30-minute Beginner Belly Dance Class with Portia!

CALLING ALL HIPS! Join @BellyMotions for an intro to Belly Dance class! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Grab a bottle of water, a hip scarf and let's shimmy!
This 30-minute video features a warm up, basic movement introduction and a cool down, perfect if you'd like to get your dance on in a jiffy!
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Music: Hizzy Hips in the Mix by DJ Nader
Instructor: Portia Lange
Location: Miami, FL USA
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[@BellyMotions]

Hi Cuties! Want more? Join me for more LIVESTREAM and ON DEMAND classes and workshops here: dance.bellymotions.com

[@iCarilloninChrist]

*_Fantastic and so enjoyable presentation !!! Lololol your Target/Costco examples !!! Thank you so much !!!_*

[@secret3gaming257]

Hi I'm Ashwini from India... I❤ur workout Portia.. Really ❤दिल से 🙏धन्यवाद

[@user-ur6yn3qp5b]

Вы прекрасны заниматься с Вами наслаждение благодарю

[@goose883hdvalen7]

Very nice, I just watched it but I am going to try it, watch out❤ I like the music but also dancing is one my peace....but I get my strength from my God. But I appreciate you. I am going to share it and have @ it.❤❤ Thank you, Portia 😂🌻😂

[@mirjamwendisch3517]

Very good explanations of the moves ❤

[@deehinkle732]

My first attempt at learning how to belly dance. I am 70 years young. Thank you. You are great❤

[@helencheung6859]

Amazing

[@HF-ni8mu]

Wow, good for you keep up the good work. Right behind you

[@tabindanaveed8261]

And I got inspiration from you. Thank you so much 🤩

[@TrulyUnbothered]

Get it ma

[@bombbbesttestt23]

I love it

[@Blueskies7775]

I’m recovering from cervical cancer and I’m looking forward to working with my feminine energy again….❤

[@BellyMotions]

You hang in there. Rest up, heal up and we’ll dance our femininity back! 💪🏻💃🏻✨

[@Hawaii444]

i have zero coordination but this lady is not only gorgeous and explains very well to the point that i m going to try at home , but she is so funny and humble.

[@alignedalchemywithamelia]

This is the first belly dance class I've ever taken with clear instruction that makes sense and moves that are easy enough to follow and pick up the first time! Loved it, I'll be back!

[@Swasohri]

Best teacher there on youtube for belly dance ...she really knows how to train even the most beginner out of step slow person who never danced anything ..i can't follow left to right in time 😂.. i can't follow any complicated moves and most people go too fast for me..i love her personality .I m 50 I don't a workout where I feel like I will pass out in 10 mins 😅😅

[@user-du2bp3kq5g]

تعلمي من فيفي عبده الرقص

[@Lovingspirit64]

You’re such a wonderful teacher.

[@deniseleavitt6483]

Just what I needed! I’ve been jumping around on KZbin, but I’ve finally found my online belly dance teacher! You are so much fun, and you make it so doable. I love you Miss Portia! I’m sticking with you!

[@BellyMotions]

Awww, I’m so happy you discovered me! It bri ga me great joy to know you’re enjoying the classes!!!

[@FAITHAnlove]

I'm 18, I've been living a sedentary life for 5 years, locked up in my home with a lot of depression, feeling bad about my body but without having the courage to face reality, I was only motivated by wanting to learn belly dance, to be honest I get tired very quickly, my heart races and I have to stop myself to breathe and take a break for some minutes, It makes me feel bad since I'm too young to be so physically ill, But this girl makes me feel that I can learn the way she teaches and encourages us to practice, I can't pay for classes, or go to a gym, but I know that with time and effort I will be With more resistance and I will learn to dance what I like the most, thank you for this opportunity that you are giving us, God bless you today, tomorrow and always! ❤❤❤

[@animepeaches22]

I’m in the same boat. Don’t get discouraged! You are not alone and it’s awesome that you are taking the initiative to do something that you want to do despite depression. ❤

[@BellyMotions]

Your first name says it all!! Gotta have FAITH…faith in YOU! Get that cute butt moving. Let’s get out of this funk. Little by little you will learn to dance AND improve your cardio/respiratory system. You got this girl.

[@FAITHAnlove]

@@BellyMotions thank you I really appreciate it 🤗

[@FAITHAnlove]

@@animepeaches22 thanks God bless you 🤗🌷

[@jenniferdobyns3787]

I have been an on-and-off dancer for years and this was my first encounter with Portia and her teaching style. I absolutely loved her style as an instructor, such fun for this old lady ❤️

[@wraithsways]

IAs someone who is neurodivergent and needs physical activity to be appealing in order to do it at all, this is one of the most fun workout videos I have ever done! Portia, you are an excellent motivator and guider, you made me laugh! Thank you very much for these videos

[@BellyMotions]

Thank YOU for allowing me to share this movement with you!!

