Belly dancing is one of the most ancient and mysterious forms of dance art. Its history is shrouded in mysteries and secrets. Eastern culture has always attracted people with its beauty and special charm.

Now there are many legends associated with the history of belly dancing and its performers. Everyone can imagine a flexible beauty moving harmoniously to rhythmic music. However, few people can confidently answer the question “where did belly dancing come from?” and whether we understand it correctly.

VERSIONS OF THE ORIGIN OF BELLY DANCE. HISTORICAL ROOTS.

Exists interesting legend, describing the appearance of belly dancing as an accident. Allegedly, one day a bee flew under the fluttering clothes of a street dancer. The insect was confused by the wonderful aroma of oils emanating from the girl. The dancer, without interrupting her performance, tried to get rid of the annoying bee, squirming while dancing. The girl did this very gracefully and plastically, so casual spectators took it for a special type of dance and were truly delighted. The smart girl, noticing success and attention, continued to move in a new, unprecedented way, showing off the beautiful lines of her body and arms. Many people liked this dance and began to spread.

Of course, this is just a legend. The history of belly dancing lasted much longer than the performance of one beautiful girl. The roots of oriental dance go deep into history, and even now it is impossible to accurately determine the exact birthplace of belly dance.

It is generally accepted that the basis of belly dancing were ancient ritual dances that carried a sacred meaning. They praised feminine, fertility goddesses and women in general. Belly dancing symbolized what in the society of that time was considered the divine destiny of every woman: the process of conceiving a child, bearing the fetus and the birth itself. However, gradually the dance began to lose its sacred meaning and took on a more secular direction.

If we talk about the place where belly dancing originated, many researchers are inclined to Ancient Egypt. However, it is worth noting that many peoples contributed to the creation of this type of dance. Thus, the initially diverse and rich Egyptian dance was complemented by dancers from India. These were flexible and sophisticated bayaderes, with excellent choreographic preparation. Their hand movements were unique and had special meaning. The Egyptians' close neighbors were also influenced: the Persians, Syrians, Palestinians and some African countries. Gypsy nomads also made their contribution. For many centuries, their own folk dances were combined with Indian, Arab, Jewish and Spanish traditions. In Greece, dance expressed emotions more energetically, brightly and sharply. In Turkey, in parallel with the growth of the territory, more and more folk dances appeared, which gradually mixed with each other. Thanks to this, a wide variety of movements, new unusual rhythms and forms arose.

DISTRIBUTION AND POPULARIZATION OF BELLY DANCE. INCORRECT NAME.

Napoleon opened Egypt to Europe. Sophisticated Europeans became interested in a new unknown culture. Interest was fueled by writers and artists who were the first to visit the mysterious country, who rushed to describe in all colors the beauties of the east, including the native beauties-dancers. The first travelers did not lag behind, talking about Eastern culture as something magical, exotic and erotic. Therefore, the interest was high, and they were able to successfully take advantage of this.

Already in 1889, Paris saw the so-called “oriental dance” for the first time. A few years later, an impresario similar shows decided to attract as many public as possible by using a frank and provocative name on the posters by the standards of that time - “Danse Du Ventre” (“belly dance”). The expected effect was achieved. Many were willing to pay any money to see half-naked exotic dancers. The idea and style of dance immediately fell in love with Hollywood. This had a strong influence on the further spread of “belly dancing”. The popularity of the show with the participation of oriental dancers grew, and the name was tightly “grown” to the very style of their dance.

Later they tried to interpret this name in different ways, again giving the dance a deep meaning. For example, some adhere to the version that belly dancing implies the “dance of life” (life was called the belly several centuries ago). And life is associated specifically with woman, mother earth and fertility.

Also, "bellydance" could simply be a misinterpretation of the term "baladi". This meant “homeland” in the broadest sense of the word. It was an Egyptian folk dance style that was danced in villages on various occasions, most often in the home, among relatives.

On at the moment There are more than 50 styles of oriental dance. Each of them is saturated to varying degrees with elements inherent in one or another folk dance, which many centuries ago formed the basis of “belly dancing”.

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Dance has always been like a conversation with the world, a dialogue, especially women's dance - belly dancing. Many myths mention that the connection with the unknown occurred through a Woman. And while dancing (communicating with the world), the Woman came into resonance with nature, felt the rhythm of Life and coordinated herself with it. This freed her from unnecessary tension, through this communication she found answers to her questions, was filled with joy, calmness and felt protected, felt under the cover of Mother Nature herself. A woman is the source of life, whose main purpose is to be happy and free. In the east, women embodied these postulates in oriental dance - belly dancing. Belly dancing, exotic and bewitching, can easily help you reconnect the nature of your physical, energetic and physical state and emphasize your naturalness...
Oriental dances are distinguished by extraordinary plasticity, mesmerizing movements of the hips and arms. The variety of oriental dance styles allows you to reveal any temperament, individuality and always be in a good mood.
During classes, all muscle groups are involved, starting from cervical spine spine to the tips of the toes.
As a result, you gain flexibility and plasticity of the body, joint mobility, the muscles of the chest and waist are strengthened, posture improves, congestion in organs and tissues is relieved, adhesions are stretched, blood circulation and intestinal motor function are improved. Numerous “eights” of the pelvis, work of the abdominal muscles, “shaking” will become a unique massage internal organs abdomen and pelvis, as well as the best assistant in the fight for a thin waist, beautiful hips and smooth skin.

Types of oriental belly dancing

FOLKLORIC
Folklore dance is a dance born from the traditions of a country or region. Usually consists of movements that can be learned by a large number of people. According to tradition, folk dance is passed down from generation to generation in the environment in which it is danced. Folklore is the cultural heritage of all people, reflecting their customs, habits, music, costumes and history. Folklore dance, in turn, is divided into:
1. Performed by all people, expressing their feelings. It is not associated with theatre, but is very popular at national celebrations and weddings.
2.Performed by professionals of theatrical dance art.

Bellydance/belly dance.
Belly dancing is an Arabic national dance. Western name for a dance technique common in the Middle East and Arab countries. In Arabic it is known as Raqs Sharqi, in Turkish as Oryantal dans, that is, “oriental dance”. The uniqueness of oriental belly dance lies in its plasticity.

