This
dance form is popular all around the world and is mainly known for its
distinctive belly and abdomen movements. These movements are sometimes
vibrating, angular, rolling and circular.
Various Forms of bally Dance:
There are various forms of belly
dancing, but the two most basic and popular forms are “raqssharqi” and
“raqsbaladi”. Raqsbaladi is a social belly dancing type and are mostly
performed during festivals and celebrations by both men and women of all ages.
Raqssharqi is bit theatrical form of dancing and is quite popular in
America.
Costumes
of this dance form:
Every dance form has a unique costume;
similarly, belly dancing also has a unique style of costume that the dancers
were during their performances. Mostly, belly dance is performed by wearing a
skirt. These belly
dance skirts are long and come with long slits. In place of these long
skirts, dancers also use harem pants in their acts. Skirts are given more
preference because they have flair and also keep your ambone uncovered, which
is highly essential for defining the movements to the audience.
Apart
from this, dancers also wear tops and accessories to complement their outfit.
Accessories like scarves, veils, umbrellas, and various other things are used
by the dancers to make their act much more presentable to the audience. Apart
from the Accessories, there are specific shoes for these dancers, but most of
them feel comfortable to dance bare fit.
Various Popular Movements for Belly Dancing:
Various Popular Movements for Belly Dancing:
Most people think that belly dancing
is all about the abdomen movements, but this is incorrect. Abdomen movements
are highlighted more and that why people see them the most, but in reality,
this dance form involves the movement of various body parts. The dance mainly
combines angular and sharp movements, covering only little space on the floor.
Dancers practice this solo and not in groups because that will break the
sensuousness of the act.
