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by Jeannie Salgy, Jea

You certainly are not alone. It seems to be the natural response for many to quickly think of Belly Dancing as something mysterious and forbidden, and seeing a Belly Dancer for the first time is definitely very thought-provoking.

A Middle Eastern Dancer in costume is the epitome of provocative; with her intense makeup, the beautiful fabrics, the beads and coins and make sounds that stir your soul... She seems to be telling a story using the skilled movements of her body and the music helps you feel what the story is about. But watching her you feel as if there is something else, and you don't know what it is, right? She seems to have a secret right there- behind her eyes. Does she have a secret?

Belly Dancing is about "Woman". Belly Dancing is about expression and creativity; it is about entertainment; it is social; it is mysterious and ignites a sense of wonderment...

Who becomes a Belly Dancer? There is not one "kind of woman". Belly Dancing is for any one; any age; any body type; any background. Please do not allow yourself to feel any different about this one point. Do you love to dance? Do you want to dance? Then-Let's Dance!

If you have ever been curious, then forget any thoughts you may have had in the past about Belly Dancing, and forget about what anyone else will think. Look in the phone book under dancing- schools, instructors, classes... and call them up and ask about Belly Dancing.

Pretty sure there is no one in your area to teach? Just look in to it- she may be closer than you think. If you have never given it much thought, you just may not have noticed. (She could be living right next door to you...)

Are you thinking that it's impossible for you to move your body like that? Well, thats normal, but this where a teacher and classes will benefit you- to make the seemingly impossible become real. You will start at the beginning and learn basic belly dancing movements. Then you learn more movements; and then you start learning to put the moves together into combinations. And pretty soon your body is waking up and you begin expressing yourself with the music, with your own unique style and grace.

Sometimes it is true there is no one in the area to teach Belly Dancing. Not to worry... there are still many resources available. There are videos on YouTube and other media sites. There's the local library. There are bookstores that carry DVD's and Music. There is even a TV show now: Shimmy.

If you really want to try this, it can be done. Find a friend and get an instructional Belly Dance Video for Beginners and do it together. It will make you feel great and the physical benefit of Belly Dancing is incredible. Belly Dancing is a fantastic way to lose some weight, get into shape, or to just feel good.

Try Belly Dancing. Do something for Your Self. Move from Curious Thought to Serious Fun!

Belly dancing is one of the best ways to lose weight, firm and tone your body. Dancing in general has never been more popular, as evidenced by the many dancing themed popular TV shows. Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and the like have revived an interest in dancing. At the same time, weight loss makeover programs like The Biggest Loser, Bulging Brides, and Ten Years Younger also surged in popularity. Belly dancing combines the two: weight loss and dancing.

Shimmy on Fit TV

Not to be outdone by ballroom, hip hop, contemporary, swing, or jazz, the ancient art of belly dancing also has a television show of its own. Shimmy, which airs on the satellite and cable channel Fit TV, takes viewers through a half-hour belly dancing lesson, led by exotic beauties Shivaun, Adalat, Dominique, Gillian, Karen, Manon, and Simone. The dancers break steps down, starting very slowly until the dancer following along at home gains confidence in her abilities to learn the moves. Gradually the pace increases, and soon the home viewer is belly dancing in her own living room.

Pace of the Show

Every episode of Shimmy begins with a dancer-led warm-up that gets your muscles ready for the workout to come. Next comes a section devoted to instruction. Home viewers learn four to six movements that put the hips, thighs, glutes, and abs through a vigorous workout. Belly dancing has never been so much fun, as the home viewer learns a complete routine.

A performance section follows the teaching. Viewers can dance along, using moves they just learned, or sit back and watch. The beautiful dancers in their flowing scarves and colorful costumes paint a vivid picture of this ancient dance. A no-holds-barred, freestyle session closes out every episode, with hips pumping, shoulders shimmying, and fingers flying.

Calorie Burning Fun

Belly dancing burns about 250 to 300 calories per hour, so dancing your way through an episode of Shimmy will consume 125 to 150 calories. After twenty-three belly dancing sessions, you will have danced enough to lose an entire pound. Building muscle in your core and midsection is key to reducing the buildup of troublesome belly fat-the most dangerous kind of fat there is.

Belly dancing builds the core muscles that surround the spine. Regular belly dancing will whittle your waistline in record time. Check your local cable or satellite listings to see if you get Fit TV in your area, and find out when Shimmy is on. When the time comes, start shimmying and toning your way to fitness with belly dancing.

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