I have difficulty when dancing, flowing from one movement to the next. What do you recommend for feeling more graceful, and making your moves flow seamlessly?
The Bhoomi Project w/ Zoe Jakes @ Tribal Fest 12 Part 1 (by TribalFest2012)
Kami Liddle Tribal Fest 2012 (by Kamilliddle)
Here, have a belly dancing polar bear. I think this is from the current anime, Polar Bear Cafe. ^_^
(Source: brillopuro, via xibalbadance)
GIF requests! So, who do you want to see next?
Frank Farinaro at Tribal Fest 12 (by TribalFest2012)
A compilation of beautiful classical Egyptian dancers. Here’s a challenge: Without looking at the video description, can you name all the dancers featured in this video?
(Source: youtube.com)
girlsonthecorner wrote: "How long does it take to be good at belly dancing?"
While some can be good at belly dance within months, others may take a year or so. The answer to your question depends on you. What would you define as good? Is good mastering the basic movements or the more advanced movements? Is it being able to improvise flawlessly? Is it being able to dance non-stop for 20 minutes without tiring?
Whatever “good” means for you, you’ll need to dedicate time and energy to belly dance in order to improve. You will also need a teacher to guide you along the way, to challenge you, and to let you know if you’re becoming better dancer.
Myself, I’ve been learning belly dance since 2009. I performed for the first time in March 2012. I finally felt like I could dance for an audience. After that, I received praises and critiques from other belly dancers. I finally feel like I’m good enough because I spent so much time practicing, drilling, and learning. However, I want to go beyond that which means more practicing, drilling, and learning.
(Source: rakkasah)
