History of arabic dance

History of Arabic belly dancing has its roots far back in time. Even in the ancient temples of Mesopotamia there were murals depicting people dancing. It's a pity that in those days there was no video recording technology.
Some researchers believe that belly dance is a kind of ritual preparation for childbirth. Leave the validity of this statement on the conscience of these researchers, but of course, belly dance has a powerful effect on the internal organs of women. Massaging literally every cell. This kind of massage help improve perfusing internal organs, and it certainly will affect the improvement of pregnancy. Stimulation of abdominal muscles keeps them in good tone, and to give birth elastic abdominal muscles are very important.
Returning to the history of Arabic belly dancing. Until the late 19th century about belly dance in Europe knew very little. Only in the 80's dance of Salome has become extremely popular. Of course, the Puritan mores of the time affected both on the dance and the costume for him. Long dress hid the body of a dancer, but emphasized the headscarf line thighs.
That all changed Toda, when it took over Hollywood. Brightness, effects, eroticism - are the main principles of the filmmakers. The abdomen was opened, embroidered bodice and waist. Much attention has been paid to dance with a handkerchief. Which is understandable. Shawl distract attention from the movements of a dancer. And it was to be done to hide the "clumsiness" of dancers. For in order to reflect the beauty of Arabic belly dancing, required more than one year of employment. And so much time just was not a "dream factory".
Interest in belly dancing once established, is not lost and to this day. And the interest in men who like smooth, sexy, exciting movement of dancers. And women who learn to control the body, control it in motion expressing anything "feminine" virtue, joy, fear, love.

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