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Belly dance zils

When you think of belly dancing, you probably picture a beautiful woman in a great costume, moving to the music and to the sound of the cymbals she wears on her fingers.  These cymbals are actually technically referred to as belly dance zils and they are culturally accurate aspects of the belly dancing tradition.  If you are into belly dancing and want to take your dancing to the next level or make your costume more authentic and entertaining, then you might consider adding belly dance zils to your routine.

Belly dance zils come in many different varieties.  There are different sizes to choose from, which make different vibrational tones.  There are also belly dance zils made from a variety of materials such as brass, silver, and even gold.  These belly dance zils also make a different type of sound and it is really up to the belly dancer herself to decide what tone she wants her zils to make.  You might consider trying a few different styles of belly dance zils to see what sound you prefer.

Belly dance zils have traditionally been not only part of the belly dancers costume, but creating them has been an art form all its own for centuries.  Belly dance zils are sort of like jewelry or pottery, they have their own special intricate carvings, embellishments and ribbons that make them beautiful to wear and an integral accessory for many dancers.  You can find belly dance zils in all sorts of artistic varieties today, carved and engraved brass or gold with inlays and carvings filled with other precious metals or stones.  Or perhaps you prefer a set of sleek silver zils with very little decoration at all.  Try choosing a set of belly dance zils that will match the rest of your outfit and other accessories to make the ensemble complete.

Once you have selected your belly dance zils, you might feel a little lost wondering exactly how to incorporate them into your belly dancing routine properly.  If you are a self-taught independent belly dancer, then you likely have a natural flair for movement, in which case a little time and practice could be all it takes to figure how out you will play your belly dance zils and how to move your body to the rhythm at the same time.  On the other hand, individuals who take part in belly dance classes or private lessons can look to their teacher for instruction on how to use their belly dance zils to make the most of their beautiful sound.

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