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Has anyone ever tried bellydance?
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That is not true. Some of the best bellydancers have been both big and thin. The key with bellydance is to be able to work the movements and the muscles properly. Have you seen Rachel Brice? She is quite thin and muscley and she is AMAZING!!! Watch this video and you'll see what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqJsaqykhLo
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The sensuality of bellydance and muscle control can transition well to pole. Articulation of movement and drawing attention to certain parts of your body through movement cross over wonderfully as well.
The visual astehtics of a dancer are personal opinion. I have seen all heights, shapes and sizes captivate in both pole and bellydance. The stage presence and execution of movement is how a dancer catches my attention.
Give it a try and see if you like it. There are so many varieties of dance you can find exactly what pleases you. Or even study more than one simultaneously. Let us know how it goes!
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sensualscimitar, I'm a big fan of hers for years & love all her videos. I love most when she suddenly let her upper body fall back & knees down (similar to a back bend) but doesn't let her head touch the floor, then she gracefully raises up. I don't know when I can be able to do this! Just amazing! She didn't perform this move in your link. She's not thin. She looks just right. What I meant thin was the look those young girls in ftv: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHzruTJurao&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
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I agree with JeHanne. That is one thing I forgot to mention. Stage presence is everything. Body type won't come into play when you are up on stage with confidence.
If you are looking for a thinner bellydancer, Ansuya is pretty thin. I took a workshop with her and she is TINY! Here's a video of her dancing. She's another amazing dancer and very well known. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5_f4u9U1Hc
http://www.miamibellydancers.com/sitebuilder/images/Ansuya_bluemoon-366×496.jpg
Then there is Kajira of Black Sheep Bellydance who is also really good and very well known. I also took a workshop with her and she is also amazing.
http://theyogacollege.com/images/kajira.jpg
Honeystly, I had a dance partner with your body type and she danced beautifully. It's all in the technique and stage presence. You just gotta work it!
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Here are some pix of me and my MUCH thinner dance partner I was talking about:
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4f198868-d944-4081-a0f8-41ec0ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/next/4f198868-d944-4081-a0f8-41ec0ac37250
Here is a picture of me at my chubbiest:
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4f19866c-853c-4b66-b403-42720ac37250
and then me 10 pounds lighter:
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4f1987f5-1830-4c68-acf4-42330ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4f198986-a2e8-445f-84e6-41ee0ac37250
I personally think I looked way better thinner. I am trying to get back down to that weight.
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Sensualscimitar….even at what you said was your "chubbiest", you still looked beautiful and had a good body IMO.
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I have personally always wanted to try bellydancing. However I would be to embarassed to go. I almost took some classes with some the girls I worked with at my old vet office, and even though they not only ranged in age from 25-50, and we all had different body types I STILL felt I'd be to embarassed to wear those clothes and try and belly dance. lol I have a disorted self image too apparently.*shrug* So I steer clear of any types of public classes personally….anxiety I suppose.
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Thanks dear. I look back on those pics and it makes me sad. I actually weigh more now than I did then, but I have a lot more muscle now though.
You SHOULD try bellydancing. Don't let insecurities run your life. Get into the mentality that you only live once, and you should try everything you want to before you die. I always get nervous before trying new things, but it is awesome once I get there and I always have so much fun. Nobody is looking at you in classes (except the teacher), they are all focused on themselves and trying to figure out the movements. One thing that some people don't know is that there are actually costumes that cover the tummy for women who are insecure. I had a girl in my troupe who was a little overweight, so she made a top that covered her stomach but was open in the back. There are also tops that have mesh over the tummy. Also, when you start making your own costumes, you can add kuchi pendants to the middle of the bra that dangle down your stomach. Notice in my pics too that I am wearing something under my bra top. I only went without some sort of top under the bra once and I felt soooo naked. Also, in class, you don't have to wear less clothing. Some girls worse tank tops to start and as they got comfortable would transition to a sports bra or choli top.
I can't tell you how many times I got hit on while in costume. I was probably 19 or 20 and getting hit on by men in their 40s. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Something about a bellydancer makes the men go crazy! Hahaha! It's definitely a confidence booster.
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I have to disagree pole dancers look better skinny and that statement actually offends me a little because I can do more advanced tricks than many of the thin girls I know, but I am not skinny, the curvy girls can do harder moves too.
I used to belly dance and taught group classes for two years. A lot of people have said they can see belly dance in my dance style sometimes so I think it would help you move for sure and help with your body awareness. And it's really fun too https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I also don't really think size makes it or breaks it for either belly dance or pole if you've got the moves.
Didem the turkish belly dancer is model thin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlrPRmHF058
She seems to have gained popularity – I don't know whose who of the belly dancing community and I've seen negative comments about her size but she has 5 million views for the link I posted. At the very least I like to watch her vids lol
Although a certain size might be an advantage for some forms of dance, for me it just depends on how much time and dedication is put into developing your skill big or small 🙂
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Size shouldn't matter in either pole or bellydance. Like I said in previous posts, it's how you work it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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that video made me want to be a belly dancer so badly! I took a few classes, and it was really hard for me, but still a lot of fun. If I could work it into my schedule, I would totally go back. But it isn't in the cards for me at the moment.
Definitely give belly dance a shot.
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You summed it up Sensualscimitar! and wow@Corby that dancer looks like she is underwater.
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The dancer is Zoey Jakes. She is amazing. I got to watch her perform with Beats Antique (a band she is a part of) and it was such an awesome experience. I am completely fascinated with her style of belly dance.
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Yeah, some of those fusion girls can do some freaky stuff! 😀
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