Belly Dance رقص شرقي Nathalia Botero CIS 1020-065 15 April 2011

What is Belly Dance? Sensuality Belly dancing gives the female body legitimization to be "round", in contrast to modern Western cultural preferences for flat stomachs. The Belly Dance is identified by swaying hips, undulating torso, and articulated isolations employed in a range of dynamic and emotional expressions. What is Belly Dance? Sensuality

Egyptian or Raks Sharki Fantasy Different Styles  of Oriental Dance Description Year of Arose American It is a mixture of different  styles such as Egyptian  or Turkish, along with other dances such as jazz, modern dance and even dances of India. 1893 Egyptian or Raks Sharki It is the original style. Include elements of ballet and some Latin America steps. 1926 Fantasy Involves a dramatization that includes a bizarre costumes and makeup, unconventional use of props like coffins, fire, etc., Music rarely comes from the Middle East. 1900 Pharaoh It comes to playing the dances and costumes that appear in Egyptian hieroglyphics. This dance is characterized by the use of the wings and angular movements. 1936 Fusion Merge favorite dances are salsa, Spanish, especially flamenco, gypsy and gymnastics. 1962 Lebanese This is a style somewhere between classic and elegant style Egyptian and Turkish wild and cheerful style. 1927 Tribal This is an entirely American. It is a style that is danced in a group. Has a limited repertoire of movements and is almost always improvised. 1960 Turkish This style is very happy and carefree. Turkish dancers are distinguished by their costumes are very significant. They also use finger cymbals. 1930

Benefits of Belly Dancing Physical Benefits: Body toning, building lean muscles Improving balance Becoming more flexible Improves posture & appearance Burns calories, weight control Better circulation Sleeping better

Inner Peace Benefits: Stress relief Healing of self & body z Inner Peace Benefits: Builds self-esteem Stress relief Healing of self & body Socialization with others Femininity, poise & grace The joy of dancing Being creative through movement

This exercise is made for a woman's body This exercise is made for a woman's body. You can be any size and there are no age restrictions.   Many of the movements in belly dancing are natural to a woman's body. Belly dancing will utilize muscles not often used otherwise.  This dance is for the purpose of promoting culture & total fitness. It's something that everyone can learn and enjoy.