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 by sahiracc

Random Cards Made Me Do WHAT?! 🤯 A Belly Dance Layering Game

Ever feel like your dance practice is getting a little… predictable?
Let’s fix that with a little chaos, creativity, and a whole lot of layering. 😈💃

If you want to play along with your own deck, my Belly Dance Layering Cards are available for instant download at
👉 SahiraBellyDances.com/layeringcards

✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

In this video, I’m playing a fun (and slightly ridiculous) belly dance layering game using my very own Belly Dance Layering Card Deck. I randomly draw one card from five different decks — hips, torso, arms, footwork, and zills — and then attempt to layer everything together into one wild moving puzzle.

It’s messy.
It’s challenging.
It’s creative.

And it’s SO good for your brain and your body.

This little game is an amazing way to:
✨ Get out of your movement habits
✨ Challenge your coordination and layering skills
✨ Spark new choreography ideas
✨ Build creativity, insteading of just drilling the same combos
✨ Push your body and mind in totally new ways

Warning: this will make you laugh, struggle, and probably discover some very weird new movement combinations you never knew you needed. 😆

If you want to play along with your own deck, my Belly Dance Layering Cards are available for instant download at
👉 SahiraBellyDances.com/layeringcards

Grab your cards, grab your zills, and come layer with me!

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TIME STAMPS
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0:00 : Introduction
0:21 : How to use the deck
1:18 : Hip Deck Draw
1:47 : Torso Deck Draw
2:39 : Arm Deck Draw
3:20 : Foot Deck Draw
4:30 : Zill Deck Draw
5:20 : Putting it all together
5:37 : Making it work better

✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart


Belly dance isn’t just a workout—it’s a celebration of movement, expression, and feeling AMAZING in your own skin! Whether you’re here to boost your fitness, find your flow, or just have a blast dancing, you’re in the right place. Belly dance is for every BODY. 🎉


🔥 Why You’ll Love Belly Dance:
✔️ Fun & Low-Impact – Easy on the joints, gentle on your body! 🌸
✔️ Builds Strength & Flexibility – Your core, arms & legs will thank you! 💪
✔️ Improves Posture & Balance – Move with more confidence! ✨
✔️ Confidence Booster – Because YOU deserve to shine! 💖
✔️ For EveryBODY – No experience needed, all ages welcome! 🙌


💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – what do you love most about belly dance? I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️


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TIME STAMPS
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0:00 : Introduction
0:48 : Abdominals – Undulations and Hip Figure 8s
2:43 : Chest and Shoulders – Shoulder Lift/Drops and Shimmies
4:12 : Legs and Hips – Hip Drop/Release
6:04 : Legs, Waist and Arms – Shimmies and Arm Movements
7:44 : Workout with Music


🌟 Meet Your Instructor:
Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

🌟 Meet Your Instructor:
Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME
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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart
🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips
⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR
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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv
💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes
🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring
💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals
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Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.
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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL
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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/
🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances
🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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 by sahiracc

Three Tips for Strong and Beautiful Belly Dance Arms and Hands | Strength + Technique Class 💪


Ready to make your belly dance arm work strong, graceful, and mesmerizing? This class is all about building the beautiful power behind those signature flowing arm paths and delicate hand shapes that make belly dance look absolutely magical. ✨


✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart


In this tutorial, I’m sharing three pro tips to help you create strong and graceful belly dance arm and hand movements.


We’ll work through a series of strengthening exercises and controlled movement drills designed to help you:
✨ Build muscle and endurance in your arms
✨ Improve fluidity and grace in your hands and wrists
✨ Develop clean, expressive lines
✨ Add drama, confidence, and precision to your dance


Whether you struggle with “noodle arms,” want more strength behind your movement, or simply love the artistry of beautiful arm work, this class will leave you feeling powerful, sculpted, and ready to take your dance to the next level.


Let’s build strong arms, expressive hands, and movement that feels as good as it looks. 💪


Add this exercise to your practice weekly and watch your arm muscles gain beautiful definition and strength!


