How if i want to be a belly dancer what should i do?

Question

How if i want to be a belly dancer what should i do?

Answer 1

Take classes.

Practice.

Perform.

Practice some more.

Go to Bellydancing conferences and do workshops with top bellydancing instructors (aside: a top dancer is not necessarily a top instructor).

Go to as many performances as you can. Or if you can't do that, get familiar with the top dancers and watch clips on YouTube.

That's what my cousin did (see clip).

Answer 2

find out if there is any classes.The community notice boards at school,tafe(polytech nz)community college,uni,your local council,libary,community centres have bucket loads of information about everything from scrapbooking classes to how to grow flowers-haha.Have fun with it!!

Answer 3

That should depend largely on where you want to go as a bellydancer.  If your looking to dance local restaurants and parties your aim is different then becoming an instructor and having your own studio (of course most instructors also perform but it's a different focus just performing as a opposed to teaching and performing).  Additionally, if your looking to do large theatrical type dance performances that will be a different focus as would be seeking international fame or becoming a master instructor.  No matter what you should start by taking lessons.  Here's a few sites with directories:

http://www.middleeasterndance.net

http://www.shira.net

http://www.bhuz.com

Take lessons for at least two years before trying to go professional and be sure to practice frequently (that should also include finger cymbals [aka zills]).  Talk with your instructor about your goals so that they can help you to achieve them.  If your looking to become an instructor try paying extra attention to how your instructor (or instructors... it's good to learn from several sources) explain things and teach.  If your looking only to perform then try have your instructor help focus your technique.  I would also suggest saving a little money up on the side so that when you are ready to finally perform you will be able to afford at least two professional costumes (they tend to range between $300 and $1200 depending on the designer(big names = big bucks, like always), design (elaborate costumes tend to cost more than simple or plain ones, and possible previous owner(s) (for example if it was owned by a famous dancer it has more value because of it's ties to stardom).  I would also invest in two sets of zills (both high quality) one should be smaller for everyday practice while the other should be large professional ones (you will still have to practice on them to get use to them but they are much louder so you will want to limit practice to what's necessary).  If any particuler props interest you you may also want to buy those props and start practicing with them.  Veils require a lot of work to get used to the movement of the fabric (silk, georgette, chiffon etc... all have a different weight an move differently) and whether it's weighted (lots of beading or not... it affects the movement by adding more gravitational pull when weighted... some moves are easier and some are harder) some  adjustment will need to be made in your technique if you choose circular veils instead of rectangular as well.  Some props require you learning to balance things on your head well such as cane, sword, and pot/jar dances.  For general education you'll want to start reading up on bellydance history and learning about the who's who of bellydance as well as it's history.  Seek out local places that offer bellydance performances and go watch as frequently as you can (you may want to take a notebook with you to make notes of interesting combinations, costuming ideas, and music selections.  Additionally I reccomend taking notes in your classes as well.  It helps you later to look back at how you describe movements and combinations in your own terms, plus when teachers make not of local events or talk about music you will be able to take notes so you don't forget important information.  You may want to start learning a little arabic (or turkish if that's the style your more into) so you can pick out certain cues and messages in the music you dance to.  Try to find local places that sell arabic music/videos and bellydance/middle eastern clothing stores.  You may not have any local ones but at least try to find out.  Start listening to the music right away and listen a lot.  It often takes a while to become accostomed to foreign music and various patterns and melodies and how natives react to them.  I would highly recommend investing in some performance VHS/DVDs that feature foriegn and local dancers as well as quality instructionals to supplement practice at home.  Joing a few forums and lurk a while to read what other dancers are talking about and then ask questions about things you don't get or understand.  I'm sure I'm leaving some things out but feel free to contact me through my site and I'll be happy to help answer your questions.

Answer 4

Find a place to take classes. Buy the belly dancing belt and maybii a belly dancing top and anklet too. Then get a CD of music you would like to belly dance to. Get a full length mirror and practise infront of it. The more you practise the better you will get.

Good Luck! It looks AMAZING if you get it right!

Answer 5

Hi!

if you want you can

take classes

or play a video of belly dancer and follow the steps.

good luck

Answer 6

Find somewhere to train and take classes.