Belly Dance Lessons with Sahira - Saidi Basic 1

Time to get your Saidi on! Saidi dance is a folkloric style from upper Egypt that is energetic and grounded. It has a very different feel from classical raqs sharqui and is one of the most important Arab folkloric dance styles to be familiar with, as the rhythm and the music is often used in belly dance. In this tutorial I will take you through the basics of this earthy style and show you some tips and pointers so you can really dive into the feel of the dance, which is something that many dancers struggle with. So grab your hip scarf and let’s Saidi! *** If you enjoyed this tutorial and are looking to get a solid foundation for an amazing belly dance journey of your own, sign up now for the FREE 7-Day Beginner Belly Dance Jumpstart program online. Get 7 days of free belly dance tutorial videos emailed directly to you today! *** The music used for today’s drill is: Arabian Nights by Hossam R