Belly Dancing Moves: How to Do the Vertical Figure-8

The vertical figure-8 consists of two different isolations that can be done while keeping your feet on the floor. Find out the easiest way to do the vertical figure-8 with help from a professional belly dancing instructor in this free video on belly dancing.

Expert: Sahira
Contact: www.sahira.cc
Bio: Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston, Texas under the direction of Thalia and Shakira Masood-Ali.
Filmmaker: Lauren Checchio

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• belly dancing
• dance lessons
• belly dancing moves
• twist moves
• horizontal figure-8
• vertical figure-8
• triplet move
• chest circles
• undulation
• shimmy

[SleepyDancer]

thanks for the tutorial. I know the move but you broke it down differently than how I learned it and it's looks more fluid now. You are an excellent teacher. I will have to check out your performances if any are on youtube.

[mizzishukaur]

I love this move!!! My favorite!

[franceinayear]

@dreaming raven, when you bend your knees you can get a lot more extension in your hips and you dont have the need of lifting your heels.

[JaderGater2]

@DreamingRaven You have to straighten out the knee

[Soar19]

@DreamingRaven , I totally agree with you.I can't do this with my heels on the floor!If they are not lifted,the hip isn't lifted either.

[DreamingRaven]

It would be easier to understand if we could see your feet. i don't understand how this is accomplished without lifting your heels slightly.

[HannaH021]

Absolutely EXCELLENT tutorial! I love the way you broke the move into two little moves! Super! Thanks

[LawrenceBean11]

That seems harder than the horizontal figure eight!

[Lunamar17]

added to playlist. Thank you (((=

[keecah]

lol i luv this its awsum..nd understandable:P