| Doesn't the idea of belly dancing classes sound like a | | | | will you learn a graceful move, but you will also be |
| lot of fun? Once you learn this dance you will become | | | | toning up your arms at the same time. |
| a graceful and flexible dancer that can put on a show | | | | The Shoulder Shimmy |
| for anyone. Teaching classes give you the opportunity | | | | This dance move is used in many other dance styles. |
| to learn the moves and make sure that you are | | | | You just move your shoulders back and forth in |
| performing them the way they are meant to be | | | | opposite directions. Those who are new to belly |
| performed. You will keep yourself from getting hurt by | | | | dancing will start out very slowly and gradually |
| learning how to move your body in an injury free way. | | | | increase their speed as they master the movement. |
| Where Should You Go | | | | This wills workout your shoulder and back muscles. |
| You can check with your local gym or college for belly | | | | The Hip Circle |
| dancing classes. Or get your yellow pages out and | | | | What kind of dancer doesn't use this classic hip rolling |
| look for a dance studio that offers lessons. Sometimes | | | | movement? Imagine that a giant pipe surrounds your |
| Middle Eastern restaurants will offer lessons for their | | | | hips. Move your hips around so that you graze all the |
| customers. Go online to find out what is available in | | | | surface of the pipe. You can add your own personal |
| your local area. | | | | style to this dance move. Belly dancing is a great form |
| If you are unable to find a belly dancing class in your | | | | of self expression. Listen to the music and get into it |
| area then you can learn to belly dance online. There | | | | with the moves. |
| are sites that will offer lessons through video right on | | | | The Hip Piston |
| the website. There are many moves you will learn; | | | | You are simply pumping one hip muscle at a time. You |
| here are a few of them. | | | | will learn this move slowly at first and gradually |
| Snake Arms | | | | increase your speed as you master the move. Take |
| The graceful arm movements are distinctive of belly | | | | your time and learn each move well before you move |
| dancing. You will learn to move your arms so that they | | | | on to the next. You will find that your dancing is a |
| resemble a snake slithering around your body. Not only | | | | great source of exercise and fun. |