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✨ Discover confidence and creativity through finger cymbals and learn a dance like this! 💃🎶 🎁 The 10-day Zill Challenge is open for registration: http://TheZillChallenge.com

Check out this amazing choreography, based on combinations from the 2024 Zill Challenge, a 10-day finger cymbal learning adventure that will give you confidence, creativity and a unstoppable momentum with your finger cymbals.

Join the 2025 challenge and learn a fabulous combination created to deepen your understanding and skyrocket your zill technique in just 10 days.

http://TheZillChallenge.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

🌺 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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🎶 🎁 Get your FREE ultimate guide to start playing finger cymbals! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/ZillStar Choosing the best set of finger cymbals when you’re first starting out is a daunting task! With so many cymbals and styles on the market, it can be confusing to know which set is the best to start your practice.

In this video I’ve gone through my gigantic zill collection to give to you my recommendations for the TWO BEST SETS of finger cymbals you should consider when you are first learning to play the zills.

I’m also going to share with you the biggest mistake belly dancers make when buying their first set of zills… so watch to the end to be sure you avoid this rookie error!

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0:00 : Introduction

0:50 : Why choosing the right pair is so important

1:14 : Recommendation #1

3:00 : Recommendation #2

4:06 : Silver versus brass

4:56 : Honorable mention 1

6:52 : Honorable mention 2

8:33 : Don’t make this rookie mistake

9:41 : A great budget option

10:23 : Quick review

Get your very own set of the best finger cymbals for beginner zillers:

🏆 Nefertitis : https://sahirabellydances.com/Saroyan-Nefertitis

🏆 Arabesques : https://sahirabellydances.com/Saroyan-Arabesques

🏅Check out other student zills from Saroyan : http://SahiraBellyDances.com/SaroyanCymbals

💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – which zills are you going to try first? I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️

🌟 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

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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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Learn a complex and nuanced advanced combination to one of the top 10 songs every belly dancer should know – “Princess of Cairo”. In this video I’ll take you through the combination step by step, explain how I choreographed the movements to match the music and then practice the combination several times with music.

And then because it’s just too good to pass up, I’m sharing with you this video that captured that time my students and I decided to dance through the entire choreography while singing the music ourselves! 😂 Can you find the combination you just learned in this video?

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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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✨ 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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Learn this surprising sword balancing trick that will bring a new level of expertise (and entertainment) to your dancing.

💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – what kind of sandwich are YOU going to make with a sword on your head? 🥪 I’d love to hear from you! ⬇️

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0:00 : Introduction

0:22 : Welcome to my kitchen

0:31 : Materials needed

0:45 : How to balance your sword

1:11 : The importance of peripheral vision

2:31 : Layering belly dance movements

2:43 : Pro sandwich tip

3:31 : Other great uses for your sword

🌟 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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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

Join me in this belly dance masterclass where I will walk you step-by-step through four different figure 8 textures that will level up your dance and allow you to more fully and authentically express yourself and the music.

💬 Drop a comment below and tell me – which variation felt most delicious in your body? ⬇️

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0:00 : Introduction

0:10 : Welcome

1:17 : Figure 8 Variation 1

1:50 : Figure 8 Variation 2

3:00 : Figure 8 Variation 3

5:50 : Figure 8 Variation 4

9:03 : Exercise Music Explanation

10:00: Practice with Music

12:40: Why Textures Matter

🌟 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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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

Learn the inner hip roll, a fundamental technique that will make you look like a belly dance pro! 💃 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

Want to take your belly dance skills to the next level? Learn the inner hip roll, a fundamental technique that will make you look like a belly dance pro!

In this video, I’ll break down the inner hip roll into simple, easy-to-follow steps, providing you with a comprehensive guide to perfecting this essential belly dance move.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, this tutorial will help you improve your technique, build confidence, and add some sass to your dance routine.

So, get ready to roll your hips like a pro and mesmerize your audience with this stunning belly dance move!

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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0:00 : Introduction
0:20 : Posture
0:30 : Inner hip roll overview
0:46 : Step-by-step explanation
1:19 : Using the obliques and knees
1:30 : Pro tips
2:19 : Review facing the mirror
2:54 : Wider stance variation
3:40 : Drill 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
🌺 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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🔺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SahiraBellyDances

Unlock the secrets to mesmerizing belly dance moves by mastering the foundation of it all – perfect posture! ✨ 🎁 7-days of FREE belly dance classes for you! SahiraBellyDances.com/Jumpstart

In this video, you’ll discover the importance of proper alignment and how it can elevate your dance skills. ✨ From improving balance and control to enhancing your overall stage presence, good posture is essential for every belly dancer. Follow along as we break down the key elements of perfect posture and provide you with practical tips to incorporate into your dance practice. 🙌

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

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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0:00 : Introduction

0:27 : Feet and Knees

1:09 : Pelvis and Hips

1:57 : Chest

2:15 : Shoulders and Arms

2:45 : Pro tip to prevent arm fatigue

3:32 : Final posture review

4:04 : Your next lesson

🌟 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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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

✨ 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

Join me for this full beginner belly dance class and learn some of the most popular movements and put them into a fun combination you can dance at home (or at the club!) 😎

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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0:00 : Introduction

0:25 : Warmup

4:07 : Technique drills

12:48 : How to travel with a hip figure 8

14:46 : Combination build

20:52 : Combination dance with music

23:50 : Shimmy hip slide layer breakdown

24:45 : Cool down

🌺 Get the top I’m wearing in this video

http://SahiraBellyDances.com/YogaDemocracy

🌟 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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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

Become a Zill Star with this FREE course: http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillstar

Unlock the secret to mastering hand independence with this crazy zill drill!

If you’re a ziller looking to take your skills to the next level, this exercise is a must-try.

By practicing this unconventional drill, you’ll be able to improve your coordination, dexterity, and overall musicality. In order to play the finger cymbals proficiently, your right and left hands need to be able to work together andindependently.

So, get ready to challenge yourself and build your killer ziller brain so you can tackle complex finger cymbal patterns and rhythms with ease!

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Were you able to do it? Reward yourself with some Zillin like a Villain swag! http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Zillin

Get the zills I use in this video. (They’re my favs!)

https://sahirabellydances.com/Saroyan-Afghanis

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0:00 : Introduction

0:11 : Drill explanation

1:31 : Drill on dominant hand

3:13 : Drill on non-dominant hand

4:59 : Ideas to make it easier

6:35 : Why this kind of challenge is essential

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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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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

In this video you will learn how to do the single hand windmill with a large flutter fan veil. 🎁 Join me for this FREE Fan Veil Masterclass http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Masterclass

This fan veil trick is a total showstopper! Learn how to perform it confidently with this easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial.

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0:00 : Introduction

0:17 : What kind of fan veil to use

0:35 : How to hold the fan veil

0:51 : Step by step breakdown

2:34 : Breakdown for lefties

3:40 : Drill with music

🎁Join me for this FREE Fan Veil Masterclass and unlock the secrets to powerful and dynamic fan veil dancing. http://SahiraBellyDances.com/Masterclass

For this combination I recommend a single-hand large flutter fan veil. This is the one I’m using in the video: https://amzn.to/3Xfbwek

Watch to the end to dance this movement to some beautiful music by the amazing Miss Thea. Find her music on Bandcamp at https://missthea.bandcamp.com

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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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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