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There is a wonderful variety of accessories to choose from which can be used to enhance the playful, flirty style of Turkish belly dancing. From simple pieces of jewelry to the spectacular flowing material of Isis wings, you can create your own look with the many beautiful belly dancing accessories around today.

Head decoration can range from a simple narrow headband with a fringe of beads or coins to a more spectacular candelabra headdress or “shamadan.”

Colourful veils and scarves, made popular by the American dancers, can look lovely when added to a costume. Made from very lightweight silk or chiffon material, a scarf is perfect for emphasising the flowing movements of the arms.

Hip scarves and belts are a good addition to any costume, when decorated with coins they jingle as you move and give a dazzling visual effect. Adorned with fringes of beads, jewels, and/or coins they are worn low on the hips to exaggerate the movement of the hips.

Of all the items used for decorating the clothing and accessories coins (usually gold or silver) are the most traditional, dating back to when they were given as a reward for the performance of street dancers.

Beautiful and exotic Turkish belly dancing outfits can also be adorned with highly decorative jewlery. Colourful and elaborate looking necklaces, bracelets, bangles, rings, earrings, slave bracelets for the hand, & foot jewelry such as anklets, are just some of the many to choose from.

The beautiful and ornate costumes and accessories are what attract many people to the exotic and sensual world of Turkish belly dancing.

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Turkish belly dancing clothes reflect the sensual, flirty style of Turkish belly dancing, which can be one of the most revealing of styles on the cabaret circuit. Although, some Turkish dancers do prefer to cover up slightly more and use scarves and veils which can give the effect of appearing mysterious and alluring.

Belly dancing styles and clothing can vary quite significantly by region, and there are countries such as Egypt that insist on a more modest approach by dancers, that costumes be less revealing and midriffs covered.

Turkish belly dancing clothes continue to be more risqué and can include plunging bras, and bare midriff down to the hips, where the skirt can be split to show the full length of the legs. An alternative part of the costume to a skirt is harem pants which are a loose fit and gathered at the ankle. Turkish belly dancing skirts and pants are of very lightweight material, silks, satins, and sheer chiffon, which floats and adds to the graceful movements of the dance.

The hip belt, a wide piece of material sometimes attached to the skirt, is worn low on the hip to emphasise the hip movements and to extend the length of the legs some dancers wear high heels. Veils and scarves and other props further enhance the playfulness of Turkish belly dancing.

The costume materials are beautifully colourful and the bra and hip belts are usually highly decorative with fringes of coins, sequins and beads. The silver and gold coins are particularly traditional relating to when dancers were given them as reward for their performance.

As the popularity of the dance gained momentum throughout the twentieth century it was the classic style of Turkish belly dancing clothes which became synonymous with belly dancing in the Western world.

The amazingly talented Turkish belly dancer Didem on the Ibo Show wearing some beautiful Turkish belly dancing clothes.

Duration: 6.14

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Sultans Of The Belly Dance – The Fire of Anatolia – Aspendos 2008

Take a look at the great video clip of Turkish Bellydance from the show ‘Fire of Anatolia’ Duration : 0:3:39

The legendary Turkish bellydance troupe Fire of Anatolia started its world tour in 2002 and has since then toured over 85 countries and been seen by over 20 million people. The show isn’t ‘strickly bellydance’ as there are over 20 dance styles including folk, ballet, tap, waltz, and of course belly dancing.

It includes dances and music from different regions in the country, drawing from Anatolia’s ancient myths and culture. With numbers produced by one of Turkey’s most famous choreographers Mustafa Erdogan, Fire of Anatolia is respected as one of the worlds dance troupes.

Having performed before an audience of 400,000 it holds the world record for the largest audience, and the record for the fastest dance performance with 241 steps per minute.

For more information about this wonderful show – www.fireofanatolia.com

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How wonderful belly dancing can be sometimes, take a look at this fabulous performance by Giselle.

In 2002 Giselle was introduced to belly dancing by a friend, fell in love with the art, and is now regarded as the best belly dancer in the UK by belly dance professionals; easy to see why on this performance.

Giselle belly dancing in London. http://www.hire-a-belly-dancer.com belly, dance, bellydance, hot, bellydancer, sexy, dancer, bellydancing, dancing, london, uk, turkish, Didem 

Duration : 0:3:29

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The exotic and beautifully ornate belly dancing clothes can be a big attraction for someone discovering this flamboyant artistic dance, and these days there are plenty to choose from. It doesn’t have to be too costly for a beginner either, a few inexpensive pieces can be enough to make you feel and look the part.

Sure, you don’t have to buy any special clothing at all if you don’t want to, although choosing them can be fun, and actually wearing them will certainly get you in the mood for dancing even if you are justpractising at home.

In the West the most common belly dancing costume would be the fitted top or bra, hip belt, and skirt or harem type pants. This is known as “bedlah” which is Arabic for suit, although Turkish and American dancers also wear this style.

The top and hip belt are decorated with fringes of coins, beads, sequins, or jewels, the coins being the most traditional items which began way back when dancers were given coins for their performances. The hip belt is a wide piece of fabric which is worn separately or sewn onto the skirt, and low on the hip to accentuate the hip movements.

The skirts and pants are richly colourful lightweight, sheer chiffon fabrics making them ideal for freedom of movement when dancing. The pants are full and gathered at the ankle, and the skirts sometimes split revealing the full length of the leg.

