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Introductory Belly Dance Masterlist - Updated September 2021
🕑 Added 2021-09-19 17:51:04 +0000 UTCBelow you will find the updated master list of all previous Introductory belly dance tutorials, practice videos, combos, choreography videos my tips for learning, cool down and stretch videos and little warm up videos :) Remember, I post a link to this list at the top of each post so you can always easily find everything in one place. And if you ever have any questions or requests feel free to message me :)
Hello Everyone!
Thank you for your concerns, kindness, patience and well wishes sent my way in regards to my pregnancy and new motherhood. What a beautiful, loved filled, and difficult adventure it has been. My apologies for falling far too behind on my Patreon. Unfortunately I became very overwhelmed and had to put my new family and wellness first. I am thankful now I am starting to feel like I am finding my footing. :)
I will do a separate post explaining my birth story/experience (I had a diagnosis and had to be induced) but for now I just wanted to let finally update the master list, get some content up and let you know I am on the road to recovery and I was fortunate to give birth to a strong baby boy, whom we named Felix. :)
While I am waiting for clearance from my physiotherapist to start dancing again, in the meantime we are going to start a costuming project, I am going to show you how to make the Braided Fringe Belt I wore while pregnant (you can see it in the last Drum solo video I posted in the neon yellow dress. The first video to follow this will introduce the project and the materials you will need :) Since I am waiting to dance I figured we could make something pretty to dance in when the time comes 😉
This is the belt shown here
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699595
I hope everyone is safe and well and managing as best they can in season 2 of Covid.
Thank you so much for choosing to learn and dance with me. ❤
Below is our updated Masterlist where you will find all the New to Dance Enthusiast video links in chronological order.
Remember to go at your own pace. You can watch each video as many times as you want to or need to as long as you are subscribed so there is no rush. Go at the pace best for you body and mind. You get to set and decide that. The list below lists everything in chronological order which I recommend following for most digestible and buildable coverage of material :)
A little glossary of terms to help you navigate this master list!
Tutorials are the videos where the movements are broken down in detail. They are slow paced and thorough.
Practice videos are where we take what we learned in the tutorials and put them to practice. No breakdown, just moving our bodies to the music.
Warm up videos are just fun follow along videos that are meant to warm you up. Not dance technique oriented, just moving our bodies and noodling around.
Extended practice videos are long practice videos, 20 to 30 minutes in length. They are continuous dancing for an extended length of time. They are to be done once all of the tutorials 1 through to 10 have been completed and thei corresponding shorter practice videos.
Combination/Drill videos are videos where we have a specific combination of movements that we repeatedly do in a specific order for 5 to 10 minutes. These are to help develop muscle memory and moving through movements. These should be done after you have done tutorials 1 through to 10 and their corresponding practice videos.
Choreography Videos, section breakdowns, and practice videos of combined sections are videos where we breakdown sections of a Choreography. Practice videos of sections combined are where we practice putting the previous sections all together. To be done once all the tutorials, practice videos, combo videos etc have been done.
Transitions videos are an Introductory look at Transitions, what constitutes a transition between movements and help identifying them.
And finally here is our master list:
Introductory Belly Dance Tutorial Links and Information for Tutorials 1 through to 10
Tutorial 1https://www.patreon.com/posts/22422494
Covers: Basic Posture, knee bending and knee posture, Hip lifts, shimmy, Belly Pulls/Pushes, Shoulder Slides
Corresponding Practice Video: PV #1
PV 1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22423017
Tutorial 2https://www.patreon.com/posts/22433636
Covers: Demi Pointe, Pelvic Postures, Omis/Interior Hip Circles, Chest Lifts, Shoulder Rolls (forwards and backwards)
Corresponding Practice Video: PV # 2
PV 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22436609
Tutorial 3https://www.patreon.com/posts/23046520
Covers: Walking in Demi Pointe (forwards, backwards, crossstepping), Hip Slides, Chest Slides, Wrist Slides.
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV #
3, 4 & 5
PV 3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22894278
PV 4 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23046633
PV 5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23328642
Tutorial 4https://www.patreon.com/posts/23410011
Covers: 3 Point Turns, Pelvic (lower abdominal) Belly slides and pulls, exterior hip circles, interior chest circles, bird arms
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV # 6 &7
PV 6 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23410118
PV 7 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23562741
Tutorial 5https://www.patreon.com/posts/23751726
Covers: Hiplifts in showgirl posture, hiplifts with sit kicks, exterior chest circles, camels/body waves (downwards chest to pelvis), Snake Arms.
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV # 8 & 9
PV 8 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23751761
PV 9 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23903342
Tutorial 6https://www.patreon.com/posts/24020875
Covers: Box Step, Hip twists / washing machine shimmy, pelvic waves, YingYang arms, Helicopter arms.
