Shimmy

In belly dance, the majority of the movements comes from the hips, but so much of the expression of the dance comes from the hands. We begin this episode with a series of hip opening stretches and then carry on to various movement to increase flexibility and grace in the hands. With so much of our lives these days is spent hunched over computers, we lose flexibility and strength in our backs and shoulders. The chest camel and shoulder rolls are sensual and fluid dance moves that also help increase strength and flexibility in these neglected areas. Add on some hip isolations and a vigorous village shimmy (also taught in this episode and you've got a perfect lunch time office workout.

Dance Level: Beginner

Fitness Category: Tighten and Tone

Target Zones: Back and Glutes

The ‘Chest Camel' and ‘Shoulder Rolls' are sensual and fluid dance moves that also help increase strength and flexibility in these neglected areas. Adding on ‘M and M's' and a vigorous ‘Village Shimmy', the Shimmy Dancers lead you through a perfect lunchtime office workout. Moves Taught in this Episode: Shoulder Rolls, Village Shimmy, M and M's, Chest Camel