Belly dancing?

Stefanny91
Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay so I fancied something a bit different and have always wanted to belly dance, so I bought a belly dancing for beginners dvd.

Does anyone do belly dancing or ever tried one of the dvds? is it easy?!?! lol
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  • sherise1214
    sherise1214 Posts: 45 Member
    I have two Belly dancing dvd, I got the love potion belly dance workout dvd, It is awesome it has many many tutorials, then a real time practice, then it does the workout with or without instructions. It is very very awesome. I love dancing and caught on quickly, My abs hurt- I got the dvds due to a gym having belly dance classes that make the participants look great, even the ones overweight have nice midsections. I can see why. I have been doing belly dancing and zumba abs almost daily to reduce my midsection, it has only been over a week and i can see differences, but its just a part of my routine. Its fun, its not easy, but the fun is learning and trying to get it. The other dvd is Belly Dance Workout by Rania, it is Hard, and easy- it has different levels and does show you how to do it, it has a fast and toning sections. They are both great dvds.
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    Ohh thats cool! I can't remember what the dvd was that I bought (it should arrive next week) But I thought it would be a good idea to learn something fun to exercise with, I'm doing the 30 day shred and its killing me because I don't find it fun at all!! lol

    I've always wanted to try belly dancing!! and I don't have any coordination for any dance workouts!! I've never tried Zumba what is it like?
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    I have the Goddess belly dancing workouts. One is old and on VHS.lol. that one was for beginners. The 2nd one I have is intermediate level and on DVD. I think both of them are older versions of the series (obviously the VHS is.lol)I love bellydancing its alot of fun and a great full body workout. abs, arms, and legs, lots of stretching too. I think you'll love it as well :smile:
  • sherise1214
    sherise1214 Posts: 45 Member
    Omg, you have to try Zumba! Just YouTube it and do one song you might be hooked for life. It's so fun, not like working out, I get bored easy. So I have to mix it up,
  • mortyfit
    mortyfit Posts: 354 Member
    My wife was a bellydancer for years (hasn't done it in a couple years though). She didn't get into it for the fitness aspect, but it definitely toned her body nicely!
  • christinafadia
    christinafadia Posts: 16
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  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Are there any belly dancing things online that you would recommend? I can't find any )':
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    Omg, you have to try Zumba! Just YouTube it and do one song you might be hooked for life. It's so fun, not like working out, I get bored easy. So I have to mix it up,

    literally just did that and loved it. Couldnt do it very well but it had me laughing!!
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    I always wanted to try too! Any pointers in the right direction would be great. Thank you for posting this topic <3
  • sapphire318
    sapphire318 Posts: 169 Member
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  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    I always wanted to try too! Any pointers in the right direction would be great. Thank you for posting this topic <3

    I wanted to try it last year so I youtubed some of the moves its quite fun, I'll let you know how the DVD goes when it arrives! x
  • acpgranberg
    acpgranberg Posts: 137 Member
    I have a lot of bellydance DVDs and have taken a class with Nath Keo. Its fantastic and fun. For beginners, I would suggest anything from the Bellydance Superstars. Just make sure its an instructional DVD and not one of their performances. They really break it down well and show you what muscles you should be working. Please avoid anything from the Bellytwins or the Goddess Workouts. They teach bad form and you could get hurt.
  • faefaith
    faefaith Posts: 433 Member
    I absolutely adore belly dancing! Its a great stress reliever and gets you connected to your body. You tone all over and burn some calories at the same time and! You feel hot as hell! :D I've never tried the DVD's. Good luck in your search!
  • Annette8479
    Annette8479 Posts: 82 Member
    I recommmend getting one of those belly dancing scarves you wear around your waist with the little coin looking things that hang. They really do help you move and feel how to move to make the proper noises with the waist scarf. it sounds silly but they help with your movement immensely. They are only like $20
  • HotAshMess
    HotAshMess Posts: 382 Member
    I didn't know they made dvds for this. Now I'm going to try
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
    I love belly dancing. It burns looooooads of cals :o)

    I used to go to rock/metal music belly dancing classes but they've finished now :o(
  • LaNena01
    LaNena01 Posts: 61 Member
    bump....
  • Jigglebewie
    Jigglebewie Posts: 336 Member
    I wanted to try it last year so I youtubed some of the moves its quite fun, I'll let you know how the DVD goes when it arrives! x

    Which one did you order? Defo let us know how it goes.

