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Frequently Asked Questions
1.
What is Belly Dancing?
“Belly
dance is exotic, feminine, self-expression and community” The
dance form we call "belly dancing" is derived from
traditional women's dances of the Middle East. The Middle Eastern
dance eventually evolved into belly dancing as entertainment
("Dans Oryantal " in Turkish and "Raqs Sharqi"
in Arabic).Ladies who have learnt belly dance love the dance’s
self-expression, beauty and feminine connection. Belly dancing is
natural to a woman's bone and muscle structure with movements
emanating from the torso rather than in the legs and feet. The dance often focuses upon isolating different parts of the body, moving them independently in sensuous patterns, weaving together the entire feminine form. Belly dancing is generally performed barefoot, thought by many to stress the intimate physical connection between the dancer, her expression, and Mother Earth. Belly
dancing continues to grow in popularity in many parts of the world.
Belly dance concerts, festivals and workshops are held throughout
the world, attracting large audiences of women and men. Many belly
dancers travel to the Middle East and Europe to study the art form.
This trend has also caught on in Singapore and Asia, we are seeing
more people learning and performing Belly dance as an art form. 2.
How do I request for a dance performance quotation? What type
of dance does Anna Performance Dance Company performs? Anna Performance Dance Company performs a variety of Middle Eastern dances from belly dance, ethnic, fusion to folkloric styles. Our performance range from belly dance, ethnic, fusion to folkloric styles. Our performances range from solo, group to audience interaction. You may ask for our performance quotation by telling us your performance requirements. 3. Do I have to begin belly
dance at an early age? Belly
dance is open to all age group; you can start it at any age. We have
young children starting at 9 years old. Anna Performance Dance Company teaches several classes in private companies and community clubs, you may visit people association website www.pa.gov.sg to check the class schedule.
You do not need any dance background or know any dance before you can start learning belly dance. You just need a simple dance attire or workout pants or even a fitting cotton shirt. You will be guided step by step systematically to become a beautiful belly dancer. 6. Where can I perform belly dance? Anna Performance Dance Company encourages all its students to perform. We perform in several events like dinner and dance, theatre, community events and corporate functions.. 7.
When can a dancer start
performing? 8.
What are the health benefits of belly dancing? Belly
dancing as a dance form has many health benefits which will enhance
a woman’s beauty, energy and confidence. Some of the benefits are
listed below:
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