Question Home

Position:Home>Dancing> What is the style of belly dancing with the broadswords?


Question:Any idea where I can learn to do that?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Any idea where I can learn to do that?

The sword is a prop that I've seen used in different styles of belly dance, mostly cabaret and tribal styles.

You probably want to contact belly dance instructors and ask if they teach the use of various props in dance, specifically the sword, in their classes. You might want to check with a gym or recreation center in your area. Sometimes they have dance classes.

Belly dance, especially the use of props, is best learned in a class. If you already have some belly dance background, you may be able to use a video.
http://www.amazon.com/Belly-Dance-Balanc...

You can look on Shira's website.
http://www.shira.net/
http://www.shira.net/directory.htm#Listi...

Middle Eastern Dance website
http://www.middleeasterndance.net/
http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Dancer...

Both of these sites have lots of great info about belly dance.

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.

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!!

Dangerous.