Belly Dance in a Box

Rachel Levin
February 29, 2004

If you're dying to bop like a Bollywood star or shake your hips like Shakira, but aren't sure yet how to make your stomach undulate like a belly dance pro, "The Art of Belly Dancing" might be the cheapest and most fun way to get your start. Published by Running Press (www.runningpress.com, $5.95), this little starter kit comes in a box no larger than a deck of cards. Inside you will find four finger cymbals and a set of decorative jewels for your bellybutton, which will soon be the star of the show. Also included is a small instructional booklet that covers everything a beginner needs to know, from warm-up stretches to basic moves to fashion to music recommendations. Sometimes good things really do come in small packages. Look for it at specialty stores or buy over the Internet.

The Art of Belly Dancing
Photo courtesy of Running Press