belly-dancing
Hip-rolling performance art
Belly-dancing is a style of dance originating in the Middle East, characterized by undulating movements of the torso, especially the hips and abdomen.
The dancer isolates muscle groups to create fluid, serpentine motions.
She took up belly-dancing after seeing it performed at a restaurant.
Also spelled belly dancing or bellydancing.
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- undulateMove in waves
- isolationsStates of being apart
- figure-eightsConnected circular skating maneuvers
- hip circlesCircular waist movement exercise
body rolls · camel walk · maya · fluidity · layering · shimmies · torso twist · spirals
Beaded dancer's waistband
- veilFabric that obscures
- harem pantsLoose trousers gathered at ankles
- midriffAbdomen's front surface
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
beadwork · fringe · chiffon · headpiece · anklets · embroidery · tassels
Raised performance platform
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- troupeTraveling group of performers
soloist · showcase · applause · entrance · finale · props · candelabra · live music
Indian paired hand drums
shimmy
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- undulateMove in waves
- isolationsStates of being apart
- figure-eightsConnected circular skating maneuvers
hip circles · body rolls · camel walk · maya · fluidity · layering · shimmies · torso twist · spirals · contractions
hip scarf
Beaded dancer's waistband
- veilFabric that obscures
- harem pantsLoose trousers gathered at ankles
- midriffAbdomen's front surface
sequins · beadwork · fringe · chiffon · headpiece · anklets · embroidery · tassels
stage
Raised performance platform
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
troupe · soloist · showcase · applause · entrance · finale · props · candelabra · live music
tabla
Indian paired hand drums
cabaret
Live entertainment venue
- folkloricRelating to folk legends
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Classical dance on pointe
ballroom dancing · waltz · classical ballet · foxtrot · court dance
belly-dancingIrish step dance
Celtic percussive folk form
Riverdance · Irish step dancing · ballet · tap dancing · clogging
belly-dancingIrish step dance
Celtic percussive folk form
Morris dancing · square dancing · polka · line dancing · clogging
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