Belly dance
BellyDance is a combination of movements of the hips, abdominal muscles and shoulders. This dance combines the powerful life-affirming energy of body movements and the bewitching magic of the rhythm of oriental music. A significant role in this dance belongs to facial expressions, gestures, and artistry.
The history of belly dancing dates back to the distant past. Some experts believe that it was the Ancient East that became the birthplace of a beautiful dance called belly dance (translated from French as “beautiful dance”) or belly dance. There is an assumption that this is either Egypt, or Mesopotamia, or India. The territory of the dance's spread is vast: in ancient times, belly dance was danced in Egypt, Greece, Rome, Babylon and the Central Asian states. In 1500 B.C. The Egyptians brought bayaderes from India to the court, who brought elegance, flexibility, and sophistication to Egyptian dance. The gypsies also made their own changes to the dance, their dance has many rhythms, passion and energy. The ancient Greeks and Turks made an invaluable contribution to the formation of belly dancing.
Today, belly dancing has conquered not only the East, but also the West. Western choreography introduced its elements into folk belly dance, but this did not spoil the dance at all, modifying and ennobling it.

According to one version, belly dancing arose due to a comical accident. A street dancer was performing in one of the squares of the eastern city, and a bee flew under her skirt. The girl began to squirm, trying to get rid of the insect that was bothering her, and the audience liked her movements so much that next time they asked her to dance in the same way, with her belly. According to another version, belly dancing was a purely harem dance. In order to gain her husband's favor, the Sultan's wife had to be able to attract his attention and for this purpose she performed an erotic belly dance. It was not by chance that belly dance got its name - “belly” is life, which means it is the dance of life. The concept of "life" is associated with a woman - mother and with the earth. That is why belly dancing is directly related to the development of the cult of the Goddess of Fertility, the Mother Goddess. Different peoples called this goddess differently: Anahita, Isis, Ishtar, Aphrodite. This cult was widespread in many ancient states. For example, in Egypt, the Babylonian kingdom, and India. Rituals in honor of the gods were accompanied by music and dances, which not only glorified these gods, but also reflected their functions, and dance is the most expressive means for depicting any activity. If we talk about belly dancing, it reflects the process of conception, gestation and, finally, birth. That is why it is perceived so erotically. Subsequently, belly dancing became an entertaining element in everyday Eastern culture, eventually losing its religious significance.

What is belly dancing? This is the ability to be a woman...
There is no doubt that oriental dances have the strongest energy. In the process of learning belly dancing, a woman will be able to learn a lot about herself, identify and solve hidden psychological problems. You will “straighten up”, open up, and stop slouching. Pain in the neck, chest, lumbar regions spine. Headaches will disappear and joints will become stronger. Belly dancing helps develop excellent coordination and improves posture. Active hip work trains the abdominal muscles and strengthens the abdominal muscles. While dancing, a woman experiences unique pleasure from movements, joy of life, and love for the world around her. Belly dancing improves health and prolongs youth, changing a woman both externally and internally.

GHAWAZEE
The Gawaizi are a gypsy tribe that settled in Egypt. The first significant mention of Gawazi dates back to the 18th century. When the Gawaizi were expelled from Cairo in 1834, they settled in Southern Egypt. Their music, dance and cultural attributes are markedly different from what the Saidi people who historically inhabited the area are known for. Cymbals are used in the dance. (Style Naima Akef.)

BALADI
Baladi in Arabic means “homeland” or “ hometown" In Egyptian slang it sounds like Oriental Shaabi. The Belladi dance was performed in many villages throughout Egypt. It was usually danced in the house of a woman and for women. It was mostly hip movements. The hand movements were quite simple and unsystematic. We danced barefoot. Traditional dance clothing is a white golobeya with a scarf on the hips and a scarf on the head. Shaabi is a style that is very popular in Egypt, especially in the central part of old Cairo on Muhammad Ali Street, where many famous artists were born and now live. This is the style of such famous dancers as Nagwa Foad, Fifi Abdu, Zinat Olwy.

KHALIGI
Khaliji means “bay”, and in dance world this word refers to music and dance style from the Persian Gulf/Arabian Peninsula region: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman. This group of dances is performed by women and the emphasis is placed on the beauty of the dancer's costume and hair. Movements include precise, rapid shoulder shakes, hand clapping in varying rhythms, and varying steps. Traditional clothing for this style is Abaya (fustan khalig).

NUBIA
Nubia, known in ancient times as the Kingdom of Kush, stretches south from Aswan to the capital of Sudan, Khartoum. The Nubians, darker-skinned than the Egyptians themselves, have their own language, culture and traditions. Aswan is the sunniest place in Egypt. It is located in the south of the country and was a border town in ancient times. Life here moves slowly. It's nice to take a walk along the embankment or by boat on the Nile, sit in a restaurant right by the water, and listen to ancient Nubian music. Nubian dance is a group dance. Colorful costumes, special unusual rhythm. Nubia people are very cheerful and always love to dance together. At weddings, hundreds of people gather and everyone dances together.
Nubia is the name of a city and region in southern Egypt. Nubia is located on the border with Sudan. Nubian dance is a group dance. It's mostly hip movement. Nice hand system. A special unusual rhythm, mostly fast (similar to the Khaliji rhythm). Dof (tambourine) and Khus (reed plate) are used as dance accessories. Nubian dance is very fun and unique. There are a lot of jumps and claps in it. The body position in Nubian dance is not found in other Egyptian folk styles: the center of gravity is strongly shifted forward, unique movements such as punching the chest upward, and interesting movements with the arms.

SIWA
Siwa is one of the dance styles of Arab Bedouins. On the border with Libya and Africa, in the Sahara desert, among the mountains there is the Bedouin settlement of Siwa. Until recently, Siwa was the most inaccessible of Egypt's oases. It is also one of the most unusual oases. The people of Siwa have their own culture and customs; they speak a Berber language, which is different from Arabic. Most women wear traditional clothes and silver jewelry. Translated in Arabic, the name of the settlement “wahet siwa” sounds like “an oasis in the city.” Siwa is the name of the city and the people. In the dance, the main emphasis is on the movements of the hips. This dance style is practiced by a narrow circle of professionals. Traditional clothing for this style is a knee-length golobeya + trousers, a head scarf covering half of the face. Women love to use a lot of hand accessories (just like Gulf women).

