Cassiopeia Belly Dance How To - Hip Down 8's

[wizardofmadness]

You're the best teacher! Love this.

[wizardofmadness]

Best teacher! Love it.

[wizardofmadness]

Best teacher!

[akshi87]

how do u do that??!!!!

:O its amazing...i wanna dance like that too....but m not able to! :(

[xBlackOrchidxx]

This move is really hard for me! I had it for a second during class but have been trying to practice at home without much success, my hips end up looking like a they're swinging rather than an smooth,curving 8 shape.

[sunnshine321]

Is the dropping of the hip basically controlled by the shifting of the knees?

[cassiopeia222]

When you are first starting out you will use the shifting of the knees. When you become stronger, the movement will come out of the hips with the knees following along for the ride.

[cassiopeia222]

Try not to go onto your toes until you have built up enough strength in your hips and lower back.  If you go onto your toes too soon, you could injure yourself and you move will become a foot movement instead of a hip movement.

Keep your knees bent! This will help keep your heels on the floor.

[rgrt4life1]

ok thank you so much. but how long did it take you to actually get it and make it look fluent because i know it wont hapene overnight

[cassiopeia222]

Remember that everyone progresses at their own speed. You will become fluent with practice and muscle memory.

[briteeyes777]

Hi, I can't seem to grab the move. My hips are very stiff...do you have any suggestions?

[cassiopeia222]

Try doing the move with only your right hip. Just move the hip out, down, back to center,repeat. Do this on your right hip 20 times then change to the left hip, out, down, back to center, 20 times. This will help to lengthen the muscles and create muscle memory for each individual hip. Then, when you feel comfortable, try the move with both hips.

[shaneth360]

i wanted to know really badly, what is the name of the song here?? i really love the music!! and i love the way you teach. you break it down and make it simple! thank you very much!!!!

[cassiopeia222]

Thank you!

Loreena McKennit's Marco Polo.

[shaneth360]

omg! i found the song!! thanks again!!! i wish i lived near you so i could learn from u in person!! XD keep up the great work!!

[queendon412]

this actually worked!! but i just cant seem to get my left hip to work...lol when its time to switch it doesnt seem to work right!! but thnx

[cassiopeia222]

Hi, practice doing the move with only your left hip. This will help loosen the muscles and build muscle memory.

[trizzytrix]

love your vids but for some reason i just cant do this down 8s... Like thats my fav dance move and i try but i cant do it... its so frustratinggg...

[cassiopeia222]

Try doing the move with only your right hip. Just move the hip out, down, back to center,repeat. Do this on your right hip about 20 times then change to the left hip, out, down, back to center, repeat 20 times. This will help to create muscle memory for each individual hip. Then, when you feel comfortable, try the move with both hips.

[trizzytrix]

Actually i found out how to do it... thx... it hurt my hips for a while since i practiced all the time. my hips were sore. Then the more i practiced the more fluid it became if u know what i mean.. now i can do it without even thinkin abouit it.

[cassiopeia222]

Keep your weight on your heels and practice, practice...

[devangi90]

what is name of the song?

[cassiopeia222]

All the dance moves will look different on the different body types. I'm sure you have more movement then you think. Keep practicing, you will become stronger and more limber with time.

[tari100]

Is this Loreena Mckennit, wow i had no idea it would be possible to belly dance w this song!! this is so great!

[cassiopeia222]

You can use any music to bellydance.  However the best music is middle eastern!

[nebularr]

cool - I know this move as 'outward vertical figure of eight' :D

[yameyameyame]

for some reason I can do the hip up 8's okay but I have soooo much trouble with these!

[Madteapartydisaster]

You're an awesome teacher.

[wjewerica]

beautifull1!!

ive always wondered how to do that!

thank you!

[staceysmom00]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[crizzty]

wow :D=D