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Belly dance isn’t just a workout—it’s a celebration of movement, expression, and feeling AMAZING in your own skin! Whether you’re here to boost your fitness, find your flow, or just have a blast dancing, you’re in the right place. Belly dance is for every BODY. 🎉


🔥 Why You’ll Love Belly Dance:
✔️ Fun & Low-Impact – Easy on the joints, gentle on your body! 🌸
✔️ Builds Strength & Flexibility – Your core, arms & legs will thank you! 💪
✔️ Improves Posture & Balance – Move with more confidence! ✨
✔️ Confidence Booster – Because YOU deserve to shine! 💖
✔️ For EveryBODY – No experience needed, all ages welcome! 🙌


💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – what do you love most about belly dance? I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️


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TIME STAMPS
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0:00 : Introduction
1:01 : Pro tip #1 to create a strong arm foundation
3:33 : Pro tip #2 to infuse your arms with strength and intentionality
7:30 : Pro tip #3 for graceful hand movements
13:23 : Dance with music




🌟 Meet Your Instructor:
Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com


💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!


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DANCE WITH ME
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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart
🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips
⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar


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BELLY DANCE GEAR
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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv
💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes
🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring
💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals
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Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.
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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL
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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/
🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances
🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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 by sahiracc

How to Make Your Hip Rolls Big, Beautiful & Gooey! #bellydance

Get ready to melt into the music with two of the most deliciously fluid movements in belly dance — the Inner Hip Roll and the Taqsim! ✨
✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through both movements, showing you exactly how to create them safely and make them BIG and BEAUTIFUL.

You’ll learn the difference between the two, how to make each one look big, beautiful, and gooey, and how to blend them seamlessly into your dance.

Once we’ve mastered the technique, we’ll take things up a notch — dancing creatively with flowing arm patterns, graceful traveling steps, and all the expression that makes belly dance so magical. 🌙

Whether you’re brand new to belly dance or looking to refine your movement quality, this class will help you move with confidence, fluidity, and emotion.

✨ Put on your hip scarf, press play, and let’s roll into the rhythm together!

Belly dance isn’t just a workout—it’s a celebration of movement, expression, and feeling AMAZING in your own skin! Whether you’re here to boost your fitness, find your flow, or just have a blast dancing, you’re in the right place. Belly dance is for every BODY. 🎉

🔥 Why You’ll Love Belly Dance:

✔️ Fun & Low-Impact – Easy on the joints, gentle on your body! 🌸

✔️ Builds Strength & Flexibility – Your core, arms & legs will thank you! 💪

✔️ Improves Posture & Balance – Move with more confidence! ✨

✔️ Confidence Booster – Because YOU deserve to shine! 💖

✔️ For EveryBODY – No experience needed, all ages welcome! 🙌

💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – what do you love most about belly dance? I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️

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TIME STAMPS

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0:00 : Introduction

0:18 : Inner hip roll explanation

2:38 : Taqsim explanation

4:00 : Dance with *Music

🎶 The music played in this video is by the fabulous Miss Thea. You can find her music at: https://missthea.bandcamp.com/

🌟 Meet Your Instructor:

Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips

⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv

💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes

🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring

💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

*****

Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.

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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/

🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances

🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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 by sahiracc

Scared to Show Your Belly? 😫 Watch This Before Your First Belly Dance Class!

✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

Let’s bust a big belly dance myth! ❌

So many new students tell me they’re nervous about belly dance because they think they’ll have to bare their midriff in class — and that can feel really intimidating. But here’s the truth: you absolutely do NOT have to show your belly to belly dance.

In this video, I’ll walk you through why this misconception exists, and I’ll share several fun, stylish, and comfortable alternatives so you can dance with confidence — no matter what you wear. Whether you prefer a flowy top, a hip scarf over your leggings, or something sparkly and glamorous, you can express yourself beautifully your way.

Belly dance is for every body — and this video will help you feel amazing, empowered, and free to move without worry. 💖

✨ Hit play and discover how to make belly dance your own — with or without showing your belly!

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🔥 Why You’ll Love Belly Dance:

✔️ Fun & Low-Impact – Easy on the joints, gentle on your body! 🌸

✔️ Builds Strength & Flexibility – Your core, arms & legs will thank you! 💪

✔️ Improves Posture & Balance – Move with more confidence! ✨

✔️ Confidence Booster – Because YOU deserve to shine! 💖

✔️ For EveryBODY – No experience needed, all ages welcome! 🙌

💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – what do you love most about belly dance? I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️

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🌟 Meet Your Instructor:

Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips

⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv

💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes

🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring

💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

*****

Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.

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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/

🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances

🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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 by sahiracc

Learn This Spooky Halloween Belly Dance Combo! 👻

✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃

🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

Belly dance isn’t just a workout—it’s a celebration of movement, expression, and feeling AMAZING in your own skin! Whether you’re here to boost your fitness, find your flow, or just have a blast dancing, you’re in the right place. Belly dance is for every BODY.

