Belly Dancing Techniques

Rib Slide

Targets: Rectus Abdominus and Obliques

·         Stand with hands on hips and feet together.

·         Move just your ribs to the left, then back through the center of your torso and to the right.

·         Continue moving from side to side.

Hip Circle

Targets: Obliques and Glutes

·         Standing with feet hip-width apart and arms slightly lifted at sides; shift your hips to the right, as if you were hula-hooping.

·         Then move them in a circular motion to the front, left, and back.

·         Repeat in the opposite direction.

·         Continue alternating.

Horizontal Figure Eight

Targets: Lower Portion of Rectus Abdominus

·         Stand with arms out to sides and feet hip-width apart.

·         Lean right hip diagonally forward.

·         Shift it to the right side, then around to the back and center.

·         Repeat with the left hip and continue alternating, as if your hips were drawing a figure eight on the floor.

Vertical Figure Eight

Targets: Lower Portion of Rectus Abdominus and Obliques

·         Lift right hip and heel and lean to the right.

·         Drop hip and heel, returning hips to center.

·         Repeat to left side.

·         Now combine both sides into a smooth motion.

·         Imagine you're drawing a figure eight on the wall in front of you with your belly button.

Camel

Targets: Rectus Abdominus

·      Press chest forward while drawing shoulders and arms at your sides and arching your spine.

·   Reverse this motion by pulling abs in, tucking pelvis, and bringing shoulders forward.

·       Continue alternating to create a rippling S with spine.

Belly Roll

Targets: Rectus Abdominus

·         Lift right hip and heel and lean to the right.

·         Inhale and expand your rib cage, then pull in the lower portion of your abdominals.

·         Reverse the motion by relaxing and expanding your lower belly as you draw in your upper belly.

·         Alternate between the two movements, creating an undulating wave with your abdominals.

Belly dancing is a great fun way to shake off that belly fat. If you are looking for a new way to lose belly fat, and are feeling adventurous, then start belly dancing without delay.