Top Activities For a Belly Dancer With Dogs

Introduction

The belly dance is a famous Arabic dance that took over the world. This expressive dance, which originated in Egypt, has become so popular that basically all countries in the world have some sort of a belly dance culture. The costumes, the movements, and the music are the basics of this complex dancing style, so if you have dedicated your life to this art, it is only natural that you’d want to include your best friend, your doggo, in it.

Doggatella Versace

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Moderate

Normal

2 hrs

Items needed

Fabric

thread

needles

sewing machine (optional)

treats

beads

measuring tape

Activity description

Everyone knows that to be considered a serious belly dancer, you need to invest your time in making nice, intricate costumes. The shinier, louder, and better made your costume is, the better impression you will leave with your fantastic dancing skills. So, if you can have an amazing belly dancing costume, why can’t your dog? Get a bit creative and make a fantastic costume for them so they can join you on stage and wow the audience with their skills and amazing looks! All you need for supplies are some fabric, needle and a thread, a sewing machine if you have one, some beads and bells, and of course, treats for your Doggatella Versace to reward them for being so creative and skilled in costume making!

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Measurements first

Before you go and create a costume from scratch, you need to measure twice before you cut! Draw your ensemble on a large sheet of paper to get the general idea of what you want to make and then take your doggo’s measurements to make sure that the costume fits once it’s done.

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Cut

When you have your measurements, and you have your pattern on large sheets of paper or cardboard, it is time to cut the fabric. Spread it over a large table and place your designs on it. Then, make your marks with a piece of chalk or a pencil and cut! Your pup can hold the fabric for you to keep it steady on the table while you cut.

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Stitch

Finally, it is time to put the pieces together. As you go, put the costume on your doggo to make sure it fits. When you have all the basic sewing done, you can decorate the outfit with beads and bells, let your imagination loose and create the most fantastic design on the finished product!

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Exercise

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Cheap

Hard

1 hr

Items needed

Sneakers

water

water bowl

snacks

Activity description

Belly dancers are in great shape at all times. They need to be, as their particular style of dancing requires a lot of energy and a lot of flexibility. The movements of the torso are quite complex, and to achieve them with such elegance and ease, one must be very fit and have strong muscles. Therefore, it is only natural for belly dancers to work out regularly, so while you do, take your dog with you! They will surely love some physical activity during the day apart from their walks, so take them along and show them some exercises they can perform with you!

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Stretch

Before any exercise, it is important to stretch to avoid muscle injury and tearing of the ligaments. Start with light stretching and show your doggo how to follow. Lie on your back and spread your arms and legs (or both sets of legs in your pup’s case). Keep the position for a few seconds and repeat six times.

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Cardio

After stretching, it is time for cardio! Everyone hates it, yes, but it is essential to do it to maintain your stamina while you dance. Run around a little bit, do some light jogging and jumping jacks, and have your dog run beside you at all times. Teach them to keep up and not to run too fast so as to preserve energy.

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Dance Baby Dance

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Cheap

Hard

30 min

Items needed

Treats

Costumes

Activity description

As a belly dancer, you are probably not opposed to performing for your friends, family, and even strangers, one of your performances in public. As much as you love it and find it exciting and exhilarating, your doggo probably feels the same as they have no sense of shame or anxiety over possible failure. Next time you want to show off your moves to your friends, do it in a duet with your lovely doggo! Teach them how to dance and move their body like a belly dancer does and let the world know just how talented and flexible they are. The only price to pay for this fun activity is a willingness to perform!

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Hind leg dance

Teach your pup how to dance on their hind legs if possible, and only if it won't affect their health and joints in any way. Always remember to be safe first, no art is worth getting hurt over or injuring your pup’s joints and ligaments. Be a patient teacher and give them treats every time they do something right.

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Perform

Gather your friends, family, canine buddies, and acquaintances for a fun night of belly dancing in your apartment. Be a great host and decorate your place with pillows and candles and put on a show they’ll never forget! Let your pup show off their skills and allow them to be the star of the evening!

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More Fun Ideas...

Learn New Moves

A part of belly dancing is improvement and innovation. Try to learn some new moves and teach your doggo how to do them too so you can put on shows together and wow the crowds!

Go to a Show

Find a dog-friendly belly dancing show and take your pup on a night in the town! Go see a performance together and catch some new moves and costume styles you can later apply to your own shows!

Conclusion

As you can see, the ancient art of belly dancing is not only reserved for humans. Dogs are more than capable of performing this dance. Maybe their moves won't be as intricate and complex as those of a human, but we are absolutely certain that they will be incredibly adorable and heart-warming, so teach your doggo how to dance and let them be your partner in life and art alike!