Wednesday, July 15, 2009

All About the Belly Dancing Outfit

By Veena Kimshire

If you are considering beginning the wonderful of practice of belly dancing then you will happy to know that it is one of the few activities requiring very little equipment or props. In fact, the only real requirement is the belly dancing outfit. The clothing worn is important because it is designed to increase the aesthetic appeal of the body movements used in the dance itself.

Not just any clothing will do. Certainly a dancer could perform the same dance in tight wranglers and cowboy hat or a pair of old sweatpants but the end result would be far from optimal. An true belly dancing outfit should emphasize the movements of the dance and add to the overall aesthetics of the dance itself.

The Belly Dancing Outfit

The outfit used for belly dancing is made up of three types of clothing. The first is the long skirt that generally hangs from hips to floor. The second is the bra which is generally decorated in a fashion that matches the entire outfit. The final piece is the belt.

Are you interested in creating your own personalized belly dancing outfit? Luckily there is no limit to what can be done. You can design your outfit with any colors you like and make a unique outfit that reflects your personal style. Some dancers prefer to wear conservative outfits in muted tones so as not to detract from the dance itself. Others prefer to wear eye catching outfits that add a lot of flash to the dance. Ultimately the choice is yours. Just keep in mind that belly dancing isn't so much about the clothing as it is about the dance- so your outfit should compliment your dance instead of detracting from it.

No matter the style you choose, it is important that the outfit not be distracting form the dance itself. It is one thing to have jewelry and beads on your outfit but you definitely don't want these to take away from your routine. Many of the greatest belly dancers had no jewelry or fancy decorations at all, but relied on their own ability to move their body.

Putting together your own belly dancing clothes can be an exciting challenge. However, if you are unsure of where to start or how to proceed then you might want to consider hiring a designer to help you out. With professional assistance you can create the perfect belly dancing clothing even if you are unsure of your own abilities.

No matter the type of outfit you design or buy there is one more important thing to consider. You will be wearing your new belly dancing outfit when you dance, so you want it fit well and be comfortable. - 16887

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