How to do the shimmy in belly dancing

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Check out this dance tutorial video that demonstrates how to do the shimmy in belly dancing. The shimmy is a move fundamental to belly dancing that all dancers must master. Learn to belly dance for fitness or art in this belly dancing video.

Take action and remember these tips:
-Feet slightly apart
-Knees slightly bent
-Arms in standard belly dance position
-Alternate legs
-Push hips side to side
-Only hips should move

Instructor Nadia Moussa has been belly-dancing for fifteen years. She began dancing ballet and modern dance at a young age, but after discovering belly-dancing Nadia quickly fell in love with this eclectic art form. She currently teaches at Lotus Music and Dance in New York City. Learn how to do the shimmy in belly dancing with this instructional video!