Belly Dance Basics: A Complete Course For Beginners

Foundations of Belly Dance: Step into the World of Dance with Vijaya | Techniques, Drills, and Combinations

What you'll learn

Develop proficiency in fundamental belly dance movements such as hip circles, undulations, shimmies, and isolations.

Body Awareness and Posture Improvement: Increase body awareness and improve posture through belly dance.

Enhance coordination skills and musicality by syncing movements to different rhythms and melodies.

Build confidence and stage presence for performing belly dance.

Requirements

Comfortable clothing, Barefoot, Positive Attitude

Description

The beginner course for belly dance is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning and exploring the art of belly dance. It is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in belly dance, making it accessible to absolute beginners.This course is open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels. Whether you have a background in dance or are completely new to dance forms, this course is a great starting point to learn the foundational techniques and movements of belly dance.The course is designed to provide step-by-step instruction and guidance, allowing students to progress at their own pace. It focuses on building a solid foundation in belly dance, including body awareness, basic techniques, coordination, musicality, and performance readiness.Regardless of your age, gender, or body type, the beginner course for belly dance welcomes anyone who has a passion for dance and a desire to explore the captivating world of belly dance.Belly dance is often associated with the movements of the abdominal muscles, which give the dance its name. However, it encompasses a wide range of movements that involve the entire body, including intricate footwork, graceful arm patterns, and expressive facial expressions.In addition to being a beautiful art form, belly dance has numerous benefits. It helps improve posture, core strength, and flexibility. It also promotes body confidence, self-expression, and a connection with music and rhythm. Belly dance is enjoyed by people of all ages, body types, and backgrounds, and it is often performed in cultural events, weddings, and stage performances worldwide.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction: Understanding the basic principles and characteristics

Section 2: Body Warm-up and positions

Lecture 2 Basic Warm-Up

Lecture 3 Body Positions

Lecture 4 Hands Positions

Lecture 5 2.2 Legs Positions

Section 3: Movement Coordination: Legs, Hands, Hips and Chest

Lecture 6 3.1 Movement Coordination- WAVE

Lecture 7 3.2 Vacuum

Lecture 8 3.3 Simple Hip Moves

Lecture 9 3.4 Arm Movements

Section 4: Foot Technique

Lecture 10 Simple steps

Lecture 11 4.2 Camel Walk

Section 5: 5. Abdominal Dance

Lecture 12 5. Abdominal Dance- Chest + Shoulders

Lecture 13 5.2 Hips Isolation

Lecture 14 5.3 Hip shimmy

Lecture 15 5.4 Eight + hip kicks

Lecture 16 5.5 Shimmies

Section 6: Combinations and Choreography

Lecture 17 6. Combination Part 1

Lecture 18 6.2 Combination Part 2

Lecture 19 6.3 Full Combination

This course is open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels. Whether you have a background in dance or are completely new to dance forms, this course is a great starting point to learn the foundational techniques and movements of belly dance.