Belly Dancing Moves

Learn how to shimmy from this enticing belly dancer. She will show you the basic hip movement and then how to accelerate it to shimmy speed.

Belly dancing is a great way to improve fitness, gain self-confidence and enjoy music. Find out about belly-dancing costumes, such as making bras, skirts and jewelry, and learn some simple belly-dancing exercises with this free video series from a belly-dancing instructor. Par ...more

In this video series you will not only learn many of the basics for Jazz dancing but how to put them all together. Part 1 of 20 - How to Do advanced Jazz dancing moves. Do advanced Jazz dancing moves - Part 2 of 20. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Do adv ...more

Hip isolations in belly dancing make great warm up exercises. Learn how to isolate your hips with tips from a dance expert in this free belly dancing video. Do hip isolations for belly dancing - Part 1 of 14. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Do hip isolat ...more

In this clip, learn how to use fondant icing to decorate an elaborate tropical belly dancing themed cake. This cake is perfect for summer parties or themed events and this tutorial will walk you through how to put it together. Have a look and add this unique Eastern inspired c ...more

Wendy Dayle, our expert in this video series will focus on inverted moves in pole dancing and provide step-by-step instructions on how to do an open V move, a handstand and a backward handstand move. Part 1 of 16 - How to Do pole dancing inverted moves. Do pole dancing inverte ...more

This video will teach you how to poledance. Wendy Dayle will focus on climbing moves in pole dancing and provide step-by-step instructions on how to climb the pole and perform a variety of sitting and standing moves. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do pole dancing climbing moves. Do pol ...more

Sure, when learning any new dance, there are always steps that are incorporated with that dance style. Hip-hop is probably one of the most different forms of dance that actually welcomes moves and tehcniques that many may not know about or have tried. In this tutorial, you'll ...more

Wendy Dayle in this free video series will focus on leg hook moves in pole dancing and provide step-by-step instructions on a variety of different maneuvers and dismounts. Part 1 of 16 - How to Do pole dancing leg hook moves. Do pole dancing leg hook moves - Part 2 of 16. Clic ...more

Watch this video to learn how to do a right turn in partnering, as well as the crossbody lead and the open break. These moves are fundamental to making a lot of combinations work once you reach advanced levels of salsa.

Meital demonstrates how to do camel undulation for belly dancing. You have to push your chest forward, up, down, and back. Then, you connect the four points. The camel undulation can be combined with other belly dancing moves to create a truly spectacular performance.

Get started doing the Egyptian twist belly dance move with help from an expert: Sahira. In this video you will learn how to do the basic isolations required to do the Egyptian twist move with tips and tricks given by a pro instructor: Sahira began her career as a Middle Easter ...more

Do you aspire to not just be good, but great? In this video, get tips on how to become a great belly dancer through not only mastering the physical techniques and steps of the dance, but also transmitting positive energy to your fellow dancers and audience. Learn how to become ...more

Meital demonstrates how to twist your hips for belly dancing. In order to twist, you need to move your hips side to side at an increasing pace. Once you master the basic twist you can try more difficult twist moves, such as the pivot twist.

The belly roll is a great place to start for aspiring belly dancers. The belly roll can be mastered by first isolating the upper abdomen and the lower abdomen separately. Combine these two movements for a perfect belly roll with instruction from an expert: Yasmeen began dancin ...more

Get your hips out and start learning how to hula with help from this free lesson! Hula dancing is a traditional folk dance of the Hawaiian islands, and it is similar to belly dancing in the hip and stomach isolation it involves. Learn about the proper techniques for hula danci ...more

Why sweat through a boring exercise routine when you can achieve the same results while having fun? You Will Need * Dance classes or DVDs * Space to dance at home * A partner (optional) Step 1 Sign up for Zumba, a fitness class that combines moves from salsa, samba, merengue, ...more

This is one of those dance moves that requires a little bit of practice, but the payoff is a phenomenol increase in the way you handle ladies when dancing at the club. Whether you're single or part of a couple, checking allows you to do two important things: 1. Control the mov ...more

Watch this video to learn something short and simple just for you to mix it in to your other salsa dancing moves. Remember, it is not about having multiple long combos, but about putting smaller salsa moves together in different orders that will make you a versatile dancer. Th ...more

This video basically covers some of the simplest Salsa dance moves that are basically universal -- that everyone who does Salsa knows how to perform. It is interesting to note that some of the more complicated Salsa dancing moves actually end up being variations of these combos.