[@UntitledKryier]

I recently fell down the belly dancer rabbit hole, and it has help me feel more secure with my body. These videos have been really helpful for my learning process, thank you for these wonderful videos

[@BellyMotions]

You are so welcome my dear. …it’s an empowering rabbit hole 😉

[@ing3666]

Thank you! I was a belly dancer for 6+ years, not a professional, but was part of an amazing troupe! I look forward to watching more of your beginner videos so I can regain my muscle and stamina. Much respect!

[@RosarioMD]

I love her energy! She seems to be very supportive of her students 🙂

[@maririttmayer6775]

So refreshing to watch her students get better rather than the professionals making me feel ??

[@l.watkins7793]

Her energy is perfect!! Thank you for uploading these for others to enjoy!

[@Nelle30]

I’ve been looking for an online class for years. Finally found you. You are such a fantastic teacher. I love how beginner friendly this is. Thank you so much. I’m coming back for more ♥️

[@gemmadidit4118]

I just did this for the first time and didn't have to stop ONCE to figure it out😃! You make the whole thing so natural and fun😆 (...but not easy 🙄) Your personality and humour remind me of my coolest friend in highschool. Thank-you. This lifted my mood immensely😁

[@beverlygannaway5046]

Thank you for creating this. Your instructions and visuals are much easier to understand than reading how to do it.

[@BellyMotions]

You are very welcome my dear! You can get more here! dance.BellyMotions.com weeeeeeee!!!

[@maririttmayer6775]

I been doing Portia's belly dances for a couple weeks now( many different ones on u tube)and watching her students behind her progress and get better is ❤ warming AND very encouraging to me,I see some of them get better after the warm up😊😊

[@valerie-og4ui]

Greetings, fantastic class. First timer belly dancing tho now I see similarity in my dance moves. Out of shape and out of breath. Feels hysterically fantastic ! Looking forward to this journey ! Thank you

[@CorinneL1601]

I am Moroccan...This lifts my soul!

[@Miyu936]

That absolutely flew by! I've dabbled in ballet and pole but this was my first time trying belly dance, and your energy was so fun and motivating!

[@sebumpostmortem]

As a fellow ballerina, welcome to the 6th dimensional pelvic word of belly dance!!! 😉🖤

[@73topforever]

Portia, thank you so much! Keep with teaching the moves' details. YOU ARE GREAT!

[@peggybrillant1432]

I’ve been wanting to learn how to belly dance for years. Tried it once watching one of those Xfinity on demand videos. Let’s just say, all I got out of that was a sore back and belly. Just happened to find your video while looking for something totally unrelated. Love the way you break down the movements and explain them in a way that makes it fun and easy to follow. You now have a new subscriber.

[@BellyMotions]

Thanks for connecting Peggy and happy you're enjoying my videos! Try my On Demand Membership FREE for 7-days & experience the platform with no obligation to commit! Belly dance anytime, it’s exercise in disguise!💃🏽dance.bellymotions.com/

[@kikigirlkauai]

Great instructor. My first view by accident. I miss belly dance. She’s awesome. Got me motivated at my age. Took belly dance 25-35 years ago loved it. Thank you for such a great instruction to remotivaee Love your energy

[@user-dt4zy5vm5p]

Perfect dance teacher!!! Awesome. I am 52 yrs and a dancer by instinct and have been choreographing dance for teams. Loved your teaching and doing it for cardiac health and to increase bone strength... To pass through perimenopause with health.

[@ninaothsciam]

My first time at age 59. Much easier to follow than I expected and, Portia, you are such FUN! Thank you!

[@valerie-og4ui]

Miss Portia, Your Beginner Belly Dance classes is helping me to embrace my feminine side. Wow! Thank you !! Love these moves .

[@keiradavid20]

Thank you so much! You are the best belly dance teacher I have had. I love the way you break each move down and then put it all together. You make it fun and I love the music. I will look for more of your videos!

[@monicagarcia8873]

Only 8 min into the video and you gained another subscriber! Loved it! Your energy is what I need! Thanks ❤

[@oksanakurdjukova5260]

Yes, she is awesome! I'm also new here ❤🎉

[@BellyMotions]

I just love what I do! THANK YOU!! dance.bellymotions.com/

[@artildenram]

I've seen many beginner's belly dance videos. Yours was the best! The energy you put out is so refreshing and makes me want to dance with you. I am recovering from an 8nyear bed bound condition & my challenge is to stand & walk & eventually learn this beautiful art! For now I'm soaking up your lessons in my mind! Great going!❤

[@amam4981]

I've been like 2 year without dancing...and thank you so much for such a brilliant routine.

