Too Late to Start Belly Dancing? - Jensuya Belly Dance
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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Too Late to Start Belly Dancing is Jensuya Belly Dance discussing what the best age is to begin belly dancing. In this video belly dancer Jensuya talks about the pros and cons of learning to belly dance as young person and the surprising advantage of beginning belly dance as a mature person. Belly Dancer Jensuya states that belly dance is putting the music on the body with dance moves that represent the sounds and the feel of the music in a particular aesthetic. Belly dancer Jennifer "Jensuya" Carpenter-Peak. Copyright, Robert Peak Design, 2019.
Filmed in Telchac Puerto, Yucatán, Mexico.
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ABOUT Jennifer "Jensuya" Carpenter-Peak
Dancer JENSUYA began her training in 1973 when most of her childhood was spent overseas immersed in other cultures. In 2002 she began belly dancing with classes, workshops, self-guided study, and more travel to the Middle East. Two years later, she and her husband, musician Robert Peak, founded their music and dance ensemble, TarabRaqs. Since then, Jensuya has produced and performed in hundreds of live music and belly dance shows. With honors bestowed by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, the American Turkish Association, and a feature profile on the U.S. Government-funded Alhurra TV network broadcasting to over 24 million viewers in the Middle East, Ms. Carpenter-Peak is on the forefront of Middle Eastern dance in America.
ABOUT Robert Peak Design
Filmmaker ROBERT PEAK established his career in 1987 with graphic design in Washington, D.C. He was on the forefront of the budding desktop publishing movement and both catered to a substantial list of design clients and served as expert consultant to government agencies and private firms for effectively using design software. In 1993 undertook a 4-year round-the-world travel and photography expedition with his wife (Jensuya), and subsequently relocated to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. The studio doors were reopened in 1996, and the firm expanded the services in 2002 with commercial photography, in 2007 with film production, and in 2013 with aerial photography/cinematography.
Dancers, including you who are about to start 😉, what age did you or will you start belly dancing? As I mentioned in the video, I began my belly dance journey at 37....and, obviously, still lovin' it! Share your experiences with us. 😊
I had done videos for years, but didn't start taking actual classes, and taking it seriously, until 38 and now I'm 40.
@@Sassypantsdance that is fantastic! I studied a lot from DVD's too...before RUclips existed!
I would have started sooner but I had no idea there was a teacher nearby! It's a very small town! Now I'm performing! I can't believe it! I'm giddy like a little kid!😁
@@Sassypantsdance that is fantastic!! Isn't it absolutely a joy to feel like a kid again! 😍 Have you seen our playlist of Hafla skills and performance skills? We have a lot of videos on preparing for performances. bit.ly/JBDHaflaSkillsPlaylist bit.ly/JBDPerformanceSkillsPlaylist
@Black and red Nails great question! And a big one to answer. First, I think, it depends on what you define as a "belly dancer." If you mean having fun dancing in the aesthetic or "look" and technique of belly dance, then from Day 1 I think you can be a belly dancer. Like all art forms, there is no point at which we say, "now I'm a belly dancer." It is a constant learning and evolving and getting better (hopefully!) Many belly dancers begin performing after just a few months. I think that is great! And it is fun. There is much more to discuss about this. Thank you for asking the question. I want to do a video on it. 😉
I went through my 20s wanting to try belly dancing and now that I’m 31 I’m refusing to go any longer without trying. I think my confidence level at 31 is much stronger and I can focus more on technique.
Yes! Aiwa! Isn't that just the greatest thing about getting older, @Valkylva?! I assume you've subscribed to the channel and done the technique and workout videos? For sure, post any questions you have. 💕
I'm a 46-year-old female dairy farmer and I don't have a lot of opportunity to even go through one of video without pausing it because of work. However I do two to three minutes increments while I'm working! That's my best opportunity and I am loving it, thank you so very much!!
Dancing has always been a passion, belly dancing has always caught my eye and now I'm giving it a try!
