The 12 Core Moves

Belly dance if broken down to its simplest form is based on 12 core moves.  Once learned these moves are layered on top of each other, combined with multiple moves and then you can begin to travel and transition with them.

Basic Hip Bumps and Isolations
           1) Hip Twist
           2) Hip Bump (Hip Thrust)
           3) Up & Down Hips

Basic Hip Circles

       4) Hip Figure 8's
          5) Basic Hip Circle
          6) Vertical Hip Circle

Rib Cage Isolations
          7) Horizontal Ribcage Circle
          8) Diagonal Ribcage Circle
          9) Vertical Ribcage Circle With Undulation

Basic Arm, Shoulder, and Head Moves
          10) Arm Waves
          11) Shoulder Rotations With Arm Ripples (Snake Arms)
          12) Head Slide