THE ROLE OF ORIENTAL DANCE
The greatest misconception about oriental dancing is that it´s intended to entertain men. Actually there are many other purposes why orinetal dancing is recommended.
Firstly, oriental dance is the oldest form of natural childbirth instruction. These movements and trainings help mothers to move the baby down the birth canal more easily. It teaches how to reduce pain and feel more comfortable while giving birth.
Throughout history, the oriental dance was performed by women for women. Oriental dance was once very sacred dance. After that it slowly became an entertainment form.
Oriental dance is a spiritual connection between mind and body. It´s majestic and regal as classical ballet.
Oriental dancing is natural to a woman's bone and muscle structure. It emphasis on abdominal muscles, hip moves and chest moves. Oriental dance is characterized by smooth, flowing, complex and sensual movements of the torso, alternated with shaking and shimmy type moves.