Head isolations are a type of hip-hop moves where the head moves separately from the body or vice versa, which is central to many popular types of dancing including popping and tutting. This pair of videos offers great step-by-step instructions on how to do different types of ...more

Since the positive worldwide reception of "Slumdog Millionaire," Bollywood has emerged from its niche as the Mumbai counterpart to Hollywood to an exotic and interesting film genre now much more in the mainstream. The colorful costumes, elaborate makeup, and soul shaking danci ...more

This video is part of an instructional series on salsa dancing. In this particular video, instructors Anthony Persaud and Julie Merrill indicate the proper way to execute windmill dance moves in salsa. These moves involve structured turning, with or without a partner. The arm ...more

In order not to be a total social outcast and scare off the ladies, it's super important to have a decently sized grab bag of dance moves you can bust out on the dance floor at a club. Whether it's simple sidestepping or complicated partner dancing, ladies love men with confid ...more

In this episode of Addicted to Salsa, you will learn some advanced club style salsa moves. These moves are similar to the most popular ones found in New York City's salsa nightclubs. So, if you are ready to add some Latin flair to your dancing, have a look at this tutorial. Th ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do close to open transition in tango via back bolero. You can communicate through closed and open embrace by forming your body correctly. You need to use your embrace right and take your energy in your ocho factory and legs to get the dance ri ...more

One of the nicest moves in salsa dancing is the turn. In this tutorial, you will learn how to master a basic cross body lead in salsa and add a turn to the end of it. This move really shows off your partner and adds an element of drama to your dances. Have fun with it! Perform ...more

Isolation is an important part of hip-hop dancing. It involves moving individual parts of your body without moving the rest, either quickly or slowly depending on the dance. This video will show you some ways that you can use isolation to improve your dancing and get better mo ...more

Khris Khaos presents a tutorial on some of the basic moves of Krumping/Krump dancing.

When you start out with salsa dancing, there are a few basic moves you need to master. In this video, let Addicted2Salsa take you through the most important steps to this Latin dance style. So, slip your dancin' shoes on and start the music - it's time to salsa!

A tutorial on basic Krumping/ Krump dancing You'll learn: Stomps Chest Pops + Implosion Chest Pops Arm Swings + Buck Bangs Power Moves Buck Hops

Tecktonik dance combines aspects of disco, glowsticking, and hip-hop dance to create a funky, fast, futuristic hybrid style that has become quite fashionable in the electro house scene (which has itself become very fashionable over the same period). This pair of videos will te ...more

Another video for true beginners of hip hop dancing. Here are two hip hop footwork moves that you should practice. Knowing how to glide is important because your body needs to learn how to transfer weight smoothly from one foot to the other. The heel-toe flick is a move that ...more

The knee float is one of the most recognizable moves in both breakdancing and popping, and might be the slickest way to get up off your stomach ever conceived in dance or martial arts. It's hard to pull off smoothly, but this video will show you how to do a perfectly smooth kn ...more

An advanced tutorial on Krumping and Krump dancing. You'll learn: Chest Hits Arm Throws The Jab Delayed Arm Swing + Arm Swing Styles + Arm Swing Angles The Bump Tricks Traveling Ground Moves Breakdowns Kill-Offs Sync Moves Power Moves [cont.] Finding Your Rhythm/Grooving Buck ...more

A tutorial from Khris Khaos on doing advanced Krumping and Krump moves.