ANDALUSIAN
Andalusia was the name given to the southern part of Spain, which was occupied by the Arabs for 800 years. This dance was formed there and acquired the characteristic features of flamenco. By the way, one of the versions of the origin of the word flamenco is from the Arabic “fallah man gu” - a singing peasant. This style of dance is performed to the accompaniment of beautiful, rhythmic yet soothing music, appropriately wearing a costume that emphasizes the ease of each movement.

DABKA
Dabka is a fiery folk dance from Lebanon, an indispensable element of folk festivals from antiquity to the present day. Dabka is predominantly a male dance (but there is also a female version). It is also performed in Syria, Palestine and Jordan, and is considered very popular in many Eastern countries.
He can often be seen among men at holidays. The dancers grab each other by the shoulders, make numerous jumps, and make stomps with their feet. Women also take part, but quite rarely. The movements are energetic, and the music itself is cheerful, listening to which you want to start dancing.

ALEXANDRIA (Eskandarani)
Alexandria Egypt's second largest city, Alexandria has more Mediterranean than eastern features. The spirit and culture of the city is different from the rest of the country, although it is only 225 km from Cairo. Translated into Arabic, Alexandria sounds like “Eskandarani”. Eskandarani's dance style is very fun, fiery and playful. The traditional clothing for this style is a dress and cape (Melaya). Melaya part national clothes women of Alexandria.

SHAMADAN
In Egyptian slang the name of this style sounds like
"Avalem". The full name is “Raqs el Shamadam” - dance with a candelabra. It has been danced in Egypt for a long time. A large patterned candelabra with lit candles is carried on the head of a dancer at a wedding, illuminating the path to a happy family life for the newlyweds. The art of isolated movements of the hips, chest and the softness of the step is amazing when a girl dances with a candelabra - after all, it should be motionless! You just need to think through the costume very carefully so as not to set it on fire or ruin it with dripping wax. The traditional costume for this style is harem pants + top or long dress with a tight top and wide bottom. Initially, the Shamadan dance was exclusively ritual - a dancer with a lantern or candelabra on her head performed the dance, illuminating the path of the newlyweds to their new home. This was a kind of blessing and a wish for a happy married life. Over time, the dance with candelabra became a show, and at the wedding procession (Zeffa), the dancer was replaced by children with candles. But even now Shamadan is ordered for a wedding if it takes place in a club or restaurant - then the newlyweds symbolically walk in front of the guests, and a dancer with a candelabra illuminates their path.
The main thing is to correctly calculate the time and size of the candle. The candle should burn a little longer than the dance lasts. Therefore, it makes sense to note the exact time of the dance and the burning time of the candle before the performance. This is especially important for a wedding ceremony - according to Eastern beliefs, if a candle goes out in front of the newlyweds, this promises them misfortune in their family life or the imminent death of one of the spouses.
When it comes to candelabra decorations, it all depends on your personal taste. Shiny pendants and glass hangings will add brightness and mystery to the dance, casting glare of light in different directions. Moreover, with the help of decorations you can make the candelabra more stable - for this, the bulk of the accessories should be placed closer to the base and center of the candelabra.
Recently, dancing with fire has been banned at competitions due to the danger of fire, so Shamadan is increasingly becoming a entertainment shows in restaurants and clubs, and of course remains ritual wedding dance for residents of Egypt and Arab countries.

FARAONIC DANCE
Seven thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians already knew how to dance, and this is depicted on their frescoes and the walls of all ancient temples. “We still don’t know exactly how the ancient Egyptians danced, but we can suggest how they began a dance phrase and how they ended it, drawing inspiration and imagination from current Egyptian choreographers, we create movements and sequences based on what we saw on these ancient frescoes.” . (quote from the book “Dance in Egypt” by Mr. Nabil Mabrouk – famous master– choreographer and lecturer on the history of oriental dance).

Tabla
It is impossible to imagine the East without the Arabic drum called Tabla. The sound of this instrument can be heard wherever you are in the East: On the street, in the bazaar, in a cafe, on a ship, at any Arab wedding.....
Tabla is the most popular and famous Arabic instrument. This instrument is the heart of oriental music and dance. Extremely loved and adored in Russia. Maybe because the sound of this instrument resembles a heartbeat.... If we talk about its exact origin, it is unclear. In addition, they say that the tabla was created in India and is an Indian instrument, but in order to bypass all these disputes, it will be enough to say simply and correctly - the tabla is an instrument of the East. By the way, the most famous musician who played the tabla was Ravi Shankar.
As we have already said, the tabla is a drum, and if you have already visited, for example, Arab and other eastern countries, then you have probably heard its sound everywhere - on the streets, in the bazaars, and on ships, as well as its can't help but be heard at an Arab wedding. Easterners love to dance to magical sounds this drum, and this dance has exactly the same name as the instrument to which it is performed - the tabla.

Dance with a headscarf (scarf)
This is one of the most theatrical dances, requiring acting. The scarf is also a background to highlight the beauty of the body and movement. This is also what hides in order to be revealed later.
It is very important for the dancer to feel the scarf not as part of the costume, but as part of her body.
There are many types and forms of scarves: Malaya, Gulf and others.
The scarf is so clearly associated with oriental dance that it seems as if it has always been there. However, historians cannot find ancient roots for this type of dance. The Egyptians say that the scarf may have even come from Russia. In the 1940s, Egypt's ruler Farukh invited Russian ballerina Ivanova to teach his daughters the art of ballet. Ivanova taught a famous Egyptian dancer named Samia Gamal how to make a beautiful appearance with a scarf and some movements with it, and the scarf took root in Egypt. Western dancers work with the scarf in great detail, wrapping themselves in it and revealing themselves seductively. The fairy tale is alive in the European consciousness: East, harem, bodies beautiful women hidden by expensive fabrics... The Egyptian women themselves use the scarf only to go on stage, and after 30-60 seconds they throw it aside. Western style seems tasteless to Eastern audiences and is too reminiscent of striptease. Russian girls work in a kind of intermediate manner.

Dance with CYMBAL (Sagat)
Cymbals are one of the most ancient musical instruments in the form of two pairs of wooden or metal plates. The dancer uses their sound as musical accompaniment to your dance.
Sagat (or dulcimer) require a good knowledge of traditional music and rhythmic patterns. Sagat are distant relatives of Spanish castanets, only made of metal. The performer manages not only to dance, but also to accompany herself with the ringing of sagatas. You can also add your own rhythm to the music by playing the tambourine or tambourine.

