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About Belly dance

Belly dance or Bellydance is a Western-coined name for a traditional Middle Eastern dance. It is sometimes also called Middle Eastern dance or Arabic dance in the West.

The term "Belly dance" is a translation of the French "danse du ventre" which was applied to the dance in the Victorian era. It is something of a misnomer as every part of the body is involved in the dance; the most featured body part usually is the hips. Belly dance takes many different forms depending on country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have evolved in the West as its popularity has spread globally. Although contemporary forms of the dance have generally been performed by women, some of the dances, particularly the cane dance, have origins in male forms of performance.

Origins and early history

Belly dancing arose from various dancing styles which were performed in the Middle East and North Africa. One theory is that belly dance may have roots in the ancient Arab tribal religions as a dance to the goddess of fertility. Some claim that in pre-Islamic Arabia, Arab women were the first people to perform this type of dance as part of religious rites to Hubal, the moon god. A third theory is that belly dance was always danced as entertainment. Some belly dance historians believe that the movements of dancing girls depicted in carvings from Pharaonic times are typical of belly dancing. As the term belly dance has come to refer to a wide variety of dance practices, predominantly performed by independent female dancers, it is very difficult for any single claim to be upheld.

Another theory is that belly dance was originally danced by women for women in the Levant, and North Africa. The book "Dancer of Shamahka" is widely cited; it is a romanticized memoir written by a modern author, Armen Ohanian, published in 1918. In Middle Eastern society two specific belly dance movements have been used in childbirth for generations.

Because belly dance derives from individual performance, it has a diverse history of origin, and continues to evolve to this day. Some suggest that belly dance shares origins from migrating peoples from all around the borders of the Mediterranean, resulting in the similarities that can be seen between 'belly dance' as found in North Africa and Middle East.

Belly dance was popularized in the West during the Romantic movement of the 18th and 19th centuries, when Orientalist artists depicted romanticized images of harem life in the Ottoman Empire. Around this time, dancers from Middle Eastern countries began to perform at various World's Fairs, often drawing crowds in numbers that rivaled those for the science and technology exhibits. It was during this period that the term "oriental" or "eastern" dancing is first used. Several dancers, including the French author Colette, engaged in "oriental" dancing, sometimes passing off their own interpretations as authentic. Also the pseudo-Javanese dancer Mata Hari, convicted in 1917 by the French for being a German spy, danced in a style similar to what is known as belly dance.

Egyptian forms of belly dance, alongside the development of Egyptian music, were heavily influenced by the presence of European colonial forces, and increasing urbanisation in Egypt. This resulted in variations in the dance brought in by influences as diverse as marching bands, and visits of the Russian ballet. Many of the aspects recognisable as belly dance today in fact derive from these cross-cultural hybrids.

Any or all of these factors may have contributed to the development of belly dance as we know it today.

Costume in America

American dancers often purchase their costumes from Egypt or Turkey, but hallmarks of the classical "American" style include a headband with fringe, sheer harem pants or skirt rather than tight lycra, and the use of coins and metalwork to decorate the bra.

For the folkloric and baladi dances, a full-length beledi dress or galabeyah is worn, with or without cutouts.

Health and belly dancing

Belly dance is a non-impact, weight-bearing exercise and is thus suitable for all ages, and is a good exercise for the prevention of osteoporosis in older people. Many of the moves involve isolations, which improves flexibility of the torso. Dancing with the veil can help build strength in the upper-body, arm and shoulders. Playing the zills trains fingers to work independently and builds strength. The legs and long muscles of the back are strengthened by hip movements.

Paffrath also researched the effect of belly dance on women with menstruation problems. The subjects reported a more positive approach toward their menstruation, sexuality, and bodies.

 

Opentip is the manufacturer of Bellyqueen Belly Dance Products and is always regarded by our customers as the most reliable one. Our stylish belly dance hip scarf is the perfect way to express your inner power, beauty and feminity. We help you become the Diva of the dance with our Bellyqueen.

