Contents method 1: Warm up 1. Stretch muscles. 2. Play appropriate music. 3. Get into the starting position. 4. Lift your arms and contract your abdomen slightly. Method 2: Master the skills 1. Master the side movement and forward and backward movement. 2. Use one hip to perform circular movements. 3. Connect the actions together. Method 3: Master the rippling movements of the abdomen 1. Practice moving the abdomen to make it rippling, so that you can make forward and backward movements. 2. Isolate or tighten each muscle individually. Belly dancing is one of the more popular sexy dances in the world. Shakira, who is good at belly dancing, is admired by many men and women. Belly dancing is a very sexy and healthy art. With patience and practice, you can become a master at belly dancing. If you want to know how to teach yourself belly dancing, keep reading this article!

Method 1: Warm up

1. Stretch the muscles. Be sure to warm up thoroughly before starting to dance to avoid muscle strain or injury. Bend over, touch your toes with your hands, turn your neck and shoulders, and stretch your waist muscles sideways until your whole body feels comfortable and relaxed. If you can bend backwards, you can do this to stretch your abdominal muscles. Before belly dancing, you should raise your hair and wear a T-shirt that exposes your belly.

Prepare a large mirror, practice in front of the mirror, and check whether your movements are in place and coordinated.

2. Play appropriate music. Music with a repetitive rhythm is more suitable for belly dancing. Download some special accompaniment music for Middle Eastern belly dancing and feel the rhythm of the music. A lot of Arabic music is specifically made for belly dancing and contains cues so you know when to do rougher movements and when to do smooth, graceful movements. Being able to belly dance to Middle Eastern music will help you better understand the charm of belly dancing.

3. Get into the starting position. Keep your upper body straight. Don't hunch over. Draw your hips inward so that they are in line with your back. Bend your knees slightly and never, ever immobilize your knees. Your feet should be parallel and one foot's length apart. Keep your chin slightly raised and your shoulders slightly back.

4. Raise your arms and contract your abdomen slightly. Use your abdominal muscles to lead the movement of your hips; your lower back should not be arched. Some dance schools insist that in order to tone your abs, they should be tight from the start. Lift your arms so that they are almost parallel to the ground and lift your wrists slightly.

Method 2: Master the skills

1. Master the side movement and forward and backward movements. Side movement: lower your left hip, lift your right hip, then lower your right hip and lift your left hip. Go slow at first, then increase the speed as you get the hang of it until you can swing your hips smoothly. Back-and-forth movement: Use your pelvic center to move your hips forward and back. Practice more and make your movements more graceful. Keep your arms raised at a 90-degree angle to your body, and move your fingers to maintain balance and add grace.

When moving sideways, first lift your right foot and lift your heel so that only the toes touch the ground. Use this movement to lift your right hip up twice and then lower your right hip twice. Follow the same method for lifting your left hip, alternating between exercises until you can swing quickly.

Use your knees to release momentum.

To master hip movement, you can mentally separate your torso vertically from the center. This way you will realize which part you are lifting. Each part does a different action.

2. Use one hip to perform circular movements. Use one hip to pretend to draw circles in the air. After mastering the essentials, start practicing drawing 8, drawing bow shapes, and rotating. Don't forget to practice both sides. It often happens that one side is better at it than the other. Keep your arms raised while doing it, smile on your face, and follow the movements with your fingers.

3. Connect the actions together. Once you've mastered a few basic moves, you can chain them together. Do one left hip circle, then one right hip circle, two left hip circles in a row, then switch to the right hip circle. Or move your hips forward and back, then transition to the side. Remember to use your abdominal muscles to control hip movement.

Method 3: Master the rippling movements of the abdomen

1. Practice moving the abdomen to make it rippling, so that you can make forward and backward movements. The main muscles you need to use are: (1) the crescent-shaped muscle just above the pubic area; (2) the muscle between the belly button and the first muscle. (3) The muscle above the belly button and below the ribs (the muscle that hurts when laughing).

2. Isolate or tighten each muscle individually. Try tightening the first muscle first, then the second, then the third. Once you can isolate and tighten each muscle, you can start practicing abdominal rippling movements. Tighten and relax each abdominal muscle one at a time, then connect the movements together.

Tip: Keep your head level when moving.

Try a quick hip pop as if you were swatting away flies with your hips.

Invest a belly dance costume, especially a scarf around the hips with small beads and bells on it. Making sounds while swinging your hips will make you feel better.

Beginners should go barefoot or wear flat shoes instead of high heels.

The arm movements will look more beautiful when the fingers are stretched gracefully. The finger swirling motion is very nice.

Don’t be too self-conscious, be confident and enjoy belly dancing. Feel your sexy!

Use more classic belly dance music. For example, you can learn to belly dance to Shakira's music videos.

Wearing anklets and bracelets can add some fun.

It is best to buy a large mirror, belly dance costumes and belly dance DVDs to help you practice. Recommended DVDs include: "Veena and Neena's Sensual Art - Belly Dance" series, as well as "Dolphina's Goddess Practice Videos" or Amira's "Belly Dance 101" DVD.

Sign up for dance classes. There are many categories of belly dance. There is traditional Egyptian belly dance, Turkish belly dance. Modern tribal belly dance and more. Research your own preferred style of belly dancing beforehand.

Warning: Start by moving your hips slowly and don't rush.

Be sure to warm up before dancing. Calm yourself down afterwards.

Be careful not to get hurt.

Dance teachers have different coaching skills, so it’s best to do more research and take some free trial classes before deciding whether to sign up.

Don’t stumble.

Don’t lock your knees.

Sources and citations tribe.net

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