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Big Horn BellyDance History of Bellydance Bellydance is a conglomeration of styles from many regions- Middle Eastern, Greek, Asian, Turkish, Indian, Gypsy and Egyptian. --as a result of cultural exchange historically through trade and shifting national boundaries. Middle Easterners make the distinction between "city dance" (stage, cabaret) and "country dance" (regional folk dances), Westerners use the umbrella term of "bellydance" to refer to a broad range of styles. Other names for bellydance include danse oriental, Raks el Sharki, and Middle Eastern dance. Big Horn Bellydancers incorporate these styles: Egyptian cabaret dancing is very controlled, elegant, refined and often includes some ballet. Muscular control is emphasized and movements are small and internalized. "Less is More" is the working philosophy. Turkish style cabaret. Dancers are very flamboyant, with large, earthy movements. Leaps and hip movements are very common. Beledi is the folk dance of the Egyptian countryside; it is also the music. Cane and basket dances are performed in beledi. World Gypsy Style – taking moves from the European gypsies. Persian dancing – incorporates graceful arm movements, shoulder shimmies, and twirls. Tribal is an American mixture of ethnic stylings. There are a lot of misconceptions about bellydance and we have the Victorian era morals, media and money makers to thank for that. Tribal and folkloric costumes cover a woman’s body from head to toe it was only for the stage and Hollywood that the costumes became more revealing and glitzy. Bellydancing is actually one of the oldest forms of dance. Many dance moves today can be found in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Bellydancing first appeared in North America at the Chicago Exposition at the turn of the century. Bellydancing moves are uniquely designed for the female body with an emphasis on abdominal muscles, arms, hip and chest moves. Today bellydance is enjoyed for its artistry, ethnicity, beauty, health and fun! Bellydance is a source of feminine elegance, serenity, passion, and creativity. The majority of enthusiasts pursue it for mere enjoyment as exercise, recreation and socialization. Aside from the joy inherent in learning a beautiful dance art, enthusiasts report a wide variety of benefits gained from the practice of bellydance: · Satisfaction from achieving new levels of physical mastery · A feeling of camaraderie, community, making new friends · Strengthening, reshaping and renewed acceptance of one's body · Greater freedom and range of self expression · Relief from back pain · Familiarity with different musical styles and cultures · Spending time for yourself · Bringing joy to others · Girl time · Fun Fun Fun!
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