Dance with SABER
This is a rather complex dance. The contrast looks very interesting: feminine belly dancing and the formidable edged weapons of eastern warriors. However, girls do not make combat movements with a saber; they usually use it for beautiful balancing on the head, stomach or thigh.
People like to believe that once in ancient times, women who accompanied men on military campaigns entertained them at night in tents with a dance with weapons. Western researchers are bringing us down to earth again. They say that everything came from a painting by the 19th-century French orientalist Jerome, which depicted a girl with a saber in a dancing pose. We, of course, will think as we want, but we must know that neither in Egypt, nor in Turkey, nor in Lebanon is the saber very popular among dancers. But there is a male dance with a saber, where they wave the saber, but never balance it either on the head or on other parts of the body.

Dance with FIRE
Continuation of the cult of fire. Candles or scented oil lamps can be used. As a rule, they dance with thick, bright candles. A lamp with a candle, reminiscent of Aladdin's lamp, also looks great in a dance.

Dance with the SNAKE
A less common dance is the snake dance. It’s quite difficult to dance with such an “attribute”. It takes a lot of skill, courage and experience to handle a snake.
A snake can keep a girl company in a dance. To see what this looks like, look no further than the movie From Dusk Till Dawn, where Salma Hayek dances with an albino python. Of course, this was again invented by the West, who is greedy for small effects. Perhaps when we too have so many dancers that they will have to compete for jobs even by such means, snakes will also become somewhat widespread.

SAIDI ORIENTAL
There are many nationalities living in Egypt, but the most ardent and dangerous people in Egypt are the Saidi People. They live along the Nile from the city of ASYUN to the city of ASWAN, in the southern part of Egypt. Men in this area of ​​Egypt are very fond of beautiful mustaches. They specially raise and groom them because they are big and long mustache this is a sign of prosperity and wealth, especially if weapons, gold and 4 wives are attached to the mustache.……… There is a saying that goes like this: The most handsome (cool) man can plant an Eagle on his mustache.
Saidi - this word refers to everything related to the Said region in Egypt. Saidi style can be danced with or without a cane.
Asaya: Asaya is the Arabic term for cane. This dance came from Southern Egypt from a region called Said or Upper Egypt. Traditionally, men in this area carried long bamboo sticks with them, which they used as weapons. Gradually, a special male dance took shape - Takhtib, in which stick fighting was imitated. Women adopted the style of dancing with a cane, but made the dance lighter and more playful, and created a separate style - raks el asaya (dance with a cane)

Smooth movements of the hips, wave-like vibrations of the abdomen, a mysterious smile, grace and plasticity of the dancer drive the audience crazy, immersing them in the bliss of sensuality of this exciting spectacle... And this has been going on for more than 11 thousand years... Belly dance - this is a way of expressing one’s admiration and praising the maternal nature of the women of Central Asia. This is not even a dance, but a form of meditation, a ritual with a deep sacred meaning. In a similar way, women praised women in labor on the occasion of the birth of a child. The dance immediately interested representatives of other nations and gradually began to spread to other eastern countries and peoples of the Mediterranean. Due to the fact that different nations interpreted belly dancing in their own way, its meaning changed for each nation. Some put into it their concepts of astral perception of the world, others - healing properties. Some peoples used it for enrichment internal culture. The gypsies who lived in the east effectively incorporated belly dancing into their national dances, filling it with their extraordinarily beautiful and enchanting movements, overflowing with the passion inherent in the gypsy people. The only people who remained indifferent to belly dancing are an Islamic people whose faith did not allow them to focus their attention on such moments.

Storybelly dance
Initially, dancing was not common to everyone. They were of a ritual nature and were performed by shamans in their rituals. Ordinary people, participating in the actions, also had the right to make these movements. The abundance of customs and their accompaniment of many processes everyday life led to an increasing penetration of dance into everyday life. The advent of instrumental music moved dance from the category of mysticism to the category of ways of entertainment or revealing positive emotions. They danced everywhere: after a successful hunt, to celebrate a victory, and to accompany a wedding ceremony. Negative emotions were often expressed through dancing. It was believed that in this way one could turn to God so that he would remove the heaviness from the soul of the dancer. Further development The art of dance took place under the influence of Islam, which passed into the territory of modern Turkey with Seljuk and Iranian culture. During the formation of the Ottoman Empire, belly dancing continued its development in Istanbul, where it acquired its final form. When Islam became the main faith in Turkey, the canons of which prohibit women from showing their half-naked bodies to unfamiliar men, the dances formed a rather unusual branch - men's dances, performed only by men. Women's belly dancing has acquired some modesty in outfits, which eliminated a number of movements and made it more restrained. But no matter who produces dance moves At the core of each is an expression of desire and passion. Therefore, oriental dances are considered the most erotic, and even sexy. Modern Turkish dances have been greatly influenced by various European movements. This led to the emergence, along with traditional religious movements, of new sports and modern variations. Historical movements can now be observed in isolated settlements, rarely visited by foreigners and only on holidays and ceremonies. Tourists, as a rule, can only observe the basics of traditional dance, without the full palette of diversity. Now, as before, oriental dances in Turkey are very popular, which gradually crosses the borders of the state and conquers larger and larger territories. European culture is beginning to adopt some features of Eastern cultures, including dancing.

