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What are the different For belly dance, is there any
other decorations used apart
from the usual Gold or silver
coins?
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Belly dance has many different costuming elements and many different costumes based on it's different styles. In fact the coin costumes are generally among the least authentic and in many cases the least interesting. For nightclub/cabaret styles the costuming usually consists of a two piece bedlah (suit) which is frequently covered in beads and sequins with lots of draping fringe along the bust and the entire bottom of the belt. Here's some examples: http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1151&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1151&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1151&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1151&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1159&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1159&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1159&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1159&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1159&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1159&s2=0 There are also one piece dresses also covered in beads, sequins, and fringe. http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1156&s2=0 Then there's more folkloric styles of costuming such as baladi, saaidi, melaya leff, etc... that feature usually a dress of some sort and a hip wrap such as these: http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 http://www.dahlal.com/default. aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1153&s2=0 There are also styles such as American Tribal Style (ATS) which features costumes like the ones available at this site. http://www.pedralta.com/shop/c ostume.htm Of course you can break down costuming variations further into specific styles like Egyptian Nightclub, Lebanese Nightclub, American Nightclub, Turkish Nightclub, etc... The same types of clasifications can be broke down among the more folkloric styles as well. Such as the Saaidi, baladi, hagala, etc... This is in no way a complete guide to costuming just a very brief post to explain the differences between the costuming of bellydance and Indian dance. Indian costuming is quite different from this. The closest is that of Bollywood/Bhangara style dances. Sometimes Tribal Style Bellydancers will use these costuming elements as well. http://dances.iloveindia.com/c lassical-dances/bharatanatyam. html http://dances.iloveindia.com/c lassical-dances/kathak.html http://dances.iloveindia.com/c lassical-dances/kathakali.html http://dances.iloveindia.com/c lassical-dances/kuchipudi.html http://dances.iloveindia.com/c lassical-dances/manipuri.html http://dances.iloveindia.com/c lassical-dances/mohiniattam.ht ml http://dances.iloveindia.com/c lassical-dances/odissi.html I don't know much about the different indian dance styles and costuming so I included these links to pages which have a picture and some basic information which you could use to further search various indian costumes if you wished. |
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What are good dance moves to Like belly dance moves? I'm
just trying to slim down, not
build abs. I tried hunching my
shoulders and then shoulders
back. I did that back and
forth. PLEASE HELP! And
excersizes for the inside of a
thigh!
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What is the appropriate age to i'm indian and i want my
daughter to learn about her
culture. she will be going to
a middle eastern dance teacher
to learn raqs sharqi (the
artistic style of belly
dance). i started dancing at
12 but she's almost 15 now.
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barco, don't be ignorant. Belly dancing is primarily artistic, and while it can be *sensual*, there is a vast difference between sensual and sexual. I think that the earlier the better - learning dance will help her understand her body better, become more coordinated, give her a focus (something better to do than just "hanging out"), and will probably be good for her self-esteem, too! While I am not a great dancer by any stretch of the imagination, I'll still put on Tarkan or some Turkish music the woman leaves out and dance with my 1 1/2 year old daughter... its never too early to dance or sing - pretty cheap hobbies, too! =) So I think its a great idea - she'll learn about her culture, she'll have an artistic outlet, and its something that she can take with her for the rest of her life if she becomes interested in it. When my daughter is old enough (6? 8? 10? 12?), if I have the means and ability to do it, I completely support her taking belly-dancing classes... she is only one-quarter Turkish, but it is an important part of her heritage, and I firmly intend for her to understand where she's come from and to be proud of who she is! Saul |
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What is the best dvd to buy to Lately i've decided to learn
how to belly dance as i have
always done modern hip hop and
street dancing and i want to
try something new, i was just
wondering what is the best dvd
to buy which could help me
learn how to belly dance from
the very beginning. 10 points
for the best answer!!
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I would personally recommend taking a bellydance class, but since you have a dance background you should be fine with a DVD. I like any of the Bellydance Superstars' DVD's by their many dancers: Ansuya, Petite Jamilla, Jillina, Bozenka, Rachel Brice, Sonia, Rania, Suhaila Salimpour, Amar Gamal, and many others. Some others I've used were by Amira Mor, Cory Zamora, and a few Tribal bellydance dvd's. They were all good, but since I was taking a class I rarely watched them. I recently did a seminar with Virginia, and she said she has DVD's coming out soon, although I can't find any online, so I guess they're not out yet. She is a fantastic dancer, so I recommend that. Here is a link to many many Bellydance Instructional DVD's along with great reviews. This website is amazing and can give you a whole heap of information on bellydance. http://www.shira.net/videocent er-instruct.htm |
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Is the dance done by shakira Should belly dance be taught
from childhodd or can a
teenager also learn?should it
be learnt under the
supervision of expert or from
net?If it can be learnt from
net plz give me the site
address plz.Bye.
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Ask a professional belly dance performer and she will tell you Shakira is not doing "real" belly dancing. Personally, I think that's a bit harsh. Shakira may not do the complicated moves, but she can certainly shake it! You can start belly dance at any age. I know several professional dancers who didn't even start dancing until they were adults - so starting as a teenager means you're ahead of the game. Actually it's not your hips that need to be flexible - you move your hips by using your knees, leg muscles and waist muscles. It's well worth going to a couple of classes if you can - that will make sure you get started on the right track. After that, there are plenty of DVD's to choose from. Sirena http://bellydanceoz.com |
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