🎉 🔥 Why You’ll Love Belly Dance:

✔️ Fun & Low-Impact – Easy on the joints, gentle on your body! 🌸

✔️ Builds Strength & Flexibility – Your core, arms & legs will thank you! 💪

✔️ Improves Posture & Balance – Move with more confidence! ✨

✔️ Confidence Booster – Because YOU deserve to shine! 💖

✔️ For EveryBODY – No experience needed, all ages welcome!

🙌 💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – what do you love most about belly dance? I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️

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TIME STAMPS

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0:00 : Introduction

0:48 : Abdominals – Undulations and Hip Figure 8s

2:43 : Chest and Shoulders – Shoulder Lift/Drops and Shimmies

4:12 : Legs and Hips – Hip Drop/Release

6:04 : Legs, Waist and Arms – Shimmies and Arm Movements

7:44 : Workout with Music

🌟 Meet Your Instructor: Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips

⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv

💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes

🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring

💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

*****

Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.

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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/

🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances

🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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 by sahiracc

From Chaos to Control: Unlock Rhythm Independence in Your Finger Cymbal 🎶 #bellydance

Take your zill game to the next level with this tutorial, where we’ll tackle one of the most important (and challenging!) skills every ziller needs — rhythm independence. ⭐️ Get zillin like a villain with this free online course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

If you’ve ever struggled to dance smoothly while your finger cymbals are playing a different pattern or tempo than your steps this class is for you!

We’ll start simple, with a slow open pattern, and then level it up to a faster, brain-teasing pattern – all while keeping the rhythm in the body the same in order to stretch your coordination, timing, and focus.

By the end, you’ll have a tool to help you confidently play any zill pattern while dancing however you want — with freedom, flow, and fabulousness. 🥁💃

Come play along and let me know how it goes — I’d love to hear what challenged you most!

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TIME STAMPS

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0:00 : Introduction

0:50 : Drill Explanation

3:54 : Zill Drill

7:45 : How to apply this in your practice

🌟 Meet Your Instructor:

Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips

⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

The music played in this video is by the fabulous Miss Thea – https://missthea.bandcamp.com/track/hourglass

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv

💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes

🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring

💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

*****

Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.

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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/

🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances

🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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 by sahiracc

Ultimate Belly Dance Class 💛 The 10 Must-Know Moves (Full Masterclass)

This hour-long virtual masterclass brings together my Top 10 Moves Every Belly Dancer Must Know — all in one epic, full-length tutorial! ✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

Ready for the ultimate belly dance deep-dive? This hour-long virtual masterclass brings together my Top 10 Moves Every Belly Dancer Must Know — all in one epic, full-length tutorial!

We’ll go step-by-step through the most essential and iconic movements in belly dance so you can build a solid foundation, strengthen your technique, and dance with confidence and joy.

In this class, you’ll learn:

🔥 The Hip Bump P: https://youtu.be/Fsm-HK2_h6s

🔥 The Hip Lift & Drop : https://youtu.be/MlfAHOADC1I & https://youtu.be/LDTXlHuA9BQ

🔥 The Hip Circle : https://youtu.be/T-RHQ5Byzx0

🔥 The Figure 8 : https://youtu.be/uTA4qIXhZyo

🔥 The Inner Hip Roll : https://youtu.be/3B2A6sImt2k

🔥 The Maya : https://youtu.be/6Dpj8SEjXyc

🔥 The Ommi : https://youtu.be/D2jBx8j_NEo

🔥 The Chest Circle : https://youtu.be/JoGSeRRtpzE

🔥 The Undulation : https://youtu.be/moSIcdzNbc0

🔥 The Egyptian Shimmy : https://youtu.be/qa_oj9Kf-a8

✨ BONUS MOVE: The Triplet Shimmy! : https://youtu.be/q3Zmo-d4UAs

This marathon session is perfect for beginners wanting to master the fundamentals — and for experienced dancers who want to polish their technique and reconnect with the beauty of the basics.

💜Want a breakdown of the basic isolations that are the building blocks for all of the movements above?

Get it here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ22bBj9mdicJ7M44ULsWJaxuW-rUCfoN

So grab your hip scarf, clear some space, and get ready to move! 💃

👇 Press play and dance through all 10 moves with me!

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more full-length belly dance classes and tutorials!

