Sunday, 5 May 2013

The Evolution of Modern Belly dancing

By Mariella Monroe


Belly Dancing has a long history, but most of it will be shrouded in speculation and theories about its actual origin. One theory considers that the dance originated in the form of religious tradition in ancient Arab and the African area. It was used as a regimen for worshipping goddesses of love and fertility. A different theory looks at the dance to be a kind of entertainment that was performed by ladies from Arab and main eastern nations.

It has already been found that women in Center Japanese culture, used to exercise similar dance in order to assistance with childbirth. The dance was originally known as oriental dancing or raqs sharqi and it gradually evolved into a single name that was divided into various makes and types, as different dancers created their own unique techniques.

In the west, Stomach Dancing branched into different fresh designs - gothic belly dancing, combination belly dance, tribe belly dancing and recently taking lots of touches from the Victorian era, the particular steampunk belly dance. All these different styles combine other forms of belly dance to make varying costumes and delicate movements.

Tribe belly dance is performed along with other women in a team setup. In this style women boogie in a synchronized way, and carry out sets of movements synchronised with sticks played by a focal dancer. The focal dancer is a professional and he or she can alter among the various 'tribe' members. Everyone in the 'tribe' is aware of the hints that signal a particular group of motions. A considerable amount of practice is needed to create the effect which is beautifully choreographed.

The revival of different forms of Belly Dancing in recent years has led a large number of dancers and textile artists to create attractive belly dance accessories, bras and belts. The new costumes are more personalized and forgiving compared to traditional costumes.




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