The legend of the appearance of belly dancing
There is a legend associated with the appearance of belly dancing. A bee flew under the clothes of the young dancer, confusing her hot body, anointed with oils, with a fragrant flower. The girl, in order to get rid of the annoying insect, wriggled her whole body, began to vigorously twist her hips and make movements with her stomach... Researchers have established a connection between many dance movements and the movements of a woman in childbirth, which indicates its basic function of supporting childbirth. In the East, where girls were married off very early, belly dancing was taught first. The specificity of the dance is the constant dynamics of relaxation and tension of certain muscles, which helps a woman synchronize her movements and labor pains, and relieve pain during childbirth, increase the plasticity of the pelvic floor and joint mobility. Oriental dance has many roots. It existed in pre-Islamic and pre-Christian times, and even before Judaism. Its origins can be traced in the frescoes of the ancient temples of Mesopotamia (Western Asia), on which images have been preserved dancing people. Ancient Egyptian temples also have similar frescoes. They are believed to describe an ancient ritual dance that was performed at ceremonial festivals celebrating the birth of children and the harvest. Gypsy tribes had a great influence on belly dancing. The gypsies traveled throughout India, the Middle East and Europe, settling temporarily in Spain. It is not difficult to trace the similarities between Indian and Middle Eastern folk dances. Middle Eastern dance is also the ancestor of modern flamenco. Islamic countries, where harem relationships traditionally existed, shifted the emphasis in dance from maternal worship to seduction. Belly dancing for numerous women in the harem served as a way to win the attention of the owner. There is evidence that 3.5 thousand years BC. The art of oriental dance, traveling with nomadic tribes, also came to the ancient Slavs. The Proto-Slavs changed the nature of the dance. It already has a slightly different ritual meaning: the wife, dancing this dance annually for her husband on their wedding anniversary, remained just as desirable, young and beautiful many years later. About 300 years before the advent of Christianity, the Slavic version of this dance began its journey back to Asia. Having been modified again in Turkey and the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula, belly dance for almost 400 years retained its sacramental meaning of “dance for a single man,” but then some dancers began to perform it for money. So the ritual version of the dance began to lose its esoteric meaning, and over the next 350 years it became known in all countries of the East, in India, Ceylon, Japan, Afghanistan, as well as in Africa, Europe, and the Far Eastern lands. In the 80s XIX century Belly dancing became widespread in Europe. Dancers of that time, as a rule, performed in long dresses, with a scarf highlighting their hips. In the 50s of the 20th century, Islamic sentiments intensified in Egypt, which led to a harsher attitude towards belly dancing. Two new dance centers had already emerged in the Middle East - one of them was Bahrain, where there were no strict rules regarding belly dancing. Libya became the second dance center. At the same time, in Turkey, belly dancing developed more in a cabaret style; the dancers' costumes were more open and seductive than in other styles.

Historical roots of belly dance
Belly dancing is a hymn of praise to Woman, Sensuality, Motherhood. This is the dance of Life, filled with deep experiences that accompany the birth new soul. Having survived through millennia, Belly Dance is being revived in the modern world along with the need of every woman to realize her true nature. The art of this dance, which has its roots in ancient times, reflects the ancient cults of fertility, abundance and love. It is with the rituals of worship of the Egyptian Isis, Greek Aphrodite, Babylonian-Assyrian Ishtar, who embody the image of the Great Mother Goddess, that the emergence of this ritual dance is associated. Belly dancing is the oldest dance on Earth. Therefore, it has many directions, styles, types. Many peoples of the world influenced and influence the development of this dance.
Ancient Egypt considered the birthplace of belly dancing. The geographical position of Ancient Egypt was such that it was a rather isolated state, so for a long time the dance was formed only by the Egyptians and other peoples did not influence it.
In Ancient Egypt, the art of dance was highly valued. There were many various types dances: ritual, harem, war dances and dances that were danced just for fun. The images of dancers and dancers that have survived to this day testify to how the dances were performed. In Ancient Egypt, the dance was quite varied, there were much more movements than in the “traditional” belly dance. The hands, as a rule, were “soft,” smooth, open, but there were also characteristic jerky, geometric movements with clenched fists. Over time, Ancient Egypt became more influenced by neighboring countries: Syria, Palestine, Nubia, Sudan, Ethiopia. In 1500 BC The Egyptians brought bayaderes from India to the court, who brought elegance, flexibility, and sophistication to Egyptian dance. After the period of the New Kingdom, Egyptian civilization began to fade away, increasingly subject to invasions from neighboring countries, and in 30 BC. e. Egypt became part of the Roman Empire.
Gypsies. The merit of the gypsies is that they were a kind of connecting link between different cultures. Wandering around the world, they left traces of their culture and absorbed the flavor of the culture of the country through which their path lay. The Gypsies left India around 420. AD and proceeded through the countries of the East to Europe, stopping in Andalusia, where they found people close to their liking. The flamenco style originated in Andalusia - a mixture of Arabic, gypsy, Jewish, Spanish and other dances.

IN Ancient Greece there were many religious ceremonies during which people danced. Dance was an obligatory part of the worship of such gods and goddesses as Dionysus, Bacchus, Artemis, Aphrodite, Demeter and many others. Greek dance was characterized by energy, even frenzy, and was often accompanied by shouts and rather loud musical accompaniment. Dance was considered a means of healing various ailments body and spirit.
9th-10th centuries India associated with the heyday of temple architecture. At the temples there were always ritual dancers, who were considered very revered people, had houses in the best quarters of the city and did not pay land taxes. Each dancer had an excellent musical, choreographic and linguistic education. It was believed that the dancer was married to the temple deity, so she would never be a widow. For Indian dance Hand movements are very characteristic, each gesture has a specific meaning, so the dancer does not hold the cymbals in her hands during the dance, the cymbals are attached to different parts of the body.
Türkiye. To understand the nature of Turkish dance, you need to look into history. The Turks settled on the Central Anatolian Plateau, then they began to conquer nearby lands and move further into Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Ottoman Empire was formed, which for a long time united representatives of various civilizations and peoples. Therefore, there were several thousand folk dances that were intertwined with each other, and it is impossible to say that there was a purely Turkish dance. In Turkey there were religious dances, folk dances and even very spectacular performances. Türkiye has made a great contribution to the art of dance in the form of the invention of complex and interesting rhythms. Islamic bans on dance affected mainly dancers in large cities and towns, but had virtually no effect on folk dances in isolated villages, so even now in remote villages you can see the dance as it was many years ago.
Europe. Napoleon opened Egypt to Europe. In addition to many archaeological treasures, Europeans, along with Egyptian culture, also saw belly dancing.
USA. In 1893, Sol Bloom brought oriental dance to America. Since at that time there were rather strict morals and everything connected with the body was considered indecent, Sol Bloom managed to shock the audience with a perverted presentation of oriental dance, which he called belly dancing. Since then, the name, as well as the association of this dance with striptease, unfortunately, has stuck.

