Belly dancing: beginners

Perform some of the basic movements and short belly dance choreography confidently
Identify key belly dance muscles and how to isolate them and dance with them
Discover the basic Arabic music and rhythm patterns
Use improved posture, walk with grace and increase self confidence.

Wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. A loose top with tracksuit bottoms or leggings or a flowing skirt with elasticated waist is ideal (please wear leggings or shorts underneath so you can do the stretches and any floor exercises properly) and bare feet or very soft shoes such as ballet shoes but not trainers.
You should also bring along a scarf to tie around your hips to help you get into the mood! Hip scarves can be purchased from the tutor. We discourage the use of coin belts at this level as they are often too loud, so please do not bring them.

The teacher explains and demonstrates the movements and provides individual help with the execution of the movements. You will work as a group, in pairs or practice individually. No homework is required however we will encourage you to practice privately.


HEALTH CHECK
You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.

As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.