The Different Executions of Belly Dancing

The Knee, Thigh and Buttock ExecutionBeginner belly dancers are all about learning to shimmy. Even the intermediate ones seek to improve what they know to get the best shimmy. In case you're not sure what a shimmy is, it's exactly what it sounds like, it's the part of the dance when the hips shiver and quiver with rapid
�vibrations. However, belly dancing is not as simple as it sounds. On top of that, the shimmy is a rather delicate technique that takes practice and precision. In fact, the biggest debate in belly dancing is how it should be motivated, whether it should be executed with the knees, thighs or buttock.The Knee Those belly dancing lovers who are just beginning often make the mistake of attempting to shake from the hips. While it makes sense to use the hips to move the hips, this technique is all wrong no matter which side you're on in the debate. The hips are wrong for the simple reason that when you shake with your hips, your body tenses, causing the shimmer to become more of a bobble and you end up swaying out to the side rather than up and down.The main force for the belly dancing shimmy is often done with the knees. It takes focus and relaxation (as well as a great deal of practice) without releasing your core. That is, you need to hold your stomach muscles lightly so that the butt doesn't stick out, lest you cause serious harm to your back. To use the knees you'll want to basically jog in place without lifting your feet. Bend the knees one at a time, keep the other simultaneously straightening and then reverse all the while keeping your heels planted and relaxing your upper body. This way the movement stays confined below the waist. Contraction and speed variations will vary the shimmy. You'll get the hang of it don't worry.You'll fair well to practice your belly dancing with bending at first. Once you've managed that, you might want to try straightening yourself. You'll want to watch in both scenarios how it affects the hip movement so practice in front of a mirror.The ThighOf course, the knees aren't the only way to go. There are those who argue that the thigh shimmy, with its quick and iridescent vibration is far better than the thick movement of the knees.The Different Executions of Belly Dancing

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