March Master List and Schedule for Introductory/Foundation Belly Dance

March Music Madness! I love March because it gives me hope that Spring is coming!!! Notice the floral decor 😂🌺🌺

This month we are taking a look at the most commonly used music styles/genres in belly dance. We are going to be talking and learning about the types of music and how they are commonly practiced and then put that knowledge into practice with some practice videos.

We will have 2 lessons tutorials and 2 practice videos and "homework". Watching other dancers is a great way to learn. So for each genre I am going to provide some of my favourite examples for you to watch. I hope you enjoy the variety and various interpretation of various dancers :)

"Music Lesson #1" and Corresponding Practice Video will go up Wednesday March 11th

Music Lesson #2 and its corresponding practice video will go up Sunday March 15th .

Thank you so much for choosing to join me for another month on here or for deciding to give this a try. Please feel free to send me a message here on Patreon if you have any questions.


Below you will also find the updated master list of all previous Introductory belly dance tutorials, practice videos, combos, choreography videos my tips for learning, cool down and stretch videos and little warm up videos :) Remember, I post a link to this list at the top of each post so you can always easily find everything in one place. And if you ever have any questions or requests feel free to message me :)


Remember to go at your own pace. You can watch each video as many times as you want to or need to as long as you are subscribed so there is no rush. Go at the pace best for you body and mind. You get to set and decide that. The list below lists everything in chronological order which I recommend following for most digestible and buildable coverage of material :)

A little glossary of terms to help you navigate this master list!

Tutorials are the videos where the movements are broken down in detail. They are slow paced and thorough.

Practice videos are where we take what we learned in the tutorials and put them to practice. No breakdown, just moving our bodies to the music.

Warm up videos are just fun follow along videos that are meant to warm you up. Not dance technique oriented, just moving our bodies and noodling around.

Extended practice videos are long practice videos, 20 to 30 minutes in length. They are continuous dancing for an extended length of time. They are to be done once all of the tutorials 1 through to 10 have been completed and thei corresponding shorter practice videos.

Combination/Drill videos are videos where we have a specific combination of movements that we repeatedly do in a specific order for 5 to 10 minutes. These are to help develop muscle memory and moving through movements. These should be done after you have done tutorials 1 through to 10 and their corresponding practice videos.

Choreography Videos, section breakdowns, and practice videos of combined sections are videos where we breakdown sections of a Choreography. Practice videos of sections combined are where we practice putting the previous sections all together. To be done once all the tutorials, practice videos, combo videos etc have been done.

Transitions videos are an Introductory look at Transitions, what constitutes a transition between movements and help identifying them.

And finally here is our master list:

Introductory Belly Dance Tutorial Links and Information for Tutorials 1 through to 10

Tutorial 1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22422494
Covers: Basic Posture, knee bending and knee posture, Hip lifts, shimmy, Belly Pulls/Pushes, Shoulder Slides
Corresponding Practice Video: PV #1
PV 1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22423017


Tutorial 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22433636
Covers: Demi Pointe, Pelvic Postures, Omis/Interior Hip Circles, Chest Lifts, Shoulder Rolls (forwards and backwards)
Corresponding Practice Video: PV # 2
PV 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22436609


Tutorial 3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23046520
Covers: Walking in Demi Pointe (forwards, backwards, crossstepping), Hip Slides, Chest Slides, Wrist Slides.
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV #
3, 4 & 5
PV 3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22894278
PV 4 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23046633
PV 5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23328642


Tutorial 4 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23410011
Covers: 3 Point Turns, Pelvic (lower abdominal) Belly slides and pulls, exterior hip circles, interior chest circles, bird arms
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV # 6 &7
PV 6 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23410118
PV 7 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23562741


Tutorial 5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23751726
Covers: Hiplifts in showgirl posture, hiplifts with sit kicks, exterior chest circles, camels/body waves (downwards chest to pelvis), Snake Arms.
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV # 8 & 9
PV 8 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23751761
PV 9 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23903342

Tutorial 6 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24020875
Covers: Box Step, Hip twists / washing machine shimmy, pelvic waves, YingYang arms, Helicopter arms.
Corresponding Practice Videos: PV 10 & 11
PV 10 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24021032
PV 11 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24193667

Tutorial 7 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24391894
Covers: Grapevine (travelling step), myas/vertical figure 8s, Review/troubleshooting of abdominal wall pushes and pulls, review/troubleshooting of shoulder rolls
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 12 & 13
PV 12 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24391952
PV 13 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24563470


Tutorial 8 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24837243
Covers: Shimmy Review/troubleshooting, 1 foot pivot turns, reverse mya/ fishtail, step touch travelling step forewards and backwards and with arms)
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 14 &15
PV 14 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24837303
PV 15 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24885290


Tutorial 9 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25138662
Covers: Horizontal Figure 8s forwards and backwards, Sideways step touch push (travelling step)
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 16 & 17
PV 16 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25138805
PV 17 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25320655


Tutorial 10 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25457375
Covers: Review of Chest Slides, Walking for dance ( a "dance walk" if you will), Hip lifts with leg forward, leg to the side and leg behind, modified grapevine/crescent moon footwork pattern, making Magic Arms.
Goes with Practice Videos: PV # 18 & 19
PV 18 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25457453
PV 19 https://www.patreon.com/posts/25688246

Extended Practice Review #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/25921792

Extended Practice Review #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26173572

Extended Practice Review #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26659719

