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January 1, 2007

Season 1

01. Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy

This episode begins with a gentle warm-up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The choreography that concludes with a freestyle belly dance. teaching sequence includes the 'shoulder shimmy', 'hip rotation', the '1,2,3 hop', and the 'hip pop'.

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January 1, 2007

02. Cairo to Istanbul

This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence introduces four core belly dance moves: the exotic 'head slide', the 'basic Egyptian step','hip circles' and the 'Turkish figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers combine what they have just learned into an authentic belly dance choreography.

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January 1, 2007

03. Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy

This episode guides the viewers through a gentle warm-up. In the teaching sequence, viewers are introduced to the sharp 'hip-piston', 'snake-arms', expressive hand and facial gestures, and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. In the final act, viewers are led through a fun and energetic choreography using the moves they just learned.

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January 1, 2007

04. The Hippy Camel

This episode begins with a floor and standing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes 'shoulder rolls', the 'village shimmy', 'm and m's', and the upper-body isolation called the 'chest camel'. The performance sequence combines all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance choreography. The episode closes with a gorgeous freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

05. From Camp to Cabaret

This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence introduces some new belly dance moves: the 'three-step turn', the 'hip-bounce', the 'gawazzi step', the 'cabaret shimmy', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'. The performance sequence combines these moves into a lively and fun belly dance choreography.

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January 1, 2007

06. The Sultan's Chest

This episode starts with a combination of warm-up moves. The teaching sequence introduces the following core belly dance movements: the 'step/touch/step', the 'Turkish bump', the 'chestcircle', the 'liquid-arms' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers are lead through choreography incorporating all of the moves.

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January 1, 2007

07. The Hanging Garden

This episode guides the viewers through a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence showcases the following belly dance moves: the 'grapevine' traveling step, the 'falling leaves', the 'head-slides', the 'hip-down ronde de jambe' and the 'hip-circle' The episode concludes with an authentic belly dance choreography and a freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

08. Shimmies and Turns

This episode begins with a thorough and gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down two shimmies: the 'shoulder- shimmy' and the 'shimmy-layered hip-circle', two turns: the 'cutturn' and the 'sa'idi turn', as well as the 'hip-rotation' and the challenging 'tremor figure-eight'. The finale guides the viewers through exciting choreography.

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January 1, 2007

09. Hips and Hops on Snakes

This episode begins on the ground with gentle stretches and slowly raises to a standing warm-up. In the teaching sequence, the viewers practice two hip isolations (the 'hip-piston' and the 'hip pop'), the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and the sultry 'snake arms'. The episode concludes with beautiful dance choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

10. Hips Galore

This episode begins with a gentle warm-up. The viewers are then guided through the teaching sequence that includes the lively 'three-step-turn' and three variations on hip isolations: the 'hipbounce', the 'maya hips' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. For the performance, they practice these movements in an energetic choreography.

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January 1, 2007

11. Salome and the Sultan

This episode leads the viewers through a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down four belly dance moves: the 'head-slide', the 'hip-circle', the 'Egyptian figure-eight', and the 'Turkish bump'. These movements then take shape in a fun and energetic choreography. Finally, inspiration transforms these moves into a freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

12. Bellies in Beirut

This episode begins with a graceful warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence guides the viewers through 'shoulder- rolls', the 'village-shimmy', and the more challenging 'belly-rolls', 'zaar-head' and 'Lebanese hip-circles'. The performance combines all these moves into a stunning choreography followed by a freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

13. Ottoman Nights

This episode begins with a gentle warm-up in preparation for dancing. The teaching sequence begins with the 'basic Egyptian step' and the 'Turkish figure-eight' and moves into the more challenging 'shimmy-layered hip-circle,' 'tremor figure-eight' and 'Sa'idi turn'. The performance sequence combines all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance choreography.

