Belly Dancing Book & Kit with Best of Belly Dancing CD and Brass Zills [Spiral-bound]

Sherrie Jeffries (Ankestamen) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2004

Belly Dancing Book & Kit Sensuous Exotic Mesmerising One of the oldest forms of dance, belly dancing traces its history back more than 5,000 years. At a time when the Pharos ruled Egypt. Oriental Dancing (as belly dancing was originally called) began to emerge from traditional women's dances to dances celebrating weddings, births, festivals and parties. With roots in temple rites in India, belly dancing spread with the establishment of trade routes and commerce. Body movements from North Africa, Egypt & Middle East, Turkey and India were mixed, creating the styles of dance we know today. An American entrepreneur coined the term 'belly dancing' to promote the performer Little Egypt in the "Streets of Cairo" exhibit at the Chicago's World Fait in 1893. America and the world were immediately captivated by the music and the rythms of this exotic dance. Today, this fascination continues to grow and belly dancing enjoys enormous worldwide popularity. Belly dancing is for all ages and all body types. it allows for a spontaneous expression of creativity through movement and harmoniously aligns the body, spirit and soul while providing endless hours of fun and entertainment. Here is everything you need to get started: A fully illustrated 80-page guidebook to the basic principles of belly dancing. Two sets of specially made, durable brass zils, the traditional finger cymbals that trace their origins to 200 BC. A ten track, 40 minute music CD featuring two complete dance routines providing the perfect accompaniment to your dancing. So with zills in hand, the CD in its player and the book open, you are ready to enter the exotic world of belly dancing!

Product Details

• Spiral-bound
• Publisher: Mud Puddle Books, Inc. (2004)
• ISBN-10: 1594121028
• ISBN-13: 978-1594121029
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)