style. The name “Sa’idi” refers to a region of Egypt south of Cairo, that’s referred to as Upper Egypt. Since ancient times, Egyptians have used sticks in warfare. A martial art called Tahtib developed over the centuries. Today, Tahtib is…

4 Brutally Honest Truths to Improve Your Tummy Work

In this article, I’ll be discussing a particular set of movements that frustrate so many dancers… Tummy Work I’ll be dishing out some brutally honest truths that will help those of you who struggle with these challenging, elusive movements. I’ll be sharing some little-known, yet critical tips that will take your tummy work from tragic to magic. Let’s get right to it! It Takes Practice No, seriously, way more practice. Once a week for a few minutes isn’t enough.…

That Time I Gave Up & Quit Belly Dancing: Anna’s Belly Dance Origin Story Part 2

I want to share something important with you today. I say important because I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use more confidence and courage in their life. It’s not surprising that a lot of people who try belly dancing are looking to gain more confidence and to feel stronger, not just physically, but mentally. The cool moves, gorgeous costumes, and glamour are great, but it’s more than that. It’s facing the challenging moments while learning the art that strengthens you,…

Take a Shortcut Through the Belly Dance Rabbit Hole

In a recent article, I addressed the #1 thing new students tell me after their first class. In this article, I’m sharing the second most common sentiment of new belly dancers, which is: how surprised they are, when they take their first peek down the DEEP belly dance “rabbit hole” And how that same rabbit hole continues to send more experienced belly dancers on a harrowing trip to disillusionment. At first glance, belly dancing seems rather simple, right? Then you start classes…

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