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What's the difference between Indian dance and belly dance? Explain in detail, thank you!

1, different origins

Indian dance originated in India. As early as the Indus civilization, Indian ancestors liked dancing very much. Belly dance originated in the Middle East and has made great progress in the Middle East, Pakistan, India, Iran and other areas influenced by Arab culture.

2. Different clothes

You can wear sari or Punjab for Indian dance: pants+knee-length gown+long scarf. There are many styles of trousers, wide and tight. Scarves are tied differently. You can wear it around your neck at ordinary times and tie it around your waist when you dance.

Belly dancing clothes usually consist of three parts: a small coat with a navel exposed, a hip belt with sequins, a low-waisted skirt or bloomers. According to personal preference, you can also match the veil and corresponding accessories, and the color of the whole body should be coordinated up and down to have a sense of integrity.

3. Different dance features

Indian dance requires dancers to be in a semi-squat posture, and the dance contains many Indian gestures and sign language; Belly dancing is characterized by dancers swinging their hips and abdomen with the ever-changing fast pace.

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