[@user-ol9zv5rv9r]

Love your classes! Your the best so far. You explain things better to me and make it possible for me to learn. Thank you! I've got a couple girls that meet at my hour or the gym. So glad I found you!!! Thankyou!!

[@ellybrasilsingercantora8195]

I’ve been learning online for years and taking my first in person classes now. I think this class hits all the important ABCs we need daily. On a more health note I suffer from constant back pain and this set is such a relief for my spine. Without a class dynamic the repetition gets monotonous and and the opposite happens here. I wanted more! I really enjoy your teacher personality I felt I was right there with you ladies. Thank you for this and for the motivation 🙏🏼😊

[@BellyMotions]

I just love what I do! THANK YOU for connecting with me!! dance.bellymotions.com/

[@travelfreak4157]

She explains everything so nicely. Best belly dance instructor.

[@BellyMotions]

Thank you so much!

[@annettegenovesi]

This was really different from all of the other exercise videos I have tried. I was intrigued by the part when you swing each hip forward. Brand new to me! Thank you for introducing me to the "forbidden" dance. (I used to think so as a kid).

[@crowmedicine3890]

Sometimes the universe sends you exactly what you need in your life. You are so motivating and you make me smile. So happy to be here!

[@BellyMotions]

This. 🥹❤️🤩💃🏻 dance.BellyMotions.com

[@qqutieked6161]

Just wow! The best belly dance instructor in KZbin for beginners!!!!❤ You explained so well.

[@ventumloquitur8250]

This is so much fun with woman of ALL body types! YAY! Love this! Thank you for bringing this to us! ❤🎉❤

[@debbiekoller9762]

You' are a very good instructor very patient explains everything. Makes learning easy and fun ❤

[@gayletroko6908]

I've been looking for a belly dance channel and I'm so glad I found this one. And it's such a good beginners class. You really explain the moves so clearly and break them down so I know exactly what to do. I also love your energy 💖 Thank you so much. Xx

[@BellyMotions]

I'm glad I can help and honored to be one of your instructors! dance.bellymotions.com/

[@Sandonado]

I think it's the best class on youtube! Thank you so much!

[@MikaelaP.]

Portia is lovely!! Love her energy! Lets do it again 😂 boop bit is so cute! Definitely i would try dancing with her ❤❤❤

[@anhaidelirio]

Awesome class & teacher! Thank you for this class! 🙏🌸

[@vintageincolor]

I really appreciate the transparency of seeing your class and the way you breakdown correct posture before doing the movements. Some of my fave belly dance workout creators don’t bother to explain posture, but I could feel a serious difference after following your instructions. Amazing workout! I hope you upload more.

[@BellyMotions]

Yay!!! Mission accomplished ❤️❤️ happy teacher here!

[@vickytoria9496]

I have taken belly dance classes in the past both in live classes and on video, this one is by far my favorite! I love Portia’s energy, I like how she explains and breaks down the movements and she does it in a way that makes you feel like she’s in the living room with you. Thank you for these videos 💚

[@BellyMotions]

I just love what I do! THANK YOU for dancing with me!!! dance.bellymotions.com/

[@Jas-sq5er]

❤❤❤❤ this popped in my recommended. She is wonderful and loves the energy. Adding to my monthly workout calendar

[@cherieannbuelis3751]

Thanks Portia... watching and following your belly dancing tutorials all the way from Philippines

[@Mz-Amanda4u]

Wow! I’m so glad I found your channel. I have always wanted to learn to belly dance .I been looking to switch up my workout routine and I just found it! Did my first video today and can’t wait to do it again!

[@alison614606]

You are such an engaging instructor! Bellydance was not on my fitness radar, but I stumbled across your channel, and I remembered your exercise dvd from 20-ish years ago! I gave this one a whirl today. I’m stiff and awkward as can be but it was fun! Thanks. :)

[@isabellarusso57]

I love the music and your Style of teaching, Portia! I seem to learn better with the right music. ❤️

[@DevilishMonkey23]

this teacher has great energy!

