Dancewear and accessories > Info > Belly dance hip scarves

Belly dance hip scarves

The hip scarf is one of the many staples of a belly dance costume. Not only adding another layer of color, but another addition to the movement of belly dancing. It is used as a prop during a belly dance routine, giving the illusion that every part of the body is moving cohesively. Think of it as an extension of the hip during belly dancing. Giving you the ability to reach out with your hips in one fluid movement.

Much like any other layer of the belly dance costume, the hip scarf comes in many different styles, shapes, sizes, colors, and prints. Giving you a leg-up in your fashion sense even during your routine. From the Egyptian style layered scarf; that is a pyramid like scarf trimmed by either beads or coins. Which is one of the longer hip-scarves that you can purchase. Along with your shorter five to three tiered hip-scarves. That are all trimmed for movement with beads and coins. All of which can be found in hundreds of different colors and prints, to fit any costume.

Regardless of the shape or style of hip scarf, they all are meant to sit directly on the hips. Unfortunately many beginners in belly dancing make the common mistake of tying them around the waist. Which of course can block the movement of one’s waist, rather than accentuating it by wrapping the scarf around the hips.

Remember, that once you have chosen your belly dancing costume. You should always consider accessorizing it. This of course starts with the belly dance hip scarf. Giving you a base to work from with the accessories for your belly dance costume. The one unfortunate part of the belly dance scarf, is that there are many manufacturers who don’t consider quality. Instead they opt to offer cheaply priced products that won’t last. For this reason, you should always take care in selecting a hip scarf. Quality is always the key in any dance costume, as anyone would like to get the most bang for their buck. Giving you the ability to enjoy your hip scarf for years of use, without the worry of it falling apart during the first performance.

Resources for Coin belts and Dancewear and accessories

Belly dancing belts
Tribal belly dancing
Egyptian belly dancing
Belly dance veils
Arabian belly dancing
Turkish belly dancing
Belly dance costumes
Belly dance videos
Silk belly dance skirts