Styles and directions
Saidi. Saidi is a dance with a cane. It originated in an area of ​​Egypt called Said, where there were shepherds and warriors who used bamboo canes as weapons. Women transformed these warlike movements into a beautiful, energetic dance.
Dance with a scarf. This is one of the most theatrical dances and requires acting skills. The scarf is also a background to highlight the beauty of the body and movement. This is also what hides in order to be revealed later. It is very important for the dancer to feel the scarf not as part of the costume, but as part of her body.
Gulf dance (Khalij). This dance is performed by the peoples of the Gulf countries. Khaliji is an incredibly subtle, lyrical dance. The costumes for this dance reveal only part of the face and hands. The basic step of this dance imitates riding a camel.
Dance with cymbals
Cymbals are one of the most ancient musical instruments in the form of two pairs of wooden or metal plates. The dancer uses their sound as musical accompaniment to her dance.
Saber Dance. This is a rather complex dance. They say that in ancient times, when accompanying their husbands to war, women carried a saber on their heads - this is how this dance originated. They also say that by dancing with a saber, a woman demonstrates her rebellion.

Belly dancing before the 19th century
Until the 19th century, oriental dance was performed in the family circle and at family holidays. Weddings, circumcisions, bar mitzvahs and other similar events would not be complete without this dance. Sometimes a professional dancer was hired. Since these were mainly family celebrations, outsiders and strangers rarely got to see this dance. Beginning in the mid-1800s, trade fairs became popular. Dancers from the Middle East began to perform in Europe. The first oriental dance show took place in Paris in 1889. The expression "Danse Du Ventre" ("belly dancing") was coined in 1893 by Sol Bloom, impresario of the Midway Plaisance and the "Cairo Street" exhibition at the Columbia Trade Fair and the Chicago World's Fair. He did this deliberately to excite the warped imagination of the Victorians of the time, who were willing to pay any price to see something "obscene" in their minds, so they could go home and pretend to be shocked. Mr. Bloom's calculations were correct, and he earned enough money to finance his future congressional elections, which he subsequently won. As a result, the name stuck, thus contributing to this interpretation.
In the 1880s, Europeans began to embrace the fascination of the East. Writers such as Gustave Flaubert and artists such as Jean-Léon Gérôme traveled on Middle East and to North Africa for inspiration. Tourists visited the region to admire the exotic landscapes and people. The colonial armies of England and France occupied several countries in the region. From the 19th century through the first decades of the 20th century, professional dancers in Egypt were divided into Ghawazee and Awalim. Ghawazee were gypsies, usually performing on the streets or in courtyards, often with lower class people as their audience. The Awalim were more respected than the Ghawazee. They could not only dance, but also sing, play musical instruments and recite poetry, and they were often invited to the homes of the rich. Until the 30s. In the 20th century, dancers more often performed in homes or cafes. Then, in Cairo, a Lebanese girl named Badia Mansabny opened nightclub Casino badia, which was decorated in the style of European cabarets. The varied program featured oriental performances in the form of dancing, singing, musicians and comedians, also included various European acts, and even offered a concert for families in daytime. Officially performed in fairly small venues, Raks Sharki had to adapt to larger stages. Choreographers European dances, working for Badia Mansabny, helped train Oriental dancers, adding elements from other dance schools, especially from ballet. At the beginning of the 20th century, Cairo became big city with a population of a third of a million people, of whom 20% were non-Egyptians. Most foreigners in Cairo were traders. The Baladi style has evolved along with the urbanization of the population. When villagers came to the city, they were exposed to influence different countries and the result was changes in dance style. The Baladi style, influenced by the West, and the dances of Greece, Turkey, North Africa, Persia, India, other Middle Eastern countries and perhaps through contact with Ghawazee, evolved into a new dance known as Raks Sharqi. New dance became a mixture of styles and costume details, tailored to individual female performance. People often say "women's solo dance" to distinguish it from folk dances, usually group dances. A dance with a lot of hip movement is associated with Baladi, and the center of movement moves upward to the torso.

Varieties
There are more than 50 styles of oriental dance, the following areas are also distinguished:
- Egyptian school - a more chaste version of belly dancing in closed outfits with smoother movements.
- Arab school (Khalij) - hair dance, which got its name from the characteristic swings of flowing hair.
- the Turkish school is more sensual, the costumes are more revealing, dances on the table are accepted, communication with the audience during the dance is accepted.
Belly dancing is influenced by the Arabic folk dance dabka (a group dance with jumping, similar to the Celtic jig).
Accessories . Some types of belly dance may use accessories:
- cane (saidi dance, related to the male war dance takhtib)
- tambourine (shamanic dance of Nubia)
- fire
- sabers
- sagat (metal disks)

Costume
The belly dance costume has a name - bedla. Its classic elements are a bodice, a belt and a wide skirt, often with a slit at the hip. The costume for the conservative public involves a covering veil for the stomach, arms and hair. Bloomers can sometimes be worn instead of a skirt. The entire costume is decorated with beads, rhinestones, monists or pearls. Decorations play a big role because they attract attention, captivate the eye and impart an oriental meditative flavor to the dance. The skirt can be wide (sun, half-sun) or straight, with one or several slits. The bodice and belt are embroidered with sequins, beads, etc. Fringe and pendants decorated with sequins and beads are sewn to these parts of the costume. And this is no coincidence, because in oriental dance the emphasis is on isolated movements of the hips and chest, therefore the costume is decorated in such a way as to emphasize the movements and strengthen them. The costume enhances the fabulous impression made on us in oriental dance. In a traditional belly dance costume, the belly is left open to show the belly dance itself, but another type of costume is a long dress, covered with a scarf tied around the hips (this is how the Egyptians danced). Dance shoes deserve special mention. Traditionally, belly dancing is performed barefoot, but today, when belly dancing has become a type of pop show, dancers wear high-heeled shoes. But for training it is better to use Czech shoes, soft dance shoes, and, even better, to train barefoot.

Dance was born along with the world, while other arts are already inventions of mankind. Initially, the dance was a complex consisting of facial expressions, gestures, movements of the body and legs. Facial expressions, the first language of mankind, were inextricably linked with dance art. Moreover, all movements of nature and man in ancient times were called dances. Dance is both a way of honoring Nature and a way of benevolently influencing Nature.

