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	Education:
	Night school: Classes in belly dance in Roskilde, DK
	Online belly dance: On these pages I will try to explain some of the different basic movements through illustrations and a small animation in order for you to see how the movements are done.
	Technique:
	Belly dance is based on various basic movements. Some are very fluent - such as the different figure eight's and belly undulations - others are distinct and abrupt. The different shimmies are also characteristics of the belly dance. In addition there are different variations often named after a famous dancer who is especially skilful at this particular variation or may even have created it. The various steps are explained and illustrated by drawings. At the bottom of the pages there are animations to show how the movements look like. There are different forms of drawings. On the first one you shall imaging the picture being your reflection.

	The other drawing shows a cross section of the body with the view from above. In addition you can see how the feet are placed in relation to the body.

	The third drawing shows the legs seen from the site or slightly angled.

	The 4. drawing shows a hand. Imaging it is your own hand held in front of you.

	The 5. drawing shows the body from the side. The tummy is turned to the right.

	The 6. drawing shows the feet. Imaging it is your own feet viewed from above.

	The 7. drawing shows the arm as it looks when it is stretched out to the side away from the body.

	The 8. drawing shows the upper body from in front.

	Basic movements: I have tried to divide the various step into different groups, but feel free to jump between them. However, it will be easiest to start with the most basic steps before you throw yourself into the more complicated ones.
	A. Basic steps:
	Basic step 1 also called twist Basic step 2 Basic step 3 or hip drop Basic step 4 The bell.
	B. Figure eight's:
	Figure 8 from above, also called a butterfly or a Maya Figure 8 from below, also called hip sway Figure 8 from in front, also called a regular figure 8 Figure 8 from behind
	C. Shakes:
	Shimmy Horizontal shake Vertical shake Belly drop. Upper body shimmy
	D. Roll and circles:
	Belly roll or undulation Hip circles
	E. Hands and arms:
	Snake hands Gamal arms
	F. Feet:
	Square step

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	Last updated 18-07-05

Education:

Technique:

Basic movements:

A. Basic steps:

B. Figure eight's:

C. Shakes:

D. Roll and circles:

E. Hands and arms:

F. Feet: