Belly dance is a non-impact, weight-bearing exercise and is thus suitable for all ages. It is a good exercise for the
prevention of osteoporosis in older people. Many of the moves involve isolation, which improves flexibility of the
torso. Belly dance moves are beneficial to the spine, as the full-body undulation moves lengthens (decompress) and
strengthens the entire column of spinal and abdominal muscles in a gentle way.
Dancing with a veil can help build strength in the upper body, arm and shoulders. Playing the zills trains fingers to
work independently and builds strength. The legs and long muscles of the back are strengthened by hip movements.
Researched the effect of belly dance on women with menstruation problems. The subjects reported a more positive
approach toward their menstruation, sexuality, and bodies.
Real Belly Dancing is organized. A lot of the movements in Belly Dancing is choreographed with a particular song.
Belly Dancing is usually done with a group on dancers. A routine is often planned and every move has been thought out
by the dancers. We can have our own routine, as long as you are sticking to the basic movements. And you don’t have
to dance with a group, you can do this all alone in the comfort of your own home.
Get loose and be flexible, don’t be too stiff and have a flexible hip movements. Spend some time doing a proper
stretching routine prior to dancing. Although some of a Belly Dancer’s movements are sharp and jerky, more of their
movements are smooth and graceful. You have to be prepared for a combination of smooth and rigid movements to Belly
Dance.
The hips and abdominal region of the body are the key to Belly Dancing. Although other parts of the body are moved
during belly dance, the midsection is constantly in motion. Try standing on your heels and toes for extended periods of
time to get used to balancing yourself. You have to have good balance in order to be a good Belly Dancer.
Many of the movements characteristic of belly dance groups as following categories :-
• Percussive movements
• Fluid movements
• Shimmies, shivers and vibrations
Following are the seven core of movement for Belly Dance :–
• Lifts & drops
• Slides
• Shimmy
• Twists
• Circles
• Figure 8’s
• Undulations
Hope with the Belly Dance exercise, we can achieve the healthy lifestyle.