If you could ask your favourite belly dancer any question(s)-

• Who would it be? 
• And what would you ask them?

Thanks Ladies!

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 We’re so excited about this sparkly new bellyllist with an assortment of songs to soundtrack all your wildest fantasy belly dance dreams!

Sounds of the circus and faire like the accordion, violin, flute and chimes abound in this mix with a touch of the theatrical.

So shimmy along to the tracks on Undulate Bellylist 2: Dream time fantasy fusion!

Here’s a sampling of the tunes:

Ophelia’s Dance ఈ Solace (Tribal)

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Dirtwire- Amphibian Circuits

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Here’s the link again: Undulate Bellylist 2: Dreamtime fantasy fusion.

Enjoy!

Until next time,

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If only there were more hours in the day! It seems that after all the hours spent at work, school  keeping on top of laundry and fitting in a social life there’s no time let alone energy left to practise bellydancing! Oh no!Here are some fun tips to pack more dance into your day:

• The famous shimmy while you brush your teeth makes great start to the day.
• Dance parties can hit anytime, anywhere.
• Try some undulations and rib circles whilst in the car and at your desk.
• Shoulder shimmy whilst watching tv.
• Practise glute squeezes on the commute to work (just wear a flowy skirt or a long coat that day.)
• Walk in releve, everywhere.
• Contract your upper abs and lower abs alternately in line at the shops.
• Practise snake arms when waving to a friend.
• Shimmy for as long as it takes for the kettle to boil.
• Try belly rolls when you lie down to sleep at night.
• Good posture can be practised 24/7.
• Do wrist circles or floreos whilst waiting for the train or bus. 
• Practise finger cymbal  patterns whilst listening to your iPod, with or without zills.

How do you manage to to fit more dance into your day?

Video of the week:

Zoe Jakes Beats Antique pt 2 For Vanessa Feb 5 2010

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We hope you’ve enjoyed these tips!

Until next time,


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Combination station is a new segment on Undulate Updates where we  transcribe the choreography from our favourite belly dance performances. We choose the snazziest combinations from top dancers for you to try at home.

This week’s drum solo combo comes from the brilliant Sharon Kihara in an early performance with the Bellydance Superstars.

 Level: Beginner 

The combination starts at 0.32

Combination:

Jump to the right. Hip locks right and left.

Step to face right. Pelvic lock back and front.

Step to face back. Hip locks right and left.

One and a half spin left to face front. Weight on left foot and right foot in releve. Lift hands in the air. Right hip lift.

Extend Right arm to side. Right hip drop and lift.

Repeat on left and right side.

Arms extended to the sides. Oumi (interior hip circle) then reverse undulation, locking the ribs up.

 
Let us know how you get on and Enjoy!

Until next time,

N.B. Choreographies transcribed for Combination Station are meant purely as learning tools for home practise. Credit should always be given to the original choreographers when performing their routines. 

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