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How to do belly dancing posture correctly?
ok, so i’m interested in trying to belly dance. it looks fun and most ppl who do belly dancing have AMAZING abs. Now the thing i’m having a problem with is the posture(probably because i naturally have bad posture) So ur suppose to keep ur feet together and then soften u knees. I know this sounds retarded but, how do u soften ur knees? Because when i try my knees feel all locked and stiff….. Any tips?
The people who do bellydance with amazing abs probably all do Pilates or yoga as well.
Most advanced workshops start with an hour of one or the other before they get anywhere near dancing.
Feet should be hip width apart - hip socket width, not the huge hips most women imagine they have when you say hip width apart - unless you are doing tribal fusion or American tribal style (ATS) when feet should be closer together (for most moves).
Soft knees mean bending them slightly. You might need to do some gentle squats and plies to get them moving.
You are right that posture is incredibly important. You need to pull yourself up as tall as possible stretching your spine (watch that belly vanish as you stretch), tail tucked under neatly, belly button to spine. Chest should not be thrust forward. Imagine there are two ropes down the front connecting hips and chest. Those ropes should always be switched on, and you can flex them.
Make sure you are really well balanced so you can twitch a muscle and slide around on the slippery balls in your hip joints.
Hold your rib cage steady and imagine the rest of your body is suspended from it - then you can move your suspended body with all the flexibility of your hips, knees and feet to play with.
It will take some work. Your best bet is to sign up for a class with a good teacher, and take a Pilates class which be really good for your posture in general. I do both and the dance is my reward for all the really hard work in Pilates.
4 Responses to “How to do belly dancing posture correctly?”
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March 28th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
you bend over and shake dat thang
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March 28th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
keep you knees slightly bent, that’s keeping them soft. Remember, there is no guarantee of "amazing" abs with belly dancing, but it is a great way to have fun, get exercise, and make wonderful friends. Good luck
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March 28th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
You want to stand with your feet about shoulder-length apart. Keep your knees slightly bent. "Tuck" in your pelvis (or tilt it back) and slightly raise your chest (but not too much or it looks way too stressed and makes you look tense). It’s a great workout and it will tone your stomach up - just don’t expect it to happen over night. It takes a lot of time and practice…I’ve been performing for over 10 years and and love it. Good luck!
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March 28th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
The people who do bellydance with amazing abs probably all do Pilates or yoga as well.
Most advanced workshops start with an hour of one or the other before they get anywhere near dancing.
Feet should be hip width apart - hip socket width, not the huge hips most women imagine they have when you say hip width apart - unless you are doing tribal fusion or American tribal style (ATS) when feet should be closer together (for most moves).
Soft knees mean bending them slightly. You might need to do some gentle squats and plies to get them moving.
You are right that posture is incredibly important. You need to pull yourself up as tall as possible stretching your spine (watch that belly vanish as you stretch), tail tucked under neatly, belly button to spine. Chest should not be thrust forward. Imagine there are two ropes down the front connecting hips and chest. Those ropes should always be switched on, and you can flex them.
Make sure you are really well balanced so you can twitch a muscle and slide around on the slippery balls in your hip joints.
Hold your rib cage steady and imagine the rest of your body is suspended from it - then you can move your suspended body with all the flexibility of your hips, knees and feet to play with.
It will take some work. Your best bet is to sign up for a class with a good teacher, and take a Pilates class which be really good for your posture in general. I do both and the dance is my reward for all the really hard work in Pilates.
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