13. Bumps, Pops and Hops

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle combination of movements in preparation for dancing. The teaching sequence leads the viewers through the energetic 1,2,3 hop and hip pop, the Turkish Bumps, and the standing figure-eight. The finale guides the viewers through an exciting choreography of what they've just learned and concludes with stunning freestyle belly dance.

12. Slithering and Circling

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence practices key belly dance moves such as hip pistons and snake arms as well as the more challenging belly rolls, Lebanese hip-circles, and the zaar head. The combined moves are demonstrated in the choreography section and showcased in a beautiful freestyle belly dance finale.

12. Slithering and Circling

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence practices key belly dance moves such as hip pistons and snake arms as well as the more challenging belly rolls, Lebanese hip-circles, and the zaar head. The combined moves are demonstrated in the choreography section and showcased in a beautiful freestyle belly dance finale.

11. Down the Nile

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a seated and standing warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down and demonstrates five moves: the Maya hips and its reverse, the Egyptian figure-eight, the cabaret shimmy, the gawazzi step, and the side-step arm-sweep. The performance sequence combines these moves into a lively and fun belly dance choreography. The finale is a stunning display of freestyle belly dance.

11. Down the Nile

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a seated and standing warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down and demonstrates five moves: the Maya hips and its reverse, the Egyptian figure-eight, the cabaret shimmy, the gawazzi step, and the side-step arm-sweep. The performance sequence combines these moves into a lively and fun belly dance choreography. The finale is a stunning display of freestyle belly dance.

10. Rippling Round

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a warm-up moves to prepare the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the chest camel, the ripple, the sultry full camel, the traveling step grapevine, as well as the elegant falling leaves and hip-down ronde de jambe. These movements then take shape in a fun and energetic choreography. Closing is a transformation of these moves into a freestyle belly dance.

9. Turkish Delight

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence demonstrates three hip moves: the basic Egyptian step, the Turkish figure eight and 'm and ms' and the sensual upper body move: the chest camel. The episode concludes with a beautiful dance choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance.

8. Ethnic Fluidity

December 21, 2007

This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence includes: chest-circles, liquid-arms, shoulder-rolls, and the energetic village-shimmy. Viewers are given the opportunity to use what they have practiced in a choreographed belly dance performance. Finally, inspiration transforms these moves into a freestyle belly dance finale.

7. The Camel and the Snake

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm up that prepares the body to dance. In the teaching sequence, viewers practice the chest camel and the ripple which are then combined with the sultry full camel. Hip pistons and snake arms are added to create an authentic belly dance choreography. A freestyle finale concludes the episode.

7. The Camel and the Snake

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm up that prepares the body to dance. In the teaching sequence, viewers practice the chest camel and the ripple which are then combined with the sultry full camel. Hip pistons and snake arms are added to create an authentic belly dance choreography. A freestyle finale concludes the episode.

6. Turns with a Bounce

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle warm-up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the three-step turn, hip-bounce, expressive facial gestures, and the challenging three-quarter shimmy. The performance sequence combines these moves into an exhilarating choreography. The episode concludes with a freestyle belly dance.

5. The Camel's Garden

December 21, 2007

This episode guides viewers through a gentle warm-up introduction. The teaching sequence introduces the traveling step grapevine and the elegant falling leaves. Familiar moves such as the hip-down ronde-de-jambe, the 'm and ms' and the beautiful chest camel are also practiced. Viewers showcase these moves in a fun and energetic choreography and then close with a mesmerizing freestyle belly dance.

5. The Camel's Garden

December 21, 2007

This episode guides viewers through a gentle warm-up introduction. The teaching sequence introduces the traveling step grapevine and the elegant falling leaves. Familiar moves such as the hip-down ronde-de-jambe, the 'm and ms' and the beautiful chest camel are also practiced. Viewers showcase these moves in a fun and energetic choreography and then close with a mesmerizing freestyle belly dance.

4. Slides, Turns and Layers

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a combination of gentle warm-up moves. In the teaching sequence the viewers practice head-slides, hip-circles, and the more challenging shimmy-layered hip-circles, tremor figure-eights and saidi turns. The combined moves are demonstrated in the choreography section and showcased in a beautiful freestyle belly dance finale.

4. Slides, Turns and Layers

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a combination of gentle warm-up moves. In the teaching sequence the viewers practice head-slides, hip-circles, and the more challenging shimmy-layered hip-circles, tremor figure-eights and saidi turns. The combined moves are demonstrated in the choreography section and showcased in a beautiful freestyle belly dance finale.

3. Hops through Flames

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence demonstrates the sensual flame and ripple as well as the the energetic 1,2,3 hop and hip pop. For the performance, viewers display these moves in an authentic belly dance choreography. The finale of the episode is a gorgeous display of freestyle belly dance.

3. Hops through Flames

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence demonstrates the sensual flame and ripple as well as the the energetic 1,2,3 hop and hip pop. For the performance, viewers display these moves in an authentic belly dance choreography. The finale of the episode is a gorgeous display of freestyle belly dance.

2. A Camel in the Cabaret

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. Five core moves are showcased in the teaching sequence: the gawazzi step, m and ms, the cabaret shimmy, the chest-camel, and the beautiful side-step arm-sweep. The choreography section provides the viewers an opportunity to practice these moves in sequence. The finale is a lively display of freestyle belly dance.

1. Shimmying Circles

December 21, 2007

This episode begins with a gentle floor and standing warm-up. The teaching sequence covers moves such as the sensual frontal chest circles and liquid arms, the flirty shoulder shimmy and two variations of hip isolations: the hip rotation and the cut turn. The performance combines these moves in a fluid choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance finale.

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