How to Do a Traveling Twist | Belly Dancing

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  • čas přidán 19. 05. 2011
  • Belly Dance Lessons - full playlist here: • Belly Dancing 101
    Belly dancing is sexy, fun, and burns up a lot of calories to boot! In this video, belly dancer Irina Akulenko teaches you how to do the belly dance move known as the traveling twist. You'll be shaking it like Shakira in no time.
    Now let's try the travelling hip twist. Keeping the knees bent, just lift, the lower abs engaged, tailbone down. We're going to twist front to back, keeping the movement horizontal to the floor. So we're just twisting the hips. Now we're going to just take a step with the right foot, crossing the left behind. And again right, and crossing behind, right, crossing behind, and make sure you are taking very small steps keeping the movement right underneath your hip bone. We're going to switch the footwork. We're going to start with the left, crossing the right behind, and left, right behind. And again, keeping it really small. The smaller the movements are, the easier the hip work will be. Now, we're going to combine the two movements together. We're going to bring the hip back. We're going to release the right foot, so this is the right side that's active right now. We're going to step into the right leg and push the right hip forward into a twist. Then we're going to bring the left foot behind, bringing the hip back. And step forward, cross back. And forward, cross back. And forward, cross back. We can switch the movement, as well, so starting with the left foot, we're going to bring the left hip back, lifting the left foot off the floor, stepping onto it, pushing the left hip forward, and bring it back. Step forward and back. And we're focusing on one hip at a time where the other hip is obviously working. So, let's try that a little bit faster, and try it with music. And forward and back. And left, cross, left, cross, left. And this movement is a little bit easier if you're travelling faster, if you come up on your toes. So, starting with the right hip, and forward. And remember to keep the knees slightly bent no matter what. Chest is lifted. And faster. And that's how you travel with a hip twist.
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Komentáře • 173

  • @marshwetland3808
    @marshwetland3808 Před 7 lety +108

    Haha, you can tell how good she is by how many other people are spamming here. Anyway, Irina, you're an excellent teacher. Thank you!

    • @LyubomirLalovMulti
      @LyubomirLalovMulti Před 5 lety

      hey ,if anyone else trying to find out how to belly dance videos online try Megarno Belly Dance Magician(Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cousin got excellent success with it.

  • @anamarijanaumovska1549
    @anamarijanaumovska1549 Před rokem +9

    i feel like a professional belly dancer after seeing your videos thank you so much you have helped me a lot 💃👯

  • @LMmccallL57
    @LMmccallL57 Před 12 lety +37

    You have fabulous instructional videos! I've seen several and I love them all!
    Thank you!

  • @TheLynneee
    @TheLynneee Před 5 lety +5

    I have been to belly dance classes and I have learned more from these videos than in real classes because she explains how to do it better.

  • @shashrandi
    @shashrandi Před 11 lety +15

    Thank you soo much for the generous lessons on belly dancing... This is wonderful!

  • @livinggood6876
    @livinggood6876 Před 4 lety +8

    You break down the moves and muscle isolation excellently. Thank you maybe if I practice I'll be smooth.

  • @Bustynylonlady
    @Bustynylonlady Před 10 lety +34

    Beautiful and nice teacher I will eventually get it, after a few practices.

  • @ayeshaasif3706
    @ayeshaasif3706 Před 6 lety +9

    You are just amazing, before seeing this I thought belly dance is the toughest dance,but you make it so so easy.

  • @yvonnehester2631
    @yvonnehester2631 Před 3 lety +3

    Very precise instructions..
    You have a gift for teachings

  • @brandievans5551
    @brandievans5551 Před rokem +3

    Love your teaching You make it simple for others to learn and now I’m able to learn thanks appreciate your great videos

  • @angeloflight9398
    @angeloflight9398 Před rokem

    Your instructions are very simple, crisp and the videos are slick.

  • @hippyheads
    @hippyheads Před 7 lety +2

    your technique is perfect. Better than some teachers i know.

