The Hip Shimmy is the most recognized bellydancing move around. Shimmys are an amazing building block played with other hip, arms, and layer upon layer the possibilities are endless. In this Belly dance tutorial, we will cover the basic shimmy with an upward energy. The move breaks down to a Hip lift and Hip drop which we covered in previous tutorials. Watch this video over and over until you feel more comfortable with the move. Then you'll be ready to start mastering the layering and full effect the "Basic Shimmy" can offer. Enjoy! How to Bellydance is a channel devoted to everything belly dance! Essentially a Free bellydance class, we will have step by step belly dancing Tutorials, How To's, Tips and Techniques. Again basically free belly dance lessons! We will also cover performance makeup, jewelry, costuming, and interview performers. Lastly, we will host live sessions where you will have an opportunity to feel like you can get a real bellydance class experience and ask YOUR questions! If you are a beginner, intermediate or advance looking to hone in on isolated hip, arm, and full body movements, this is the place for you. How to Bellydance wants to be the place to search when you are looking to learn and master a new belly dance move. Belly dance is a great way to stay fit, get fit, and have fun getting fit. It is a calorie burning hobby that tones your hips, arms, and belly while making you feel sexy. It is a great activity to do in the comfort of your own home. No matter what your body type. The bellydance community encourages positive body image for all women big or small. If you find yourself curious about dancing but do not feel comfortable going to a local class, the How to Bellydance channel wants to be an online community for all people interested in bellydance. I will be covering styles ranging from cabaret, Egyptian, Turkish, and Lebanese, but mostly I will focus on tribal fusion and fusion bellydance. Tribal Fusion Bellydance is my true passion when it comes to bellydance styles. This Bellydance channel will focus mostly on this bellydancing style.