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TIME STAMPS

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0:00 : Introduction

1:15 : Hip Bump

3:57 : Hip Drop/Hip Lift

13:22 : Hip Circle

18:18 : Figure 8

25:48 : Inner Hip Roll

30:09 : Maya

37:02 : Ommi

42:46 : Chest Circle

50:09 : Undulation

56:39 : Egyptian Shimmy

1:03:16 : Bonus Triplet Shimmy

🌟 Meet Your Instructor:

Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips

⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv

💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes

🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring

💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

*****

Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.

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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/

🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances

🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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 by sahiracc

Professional belly dance teacher reacts to Shakira’s “Ojos Asi” performance #shakira

Shakira is an amazing singer… but is she a good belly dancer? Professional dance instructor Sahira and her much cooler daughter react to Shakira’s performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

✨ Learn to belly dance TODAY! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

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TIME STAMPS

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0:00 : Introduction
1:33 : Reaction
3:22 : I hated this part
7:40 : What I would tell Shakira if she were my student

🌟 Meet Your Instructor:
Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart
🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips
⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv
💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes
🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring
💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

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Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.

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 by sahiracc

Master This Malfuf! 🔔 Multi-Tonal Zill Drill for Belly Dancers #fingercymbals

Ready to take your finger cymbals to the next level? In this short tutorial, we’ll dive into a fun and challenging multi-tonal Malfuf pattern that will stretch your skills, sharpen your timing, and add serious musicality to your dancing.

This lesson is perfect for intermediate to advanced zillers — or for any dancer who’s ready to push past the basics and explore new textures, tones, and patterns on their cymbals.

Grab your cymbals, give it a try, and let me know how it goes in the comments — I’d love to hear how you do with this challenge!

👇 Like, comment, and subscribe for more zill drills and belly dance tutorials to keep you inspired and growing.

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TIME STAMPS

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0:00 : Introduction

0:47 : Malfuf Explained

1:46 : Drill and Play with Me!

🌟 Meet Your Instructor:

Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips

⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes

🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring

💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

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 by sahiracc

Learn Belly Dance at Home 💃 Beginner-Friendly Full Class with Combination #bellydance

✨ Shimmy your way to more confidence, strength, and joy! Learn to belly dance step-by-step! 💃🎶 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

Ready to dive into belly dance? Join me for a 36-minute full class designed especially for beginners — fun, energizing, and perfect for building your foundation while enjoying the music and movement of this beautiful art form.

In this class, we’ll:

✔️ Start with a gentle warm-up to wake up the body

✔️ Review key belly dance isolations step-by-step

✔️ Break down two iconic movements — the Inner Hip Roll and the Taqsim

✔️ Build a lyrical, beginner-friendly combination to the gorgeous Arabic song W’daret Al Ayam 🎶

✔️ End with a calming cool down to leave you refreshed and centered

This class is a wonderful way to explore belly dance if you’re brand new — and a great refresher if you’ve been dancing a while and want to reconnect with the basics in a joyful, musical way.

✨ Belly dance is for every body, every age, and every level — so grab your hip scarf and let’s dance together!

🎥 Press play and let’s begin!

👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more full-length belly dance classes and tutorials.

💬 Drop a comment below and let me know how you enjoyed the combination. I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️

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TIME STAMPS

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0:00 : Introduction

0:39 : Warmup

1:50 : Technique review

6:50 : Arm technique and strengthening

8:57 : Ommi review

11:06 : New technique – inner hip roll and taqsim

15:03 : New technique drill

21:12 : Combination build

27:32 : Combination dance with music 1

30:37 : Focus on arm details

31:32 : Combination dance with music 2

32:41 : Cool down

🌟 Meet Your Instructor: Sahira is an international belly dance performer and instructor with over 25 years of experience helping women around the world embrace their confidence, creativity, and health through dance. She’s taught at festivals in over a dozen countries and has been featured in major media worldwide! Learn more at SahiraBellyDances.com

💃 Let’s dance! Hit play and start dancing now!

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DANCE WITH ME

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🎁 Snag your FREE 7-day beginner belly dance jumpstart course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

🚀 Improve Your Shimmy: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ShimmyTips

⭐️ Become a Zill Star: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

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BELLY DANCE GEAR

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✨ Get a hip scarf and start dancing now: https://amzn.to/4jLNscv

💃🏻 Stunning and affordable belly dance costumes: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Costumes

🌺 My favorite practice tops and leggings: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/YogaDemocracy

🔥 Keep Calm and Zill On and Zillin Like a Villain Merch: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Spring

💖 The best finger cymbals on the planet: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

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Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.

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LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SahiraBellyDances/

🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SahiraBellyDances

🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

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