  • @crystalearth33
    @crystalearth33 Před 6 lety +9

    best lessons I found on youtube, thank you

  • @user-yq1wo2ne9u
    @user-yq1wo2ne9u Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for teaching with a lot of practise I've done quite the progress

  • @Stellar148
    @Stellar148 Před 3 lety +1

    Just the VERY BEST!!!! Thank you VERY much!!!

  • @yikk232
    @yikk232 Před 2 lety +1

    the video posted 10 years ago. but is really impressive ,amazing and useful .her demonstrated very well

  • @aranyaphoenix
    @aranyaphoenix Před 4 lety +4

    It's 2020 and this is officially my new favorite way to sashay around the house. Or the store. Or the outdoor mall courtyard. Or anywhere.

  • @syedmunnasyedmunna594
    @syedmunnasyedmunna594 Před 5 lety

    Its too simple nd easy steps....i can do it very easily.....love the way u teachs....

  • @TuiniaFeeja
    @TuiniaFeeja Před 7 lety +7

    I love the way you teach,awesome, .

  • @titanicgirl774
    @titanicgirl774 Před 11 lety

    Very good teacher.

  • @arifsheikh3923
    @arifsheikh3923 Před 6 lety +2

    You are a perfect belly dancer really u do amazing work

  • @claudettethauvette5129
    @claudettethauvette5129 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing dance 🖤

  • @Sayalinarbekar4437
    @Sayalinarbekar4437 Před 3 lety +1

    You are the best 😀

  • @ManSingh-ig4tf
    @ManSingh-ig4tf Před 3 lety

    You are good teacher

  • @khushirathod4854
    @khushirathod4854 Před 3 lety

    You teach belly in very easy way

  • @BharathChakravarthy-xk5fd

    I liked your dance

  • @b.pyadav4393
    @b.pyadav4393 Před 7 lety

    I love n like the way you teach

  • @hotruca
    @hotruca Před 12 lety

    i just want to say you really good job with teaching so clear and you should be teach make good pay tho. you really do with talent teaching that help me understand better. becuase im take a belly dance im a beginner learning tho.

  • @usukhbayarbatsukh7680
    @usukhbayarbatsukh7680 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @linaandrews8659
    @linaandrews8659 Před 9 lety

    Love it .

  • @kimzchaos
    @kimzchaos Před měsícem +1

    Lovely ❤❤❤

  • @kimzchaos
    @kimzchaos Před rokem +2

    Pretty good

  • @preetysolanki9590
    @preetysolanki9590 Před 6 lety

    Amazing thank you mam

  • @multitalentedsatyajit
    @multitalentedsatyajit Před 4 lety

    Nice,I must keep practice

  • @pp555r3
    @pp555r3 Před 7 lety +1

    nice dance

  • @123Narek123
    @123Narek123 Před 11 lety +3

    thank you for the videos. It could help if you do the moves also from both sides and behind (sorry my english is bad)

  • @dikshapandey2416
    @dikshapandey2416 Před 5 lety

    Amazing

  • @user-eb3ex9lj1s
    @user-eb3ex9lj1s Před 7 lety +1

    كل قنواتك حلوة وأنتي الأحلى

  • @ranvirranvir2230
    @ranvirranvir2230 Před 3 lety

    I really like your dance

  • @Scarlett_Ravenwood
    @Scarlett_Ravenwood Před 3 měsíci

    Just here to support my fellow amateur dance buddys and say: I still find this not so easy to learn. 😂 even though she does a great job! But it's ok to struggle as long you keep practicing!

  • @digital_swadhyay9th
    @digital_swadhyay9th Před 2 lety +1

    Very ❤️ beautiful belly dance 🩰 practice thank you sister

  • @joannetania9077
    @joannetania9077 Před 11 lety +2

    by practicing belly dance.. no lie it works on me, belly dance has toned my waist, but well I need to train more to get flat abs :)

  • @genesisjimenez8333
    @genesisjimenez8333 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for this video, it helps me a lot!!!

  • @MozilLara
    @MozilLara Před měsícem

    We can do it let's keep practicing

  • @claudiamoss7670
    @claudiamoss7670 Před 11 lety +1

    You are a wonderful, beautiful, little teacher! I'd love to see a video of you performing, and I, too, would like to know the name of the music you are using. Best wishes!
    And thank you!

