Zumba vs.Belly Dancing

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Appendix Belly dancing participants will be instructed to do the following: A.Warm-up Exercises This set of exercises will be done from head to toe. There will be a sequence of stretches to prepare the body and mind for belly dancing. This will include instructions of breathing and coordination with slow bodily movements. Over all stretching will took for about 5 minutes. B.Basic Stance The partcipants are requested to stand , relax and poise with feet hip-width apart. They will be asked to do the following steps: 1.Bed knees slightly, with relaxed hands and fingers separated slightly; 2.Lengthen the abdominal area and lift the rib cage, tucking the pelvis under so the back is straight ;and, 3.Keep the shoulders down and level, maintaining the neck relaxed chin lifted slightly. C.Basic Moves of Belly Dancing These moves will be danced in combination : 1. Snake Arms 2.1 Stand with one leg slightly forward, knees slightly bent. Lift your right shoulder, rolling it back as you raise your right elbow. 2.2 Lift your wrist as you drop your shoulder and elbow slightly . Use your upper abdominals to keep your ribcage lifted and your torso straight. 2.3 Flick your wrist up, and lower your arm in the same order that you raised it; shoulder, elbow , then wrist. Simultaneously begin raising your left arm in the same order. 2.4 As you lower your right arm , continue raising your left arm; shoulder first then elbow and wrist. Keep your back straight and your hips tucked under. 2.5 Practice raising and lowering your arms in opposition to create a fluid, rhythmic movement. Take care not to allow your shoulders to roll forward. 2. Mermaid Arms 3.6 Start with arms down and in front of your body with palms facing downward. Raise your right arm to chest level in front of you, leading with your wrist. 3.7

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