[@windowdancercymbals8246]

One of the very best dance teachers!! Hugs!!! Adrienne

[@Killedbyclowns]

I really really enjoyed watching this your a very engaging teacher great at explaining exactly what you wanted to get across I like how you don’t yell at everyone I could feel what you meant ~ great work ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ellenkropp-rogers4808]

Love! the warm-up! Great, clear, concise instructions. Thank you ❤

[@lynnebizlyne436]

Awesome class! Excellent instruction. It was so much better than any other class I tried. 👍👍

[@RobbinmyZombie]

Wow, this was tough and I felt every muscle in my legs and feet but Portia, you are a fantastic teacher!! I’ve missed dance so much, I wish I was in your city! ❤️

[@Fleurish22]

I had so much fun. Beautiful energy. Thank you. ❤💕

[@adrienbubnow513]

I wanna start working out and I did a 30 min workout with this video without stopping because it didn’t even feel like I worked out it was so much fun!! I hate gyms and stuff so thank you so much!!

[@BellyMotions]

EXERCISE IN DISGUIS!!!! Thanks for subscribing and dancing with me! 💕

[@che7130]

This was absolutely AMAZING!! I've tried belly dancing before but I never fully connected with it and it was never so much fun! Thank you so much for this!! You got a subscriber out of me!

[@juliewray7681]

I committed to working out at home about 5 weeks ago. This is my favorite video. My tight hips have loosened immensely and I've started dancing more throughout the day. Sending so much ❤ to you. Thank you!!!

[@BellyMotions]

You got this! I committed too but feel off the wagon a bit. Gotta restart this week! dance.BellyMotions.com

[@meysan_]

Nice job and those crazy Lebanese songs takes me back to the early 2000s ❤ this will be definitely my next routine

[@alvenejacobs233]

You are amazing , strong and have me at...not stopping..thanks for your energy 😂❤❤❤🎉😊

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Portia: Finally attempted your fabulous video. I love it! Will do this over and over until I nail it. Then I’m on to another beginner video. You make it really fun. So effective when you make us BAM and BOOM those hips! Thank you. 💜😎🇺🇸

[@joannepeyton1654]

Hi Portia: What a fabulous video! Never actually thought about trying it until now. You make it look doable with lots of practice on my part. Great explanations for the steps you were showing. Thank you for your time and energy. Your vibe is infectious. 💜

[@BellyMotions]

YIPPEEEE! That's one of my main goals in life...share the joy of belly dancing with other women. ...and love on my kids, hubby, pets and food. ...and food food food! lol

[@jackiereynolds5424]

Love how you talk in rhythm with the music 😊🎉❤

[@marifeo.menguito5673]

Thank you for this beautiful belly motions. I would probably do it again and again. More power!

[@lacededwards7900]

You are a wonderful teacher. I can't dance very well on my own, but you're making it easy for me to follow and learn.

[@dragonartstudios]

This was my first belly dance lesson and it was amazing! I love your energy and the fun comments, keep it like that please! Thank you so much! :) >3

[@BellyMotions]

Oh I’m so honored!!!! I hope I’ve planted an empowering seed!

[@susanrattliff635]

You are wonderful. I love that you explained what to do and not to do, realizing some of us have never done this before. Your energy and explanation will keep me coming back. After I feel like I have a good handle on these movements which video should be next?

[@user-qg6fv2zl6t]

You are such a great teacher. Thank you🙏

[@user-is7xs1mr9y]

This was great! I've been practicing martial arts for only 8 months so far so I have built strength and stamina, but this was still challenging, especially for the brain. My martial arts teacher actually uses dancing to warm us up and she says dancing is the best way to have coordination, which is vital for martial arts. I love how well explained every movement is, even someone as clumsy as me could follow along and I actually did better than I expected! I did this in my room in front of my mirror and I almost looked like I knew what I was doing, you're an excellent teacher Miss Portia! I love your energy and I really appreciated that Karate Kid "wax on, wax off" comment lol.

[@LeeSing-oe3ig]

Danke schön! Das waren wirklich schnelle 30 Minuten, die mir noch dazu Spaß gemacht haben. Danke!😊

[@NancyRichmondTarot]

I just did this for the first time and made it through all 30 minutes! My legs are a bit wobbly but I'm going to keep with it. Thanks for your videos, you have great energy 😊

[@Swasohri]

Music is awesome and I love how it's Arabic fusion w other influences ❤❤❤❤

[@sandrayuen9497]

You’re awesome! Thanks for a wonderful class/instruction.

[@WellCarryOn22]

Omggg you’re such a great teacher! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@valeriaallen1083]

Hello Portia @Bellymotions I have been wanting to attend a belly dance class for a long but was afraid. I found your KZbin channel & I love your classes. I must say you are hiliarlous as well. It makes belly dancing fun. Thank you❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤❤ I'm doing it!! WHAT I'm belly dancing!!!