    I am quite interested in this =] I do Zumba and love love LOVE IT!!
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    I have a lot of bellydance DVDs and have taken a class with Nath Keo. Its fantastic and fun. For beginners, I would suggest anything from the Bellydance Superstars. Just make sure its an instructional DVD and not one of their performances. They really break it down well and show you what muscles you should be working. Please avoid anything from the Bellytwins or the Goddess Workouts. They teach bad form and you could get hurt.

    Oh god knowing me that exactly what I have done!! lol I'll have to look on my amazon account now to check ;)
  • trizzell79
    trizzell79 Posts: 153 Member
    I have 10+ years of belly dancing under my coin belt. It's loads of fun. As for DVDs I would reccommend Sahira or Fat Chance Belly Dance.
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    I love belly dancing. It burns looooooads of cals :o)

    I used to go to rock/metal music belly dancing classes but they've finished now :o(


    WWHAAA that sounds epic!!! lol
  • Yieya
    Yieya Posts: 168 Member
    Ok you all have just inspired me! I have a belly dancing DVD that I have not used in yrs and I have the cute hip scarf with the coins. I'm going to break it out and practice!
  • Indyimp
    Indyimp Posts: 75 Member
    I love Belly Dancing and Zumba! I youtube Zumba and practice Belly Dance moves at home, but I take weekly Belly Dancing classes with a group. Belly Dance night is my favorite night of the week. I think you will be hooked quickly!
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Luscious-Belly-Workout-Beginners-REGIONS/dp/B0015FJYV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345824256&sr=8-1

    I bought this one anyone heard of it?
  • dlashawn5
    dlashawn5 Posts: 28 Member
    You guys are going to make me buy a few belly dancing videos, I have always want to try it too. I was once able to get it on one of my cable channels but it is no longer available. I think I will look for a dvd....I could use midsection help.....Plus, I think it is such a sexy dance.
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    You guys are going to make me buy a few belly dancing videos, I have always want to try it too. I was once able to get it on one of my cable channels but it is no longer available. I think I will look for a dvd....I could use midsection help.....Plus, I think it is such a sexy dance.


    Do it! we could be belly dancing buddies ;)
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    We can have a belly dancers club!
  • Cherbear1162
    Cherbear1162 Posts: 2
    Love Zumba sooooooooooooooo fun, I also have belly dancing DVD's, Line dancing I love all the dancing DVD's they don't feel like work outs but they kick your butt.
  • tennesseeleigh
    tennesseeleigh Posts: 169
    I took a belly dancing class a few years ago and really enjoyed it. It was a great workout, especially for abs. I've got a couple of dvds but haven't found anything I love.
  • gingerjen7
    gingerjen7 Posts: 821 Member
    I used to belly dance with a local troupe on campus. We started every session with a lot of Suhaila squats because belly dancing requires a great deal of thigh strength! I had to quit because I had a falling out with my cousin, and the rest of the troupe was much closer to her than they were to me and very few of them made me feel like anything but an outsider. To be honest, I don't think that they really helped me learn appropriate technique or form--many of them would just let my cousin instruct me, and she was resentful of my ability to learn quickly, so she was constantly coming up to me and forcing my shoulders so far back telling me that they weren't straight enough, even though I couldn't possibly do a chest lift because my chest was already lifted as far as it would go. They also bumped me from every performance for reasons related to needing an even number of dancers, or because I missed one practice because my son was sick. Even though I have several DVDs, the experience kind of soured me on dancing. :frown:

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