  • @papiyaaktersumipapiyaakter5699

    I love bali dans thank you mam

  • @preetiprajapati789
    @preetiprajapati789 Před 7 lety +5

    fabulous

    • @getridofpanic
      @getridofpanic Před 7 lety +1

      If you want to learn how to belly dance like a pro then visit this website here: hootdancing.blogspot.com

  • @olamg95
    @olamg95 Před 7 lety

    this is very easy to me

  • @famiaashfaq9807
    @famiaashfaq9807 Před 7 lety

    awesome

  • @prawinmeshram7906
    @prawinmeshram7906 Před 4 lety

    Nice

  • @PoojaSharma-eh4eh
    @PoojaSharma-eh4eh Před 5 lety

    You are really very good

  • @rajchundawat8908
    @rajchundawat8908 Před 4 lety

    Tnqs Di

  • @yusaveyusave2976
    @yusaveyusave2976 Před 7 lety

    I'm fan of u

  • @kumarikani2855
    @kumarikani2855 Před 7 lety

    Good very nice

  • @TheAgukala
    @TheAgukala Před 11 lety +3

    great lessons.. (how does one get a waist like that btw? :( )

  • @lijambaral9558
    @lijambaral9558 Před 4 lety +1

    You are too good mam I love it

  • @5314hahahaha
    @5314hahahaha Před 10 lety

    Easy i can do it all

  • @vedikavaishnav9751
    @vedikavaishnav9751 Před 6 lety +1

    love you belly dance

  • @paulalavigne4130
    @paulalavigne4130 Před 7 lety +3

    I really like your hip scarf! Where did you get it?

  • @psychobunny32
    @psychobunny32 Před 11 lety

    would you go over the point at which you shift from right side travel to left side travel?

  • @darshanashah3060
    @darshanashah3060 Před 7 lety

    Are we suppose to put the knees straight or bent while moving ?

  • @rajkumarshrestha5875
    @rajkumarshrestha5875 Před 7 lety

    good

  • @bootsintheairwithnancy

    Where can we purchase the hip scarf you're wearing in this video?

  • @sudhachethu968
    @sudhachethu968 Před 5 lety +1

    I like belli dance

  • @ZanyProductionz
    @ZanyProductionz Před 11 lety

    What music is being played in the background?

  • @Aya-hanfy
    @Aya-hanfy Před 6 lety

    wow جميله

  • @ikr2377
    @ikr2377 Před 2 lety

    Do your makeup turtorial

  • @worldmovieclips667
    @worldmovieclips667 Před 6 lety +4

    love u belly dance

  • @over033
    @over033 Před 10 lety +1

    Omg it is the only thing that I can't do easily Oooooooooooooooooooooo I Canaan't

  • @stupidhayal4192
    @stupidhayal4192 Před 3 lety +2

    In this lockdown i want to learn belly dance😊 but i dont know when we have to "lower abs engaged" coz its to hard to keep that posture😥😰 it just tooooo hard 😭 plzz someone help me plzz

  • @gloriabanda8094
    @gloriabanda8094 Před 11 lety

    Yeah

  • @kawther1643
    @kawther1643 Před 5 lety +54

    اكو عرب بالعليقات😂😂

  • @karenvillarosa9261
    @karenvillarosa9261 Před 6 lety +5

    I watched 4 videos of her already, tried to do each one. I don't look as graceful as her. Her shoulders don't move as much and I want to achieve that. Do I need more core muscles/ strength training ? Help!

    • @anneshamukherjee3211
      @anneshamukherjee3211 Před 6 lety +3

      Karen Villarosa u just need a lot of practise ... dont let your feet hit the ground then your shoulders will move less

    • @vedikavaishnav9751
      @vedikavaishnav9751 Před 6 lety

      Karen Villarosa i think so

    • @hanaeakachkach4410
      @hanaeakachkach4410 Před 5 lety

      where I grew up everyone can belly dance, so just relax, and move your hips without moving your torso. it takes a lot of spine and hips flexibility

  • @shreesaraswabisiddhikanaya4058

    beautiful dancer ma'am. i like u so much

  • @ladybug1354
    @ladybug1354 Před 4 lety

    Where can I find the music in this video?