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV 10 & 11
PV 10https://www.patreon.com/posts/24021032
PV 11 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24193667
Tutorial 7https://www.patreon.com/posts/24391894
Covers: Grapevine (travelling step), myas/vertical figure 8s, Review/troubleshooting of abdominal wall pushes and pulls, review/troubleshooting of shoulder rolls
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 12 & 13
PV 12 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24391952
PV 13 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24563470
Tutorial 8https://www.patreon.com/posts/24837243
Covers: Shimmy Review/troubleshooting, 1 foot pivot turns, reverse mya/ fishtail, step touch travelling step forewards and backwards and with arms)
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 14 &15
PV 14 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24837303
PV 15 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24885290
Tutorial 9https://www.patreon.com/posts/25138662
Covers: Horizontal Figure 8s forwards and backwards, Sideways step touch push (travelling step)
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 16 & 17
PV 16 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25138805
PV 17 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25320655
Tutorial 10https://www.patreon.com/posts/25457375
Covers: Review of Chest Slides, Walking for dance ( a "dance walk" if you will), Hip lifts with leg forward, leg to the side and leg behind, modified grapevine/crescent moon footwork pattern, making Magic Arms.
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 18 & 19
PV 18https://www.patreon.com/posts/25457453
PV 19 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25688246
Extended Practice Review #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/25921792
Extended Practice Review #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26173572
Extended Practice Review #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26659719
Extended Practice Review #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26952517
Cool Down and Stretch Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/25921965
Cool Down and Stretch Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26173778
Cool Down and Stretch Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26785703
Cool Down and Stretch Video #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26952671
Combination/Drill Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26015720
Combination/Drill Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26354112
Combination/Drill Practice Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26785544
Combination/Drill Practice Video #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27095957
Warm up/ Fun Follow along videos
WUV 1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22423288
WUV 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23328496
WUV 3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24193784
WUV 4 https://www.patreon.com/posts/31714740
Cassandra's Tips for Learning
https://www.patreon.com/posts/24800435
Alternatives to Turns
As turning is not an option for everyone (vertigo, equilibrium differences, mobility differences) here is a video covering some alternatives to turns :)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50700209
CHOREOGRAPHY VIDEOS
Complete " Nova Raks" Choreography Video Demonstration
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27383443
Section #1 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27384100
Section #2 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27551216
Section #1 & 2 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography - Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27551398
Section #3 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27719483
Section # 1, 2, & 3 Combined for "Nova Raks" Choreography
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27719748
Section #4 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27941769
Sections #1 to #4 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27941863
Section #5 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28104527
Sections #1 to #5 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28105180
Section #6 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28295633
Sections # 1 to #6 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28295761
Section #7 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28495547
Section #1 to #7 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28495696
Section #8 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28668035
Sections #1 to #8 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28668237
Transitions: Concept Tutorials and
Practice
Introduction to Transitions
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28912126
Transitions Tutorial & Practice #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28912473
Transitions Tutorial & Practice #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29160083
Transitional Tutorial & Practice #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29307436
Transitions Tutorial & Practice #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29454344
Baila Baila Baila Dance
Intro to Baila Baila Baila Dance
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29807757
BAILA Section #1 Combo Breakdown & Practice https://www.patreon.com/posts/29808018
BAILA Section #2 Combo Breakdown &Practice https://www.patreon.com/posts/29880545
BAILA Section 1 & 2 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29880607
BAILA Section #3 Combo Breakdown and Practice https://www.patreon.com/posts/30181525
BAILA Sections 1, 2 & 3 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30181562
BAILA Section #4 Breakdown and Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30260770
BAILA Section 1,2,3 & 4 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30260849
VEIL TUTORIALS AND PRACTICE VIDEOS
Introduction to Veil Tutorial #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30503361
Intro to Veil Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30503517
Intro to Veil Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30714169
Intro to Veil Tutorial #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30827846
Intro to Veil Practice Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30827956
Intro to Veil Practice Video #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31048580
Intro to Veil Tutorial #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31362225
Intro to Veil Practice Video #5
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31362399
Intro to Veil Practice Video #6
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31414750
CONTINUINING INTRODUCTORY BELLY DANCE TUTORIALS & Practice Videos #11 AND UPWARDS
IBD Tutorial #11
*Review of Foundation posture, Down Hips, Belly Rolls, Turning while walking
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31594247
IBD Practice Video #20
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31601913
IBD Practice Video #21
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31771730
IBD Tutorial #12
*Review of Hip Lifts and shimmy basics, hip twists with leg out & walking, undulations and belly rolls up (pelvis to chest) - Practice Videos 22 &23 correspond to tutorials #12
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32136489
IBD - Practice Video #22 (bellydance music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32136557
IBD PV #23 (with holiday music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32136615
IBD Tutorial #13
*Introduction to choo choo Shimmies (hip work mechanics and practice), introductory look at Belly flutters, Stepping while pushing the hip out. Practice videos #24 & 25 correspond to tutorial #13.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32453198
IBD Practice Video # 24 (Holiday Music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32453355
IBD Practice Video #25 (bellydance music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32603870
IBD Tutorial #14
Covers on our second look at choo choo Shimmies, this time covering the footwork and stepping aspects, a travelling exterior hip circle and our Introductory look at barrel turns.Practice Videos 26 and 27 correspond.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093452
IBD Practice Video #26
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093533
IBD Practice Video #27
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093583
IBD Tutorial #15
Covers a second look at barrel turns, a first look at hip swings, and a third look at choo choo Shimmies. Practice Videos 28 and 29 correspond to this Tutorial.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694329
IBD Practice Video #28
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694431
IBD Practice Video #29
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694466
IBD Tutorial #16
Covers Arabesques, Introduction to Jewels (on the up), and Travelling Twist Step.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33829670
Practice videos 30 & 31 correspond to Tutorial #16 and all previous tutorials.
