This will help you make the most of your private lessons and possibly shave a bit of time ($$$) off your pre-preparation. The best way to speed up your mastery of the basic hip, torso, arm and shoulder movements is by practicing them at home with a simple DVD. If you’ve never attempted belly dance through a class or DVD before, there WILL be a learning curve. Like all the big, showy, custom-crafted visual “centerpieces” you’ll display on your big day, a group choreography can get expensive and labor-intensive on your part – but if you’re looking to make a huge, dramatic statement that will blow your guests away, it’s worth every penny! While rates can vary dramatically, group or solo choreography involves at least 6 hours of private lessons, plus studio rentals (if applicable) and my performance fee if you’d like to integrate my show into yours. Believe me, if you’ve never had to learn and remember a choreography, 1-2 minutes is a LOT longer than you think! I’ll ask you plenty of questions about the theme of your event, what type of music you like, etc.Īlso, it helps to have realistic goals: if you and your friends only dance at the clubs and have never attempted belly dance before, you might feel better with a brief 1-2 minute routine than a full 5-minute dance. I can help you further narrow down your likes and dislikes, but I will need to know well in advance how many girls are in your bridal party (or if this is your big solo), what level of previous dance experience they have, how much time you can set aside to rehearse, and at what point in your ceremony or reception your choreography will take place. Want to join me for a solo, or send your bridal party belly dancing down the aisle or into the reception venue? Here are a few things you’ll need to pull off a wild, bellydance-style bridal choreography: Like many of “my” brides, you’re probably reading my website and blog because you want to do something different and add a touch of your personality to your big day. We’ve all been to the same “cookie cutter” weddings where nobody dances, everyone goes home early, and all of the events are so predictable. I don’t think the trend will die any time soon. (One of my bachelorette party groups used some of my belly dance moves in their “Bad Romance” choreography!) Even South Asian and Indian brides are adding a lot more Bollywood-style pageantry to their weddings these days! ![]() Since J&K’s routine became famous, I’ve seen a few of my own clients getting their bridal parties engaged in fun, informal choreographed routines. There’s something to be said for a couple who can have laugh together and not take themselves too seriously, even when tradition doesn’t necessarily call for a full-blown choreographed spectacle. OK, OK, I confess: the first time I saw J&K’s Wedding Entrance Dance on YouTube, I bawled like a schoolgirl.
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