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    Belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance originating in India and spreading to the Middle East. It focuses on isolating movements of the torso through weaving and figure-8 patterns. Belly dance is practiced today as a form of exercise in over 10 countries. It provides benefits like weight loss, increased muscle strength and endurance, as well as boosting confidence and self-esteem. Belly dance can be enjoyed by people of all ages and body types as a fun and challenging full-body workout.

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    Belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance originating in India and spreading to the Middle East. It focuses on isolating movements of the torso through weaving and figure-8 patterns. Belly dance is practiced today as a form of exercise in over 10 countries. It provides benefits like weight loss, increased muscle strength and endurance, as well as boosting confidence and self-esteem. Belly dance can be enjoyed by people of all ages and body types as a fun and challenging full-body workout.

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    Belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance originating in India and spreading to the Middle East. It focuses on isolating movements of the torso through weaving and figure-8 patterns. Belly dance is practiced today as a form of exercise in over 10 countries. It provides benefits like weight loss, increased muscle strength and endurance, as well as boosting confidence and self-esteem. Belly dance can be enjoyed by people of all ages and body types as a fun and challenging full-body workout.

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    Belly Dance

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    Alyssa Mae Paña Ramigoso
    Belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance originating in India and spreading to the Middle East. It focuses on isolating movements of the torso through weaving and figure-8 patterns. Belly dance is practiced today as a form of exercise in over 10 countries. It provides benefits like weight loss, increased muscle strength and endurance, as well as boosting confidence and self-esteem. Belly dance can be enjoyed by people of all ages and body types as a fun and challenging full-body workout.

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    BELLY DANCE EXERCISE

    • Oldest form of dance INSTRUMENTS


    • India to Mid-East • Kanun- 4 string
    • Weave feminine form • Harmonium- keyboard
    • NOT ENTERTAIN MEN • Dumbek- drum
    • for women presence of men is not • Ney- air flute
    permitted
    • focused on the torso SPIRITUALLY
    • Colorful costumes • Guedra- blessing ritual
    • Finger cymbals • Exercise
    • Jewelry, crystals, coin belt
    • Swords, snakes, large vessels, PLACES
    candelabra, flaming candles, candelabra • 10 countries
    • America: “Little Egypt” a famous
    dancer Chicago world’s fair 1893 MODERN
    • focus on torso
    HISTORY • Body shape
    • western coined name
    • called “Middle Eastern” dance or WHY IT IS AN EXERCISE
    “Arabic dance” in the west • fun
    • “belly dance” translation of French • Challenges the mind
    word “danse du ventre”
    • Victorian era BENEFITS
    • Raqs Sharqi: (“eastern/oriental • weight loss
    dancing”) westerners, cabarets group. Solo • holistic health
    improvisional dance • muscle strength
    • Raqs Baladi: (“local dancing” “folk • endurance
    dance”) folk, belly dancing, festive • awareness of body
    occasions , weddings
    • Middle East, Mediterranean, Africa EMOTIONAL
    • Entering womanhood • confidence
    • Not a sexual display • Esteem
    • Appearance
    MUSIC • Smile more
    • Traditional Saidi music and Hindi • Relaxing
    music
    WHO CAN BELLY DANCE
    COSTUMES • everyone
    • Bedleh- decorated bra, belt, beaded • pregnant women up to 3rd month
    skirt • also men
    • Beledi dress- long flowy floor-legnth
    dress
    • Gallabiya- robe like

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