1, different places of origin
Indian dance originated in India, as early as the Indus civilization period, the Indian forefathers are very fond of dancing; belly dance originated in the Middle East, and in the Middle East and Pakistan, India, Iran and other areas affected by the Arab culture has made great progress.
2, different costumes
Dance Indian dance can wear a sari, you can also wear PUNJABI: pants + knee-length coat + long scarf. There are many styles of pants, some wide, some tight. Scarves can be tied in different ways; they can be worn around the neck normally and tied around the waist when dancing.
Belly dance costumes are usually composed of three parts: a small top with a navel, a hip belt with sequins, and a low-waisted skirt or lantern pants. According to personal preference can also be equipped with a veil and the corresponding accessories, the whole body of the clothing color to be coordinated up and down, there is a sense of wholeness.
3, dance features different
Indian dance requires dancers often in a semi-squatting position, the dance contains many Indian gestures and sign language; belly dance is characterized by dancers with the rapid rhythm of the changing swing hips and abdomen.
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