Can I learn to belly dance ...on my own?

Question

like online..and how? Has anyone learned online and got good at it.I love SHAKIRA!

Answer 1

youtube it

Answer 2

try renting some dvds first and then check your local community college for local classes

http://www.marzino.com

Answer 3

my parents are muslim

and they don't even let me have friends

or talk on the phone

imagine if they'd let me dance

but I have learned hip hop/pop by myself growing up

I learned to bellydance (became aware because of Shakire..i love her)

and learned from her videos

I suggest youtube bellydance tutorial or lessons

Right now I'm learning breakdance

If you put your mind to it

you can achieve alot on your own

also...when you start learning, I suggest stretching and warmin up because I didnt when I started learning and I overdid it and trust me it hurt like a ________

I proudly have a two pack right now :)

Answer 4

You can probably learn some things online, but how do you know for sure that you're doing it correctly?  A live class is best for you to learn a dance style so you know that your posture is correct and that you have learned the moves correctly.  It can be difficult to try to learn online.  Some movements can be difficult to really see well, so it's really difficult to try to imitate them.  Shakira does use some belly dance movements, but not all of her movements are belly dance movements.  Shakira incorporates movements from multiple dance styles, creating her own style.  With a live teacher you could ask questions so you can distinguish the differences between the belly dance moves and other moves that she uses.  It would be easier trying to learn from online videos if you take a few classes in person first so you understand more about the dance when using videos.  Libraries often have DVD's available.  Shira's website lists videos and has ratings on them.  

To find teachers you might want to start by checking with a gym or recreation center in your area. Sometimes they have dance classes, and those teachers may also do private lessons.

You can look on Shira's website.

http://www.shira.net/

http://www.shira.net/directory.htm

other websites where you can look for teachers

http://www.middleeasterndance.net/

http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Dancer...

http://www.bhuz.com/

http://zaghareet.freeservers.com/

http://www.bdancer.com/med-guide/

You can e-mail or call some of the dance instructors to find out what ages they teach in their classes, more about their background, their style of instruction, what they expect from students, and fees they charge for classes. If you don't find a teacher listed for your area, you might want to contact one from the websites and find out if they may know of an instructor who may live closer to you. You might want to see if you can contact other students of theirs to get their opinions of the classes. A good teacher should encourage this.

I hope you find a teacher that you like. If one teacher's style doesn't suit your learning style, try another. I've known some dancers to take awhile finding a setting that worked for them.

Good luck!!

Answer 5

You could start with a course at a local community centre. Or there are lots of DVD's that teach belly dancing. Have fun. Hola!

Answer 6

Even though you might be able to learn the terminology, history, basic moves and choreography from online resources, nothing is better than an experienced teacher. Without an instructor to observe you, you'll have a hard time perfecting your technique and developing your own personal style as a dancer.