I. Preparatory work
Before you start to learn belly dancing, you need to do some preparatory work. First of all, choose a comfortable suit, usually a close-fitting coat and a loose skirt or trousers, which is convenient for display and exercise. Secondly, choose a pair of dancing shoes or bare feet suitable for dancing to increase the flexibility and touch the ground. Finally, find a quiet and spacious space and let yourself dance freely.
Second, the basic movements
1. Abdominal movement: The core of belly dancing is abdominal control and movement. First of all, stand up straight, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms drooping naturally. Then, slowly tighten the abdominal muscles, pull the navel closer to the spine, and then slowly relax. Repeat this action to enhance the strength and flexibility of the abdomen.
2. Hip movements: The common hip movements in belly dancing are turning, swinging and moving up and down. First of all, stand up straight, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms drooping naturally. Then, turn your hips to the left and circle, and then turn right to repeat this action. Next, try to swing your hips back and forth and feel the flexibility and control of your hips.
3. Arm movements: The arm movements in belly dancing can increase the expressive force and aesthetic feeling of the whole dance. First of all, stand up straight, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms drooping naturally. Then, try to stretch your arm forward, then lift it, then stretch it back, and finally relax. Repeat this action to make your arms softer and more flexible.
4. Leg movement: Leg movement in belly dance can increase the diversity and layering of dance. First of all, stand up straight, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms drooping naturally. Then, try to lift one leg forward, stretch it back, and then put it down. Next, try to lift one leg to one side, then fold it in and put it down. Repeat this action to make the legs softer and more harmonious.
Third, choreography
After mastering the basic movements, you can begin to try to combine them into a complete choreography. First, choose a suitable piece of music, and design the dance content and movements according to the rhythm and mood of the music. Then the basic movements are organically connected in series to form a coherent dance process. In the process of choreography, you can add some movements such as turning, jumping and twisting according to your own preferences and dance style to increase the changes and highlights of the dance.