Quintessential Bellydance
Beginner Class Companion
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Forward Figure 8 This is a beautiful movement in bellydance. Basically, you are drawing a sideways number 8 on the floor using your hips. You will be using all 4 diagonals, front right & left, and the back right & left. It consists of 4 parts, twist, slide, twist, slide and you have to use all 4 in that order to get the shape of the figure 8. With your feet hip width apart, heels on the floor, relaxed knees, pelvis in neutral and using your abdominal muscles to help keep you centred: 1-Twist- your right hip forward towards the front right diagonal 2-Slide- your left hip back straight through to the back left diagonal 3-Twist –your left hip forward towards the front left diagonal 4-Slide-your right hip back straight through to the back right diagonal Quick review: twist right front, slide left back, twist left front, slide right back. To ensure that your slides are smooth, slide straight through without popping your belly and keep your heels on the floor.
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If you’re looking for a fun, effective, low-impact workout that will build stamina, enhance flexibility, and improve your cardiovascular well-being, look no more. This gentle and effective dance is not only exciting to learn; it’s also a great workout. Bellydance strengthens your core muscles gracefully, giving you new confidence in your body’s natural sway and movement. These popular dance steps have been embraced by women of all ages everywhere.
Here, Evyenia Karmi, an experienced dancer, teacher, and member of the International Dance Council, introduces students to the basic terminology and movements of bellydance. Through careful, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, you can quickly begin learning the vocabulary of this ancient and beautiful dance.
Once you master the basic steps, the addition of sultry veil work can add a whole new dimension and excitement to your experience and performance. This compact and easy-to-use guide is an excellent teaching tool, featuring a gentle warm-up routine, to prepare your body for this energetic workout experience.
Create your own choreography or just have fun dancing! You’ll learn basic arm movements, technique for both the upper and lower body, directional and travelling steps, the basics of veil work—and much more.
About the Author
Evyenia Karmi started dancing as a small child learning the traditional dance of her family. She has appeared in film and television; training includes the community adult ballet program at the National Ballet School of Canada, and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Evyenia performs internationally as a member of CID-Unesco in Greece. She lives and teaches in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.