Dance can do a lot:

➢ be a way of communication;

➢ be a way of self-expression that allows dancers and spectators to experience the pure joy of movement;

➢ implement the entire spectrum human feelings;

➢ tell stories;

➢ strengthen, discipline, renew and nourish the integrity of the individual;

➢ in some cultures - to heal, save the soul, give earthly embodiment to the gods;

➢ preserve and change cultural traditions;

➢ change the condition, alleviate depression; bring a sense of competence and strength;

➢ help to become different (and for a while - completely different);

➢ help you understand other cultures and, thanks to this, better understand your own culture.

Arabic dance appeared in the Hittida civilization, in Tibet, approximately 11 thousand years ago, at the end of this civilization. Hittis was a warrior civilization, and at first these dances were part of men's warrior dances. In this masculine and military form, these dances came to Pacifida, where they were picked up by women. They radically changed the pattern of movements, making the dance fascinating and bewitching for men. In this form, in fact, it appeared in Japan in the fifth millennium BC. e.

Soon, in a somewhat simplified form, the dance began its journey around the world.

(about 4.5 thousand years BC). It passed through Vietnam, Korea, China, Turkey, Arabia, Africa, South America and came to the ancient Slavs (3.5 thousand years BC).

The Proto-Slovians changed the nature of the dance. The great priests and teachers of the Slavs worked with this. They perfectly understood all the strengths and weaknesses of the dance that came. The priests changed the nature of the movements and the entire dance: from a dance of temptation, of the tempter, it turned into a dance for the beloved man. From Kshatriya it became a Vaishya dance. This dance was taught to many Slavic girls aged 15-17 years. This went on for about 1 thousand years.

About 2.3 thousand years BC. e. The Arabic dance, modified by the priests, became ritual for the first time. It is performed only in the evening (18-20 hours), outdoors or indoors, and is danced by a wife for her husband on their wedding anniversary. The sacred side of this dance: “Dear! We lived together for another year. But I am just as beautiful and desirable!”

About 300 years before the advent of Christianity, the Slavic (ritual) version of this dance began its journey back to Asia (they were brought there by Slavic girls during the resettlement of Slavic tribes to the south), in this form it was recognized by Türkiye and the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula. They were able to keep it unchanged for almost 400 years, but then some dancers began to perform it for money. So the ritual version of the dance began to lose its esoteric meaning, it was performed by everyone with or without reason, and over the next 350 years it became known in all countries of the East, including India, Ceylon, Japan, Afghanistan, as well as in Africa (Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Botswana, Nigeria), Europe (Spain, Italy), in the Far Eastern lands. The dance became “Vaishya” for everyone, but lost its ritual meaning. In the 7th century. n. e. The name “Arab” took root almost everywhere in the dance, and all the good dancers came to Arab countries to improve their professionalism.

Since the 12th century. n. e. and to this day, Arabic dance exists almost unchanged.

At first the dance was performed only in temples, but over time it was also allowed into palaces.

Avalim were dancers of a completely different level. Alma was the name of a dancer who received a special dance and music education, they knew how to play various musical instruments.

At that time, speaking in polite society the words “female thighs” and “belly” was considered unacceptable, as other things might come to mind. And the dancers of that time dressed completely differently than they do now. As a rule, they performed in long dresses, with a scarf emphasizing their hips.

The change in the dance image began much later, with Hollywood. Costumes for Arabic dance, like everything related to Hollywood, received a touch of glamor. It was in old Hollywood films that dancers with an open midriff, an embroidered bodice and a belt at the waist first appeared.

Egyptian dancers partially copied this image by lowering the belt from the waist to the hips below the navel. All this made it possible to see the dance movements much better. In the 20s In the 20th century, Egypt followed America and began making films in which dancers also participated. Thus, this was the beginning of choreography in the Middle East. Before this, the entire dance was improvisation from beginning to end.

3. STYLES AND TYPES OF EASTERN DANCE

Today, about 50 main types of Arabic dance are known. There are 9 large schools: Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese, Pakistani, Botswanan, Thai, Bhutanese, Aden and Jordan, as well as many small ones.

EGYPTIAN STYLE

Each Egyptian star had his own style, but, nevertheless, one can highlight something in common and try to characterize such a concept as “Egyptian style.” Fast, intricate music (usually the dancers had their own orchestras of several drummers). The use of sagat, clear placement of hands and accents, relaxed, confident dance, a lot of hip movements, walks, a lot of interaction with the audience, frequent changes of costumes.

Due to the long civil war in Lebanon (for 20 years), Cairo was the only place in the East where there were many nightclubs in which dancers constantly performed. That's why Egyptian dance is so popular.

TURKISH STYLE

Turkish style consists of free, fast movements and energetic music. This style brought sexuality into the dance. Turkish belly dance music is characterized by the sounds of oboe, clarinet, oud, cymbals and drums. Turkish costumes greatly expose the figure. They are usually decorated with beads, but coins may also be used. Dancers of this style often play cymbals. Turkish dance is often a dance on the floor, in the stalls. Floor work also takes place in the Egyptian style. The dancer shows her flexibility: she falls, does the splits, and does bridges.

In her program, the Turkish dancer works a lot with the audience and clients, allowing the audience to touch her costume.

LEBANESE STYLE

This style is more wavy, graceful arms, straight body position, sharp hip work, often more slow music than in modern Cairo. More energy, less coquetry. Dancers are more likely to wear high heels than Egyptian women (the same in Jordan and Syria). Local dancers portray a shy attitude, like “I don’t really understand how my body does this.”

MODERN EGYPTIAN STYLE

This is a modern Egyptian nightclub style with belly dancing. Accompanied by European orchestral music, performed in fashionable Cairo nightclubs to cater to Western tastes. New, modern Egyptian music was cultivated by two of the most famous Egyptian composers in the period from the 30s to the 70s. XX century Mohammed AbdelWahab and Farid Al Atrash.

The costumes are usually very shiny and elaborately decorated.

Today, Modern Egyptian belly dance mixes both recorded music and live vocals.

HAREM DANCE

The term evokes the Hollywood description of the exotic dancer-concubines of the Sultan's harem. It reflects Western perceptions of the mystery of the harem and is associated with erotic stereotypes.

DANCE - SHAKER

This is a dance in which the characteristic movements are twisting and shaking of the hips and shoulders. The term was popularized after the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago along with the legend of Little Egypt. The term was used for dancing at carnivals or strip clubs, often by women wearing provocative lingerie. Shaking was a dance movement used by the Haitian and African-American community in the 1880s. or earlier (and later updated by Gilda Gray).

