Belly Dance also traditionally known as “raks sharki” is one of the world’s popular dance style which attracted millions of enthusiasts ( mainly women) who wants to learn its esoteric moves and fitness benefits. Even if this dance routine came from Egypt centuries ago, there seems to be no stopping women worldwide in learning the belly dance moves. There are belly dance festivals in the US, Canada, Australia, Ireland and just about any part of the globe where women love to dance. Why shouldn’t they when Belly Dance is a very effective method of losing weight especially when done regularly. The gyrating movements of belly dance is known to have helped women prepare for childbirth in ancient times. Aside from the physical fitness aspect, belly dance is an interesting dance due to the colorful costumes and exotic props that belly dancing enthusiasts can use.
The basic thing to do when you want to learn belly dance is to look for dance clubs or organizations that offer belly dance classes. Unbelievably, it seems that even health clubs, gyms, fitness centers and senior citizen organization offer beginners belly dance lessons. A usual belly dance class for those who are just beggining to learn is composed of 20 students or more. If you want to learn belly dance yet find it a strain in your budget, join senior citizens classes which have competitive fees. A usual belly dancing class runs for an hour enough to make you sweat and exhausted. If one is really serious learning belly dance, it is highly recommended to get a private instructor ; however, keep in mind that this is more costly since you are paying just for your time. Some people enjoy learning belly dance in groups since it gives them great interaction with classmates from other cultures. Also, when one learns belly dancing by joining classes, there is an opportunity to share notes and ask the teacher for more helpful tips and advice.
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On the contrary, some individuals skip the group sessions and choose to study privately on their own since they are busy or plain shy. In this case, one can learn belly dance by buying instructional DVDs on belly dancing which can be watched in the comfort of one’s home. There are also online sites that teach belly dancing moves for beginners. No matter what method or media is chosen to learn belly dance it is guaranteed that this pursuit adds spice to one’s life.