Veils and scarves are also used to further enhance the overall effect, and props such as zils (finger cymbals), swords, and sometimes snakes (usually boa constrictors or pythons).

Although belly dancing (oriental dance) originates from the ancient cultures of the Middle East, N. Africa, India, and the Mediterranean, modern dancers today draw on different elements of costume from around the world. This can be particularly good fun for someone putting together different items of belly dancing clothes and developing their own unique style.

Turkish belly dancing is usually the most revealing of costume, the skirts may be split to reveal both legs, the bras plunging, and some dancers wear high heels, which all reflects the playful, sexy, and flirty style of Turkish belly dancing.American belly dancing clothes can be similar to the Turkish style, or a mix and match from different countries, with the Egyptian costume being far more demure and not so revealing.

As belly dancing continues to grow in popularity costumes which in the past have been difficult to get hold of are now becoming more available through online stockists to satisfy the demand. Whether it’s dancing for health or for fun, belly dancing clothes needn’t be expensive and can play a big part in your belly dancing experience!

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For “Rudy Maxa’s World,” Istanbul’s rock group Baba Zula performed in their rehearsal studio, complete with two exotic belly dancers. A wonderful piece of music that just makes you want to dance.

The band strive to provide their fans with a visual element as well as their “Oriental Dub” or what comes across as Eastern rock music. This unique experience is acheived with a mixture of music, ornate costumes, belly dancers, art, poetry, and theatre.

Duration: 0:4:11

Baba Zula was formed in Istanbul in 1996, the original members being Levent Akman, Murat Ertel, and Emre Onel who was replaced by Cosar Kamci in 2005.

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There are several theories about the origins of belly dancing or “Eastern dance” due to the many similar types of dance in ancient cultures throughout the Mediterranean, India, North Africa, and the Middle East.

It is thought that belly dancing has evolved from folk or tribal dances that communities would enjoy at celebrations such as weddings. Belly dancing is still often performed at weddings to add to the joyful atmosphere, and as a fertility dance to bring good luck to the bride and groom.

Some of the dancing movements are also used in several countries to strengthen the abdomen and hips of women in preparation for child birth.

During the 18th – 19th century the Western world became aware of harems and Eastern Dancing in the Ottoman Empire, and eventually the dancers were to travel the world and perform at world fairs.

The art of belly dancing gained national attention in America at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago where authentic dancers from several Middle Eastern and North African countries performed. Among the dancers was Farida Mazar Spyropoulos, thought to be the original “Little Egypt”, a nickname given to her that was to become synonymous with the introduction of “dance du ventre” (belly dance) to America.

It was here that the term “belly dancing” was first introduced, and Americans became fascinated by the exotic dancing and music including the art in silent movies a few years later. The dance was becoming a world wide phenomena which in fact was considered shocking by many countries in the West. During this period, in the UK the Victorians frowned upon a lady for showing her ankle never mind her belly!  

Immigration from the Middle East to New York in the 1930′s meant that dancers started to perform in nightclubs and restaurants, and by the end of the 1950′s Eastern dancing clubs were widespread within the US. In the 1960′s belly dancing was noticeable and acceptable in the UK mainly due to it’s appearance in movies. Although traditional Egyptian and Turkish belly dancing is still prominent in the US, in the 1980′s a uniquely American style, American Tribal Style Belly Dance (ATS), was developed. A modern style intermingled with ancient dance techniques, it is performed in groups (tribes) and well received at festivals and social gatherings.
 

In 2003 The Belly Dance Superstars and The Desert Roses was put together by music mogul Miles Copeland as a touring act featuring many top Eastern dancing performers, including Jillina, Rania, Sonia, Ansuya, Amara Gamal, Rachel Brice, and Tamalyn Dallal. They performed hundreds of shows in many countries popularizing belly dancing around the world. 

Belly dancing has more recently enjoyed further popularity, with Latin American superstar Shakira’s 2006  hit song “The Hips Don’t Lie” reaching the no.1 spot in an amazing 55 different countries.  

The wonderful, sensual art of belly dancing is now becoming more accessible and popular than ever, and is now practised by many people as a profession, for fun, and successfully as a healthy exercise routine … hey, the hips don’t lie!

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la ballerina Rania danza una danza del ventre di stile turco Rania is a professional, multi-award winning Belly Dancer who has been dancing for most of her life. She is also an AFAA Certified Instructor, which gives her dance amazing stamina,

and her teaching a strong focus on body mechanics. Although she is Greek and grew up surrounded by Belly Dancing and Greek ethnic dancing, she chose to study the dance formally in Jr. High School. Rania has since studied Middle Eastern Dance from teachers all over the world, and still takes lessons to constantly improve her technique. Rania won the Belly Dance of the Universe Competition for the Year 2000, winning both the Universal Championship and People’s Choice Awards, then returned in 2002 to win the Egyptian Championship. Rania has danced for large audiences and has appeared on television shows such as NBC Extra, has toured with the Belly Dance Superstars, Toured Lollapalooza, opened for Dwight Yoakam, starred in over 17 video titles and wrote the book, “Belly Dancing for Fitness”, and travels all over the world teaching and performing Middle Eastern Dance. She now owns the Global Rhythms chain of dance studios in Orange County, CA. http://www.beyou.tv/Rania-Androniki-Bossonis Duration : 0:4:29

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To learn the exotic art of Turkish belly dancing it is best to find a class if possible, but if you don’t have a class nearby there are also Dvd’s and some good advice online.

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