Dancing Help!!!?

Question

Ok well my name is Chelsea and I am 15 years old and I really want to learn to belly dance. The problem is I don't know where to start or what type of exercises I should do to help tone my stomach for better movement. I really want to learn this dance routine:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vJsZR3w776E

It's by Shakira and I don't know where to start!!! I also want to know where can I buy one of those hip garments like Shakira has on in the video. PLEASE HELP!!!!

Answer 1

ballet, yoga, and pilates. they work wonnnnderfull

yoga- for the mind

pilates- for toning

ballet for losing weight

Answer 2

Ballet 4 basic training

Jazz 4 hip movements and hip rotation

Pilates 4 strength

Basically any other type of dance to learn rhythm and staying with the music and counting music