Oriental dancing is one of the oldest forms of dance, which has a practical side to the preparation of females for the stresses of childbirth.

Carolina Varga-Dinicu compared childbirth education and major books like "Natural Childbirth" by Dr. Frederick W. Goodrich to belly dance movements in 1965.

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In the 20th century, Edith Maxwell showed how the oriental dance movements help to move a baby down the birth canal.

In 1983 was published the book "Belly Dancing" by Wendy Buonaventura, who showed that the dance has always been a part of the birth process.

In 1981, Morgana compared specific movements of the dance to the phases of birth and the motion of the emergence of the baby. She showed that some of the oriental dance movements exercise all the birth muscles and the rhythms. That´s why the dance is called a birthdance.

 

Why are the movements recommendable?

• The circle - strengthens and flexes the upper abdominals.

• Hip movements- teaches to focus on one body part while the rest relaxes.

• Shimmies- evolve durability, concentration and control of deep inner muscles.

• Body undulations- evolve concentration and focusing.
   

Relaxation, focusing, endurance and flexibility are needed in the birth process. Oriental dancing allows women to find their way through the pain and fear of giving birth. 

You should feel youself comfortable while dancing. If you do not, do not dance. Oriental dancing should be enjoyable.

Before dancing, we also advice you to consult with your midwife.