Belly Dancing Moves

Middle Eastern belly dancing is a beautiful form of traditional Middle Eastern dancing that incorporates a lot of hip movements and graceful dance steps. Learn how to do Middle Eastern belly dancing with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video series. P ...more

Belly dancing is an ancient and beautifully artistic form of dance that can also be very sensual. In this series of instructional videos learn how to belly dance, tips and techniques for dancers and more about Egyptian belly dancing costumes. Part 1 of 14 - How to Perform sens ...more

Snap! The hip snap move in belly dancing, also known as the hip bump, is a sharp isolation of the hip. Learn how to do this move in this free lesson conducted by a belly dancing expert: Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston, Texas under the direction of ...more

This also shows you how to move hold yourself and points out the age old trick of a great smile. This woman is an excellent belly dancer and certainly one of our favorites.

Learn from this luscious belly dancer how to do the classic head movement found in belly dance and traditional Indian dance.

Proper posture for belly dancing is very important for preventing injuries. Learn more belly dance tips from a belly dancer in this free dance lesson video. Part 1 of 16 - How to Learn basic belly dance moves. Learn basic belly dance moves - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watc ...more

Learn the important belly dancing technique of snake arms in this free video belly dance lesson. Perform the snake arms belly dance move - Part 1 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Perform the snake arms belly dance move - Part 2 of 16. Click through ...more

How to Belly Dance! Okay, so you can shimmy and you can shake, but you ain’t seen nothin’ until you’ve seen a skilled belly dancer strut her stuff. Here are a couple of basic belly-dancing moves to awaken your inner Shakira… You will need: some space - a chunk about six feet ...more

Get started doing basic Arabic belly dance moves including the hip slide, the hip twist and the figure-eight. Wear a hip scarf to better see how your hips are moving during this lesson taught by belly dancing expert Sahira. Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer i ...more

Get started belly dancing the camel move with help from this free lesson. When learning the camel move in belly dancing, press the chest against a wall to understand the basic movement. Master this move and more with guidance from an expert: Yasmeen began dancing at the young ...more

To pick up some sexy belly dance skills, check out this how-to video. A belly dancing pro gives some basic steps in this alluring dance. This teacher pretty much sums up why this is a dance favorite for many. Watch this video tutorial as she shows you how to move your hips the ...more

Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, sensual dance that also builds & strengthens abdominal muscles. In this be ...more

The vertical figure-8 consists of two different isolations that can be done while keeping your feet on the floor. Get started belly dancing with the figure 8 move taught here by a belly dancing expert: Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston, Texas under ...more

Amira Nagi of Samadhi Tribal Fusion Belly Dance teaching the hip slide. Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, se ...more

Amira Nagi of Samadhi teaching the Turkish hip circle. Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, sensual dance that ...more

Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, sensual dance that also builds & strengthens abdominal muscles. In this be ...more

Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, sensual dance that also builds & strengthens abdominal muscles. In this be ...more

Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, sensual dance that also builds & strengthens abdominal muscles. In this be ...more

Get started with Egyptian belly dancing with a move called the chest circle! To do the chest circle, you'll need to isolate your chest in two different ways. Learn how to isolate your chest with tips from an expert: Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston ...more

Do the figure 8! There are many different ways to do a figure-8 in belly dancing. This example is the horizontal figure-8 of the hips taught be an expert: Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston, Texas under the direction of Thalia and Shakira Masood-Ali. ...more

The movements of your arms in this dance allow your hands to become more flexible. Movements will also tone and strengthen your arms. First, you lift your arms up and then bring them down in a curvy manner. Then raise them back up to release the energy. You then repeat bringin ...more

Meital demonstrates how you can add flair to your belly dancing with arm movements. First, move you neck side to side, then your arms and hands.

Learn an entire belly routine with help from a pro! In this video, learn belly dancing moves, such as the chest circle, hip slides, undulations, figure-eights and belly rolls, which can be combined into complete dancing routine, taught here, by an expert: Sahira began her care ...more

Meital demonstrates how to add a bounce to your hips for belly dancing. You need to bend your knees and move your hips side to side. Keep the move with your heels up and walk with the move.

In this tutorial, we learn how to do basic floor work in belly dancing. you will want to move your body like you are in waves until you reach the floor and are sitting down. Move slowly and feel your entire body. You can also jump down and put your arms over your head, then en ...more

Interested in starting belly dance classes? Learn all about belly dancing moves and steps in this free lesson online. Learn and start belly dancing - Part 1 of 17. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Learn and start belly dancing - Part 2 of 17. Click throug ...more

This video shows viewers who are interested in learning how to belly dance, focusing on the techniques of hip lifts and drops. After slowly shifting your weight from one hip to the other, make sure that your head stays at the same level by placing your hands on your head as yo ...more

If you thought belly dancing was all about wiggling your hips, you were wrong. Expand your horizons and learn some belly dancing floor moves. It's important to wear knee pads in the beginning until you master the moves. Learn about the various ways to incorporate floor work in ...more

Sahira demonstrates how to do Egyptian belly dancing and how to put moves together, with a few basic moves Part 1 of 19 - How to Do Egyptian belly dancing. Do Egyptian belly dancing - Part 2 of 19. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Do Egyptian belly dancin ...more

Expand your belly dancing horizons by exploring the world of Saidi style belly dancing! The Saidi style of Egyptian belly dancing often incorporates a cane in many of the dance moves. Practice dancing with a cane in Saidi belly dancing with help from an expert: Sahira began he ...more

Check out this dance tutorial video that demonstrates how to do the shimmy in belly dancing. The shimmy is a move fundamental to belly dancing that all dancers must master. Learn to belly dance for fitness or art in this belly dancing video. Take action and remember these tip ...more