Are you also interested in this ancient belly dancing? Why not consider choosing our stylish Bellyqueen to enjoy and feel the glamour?

 

Here we highly recommend you our Bellyqueen series.

 

Bellyqueen™ Belly Dance Gold Coin Hip Scarf, Four Row Rectangle, Velour Fabric
Model:  BDSH-DK16107

 
Color: available in red and black.
Dimension: Wrap measures 63 inch (160cm) in length, which fits slim to 31.5 inch (80cm) waists.
Fabric: velour.
Coins: 298 gold coins in 4 rows.

Features:

** Simple and special, perfect for practice or just as a fashion accessory!
** Beautiful color Egyptian belly dancing hip wraps hand crocheted delicately with multiple rows of beads and coins.
** Light weight and jingly, this scarf got all coins and beads hand stitched on highest quality polyester-velour.
** This scarf creates loud and lovely sound when the dancers move and shakes hip.
** Express your inner power, beauty and feminity in our designer belly dancing scarves, as a dancing tool, match with any outfit, shawl, head wrap etc.
** Wonderful over a bathing suit or as a belly dance wrap.
** Sheer and elegant you will be the Diva of the dance when you don this scarf.
** Enjoy and feel the glamour as you twirl and whirl in this scarf.
** All beads and coins are hand sewn, not mass produced!
** Want something a little nicer? Try our wavy-bottom scarves!

 

Bellyqueen™ Handmade Belly Dance Wrap With Long Fringe, Gold Coins
Model:  BDSH-DK16122

 
Color: available in red, navy blue, lake blue, black, purple, yellow and pink.
Dimension: Wrap measures 72.5 inch (184cm) in length, which fits slim to 33.5 inch (85cm) waists. It is 29.5 inch (75cm) in height, including long fringe.
Fabric: terylene.
Coins: gold coins.

Features:

** Simple and special, perfect for practice or just as a fashion accessory!
** Beautiful color Egyptian belly dancing hip wraps hand crocheted delicately with multiple coins.
** Light weight and jingly, this scarf is 100% handmade.
** This scarf creates loud and lovely sound when the dancers move and shakes hip.
** Express your inner power, beauty and feminity in our designer belly dancing scarves, as a dancing tool, match with any outfit, shawl, head wrap etc.
** Wonderful over a bathing suit or as a belly dance wrap.
** Sheer and elegant you will be the Diva of the dance when you don this scarf.
** Enjoy and feel the glamour as you twirl and whirl in this scarf.
** All beads and coins are hand sewn, not mass produced!
** Want something a little nicer? Try our wavy-bottom scarves!

 

Bellyqueen™ Belly Dance Cute Halter Top With Paillette And Small Bells
Model:  BDSH-DK16124

 

First quality chiffon top.
Color: available in yellow, rose red, navy blue, red, purple, lake blue, pink and verdure.
Fabric: 100% chiffon.
Top: adjustable Top for all sizes.

Features:

** All beads ,paillettes and small bells are hand sewn, not mass produced!
** Intricate and beautiful beading top.
** Vogue and perfect for practice or performance.
** This halter top creates lovely and silvery sound as you move and shake.
** Sheer and elegant you will be the Diva of the dance when you don this costume.
** Enjoy and feel the glamour as you twirl and whirl in the halter top.

 

Bellyqueen™ Exotic Belly Dance Costume, Halter Top And Full Circle Skirt Set, Price/set
BDSH-DK16117

 

First quality satin top and textile glass yarns skirt set.
Color: available in navy blue, lake blue, yellow.
*** Top: adjustable Top for all sizes.
*** Skirt: double-layer, elasticized from 62cm (24 inch) up to 94cm (37 inch) at the waist. Lengths is 95cm (37 inch).

Features:
** All beads and coins are hand sewn, not mass produced!
** Intricate and beautiful beading top with paillettes, in butterfly shape.
** Vogue and perfect for practice or performance.
** Sheer and elegant you will be the Diva of the dance when you don this costume.
** Enjoy and feel the glamour as you twirl and whirl in the butterfly halter top and skirt set.

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