Books on Belly dancing, the ancient art of middle eastern dance

Za'da: Belly Dancing for Older Women

by Zaida (Author), Phoebe K. Carter 

Zaida inspire and encourage young girls and older women to embrace the art of belly dancing. This is an interesting read especially for a dancer just embarking on the road to Middle Eastern Dance. Zaida shows that it is never to late to start a new interest and to become a worthy and entertaining dancer. There is a clear description of belly dance moves and beautiful belly dance costumes. Belly dance for older women is dedicated to anybody interested or currently learning belly dance. The book in itself is an inspiring read.

Bellydance: A Guide to Middle Eastern Dance, Its Music, Culture and Costume  

Bellydance is a fascinating exploration of the culture of the dance, its instruments, costumes and traditions.Bellydance is a guide that help you tap into the natural rhythms of your body and learn to love it as you celebrate the beauty of the dance.

Bellydancing will increase your allure and put you in touch with your sensuality. It is also a pleasurable workout for women of any age or fitness level. It can even strengthen the body during pregnancy and, after the birth, help you get your pre-baby belly back.

Australian-born Keti Sharif resides on the Red Sea in Egypt.She performs and teaches bellydance workshops internationally and hosts cultural tours of Egypt. I have attended one of her workshop and she makes learning the dance enjoyable and fun.

Recommended for anyone who wants to learn this beautiful dance and for those who seek more information on the benefits of belly dance.

This is a memoir of a middle eastern woman, the influence from the women who raised her and the emphasis of the importance of dance in her life. This book explore th history of belly dance from a feminist perspective. The author also show the meaning of various dance forms and techniques and the sychronicity of the body and mind as one.

Recommended for students of belly dance and anyone who want to know the hidden meaning on middle eastern dance and the indepth expression of the art told in a story.

Serpent of the Nile: Women and Dance in the Arab World  

Serpent in the Nile is a celebration of the female dancers of the Arab world and their impact on the West. This book explains the origins of this ancient art, which has survived in the face of commercialism, religious disapproval and changing times.

It is well illustrated with many photos beautiful photos that are helpful if you are making an authentic costume. A bellydancers bible,this book is well worth the cost.

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