For those wanting to shake and shimmy their way to a firmer body, this comprehensive guide to belly dancing offers instructions on how to make the most of the hot belly-dancing-as-fitness trend. In addition to guiding the dancer to a trimmer waist, this how-to book helps put women in touch with their sensuality through the alluring moves of this ancient dance. Specific guidelines for pregnant women who wish to stay strong throughout the nine months and regain their prebaby belly are included. The history and culture of the art is also explored with a celebration of the pulsating music and shimmering costumes that make belly dancing a joy to watch. In Cairo there is a saying: "Every girl is born a dancer." With this guide, all women can be divas of the dance.
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"Keti Sharif explains everything you need to know to get the benefits." -- Let's Live
"This beautifully constructed book examines the cultural and historical significance of belly dancing." -- Dancer Magazine
"This beautifully constructed book examines the cultural and historical significance of belly dancing." -- Dancer Magazine
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Keti Sharif teaches belly dancing and leads dancing tours and retreats to Egypt. She has been belly dancing since she was 17 years old and has studied with Egyptian choreographers and danced professionally in Cairo.
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96 of 98 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a belly dance teacher in metro Atlanta, and I really enjoyed this beautiful Australian book. The photos are absolutely lovely, and there are lots of them. There's good background info on the history of belly dance, plus basic info about warm-ups and descriptions of basic movements, but what I liked best was the cultural info about how belly dance varies from country to country. There is a good discussion of the many different styles of belly dance, which is info that I've not seen in other books.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a begining bellydancer & wanted something to give me some basic info in the history & culture of bellydance. This book does that.There is a lot of info in the book. My complaint: Some pages are very difficult to read due to the fact that the words are printed with a variety of colors onto background photos. I had read that comment in another review before I bought my copy, but didn't realize how much of the book was printed that way (more than half) & how difficult it would be to read (very difficult), make sure you have good lighting. Also the font size used is a little on the small side. Might have been easier to read with a larger font. Should be able to find same info in an easier to read format.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Keti Sharif has put together a very informative and delightfully presented instructional book. The photography is excellent and the instructions are very clear and make sense.
Keti Sharif is australia born and lives on the Red Sea in Egypt. She performs and teaches bellydance and hosts cultural tours of Egypt. Well done Keti. I teach bellydance and will be only too pleased to promote this book at my classes. My students will most likely buy a copy of this book.
Anyone interested in Bellydance and Egyptian Culture or Middle Eastern Culture would be very pleased with the contents of this book, women love to express themselves and this type of dance does so refreshingly and culturally diverse techniques are explained.
To celebrate our bodies is our divine right and we can enhance our health by bellydance. I invite women to take up this ancient art of expression, celebration, and good workout with pleasant music and rythms.
Keti Sharif is australia born and lives on the Red Sea in Egypt. She performs and teaches bellydance and hosts cultural tours of Egypt. Well done Keti. I teach bellydance and will be only too pleased to promote this book at my classes. My students will most likely buy a copy of this book.
Anyone interested in Bellydance and Egyptian Culture or Middle Eastern Culture would be very pleased with the contents of this book, women love to express themselves and this type of dance does so refreshingly and culturally diverse techniques are explained.
To celebrate our bodies is our divine right and we can enhance our health by bellydance. I invite women to take up this ancient art of expression, celebration, and good workout with pleasant music and rythms.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I never got it
I never got the book which I ordered from you, would you please send it to me back or give me my money back ?
Published 4 months ago by Sostenida
Nice booklet..... but just a booklet
This is not a book its a booklet. The info is basic nice and organized.
I would have expected a lot more in terms of presentation, quality of the images and size.
I would have expected a lot more in terms of presentation, quality of the images and size.
Published 10 months ago by lexa
Simple Yet Useful
This is a little booklet, nicely packaged in quality papers. At first I found it quite simple and might not be as comprehensive as I expect. Read more
Published on February 2, 2010 by H. Maggie
Lavish pictures and concise introductory information
A lovely book for your very first purchase in this area. The author is an Australian of Middle Eastern background who has now moved to Egypt, so it is obvious she loves her... Read more
Published on January 31, 2010 by Jane
A really excellent basic bellydance overview
This was actually a surprising little book. A quick flip through led me to believe this was going to be the typical fluffy intro to belly dance book. Read more
Published on January 1, 2010 by Lorena S.
A Must-have
This book is beautifully done- from the imagery to the content and everything in between I really appreciate Keti's research, insight, and presentation. Read more
Published on May 26, 2009 by Stephanie Goodell
entertaining and informative
I actually learned some new tidbits about bellydance through this book! I was just expecting to be a nice coffee table book, which it can be, with the nice pictures, but it... Read more
Published on November 16, 2008 by R. Maung
Shame on the Publisher
Kudos to the author. Well researched information in a small space. The publishers should be ashamed of themselves. Read more
Published on August 24, 2008 by Maya Yin
An excellent resource
This book is an excellent resource. The notes about the music are great. The photos are beautiful. Read more
Published on May 13, 2008 by Shara of Desert Dance
enjoyable coffee table book
It's by no means a text on belly dancing. But GREAT photos and little tidbits here and there on facts. Read more
Published on March 4, 2008 by R. Maung
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