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January 1, 2007

14. Shimmying Circles

This episode begins with a gentle floor and standing warm-up. The teaching sequence covers moves such as the sensual 'frontal chest circles' and 'liquid arms', the flirty 'shoulder shimmy' and two variations of hip isolations: the 'hip rotation' and the 'cut turn'. The performance combines these moves in a fluid choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance finale.

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January 1, 2007

15. A Camel in the Cabaret

This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. Five core moves are showcased in the teaching sequence: the 'gawazzi step', 'm and m's', the 'cabaret shimmy', the 'chest-camel', and the beautiful 'side-step arm-sweep'. The choreography section provides the viewers an opportunity to practice these moves in sequence.

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January 1, 2007

16. Hops Through Flames

This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence demonstrates the sensual 'flame' and 'ripple' and the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and 'hip pop'. For the performance, viewers display these moves in an authentic belly dance choreography. The finale of the episode is a gorgeous display of freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

17. Slides, Turns and Layers

This episode begins with a combination of gentle warm-up moves. In the teaching sequence the viewers practice 'head-slides', 'hip-circles', and the more challenging 'shimmy-layered hipcircles', 'tremor figure-eights' and 'sa'idi turns'. The combined moves are demonstrated in the choreography section and showcased in a beautiful freestyle belly dance finale.

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January 1, 2007

18. The Camel's Garden

This episode guides viewers through a gentle warm-up introduction. The teaching sequence introduces the traveling step 'grapevine' and the elegant 'falling leaves'. Familiar moves such as the 'hip-down ronde-de-jambe', the 'm and m's' and the beautiful 'chest camel' are also practiced.

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January 1, 2007

19. Turns with a Bounce

This episode begins with a gentle warm-up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the 'three-step turn', 'hip-bounce', expressive 'facial gestures', and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. The performance sequence combines these moves into an exhilarating choreography. The episode concludes with a freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

20. The Camel and the Snake

This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm-up that prepares the body to dance. In the teaching sequence, viewers practice the 'chest camel' and the 'ripple' which are then combined with the sultry 'full camel.' 'Hip pistons' and 'snake arms' are added to create an authentic belly dance choreography. A freestyle finale concludes the episode.

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January 1, 2007

21. Ethnic Fluidity

This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence includes: 'chest-circles', 'liquid-arms', 'shoulder-rolls', and the energetic 'village-shimmy'. Viewers are given the opportunity to use what they have practiced in a choreographed belly dance performance. Finally, inspiration transforms these moves into a freestyle belly dance finale.

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January 1, 2007

22. Turkish Delight

This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence demonstrates three hip moves: the 'basic Egyptian step', the 'Turkish figure eight' and 'm and m's' and the sensual upper body move: the 'chest camel'. The episode concludes with beautiful dance choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007

23. Rippling Round

This episode begins with a combination of warm-up moves to prepare the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the 'chest camel', the 'ripple', the sultry 'full camel', the traveling step 'grapevine', as well as the elegant 'falling leaves' and 'hip-down ronde de jambe'. These movements then take shape in a fun and energetic choreography.

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January 1, 2007

24. Down to the Nile

This episode begins with seated and standing warm-up moves. The teaching sequence breaks down and demonstrates five authentic belly dance moves: the hip isolations 'maya hips' and its reverse, the 'Egyptian figure-eight', the 'cabaret shimmy', the 'gawazzi step', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'.

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January 1, 2007

25. Slithering and Circling

This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence practices key belly dance moves such as 'hip pistons' and 'snake arms' as well as the more challenging 'belly rolls,' 'Lebanese hip-circles, and the 'zaar head'.

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January 1, 2007

26. Bumps, Pops, and Hops

This episode begins with a gentle combination of movements in preparation for dancing. The teaching sequence leads the viewers through the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and 'hip pop', the 'Turkish Bumps', and the 'standing figure-eight'. The finale guides the viewers through an exciting choreography of what they've just learned and concludes with a stunning freestyle belly dance.

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January 1, 2007