Is it possible to actually learn how to belly dance?

Question: Is it possible to actually learn how to belly dance!?

Or do you have to be "born" knowing how to do it!?
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Everyone has their own speed of learning something!.

Some people need longer to learn while others can easily learn quicker!.

It all depends on background (dance and even culture) and depends on own individual body (fit, unfit, balance, coordination etc)!.

I think anyone can bellydance if they put their focus on it!.

There is going to be that one thing we are not good at and one thing we are good at!.

In belly dancing, I am good at my breast lifts and hip circles!.

However, I need more work on my stomach rolls and hip drops!.

If you want to belly dance, go for it!.

Remember, don't get discouraged or upset if someone is learning faster than you are!. They will have their set backs just as much as you will have yours!.

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Of course it's possible to learn belly dancing!

It's true some people just seem to have a gift for belly dance, just like some people have a talent for writing, or playing sport!. If you don't have that inborn talent, you may never be a fabulous belly dancer - but you can certainly learn to dance well enough not to make a fool of yourself, and you can have a heap of fun in the process!

A lot of dance styles (like ballet or contemporary) need you to be thin and fit!. One of the great things about belly dance is that you can do it at any age, and any level of fitness!. Get along to a class and you'll find women of all shapes and sizes!. So go for it!Www@QuestionHome@Com

no, i've taken belly dancing for 9 years, and i started out not too good but i've won many [official] competitions in belly dancing, and i perform and study at one of the most presitigous dance schools in ths US!.

i'm very very thin (5'10, 105 pounds!.!.!.don't worry, i'm NOT anorexic, i'm naturally extremely thin!. i get my nutrients and eat!.!.!.a lot lol!. plus seeing as i dance up to 50 hours per week i tend to burn it all up!. haha!. just want to clear that up since most people, upon hearing my weight, say "OMGGG YOUR SO ANOREXIC!!!" lol!. i promise, my doctor says i'm perfectly healthy)

anyways, i know people of all shapes and sizes that do it!. you do have to wear belly shirts and cut-off shirts during class though, and i know a few girls that dropped out because they were uncomfortable with their 'love handles' and didn't want to wear belly shirts!.
i wouldn't say you have to be thin- but be fit, because as easy as it might look it is a biggg workout!. if you are going to start a bellydancing class, you will have to incorporate outside workouts with it, and be hitting the gym at least 2x a week along with your bellydancing class!. the classes, even for beginners, are intense!. have a good fitness level and do situps!!! you need lots of stomach muscles for it!.

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Yes you can learn to belly dance!.!.!. check at your local university!. They offer Beginners Belly Dancing at my old university in the evenings!. You can also call around to dance studios and ask if they teach belly dancing or if they can point you in the right direction!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes, you can learn how to belly dance!. Part of it is how much desire you have to learn something, and how much effort you are willing to put into learning it!.

No, you don't have to be thin!. Some of the best belly dancers that I know are full-figured women!. Being really thin can actually make certain moves difficult for some!.

Each person has movements that are easy for them, while they are difficult for others, and some movements that take them awhile to learn well, while others may find them easy!. It's uniquely individual!.

I started with my instructor in mid-2000, when I was almost 42!. I am now almost 50!. I have no plans to stop any time soon!! I know dancers from 7 to 70!.

If you want to take classes, but don't know of classes nearby 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!.
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you can learn anything that you put your mind to!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

lol,, i have been ever since i was little! but its easy to learn,, but you have to have SOME curves or something for it to look right lol,, just buy a dvd or take a class!.!.you can even find tutorials on youtube i thinkWww@QuestionHome@Com

u have 2 be born 2 do it properly, genetics is very important when finding a good belly dancer!. Did ur parents or any relatives belly dance!?
if not u might find it hard 2 learnWww@QuestionHome@Com

You can always learn!. Practice makes perfect!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i used to take belly dancing lessons!. it was good fun!. i don't think you are born knowing any dancing!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Of course it is possible!. Hard work and practice can accomplish almost anything!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It is possible!. Many people learn every year!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

are you born knowing how to read!? or ta dancing
not trying to be mean but thaat was a bright question
you learn thats why they have classesWww@QuestionHome@Com

no you can learn
my friend doesWww@QuestionHome@Com

take a class, you can learn how to do ANYTHING! You just gotta practice, that's it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

you can learn!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

u can learn it for free on youtube how to dos no every one comes in shapes so u dont need to be thin no u can learn it any time Www@QuestionHome@Com

i think you arent born with it!.
but certain people probably do better at it than other peopleWww@QuestionHome@Com

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Learn from the prosWww@QuestionHome@Com

yes the more u breath it the more it becomes you and takes root in your soul!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

idk, I`m crap at dancing but good at singing!.!.!.!.!.LOLWww@QuestionHome@Com

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