Strike A Pose

[Mouse]

At the end of a group piece I am currently learning, we are supposed to strike a dramatic pose (each girl different from any other) to finish. I tend to keep falling back on the old 'one arm up, the other hand at the hip' pose but I'd rather end with something a bit different. I was hoping you guys might be able to give me a few ideas (preferably with visuals) so I don't end up looking (and feeling) like a dork.

Many thanks!
Lisa

[Gia al Qamar]

Try both arms up. Try both arms down, head thrown back...stand in front of your mirror and "vogue"!!!
Gia

[Moon]

You could also find some pictures of bellydancers on the internet to get some inspiration (Salome's pictures to start with for example )

[Rebecca_]

You could always lift both of your arms above your head and press the palms of your hands together in the prayer position.
Okay guys, this is bad. I'm sitting in my electricity and magnetism class on my lap top reading the forum. Shame on me!

[Rebecca_]

I just thought of another cool one. I don't know if I can describe it, but I'm going to try. Stand up very straight, and roll your shoulders back. Extend your arms backwards, bent slightly at the elbows, palms flat and parallel with your body. This should frame your butt/hips nicely. This looks cool if you put one foot slightly in front of the other, front foot on the toe, with thighs together. If anyone knows what I'm talking about and thinks they can explain it better, please feel free to.

[elle21]

If you're comfy with the 'one arm up, other on hip', you can vary it a little by taking a bit step back (or a big step forward- back is better) so you are almost on bended knee, like you're about to propose, with one arm up, one on hip or front leg, and look up at hand that is up.

oh so much harder without being able to show someone in the flesh!

[Mouse]

Thanks guys - I'm going to give all your suggestions a go!

xxx
Lisa

[gwinity]

If you're comfy with the 'one arm up, other on hip', you can vary it a little by taking a bit step back (or a big step forward- back is better) so you are almost on bended knee, like you're about to propose, with one arm up, one on hip or front leg, and look up at hand that is up.

oh so much harder without being able to show someone in the flesh!

Yes, if you're comfortable with one-arm-up, then this is the perfect way to exagggerate it! Head back, chest out, arms strong! We had a similar finale to a piece we were learning, too, and I kept striking that very same pose (of course with such a wide stance, my back foot did keep tripping the girl behing me, so be aware of the space around you)

[Scimitar_Moon]

Ok how's this one:

Left arm up to your chest, elbow bent, hand over the heart (but not touching). Right arm extended in front of you, like you're reaching out for something (but gracefully). Your body weight is on the left leg, right leg is forward, foot pointing.

If that's too confusing let me know and I'll try to draw it or find a picture.

Good luck!

~Elena

[Rebecca_]

Ok how's this one:

Left arm up to your chest, elbow bent, hand over the heart (but not touching). Right arm extended in front of you, like you're reaching out for something (but gracefully). Your body weight is on the left leg, right leg is forward, foot pointing.

If that's too confusing let me know and I'll try to draw it or find a picture.

Good luck!

~Elena

I like that one! I might use it myself.