Salsa is not salsa without one of the signature salsa moves, spinning. If you're male (the lead) then you'll be doing fewer spins, whereas if you're the female then expect to be twirling around and around in your partner's arms. As such, spinning is a really important skill t ...more

Every gal has her trouble areas, but it seems that most girls cite their belly and butt as the hardest areas to tone. After all, scientific studies have shown that these areas are the first place to gain weight and the last place that gets smaller when you're exercising to los ...more

Learn Michael Jackson Moonwalking! A how to dance tutorial showing you how to glide, float, and slide similar to Michael Jackson. Learn Gliding and Floating which are basic hip hop and popping dance moves. It is a fun, easy, and cool club dance move or just a move to get your ...more

Latin dancing is very romantic. There is no better dance for couples than salsa. In this tutorial, master the basic salsa dance moves for couples. Grab a partner, flip on the music and hit the dance floor: you're ready to salsa!

There is much more going on in Africa than the World Cup games. South Africa is still plagued by poverty, violence, illiteracy and HIV. In this tutorial, superstar Shakira shows you how to help erase hunger and provide schooling for the children of Africa by dancing and partic ...more

Lindyhopper49, a huge fan of the "King of Pop", will teach you how to dance like Michael Jackson. He's not a professional dancer, but he does have some great advice and information on how to to Jackson's most famous moves. This video tutorial will show you how to dance Michae ...more

Just for you Katja our experienced head teacher of Polestars is going to reveal the mystery behind nipple tassels and twirling. She will show you step by step instructions how to make them twirl so that each of you could taste this saucy skill! Katja starts the movie with gett ...more

The Wurlitzer move starts off man's left hand to ladies right hand. This is another Modern Jive dance moves from DanceYourselfDizzy.com It is a beginner move in modern jive swing dancing.

This video is intended for my students to use to practice with at home. It's certainly not a professional quality video - just me at home with my video camera. Basic posture for tribal belly dance: feet close together slightly closer than shoulder width apart, knees bent, tail ...more

Tutus aren't the only dance prop... Belly dancers often times dance with swords! Sword belly dancing is performed with a special dancing sword that is balanced on the head or belly. Learn about novice-level sword techniques from this expert: Sahira began her career as a Middle ...more

Don't just belly dance - Kick it up a notch y incorporating tribal fusion! Tribal fusion-style belly dance has increased in popularity, and it incorporates aspects of Egyptian, Arab and American styles. Discover what makes tribal fusion belly dancing unique with help from an e ...more

If you're entering into the world of break-dancing you'll soon discover there are varying levels of skill. In this video, learn how to do some break dancing moves geared towards beginners with help from two dance experts. A basic break dance move that a beginning dancer can do ...more

So you've mastered some of the basic steps in go go dancing, and now it's time to ramp it up a notch and start learning some of the more intermediate steps. This tutorial by noteworthy gogo dancers, the Pontani sisters, teaches you how to turn the ten basic gogo dancing moves ...more

In this how to video you will learn the art of belly dancing with props. The most common props used are a stick, sword or veil. This belly dance tutorial show you how these props are used.

If you're looking to pick up on belly dancing, this is something that is very sensual and is sure to help you focus on controlling certain parts of your body. In this dance, you're able to focus on certain muscles in your body, but one of the most important to focus on is the ...more

Add flair to your routine with hip circles for belly dancing.

This is the first of my instructional belly dancing videos. I am an amateur dancer trying to remember what I learn and spreading the love. If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything. If you have constructive comments to make, do it in a Complement sandwich = ...more

The art of belly dance is becoming increasingly popular for fitness and theater. Learn how to belly dance with veils from a belly dancing expert in this free dance video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Belly dance with a veil. Belly dance with a veil - Part 2 of 16. Click throug ...more

Looking to add some new moves into rotation while dancing to hip hop at parties or a club? These c-walk moves are sure to impress your friends. Watch this video c-walk dance tutorial and learn how to do the shuffle, shuffle kick, shuffle hop, shuffle spin, shuffle stepback, an ...more

Learn how to pole dance in the comfort of your own home with the hugely talented and graceful Veena. This dance tutorial teaches you how to warm up and cool down for a pole dancing routine as well as a wide variety of fantastic and beauitful moves, transitions and strength tra ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

So take a few moments and watch this instructional video series designed to help teach the basics of Hip Hop dance for beginners—or those of you who are already dancing fiends but perhaps want to perfect some of those old school moves. Part 1 of 14 - How to Do Hip Hop dance mo ...more