  • @katieevans4229
    @katieevans4229 Před 10 lety +9

    it annoys me that I cant do it

  • @bablidas9022
    @bablidas9022 Před 5 lety

    Nice dancing stop likeu

  • @predatorontheprey
    @predatorontheprey Před 11 lety

    What song did you use for this?

  • @samararahman5388
    @samararahman5388 Před 6 lety

    Where can i find this music?

  • @atiajulii1075
    @atiajulii1075 Před 10 lety +1

    Awesome music - does anyone know the artist name?

  • @reddiamond1882
    @reddiamond1882 Před 2 lety

    what's the name of the song

  • @FaizaChowdhury
    @FaizaChowdhury Před 10 lety

    Can I know what music is this? Anyone?

  • @kiranpendro4609
    @kiranpendro4609 Před 5 lety +1

    you do so nice I like your belly I will suscribe you

  • @reemnadeemsheikh
    @reemnadeemsheikh Před 5 lety

    what is that music called?

  • @pawanjkumarj6558
    @pawanjkumarj6558 Před 7 lety

    hii Iam naina you are so sweet.thank you for learning me

  • @Balancedancer2158
    @Balancedancer2158 Před 10 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @AgafyaLubov
    @AgafyaLubov Před 11 lety +5

    Seriously what is the music you use in this? I want it so bad.

    • @georgewalters7748
      @georgewalters7748 Před 6 lety

      If you want to learn how to belly dance like a pro then go here now: HootBelly.info

  • @fabiolaarcos3375
    @fabiolaarcos3375 Před 11 lety

    I'm so stupid I cant do this!!! ahhhh!! >o

  • @haleymincks
    @haleymincks Před 9 lety

    WHATS THE MUSIC
    plz tell me :(

  • @devilqueen8739
    @devilqueen8739 Před 6 lety

    This is so easy my sister knows very well belly dance she can dance beautiful then her

  • @kimzchaos
    @kimzchaos Před 2 lety +1

    Perfect for equestria girls like rarity

  • @vedikavaishnav9751
    @vedikavaishnav9751 Před 6 lety

    iam also belly dance tutorial
    at home

  • @raghoram9872
    @raghoram9872 Před 3 lety

    👌

  • @il000vesims
    @il000vesims Před 10 lety +26

    i cant do it =(((

    • @mariaesco1130
      @mariaesco1130 Před 7 lety +8

      Bery takobell yes u can!! Don't give up

    • @georgewalters7748
      @georgewalters7748 Před 6 lety

      If you want to learn how to belly dance like a pro then go here now: HootBelly.info

    • @michaelreyes5844
      @michaelreyes5844 Před 6 lety

      Friends I found the best website that will help you to learn Belly Dance that is HootBelly.xyz Hope this will help…

    • @jasmineduran6731
      @jasmineduran6731 Před 4 lety

      Bery takobell me neither!

  • @SparkyArtz
    @SparkyArtz Před 9 lety +18

    I want to know what this music is....

    • @getridofpanic
      @getridofpanic Před 7 lety +1

      If you want to learn how to belly dance like a pro then visit this website here: hootdancing.blogspot.com

    • @scarlettgui404
      @scarlettgui404 Před 7 lety

      me,too!!!!!!!!!!

    • @bhartisahu7742
      @bhartisahu7742 Před 7 lety

      abe teri

    • @quinnrichards5969
      @quinnrichards5969 Před 7 lety

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  • @sarahnagi7695
    @sarahnagi7695 Před 7 lety

    I think maybe if Gigi or one of the Victoria secret angels did this dance they would definitely rock it..

  • @owenvannalath7407
    @owenvannalath7407 Před 6 lety +1

    how about for a flexible body

  • @sanmelyusufzai3840
    @sanmelyusufzai3840 Před 11 lety +2

    gypsi dancing

  • @arunahir5757
    @arunahir5757 Před 3 lety +1

    Love you to sitap

  • @sheilamaekrissandigan5050

    I can't do it...maybe because my body just like a stone jejeje