How to Do Level Changes | Belly Dance

Watch more How to Belly Dance videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/510000-How-to-Play-Doubles-on-Finger-Cymbals-Belly-DanceLearn how to do level changes in this Howcast belly dance video featuring Irina Akulenko.So, whenever you're more comfortable with balancing, you might want to trya prop.So, in belly-dancing, we often use things like swords, canes or trays tobalance on top of the head to demonstrate your strength and dexterity andto mesmerize your audience.Now, the heavier the object, the easier it is to balance. If it's lighter,it might slide off your head, you wouldn't even feel it. So, try somethingheavier, like a heavier book or ultimately, a sword would be very helpfulfor you to figure out how to balance comfortably.Once you're comfortable doing that, having something on your head andmoving to the music, you can add more dimension to your dancing if you addlevel changes.So, to do a level change, I recommend having one foot in front of theother, coming up on toes and keeping your core really engaged.The more you pull that belly in, the easier it will be to descend andascend back up.So, all you would do is come straight down and then come back up. So, let'stry that with music.You can try to layer some movements.The harder version is using your hips. Especially on the way up.And another one that can definitely take the breath way is a sudden drop.