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77Origins of belly dance
Google and you'll find hundreds of websites claiming that belly dance originated from a Middle Eastern birthing ritual. If so many sources say so, it must be true - or is it? The truth is by no means as...
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71Belly Dancing: How to Choose and Play Zills
Finger cymbals - also called "zills" or "sagats" - may seem like an easy addition to your belly dance repertoire. After all, they're just two little domed discs of metal with a piece of elastic attached....
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80Belly Dancing: Tips for Mature Women
Belly dancing is a wonderful exercise and creative outlet for mature women. It's gentle on the body and doesn't require the flexibility of youth! Belly dance class offers a rare haven where older women can...
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68Melodia Pants - the Perfect Belly Dance Pants
Tribal belly dancers already know about Melodia belly dance pants - go to any Tribal performance and you're bound to see them! Melodia Design is a small designer in Southern California, but her dance pants...
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77Belly Dance Workout - bellydancing for fitness
A belly dance class is a total body workout, but if you're in a hurry to gain flat abs, a slim waist and tight buns, you'll need to take specific belly dance exercises to the next level.
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88How to Make a Belly Dance Veil
Belly dancers often look at the price of veils and think, "It's only a rectangle of fabric, why should I pay that price - I'll make my own!" It's certainly easy enough to buy the material, and doing it...
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86How to Belly Dance with Isis Wings
Purists may look down on Isis Wings, but they can be a real attention-grabber in a belly dance performance. They're especially useful if you are dancing in cabaret, where the audience can be too busy chatting...
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74How to Choose a Belly Dance Balancing Sword
Adding a sword to your belly dance performance adds a different dimension. There's a soupcon of danger (how sharp is it?) and the thrill of suspense (will she drop it?). The audience will "ooh" and "aah" as...
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94Belly Dancing Technique: How to Shimmy
Every new belly dancer wants to know how to shimmy, and every intermediate bellydancer wants to know how to shimmy better. Basically, a shimmy is just a fast vibration of the lower body - but there is...
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70Belly Dancing Styles from Egyptian to Tribal
When they think of belly dancing, most people picture a scantily-clad woman shimmying her hips - or I Dream of Jeanie! In fact, neither image accurately reflects the belly dancing of today. There are many...
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