CABARET STYLE

In the US, the term "cabaret" meant an ethnic family restaurant or bar supported by a large and colorful ethnic clientele. Clients, both men and women, danced folklore between the performances of the belly dance stars: Lebanese dabka, mizerloo, Greek sirtaki or zorbekiko.

Today, belly dancers usually perform on a raised stage so that the audience can see them better, and often with live musical accompaniment. Musical instruments: oud, bazooki, keyboard, drums, violin, and vocal. The dancers' costumes are luxurious and sparkling, with beads and sparkles.

FOLK BELLY DANCE

This style includes folk dance moves. Popular ethnic folklore such as Fallahin (Egyptian farmers) and others are used as the basis for the folkloric roots of oriental dance, from which belly dancing emerged. Dancers can perform it with canes and reeds.

GOTHIC BELLY DANCE

Gothic belly dancing is characterized by costumes made of dark fabrics, black vinyl and leather, silver studs, piercings, pale skin, bright eye shadow and vampire-like looks. Music - techno, trance or ethnic.

GODDESS BELLY DANCE

Some women view belly dancing as a temple dance of priestesses, a dance from matriarchal cultures such as Sumer in Iraq and Anatolia in Turkey, and even as a dance of the most basic fertility rituals. Goddess Belly Dance can use symbols ancient mythology and religion as powerful materials for dance. Some dancers feel the typical elements in dance, their mental and spiritual interactions.

3. Dance in my life

Although I am only 9 years old, I have already decided to connect my life with choreography. To become a good professional, you need to know the history, character and traditions of dance. I really like it!

Dancing has become a part of my life. They give me health, self-confidence, and also inspire and improve my mood. Dancing is an incentive for learning and active life at the Lyceum. I am proud that I have the opportunity to express myself in dancing and show my skills to others.

Conclusion

Modern dance has absorbed a lot from the surrounding world, from different philosophies and training programs. He is influenced by life around us, absorbing everything that is around him. Release technique, which is part modern dance, also takes a lot from our knowledge about the body, being part of the training. This is a time of searching, moving forward, without stopping.

Creating a specific atmosphere of combining music with movements is of great importance. Scientists have long noticed that dancers often experience a state close to euphoria. Through movements, you can learn to use the hidden capabilities of the body, open access to the powerful energy of creativity, learn to awaken and realize it.

Dance also has a great influence on the formation of a person’s internal culture: it helps to reveal artistic abilities people, satisfies the development of their aesthetic needs.

As can be seen from all of the above, the art of dance exists for unity, the fusion of different principles. The road to the light is cleared, the hidden space of the soul is brought into view. The visible, audible, tangible result depends on who is missed during unity, and who is missed.

Dance is an integral part of human life. An opportunity to show your talents, show your individuality, and also improve your health, make your movements more flexible. From the very small age a person begins to respond to music. The child claps his hands or stamps his feet on the spot when he hears the rousing melody. This suggests that every person has a predisposition to dance. But how this talent will develop and how it will ultimately manifest itself is another matter.

They do not depend on fashion trends

There is a huge variety of dance styles. Just as the fashion for clothes changes, the fashion for dancing also changes, but there are some that have existed for several centuries and do not become less popular because of this. These can be called ballroom, folk and For children they have much higher value than simply performing a certain set of movements that are pleasant to watch from the sidelines.

Undoubted advantages

Modern parents claim that oriental dancing for children is an opportunity to shape their figure, correct form spine, develop strength, agility, endurance, and strengthen character. Specific movements are especially useful for girls: they will not only learn to feel correctly musical rhythm, but will also reveal their natural femininity. Thin waist fans of this style of dance are guaranteed.

Choice of parents and children

More recently, this direction was new for the residents of our country, but today, when answering the question of which direction of dance you would choose for yourself or your child, an increasing number of votes are given for oriental dances. For children, this is an opportunity to have fun, make new friends, wear an incredibly beautiful dress for a performance, for parents - confidence in good health your child, the opportunity to strengthen his strength of character, make him more confident, and, of course, an additional reason for pride.

The culture of an entire country

In the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, women's dancing is a whole area of ​​​​the culture of the people. The science of how to dance oriental dances for children began from a very early age. In addition to cultural heritage, it had another equally important meaning. In these countries, the main and sometimes only purpose of a woman is to give birth and raise children. For motherhood, the development of the pelvic and abdominal muscles plays a big role. Oriental dances are primarily aimed at training these areas. For the children of our country, the question of motherhood is not raised from such an early age, but strengthening the general state of health, which can be achieved as a result of regular exercise, will not hinder any child.

An excellent option for psychotherapy

We all know about the existence of so-called transition periods in personality development. Associated with awareness of oneself as an individual, with changes in the environment (kindergarten - school), understanding of many things that come with age, very important things happen in the child’s psyche. important processes. And it is how they pass that determines what place a person will take in society in the future, what results he will achieve in life, what kind of person he will be - brave and self-confident or constrained, squeezed by a quiet person. Oriental dancing for children is, first of all, an opportunity to make the periods of growing up smoother, to avoid conflicts in adolescence, for a girl to understand the advantages of her body, and to learn not to be ashamed of it. By sending their child to such classes, parents will be able to see how, right before their eyes, a beautiful swan grows from a small fledgling and sometimes ruffled chick, with a proud posture and knowing its worth.

A dream for a little princess

Costumes for oriental dances attract special attention. For children, wearing such a dress is just a dream. Expensive silks, flowing lines, stones, rhinestones, sparkles - isn’t this the dream of a little princess of the East?

Oriental dance lessons for children include basic elements, but even simple performances performed by young talents delight. It is known that the younger the child, the more flexible his body is, so it is recommended to send children to classes as early as possible. But oriental dances for children are unique in this regard. No matter what age you start learning, the result will still be amazing. Perhaps this is what explains the popularity of the chosen dance direction.

If only parents dream of enrolling their child in a club, but the child is categorically against it, try a little trick. Read Eastern tales together and watch cartoons corresponding to the theme. It is likely that the girl will be interested in how to dance oriental dances. For children, and for adults too, it is very important to believe in a fairy tale, and such dances allow you not only to believe in it, but also to completely immerse yourself.