Practice Video #30
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33830290
Practice Video #31
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33837474
IBD Tutorial #17
Covers A second look at jewel on the up where we start to include abdominal engagement, An introductory look at Saidi Step, a folklore based moved with a specific rhythm, and an introductory look at the hagalla step (aka a 3/4 shimmy). Practice videos 32 and 33 correspond to this Tutorial.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34249359
Practice Video #32
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34249403
Practice Video #33
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34611225
Dance-demic Dance Party Videos
These are just fun follow alongs to get you moving and help get your mind off of things
Dance Party #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35013915
Dance Party #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35800196
Breathing focused Follow Along Videos
Feeling a lot of tension in your shoulders? Jaw tight? Anxious? These dance follow along focus on breathing to help soften and relax the body.
Breathe Through It #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35810896
Breathe Through It #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35811119
Technique Troubleshooting Videos
Struggling with some of the moves, these videos cover some of the common issues dancer experience and explain some of th4 possible causes and potential fixes :)
Mya & Fishtail Troubleshooting Clinic
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37339784
Shoulders Troubleshooting Clinic
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38271862
Snake Arms Tutorial & Review
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43460598
Shimmy Tutorial Review & Troubleshooting
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43460086
Belly Dance Musical Styles/Sections
At this point now you are developing a movement vocabulary so we will start to familiarize ourselves with the musical styles and sections you might see throughout a belly dance set or in various performances. This is not an extensive list but rather an introduction to the main components.
Mejance
Mejances Introduction & Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34809954
Majances Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34810590
Mejance Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35788921
Mejance Practice Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/35800103
Baladi
Baladi Introduction & Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36394828
Baladi Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36394915
Baladi Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37338988
Baladi PV #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37339055
Taxim
Taxim Introduction & Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38271526
Taxim Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38271572
Taxim Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38271638
Taxim Practice Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38271705
Drum Solos
Drum Solo Introduction & Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/39885512
Drum Solo Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/39885604
Short Drum Solo Choreography Videos
Whole Choreography & Introduction Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/42369669
Very short Drum solo Choreo Seection 1 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/42369897
Section 2 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43458579
Section 3 Breakdown &Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43458753
Sections 1 to 3 Combined Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43459025
Section 4 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43459311
Sections 1 to 4 Combined Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43459716
JINGLE BELL ROCK CHOREOGRAPHY Videos -Holiday 2020
"Jingle Bell Rock" Full Choreography & Introduction for IBDT tier Dec 2020
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44708553
"Jingle Bell Rock" Choreo - Section 1 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44708619
"Jingle Bell Rock" Choreo - Section 2 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44708943
"Jingle Bell Rock" Choreo - Sections 1 & 2 Combined Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44709111
"Jingle Bell Rock" Choreo - Section 3 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004190
"Jingle Bell Rock" Choreo - Sections 1, 2 & 3 Combined Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004291
"Jingle Bell Rock" Choreo - Section 4 Breakdown & Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004339
"Jingle Bell Rock" Choreo - Sections 1, 2, 3, & 4 Combined Practice Video (Whole Choreo!)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/45004390
All About Omis
Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Tutorial #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281374
Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281452
Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Tutorial #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281563
Omi (Interior Hip Circle) - Technique/Troubleshooting & Review Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47281653
"BUBBLING" Tutorials and Practice Videos
Overview & Introduction to "Bubbling"
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699717
"Circular" Bubbling Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699798
"Circular" Bubbling Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50699917
"Side by Side Bubble" Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50700072
"Side to Side Bubble" Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/50700140
"Up & Down Bubble" Tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/56349988
"Up & Down Bubble" Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/56350054
How to Make the Braided Fringe Belt Video Series
Video 1 Introduction & Materials Needed
Need a veil!?! Here are some Links to where you can purchase one.
You will need a standard 3 yard silk (or light chiffon/poly/georgette) rectangular veil for the veil tutorials.
**If you are petite in stature, or very tall you might want to reach out to a veil artist about a more functional veil size for your height :)**
I highly recommend https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilksByCelestina
I love her colour combos. You can see a lot of her veils in my videos on facebook and Instagram.
You can also find veils at
www.fairycove.com
www.dahlal.com/categories/veils/
Happy dancing to you💃💃Thank you again for being here ❤
Cassandra
