That’s it, you’re on vacation! Your Bellydance learning is on hold, the euphoria of the end of year gala now behind you. Coooooool, summer’s here with its sun and its lot of lazing about but despite everything, you already know that you’re going to miss Bellydancing! For the time to feel shorter and so you can continue to satisfy your passion, here’s a list of interesting activities.

Dance again and again, practice and take advantage of it to develop your own creativity!

Enjoy a moment alone to take over your living room, guest room or even garage, put on your dance leggings, an oriental hips scarf and a little dance top and let’s go! Practice your choreography of the year, the sequences of steps you have difficulties with. Use the multiple tutorials and videos available on the web to expand your range of possibilities. And why not take the opportunity to create your own Bellydance solo choreography, the one which looks like you, the one that transports you to the music you chose, with or without accessories (oriental veil, Isis wing, fan veils, Flex'veil...). Ready for the challenge?

Create a terrific Bellydance playlist!

It is not always obvious to have an important choice of good music to practice Oriental dancing. We often find the same songs in galas and performances. The difficulty is even greater for bellydancers who do not speak Arabic and do not know how to look for and where to find music. Since it's the holidays and you have more time, take the opportunity to listen to and select a maximum of songs on Youtube, you can often retrieve the titles of the music and their interpreter in the comments related to the videos. Platforms to download are also a huge musical mine, you can focus on playlists on the theme of Bellydance or those created and recommended by famous or amateur oriental dancers. Do not hesitate to ask your Bellydance teacher if she can direct you to certain titles or albums, or even share her music.

Look for Bellydance classes and workshops for when you’re going back

You’re used to your teacher and that's good! But perhaps she gives other courses elsewhere which will allow you to increase your commitment to Bellydance? Does another teacher also give oriental dance classes nearby? Feel free to try different classes to find the one that suits you best, each teacher has her style and own teaching method. Do you want more? Think about the Bellydance workshops! Some teachers organize them monthly (often weekends) or during school holidays. They allow focusing on a type of dance or an accessory not always used in regular classes. You can also bargain-hunt your Bellydance outfit for September: a top, leggings, little dance outfit or this year's big trend, a pretty dance suit with a scarf, Bellydance belt or little skirt. And do not forget your ballet shoes or foot pads.

Gather information about Bellydance

Oriental dance has the advantage of having an extraordinary story. To this is added a traditional background related to different types of oriental dances and even to the use of accessories. There is a lot to know to increase one’s skills in Bellydancing and especially its performance. Some well-known singers such as Oum Kalthoum or oriental dancers like Samia Gamal have to be known. Do not hesitate to inquire to see your oriental dance activity as a discipline and a global art rather than as a simple weekly dance class...

Discover other dances

Bellydance is your first passion, yes but be curious! Watch, admire and enjoy other dances, be inspired by new styles, new steps and new choreography which will enrich your dance career. A great hobby and a real treat for the eyes!