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