[@username201097]

This was awesome! I was practicing Tahitian dancing for the past few months but along the way I found this - I think that belly dancing is a more complete movement - if that makes sense - Tahitian dancing for me was a great introduction to learning how to use my core - but thanks - loved this lesson

[@madielbarojasnapoles2288]

Hola, es el primer video de belli dance que veo donde dan una clase donde las principiantes podemos de verdad aprender los movimientos. Gracias. Bendiciones. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bestlifenow1111]

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I forgot how much I love belly dancing!!! Thank you!!! You make it so easy!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@BellyMotions]

I'm so glad! GET YOUR BELLY IN MOTION...no reason to stop now!!!

[@abbieharris28]

absolutely loved this lesson 🥰 thank you for sharing :))))

[@dianehutcheson1871]

Hi Portia , great class first belly dance class ever. Love how you teach and break it down. This is great for me to correct my posture and stand tall, isolate and strengthen all of those muscles, thank you so much! I find this to be the greatest complement to my line dance lessons. Started those 9 months ago , good progress learning moving etc,but I know I need to move more and in different ways this will be it . Repetition is key. You are the most welcoming and upbeat teacher right in alignment with me .

[@BellyMotions]

Hi Diane and thanks for dancing with me! Try my On Demand Membership FREE for 7-days & experience the platform with no obligation to commit! Belly dance anytime, it’s exercise in disguise!💃🏽dance.bellymotions.com/

[@Amenranka]

Ohhh, my gosh.. this is the best belly dancing video class I've come across. Love it..thank you. I had fun.

[@sarai.1995lady]

Hace tiempo que no hago ejercicio de ningún tipo😢 y me siento muy mal con mi cuerpo porque engordado así que aquí en este canal aunque soy nueva suscriptora estoy empezando a reactivar nuevamente mi autoestima gracias Portia besitos❤.

[@raniroramirez5865]

wow this is suuuuuper amazing & fun, Portia you have the best attitude, great energy, hilarious, engaging, I am definitely your newest Latina fan... I will be celebrating a big milestone soon so I feel I FOUND YOU at the perfect time. LOVE your energy, you are a gorgeous instructor to us all :)

[@Andrea-fl2ol]

I just happened to stumble across this video and Portia caught my attention because she’s different from the others I have seen. What an awesome personality and her movements are easy to follow! I’m definitely going to give it a go! Thank you Portia!

[@BellyMotions]

Thanks for connecting & dancing with me!

[@christinec.2376]

you're a very good bellydance teacher.. those of us out here give you props! yala habibi!

[@staceybaker4925]

I’m so glad i found you I did a few classes years ago and then it was cancelled and nothing else in my area so now I can try at home 😀

[@zenlivingliterature]

Thank you for this class. After class, I made a promise to myself to dance my way into my 40th birthday.

[@strawberrymoochie6909]

Wow!!!! This lesson is amazing😍😍😍im running out of breath but i feel so light and intense at the same time..I will be including this in my workouts..Thank you Miss Portia❤❤❤

[@l.l.8022]

this was so fun! the target thing had me in stitches 😂😊

[@CiCiParisian]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ you are an amazing person then an amazing teacher and perfect woman just look at ur danse vedio I feeling it ! Continue and you are the best for belly 💃🙏🏼 thanks for all those vedio classes 🎉

[@user-zl4jn4if1j]

Wow wow wow My 1st time at your class, FABULOUS!!! I class myself quite fit, yeah well girl i was perspiring to the max. Proud of myself !i loved it i will c u again tomorrow! Godbless you all🙏

[@emmagarcia1685]

Very nice class! Love it! I learned a lot today! Thank you!

[@oksanakurdjukova5260]

It's almost 3am here where I am and I'm dancing with you 😂😂🤪 I accidentally found this video and couldn't resist watching it!! You're such a positive and thoughtful teacher! 💜🥰 It feels good to learn from you! I'll definitely come back again!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@BellyMotions]

I AM SO HAPPY YOUR BACK TO DANCING!! Only good things! Find me here: dance.bellymotions.com/

[@AndNowIWrite]

Thank you for getting right into it! Perfect!❤

[@rebecaalvear2002]

One million thanks, you are divine, I loved the class, it's marvelous and easy to learn with you, I have not words. Thanks, thanks, thanks.

[@tommiecathcart9780]

Oh my word! You are so precious! What a fun class! I had been thinking about trying belly dancing to help with my tight pelvic core (think constant migraine there). Today was My first! I’ll be back!!!