Extended Practice Review #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26952517

Cool Down and Stretch Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/25921965

Cool Down and Stretch Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26173778

Cool Down and Stretch Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26785703

Cool Down and Stretch Video #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26952671

Combination/Drill Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26015720

Combination/Drill Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26354112

Combination/Drill Practice Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/26785544

Combination/Drill Practice Video #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27095957

Warm up/ Fun Follow along videos
WUV 1 https://www.patreon.com/posts/22423288
WUV 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/23328496
WUV 3 https://www.patreon.com/posts/24193784
WUV 4 https://www.patreon.com/posts/31714740

Cassandra's Tips for Learning
https://www.patreon.com/posts/24800435

CHOREOGRAPHY VIDEOS
Complete " Nova Raks" Choreography Video Demonstration
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27383443

Section #1 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27384100

Section #2 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27551216

Section #1 & 2 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography - Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27551398

Section #3 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27719483

Section # 1, 2, & 3 Combined for "Nova Raks" Choreography
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27719748

Section #4 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27941769

Sections #1 to #4 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/27941863

Section #5 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28104527

Sections #1 to #5 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28105180


Section #6 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28295633

Sections # 1 to #6 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28295761

Section #7 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28495547

Section #1 to #7 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28495696

Section #8 of Nova Raks Choreography Breakdown
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28668035

Sections #1 to #8 Combined of Nova Raks Choreography Practice Video
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28668237

Transitions: Concept Tutorials and
Practice

Introduction to Transitions
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28912126

Transitions Tutorial & Practice #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/28912473

Transitions Tutorial & Practice #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29160083

Transitional Tutorial & Practice #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29307436

Transitions Tutorial & Practice #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29454344

Baila Baila Baila Dance

Intro to Baila Baila Baila Dance
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29807757

BAILA Section #1 Combo Breakdown & Practice https://www.patreon.com/posts/29808018

BAILA Section #2 Combo Breakdown &Practice https://www.patreon.com/posts/29880545

BAILA Section 1 & 2 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/29880607

BAILA Section #3 Combo Breakdown and Practice https://www.patreon.com/posts/30181525

BAILA Sections 1, 2 & 3 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30181562

BAILA Section #4 Breakdown and Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30260770

BAILA Section 1,2,3 & 4 Combined Practice
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30260849

VEIL TUTORIALS AND PRACTICE VIDEOS

Introduction to Veil Tutorial #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30503361

Intro to Veil Practice Video #1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30503517

Intro to Veil Practice Video #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30714169

Intro to Veil Tutorial #2
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30827846

Intro to Veil Practice Video #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/30827956

Intro to Veil Practice Video #4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31048580

Intro to Veil Tutorial #3
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31362225

Intro to Veil Practice Video #5
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31362399

Intro to Veil Practice Video #6
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31414750

CONTINUINING INTRODUCTORY BELLY DANCE TUTORIALS & Practice Videos #11 AND UPWARDS

IBD Tutorial #11
*Review of Foundation posture, Down Hips, Belly Rolls, Turning while walking
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31594247

IBD Practice Video #20
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31601913

IBD Practice Video #21
https://www.patreon.com/posts/31771730

IBD Tutorial #12
*Review of Hip Lifts and shimmy basics, hip twists with leg out & walking, undulations and belly rolls up (pelvis to chest) - Practice Videos 22 &23 correspond to tutorials #12
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32136489

IBD - Practice Video #22 (bellydance music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32136557

IBD PV #23 (with holiday music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32136615

IBD Tutorial #13
*Introduction to choo choo Shimmies (hip work mechanics and practice), introductory look at Belly flutters, Stepping while pushing the hip out. Practice videos #24 & 25 correspond to tutorial #13.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32453198

IBD Practice Video # 24 (Holiday Music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32453355

IBD Practice Video #25 (bellydance music)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/32603870

IBD Tutorial #14
Covers on our second look at choo choo Shimmies, this time covering the footwork and stepping aspects, a travelling exterior hip circle and our Introductory look at barrel turns.Practice Videos 26 and 27 correspond.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093452

IBD Practice Video #26
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093533

IBD Practice Video #27
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33093583

IBD Tutorial #15
Covers a second look at barrel turns, a first look at hip swings, and a third look at choo choo Shimmies. Practice Videos 28 and 29 correspond to this Tutorial.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694329

IBD Practice Video #28
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694431

IBD Practice Video #29
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33694466

IBD Tutorial #16
Covers Arabesques, Introduction to Jewels (on the up), and Travelling Twist Step. Practice videos 30 & 31 correspond to Tutorial #16 and all previous tutorials.


Practice Video #30


Practice Video #31
https://www.patreon.com/posts/33837474

IBD Tutorial #17
Covers A second look at jewel on the up where we start to include abdominal engagement, An introductory look at Saidi Step, a folklore based moved with a specific rhythm, and an introductory look at the hagalla step (aka a 3/4 shimmy). Practice videos 32 and 33 correspond to this Tutorial.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34249359

Practice Video #32
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34249403

Practice Video #33
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34611225

Need a veil!?! Here are some Links to where you can purchase one.

You will need a standard 3 yard silk (or light chiffon/poly/georgette) rectangular veil for the veil tutorials.

I highly recommend https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilksByCelestina
I love her colour combos. You can see a lot of her veils in my videos on facebook and Instagram. She is currently having a 20% off sale that started today.

You can also find veils at
www.fairycove.com
www.dahlal.com/categories/veils/