Q&A for How to Belly Dance

Of course you can. Belly dancing is for all shapes and sizes. Just remember to have fun .

Yes, you are supposed to start with bent knees and then straighten you legs to move your hips up and down.

Just because you have a larger belly doesn't mean you can't enjoy belly dancing as well. In fact, the larger the belly, the more intriguing and enjoyable the dance as the belly is the feature. So go for it, live it and enjoy it, belly dancing is for all shapes and sizes.

Yes. Just use your hips and your back, your abdominal muscles will get stronger. Just give them time.

Belly dancing is for all shapes and sizes and weights. Just go for it and enjoy yourself.

These moves will help tone your abdomen which will help flatten your belly.

Yes. In fact, many belly dancers are curvy.

No, you will gradually even out and become a little thicker when muscles get stronger.

Sure, why not? It may not be commonplace, but a man is perfectly capable of learning just as a woman is.

It's advisable not to wear anything too thick or too long, as belly dancing is a form of exercise, so you might get too hot or trip on the ends.

Wear normal clothes. If you want to do it secretly, then pull up your shirt so your belly is exposed.

Actually you don't move your waist, but your hips and torso. The pictures in this article are very misleading. A belly dancer stands straight and does not bend the upper body to one side. Neither does she stick her butt out.

Yes.

Yes. Try easier moves first, which helps improve your flexibility for the harder ones.

It's not necessary, it's completely a personal choice. If you're not comfortable with exposing your stomach, you can just wear sweatpants and a t-shirt or tank top.

Yes, just go ahead and give it a try.

No, anyone can learn at any age! However, like most things, the younger you are when you begin learning, the more proficient you will most likely be in the end.

Of course, belly dancing is great for people of all sizes, and tall people usually look very graceful doing it.

You still can. "Fat" shouldn't inhibit you. If you are looking to lose weight, belly dancing will help you. Also, watch videos of belly dancing and take lessons.

You can still follow the same steps, as they apply to anyone no matter what size you are.

No, you do not. As long as you follow the steps you should still be able to do it. Just have fun.

Bend your knees and tuck in your behind. These two are essential to moving your hips up and down, as they give you more movement.

In my personal opinion, self-esteem. Once I started, it made a drastic change in how I felt about myself. Muscle control is also a great benefit. It makes your abdomen very strong.

Just move them a little. Don't be afraid to get creative and have fun with your movements.

Yes, absolutely fine. It's normal. Make sure you do it properly.

No, anything you want to wear is fine. There is clothing designed for belly dancing, but it's not required.

Yes. You can belly dance.

One leg should be straight and the other should be bent, just keep practicing!

You can just follow the same steps if you're skinny. (Even the images in the article feature skinny women!)

Like normal, just don't slouch. The legs and hips are the only part of the body you'll be moving.