If you are new to belly dancing, this video shows how to do some basic steps and arm positions. The basic turn sequence is step, behind, in front, and close. You should practice this sequence of turns very slowly and then learn how to speed up your moves in time with the music ...more

Get started on the dance floor creating belly dancing routines with the help of layering. When layering various techniques and moves in belly dancing, perfect each individual movement before combining them together. Get closer to master a belly dancing routine by layering move ...more

Get out of your seats and learn how to move your body like a belly dancer! Today on Mahalo Daily, Leah D'Emilio meets up with world-renowned belly dancer Jillina to learn about the history and art of belly dancing and how to do a few key moves. You don't want to miss this! Com ...more

Get started moving that belly with "the shimmy", a very popular move in belly dancing that can take years to perfect. Find out how to perfect this popular move with tips from an expert belly dancer. Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston, Texas under th ...more

Get started with belly dancing and undulation with help from this free lesson. When doing undulation, first lift your chest up by contracting your muscles and then contract the muscles in your belly to bring the movement back down. Get comfortable using this belly dancing tech ...more

Who knew you could ward off evil spirits with belly dancing? In this free lesson, learn how to do the Ayub dance, also known as the Zaar, which is a scared belly dance that is supposed to repel evilness and bad energy. Learn the rhythm and steps to the Ayub dance with help fro ...more

Attention aspiring belly dancers! Use your arms to transmit positive energy, master the figure-eight movement, and keep your feet flat and grounded to practice your traditional belly dance techniques. Practice these basic movements with the help of an expert: Yasmeen began dan ...more

This instructional dance video shows you how to do the "hip roll" dance move, which can be applied to several different dance styles, such as belly dancing, R&B, and hip hop. Just practice, practice, practice to add the hip roll move to your dance skills. This tutorial is grea ...more

Belly dancing is a traditional Middle Eastern dance that has become very popular State-side as both a seductive dance and a fitness regime. Belly dancing is typically performed by women, but men have been known to get in on the fun too! Check out this tutorial for all of the i ...more

Folkloric belly dance incorporates traditions moves into the modern belly dancing practices and routines. Learn Egyptian belly dancing from an instructor in this free belly dance video series. Part 1 of 28 - How to Perform Egyptian folkloric belly dance. Perform Egyptian folkl ...more

Check out this dance tutorial video that demonstrates how to do a chest circle in belly dance. The chest circle of belly dancing is an important move to study. Learn to belly dance for fitness or art in this belly dancing video. Take action and remember these tips: -Begin in ...more

Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, sensual dance that also builds & strengthens abdominal muscles. In this be ...more

Watch this 2-part video tutorial on how to do the Maya. It's very easy to follow along, as Queen Kashii shows you this basic belly dancing move. Just remember to sway your hips the right way, and put your hands in the right place! You'll be doing the Maya in no time at all! Pa ...more

If you don't know what belly dancing is, then you've been living under a rock. This form of dance is very sensual and requires you to move certain parts of your body in a smooth and fluid-like motion. In this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to perform Greek belly dance whi ...more

Learn how to belly dance, including the different styles of shimmy from Meital the exotic bellydancer. Shake you jelly belly like a pro.

The Egyptian walk is a belly dancing step with a number of variations. Learn how to do the basic drill for the belly dancing Egyptian walk with free video lessons from a belly dancer. Perform the Egyptian walk in belly dancing - Part 1 of 28. Click through to watch this video ...more

Belly dancing is more than simply physical movements set to music. Learn spiritual belly dance in this free dance video series. Part 1 of 22 - How to Practice spiritual belly dancing. Practice spiritual belly dancing - Part 2 of 22. Click through to watch this video on expertv ...more

Interested in belly dancing? Wonder how they get those hips to shake? This clip will teach you how to do a belly dancing hip raise. Do a belly dancing hip raise. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Get started in the world of belly dancing with help from a pro! In this video, get a great introduction to belly dancing that covers such topics as posture's importance to correct technique. Understand the correct stance before beginning to belly dance with help from an expert ...more

If you're getting into belly dancing, you should know before getting to thick into it, you have choices. Learn the differences between tribal & Egyptian style belly dancing as well as the differentiating costume that accompanies each style of dance. Sahira began her career as ...more

It's always important after every form of exercise to cool down. In this video, learn how to cool down after belly dancing and temper the body back to its normal state. Learn how to stretch out your worked out muscles during a cool down with help from a belly dancing expert: S ...more

This video tutorial will show you how to do various break dance moves. You will learn the windmill, turtle, backspin, top rock, foot work, and swipes. Do basic break dancing moves. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Meital demonstrates how to warm up before you start belly dancing. You should do 20 minutes of aerobic activity first. You also need to stretch your body. Don't hurt yourself.

Check out this how to video to learn your options for wearing costumes for belly dancing. There are several kinds of costumes you can choose from and this tutorial will show you which is the right style for you.

You will rule the dance floor the next time you step into a club! Dancer Jerri Lee shows you a few basic go-go dancing moves. You'll want to get some music with a good beat, and practice in front of a mirror. Make sure you stretch before dancing, and remember - it's all in the ...more

Why throw away tons of money on lessons at a studio when you can find free online video lessons! In this video, learn about the dance of the belly movements, also known as belly rolls, and how to isolate the abdominal region while the rest of the body remains in perfect postur ...more

Looking to break into the break dancing world? In this video, learn some easy moves in break dancing with start with top rock basics, such as stepping out with the right foot, crossing the arms, crossing the left foot in front and opening the arms. Add flair to these dance flo ...more

Meital demonstrates how to belly dance. You push your hip from the back corner and circle it forward. You also can push your hip from the front and circle it backward. This creates a basic figure 8 movement.