Spice things up with exotic music, the twirl of silk, and the rhythmic clapping of finger cymbals. This instructional book includes floor gymnastics, back bends, poses, and stretches--and proves that belly dancing can be as easy and fulfilling as yoga.

By performing easy-to-learn moves you will burn fat, tighten your torso, and trim your thighs.

Belly dancing is a dance exercise that helps to burn fat, tone your body, release stress & enhance your femininity. Packed with over 250 step-by-step photos, this book offers you a quick & enjoyable way to learn all the basic movements, including slides, circles, twists, shimmies, undulations, figure eights, traveling steps, & snake arms. Shows how to combine movements to develop spontaneous, creative dance routines that transform your physical, mental & spiritual well-being. You¿ll also pick up tips on costumes including veils, hip scarves & finger cymbals, guidance on performing in public (or private), & information on belly dance¿s rich history & Middle Eastern music. Includes a CD of belly-dance tracks to help get you started! Illustrations.

Beyond Moves, Combos, and Choreography

A how-to book featuring the timeless art of belly dancing. Bellydancing is not only beautiful and mysterious; itÆs also sexy and a serious workout! Rania will teach women the history and symbolism of bellydancing while helping them tone-up and dance their way to the body theyÆve always wanted. Simple at-home routines will address problem spots and shed a decidedly different light on how to effectively shake the pounds off and shimmy the muscle tone on. An instrumental CD completes the package.

& High profile author: The author, Dolphina, has built a successful empire on bellydance and attracted many celebrity clients, including Salma Hayek, Minnie Driver, Heather Locklear, Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, and Alyssa Milano. & & A new approach to fitness Bellydance as a way to keep fit is growing in popularity as more and more gyms offer classes. The American Council on Exercise, who monitor fitness trends, predict that interest in it will continue to grow, especially as people begin to exercise not only to look good, but to feel good, too. & & Established market: The author has an established international following. Her DVDs sell well, and she sells a range of bellydance-related products (to buyers as far afield as Antarctica) through her website. & & Presented in the same winning format that has been key to the success of other titles in the series, such as Pilates Body in Motion and Dynamic Yoga.