That is awesome, @Shanna Chrishell Simmons! I'm so happy to be here to help you learn, and in fact, practicing in tiny sessions many times a day is an excellent way to build muscle memory and to keep from "overdoing" it when you first start out. Have you done our 5-Minute Workouts? I think they would work perfectly with your schedule: bit.ly/JBD5MinWktPlaylist Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! 💕
I started Belly Dancing at age 27 and had to quit at age 59, as I had damaged my knees. Yes, I did the warm ups and the cool downs. I FELL in love with the dance and was naturally "good" at it; so I would practice from 2 ---5 hours daily. I over did it.
Total joy to dance that many hours a day! You feel the music in your soul, don't you?! ❤️
@@JensuyaBellyDance Yes, It totally moved me. The actual me.
Im 35 now, just start to learn belly dance about a year. N i love it soooo much... Now i cant live even a day without practicing or watching a belly dance
Fantastic, @mercury me! I know the feeling-isn't it wonderful! Have you visited our channel and checked out the playlists? Also, you might like to subscribe to the channel and to our blog. www.jensuya.com/blog Let me know what I can help you with. Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! ❤️
My daughter purchased 4 belly dance lessons for me for Christmas when she signed up herself. We both started in January 2024; I got hooked and am now going to classes each week on my own as well as watching online videos (like yours). I will be 73 soon. It's NEVER too late to start! I'm taking classes with women of all ages and am having so much fun! It's great exercise and a terrific way to meet new friends. I may not look as youthful or be as flexible as the younger women in class, but it really doesn't matter. Thank you for this encouraging video! I hope it inspires other senior adult women.
What a wonderful Christmas present from your daughter! 💕 In Arabic, we can say, "Aiwa Habibi!" (You'll hear me say that in lots of our videos. 😉) I'm so glad I've inspired you, and I hope you visit our channel ("our" is my husband and drummer, Bob, and me) and do some lessons and workout with us. Check out our new "Shape Up with Belly Dance" classes in the 15-minute classes series: bit.ly/JBD15MinClasses Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! 💕
Am 13 and I've been searching RUclips for good belly dancing videos and honestly you make the best belly dancing tutorials, keep doing what you doing, god bless 💖💖🙌
That is awesome, @Hi I’m Emily! Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! You can do the videos in our playlist, or create your own with the tutorials and workouts in the order you like to do them. And when your family needs a gift idea for your next birthday, show them our “Introduction to Belly Dance” online course. 😁 school.Jensuya.com
Hi, I found a tutorial video of yours 6 days ago, and I feel like you've changed my life. I had become very sedentary the last few years, I felt myself getting heavier and flabbier by the day. I'm 55 years old, and when I was 46 I had a very unexpected pregnancy that ended in miscarriage, the sadness of the tragedy and the hormones being all over the place left me in a depression and took my desire to be an active person, so really is almost a decade of no real physical activity. The last few months with a change in my diet and medication I finally feel like I'm out from under the cloud I've been under so long. I felt like I could start being active and I started walking. But I live in the Houston, TX area and the heat and humidity is already starting to sneak back in, so I was looking for an indoor activity and found you!! In just 6 days you are such a bright spot in my day. Already I go to bed thinking about what video I might watch the next day, I wake up and start to glide to the kitchen instead of walk. While I make my morning matcha I do hip sways and hip drops. I've ordered some pony beads to make a hip scarf. You are an inspiration, and I have started calling you my guru. I just looked up guru to make sure I was using the word correctly and it does mean a mentor, guide, expert in a certain field, but the literal translation is "dispeller of darkness"!! Wow how fitting, I had just called you a bright spot in my day, so you are my true Guru!! Thank you for being you!!!
@Marilyn Sculthorp, I am humbled and honored 🥰 and just overjoyed that we have found this virtual connection. That I can help you to find joy and learn how to bring it out through our beloved belly dance is a gift to me that I treasure. Thank you for letting me know. 💕 We'll be posting a new video in a few days that I'm sure you'll love...in the mean time, keep dancing with me virtually! 💕
This is such a beautiful comment. I'm so inspired.
I m 31 now n I really needed this kind of a video to start..it motivated me to learn it in a proper manner..not just for a hobby or else.. thanks
I am so happy to hear that, @arnima gloriess! Here is Lesson 2: bit.ly/JBDLesson2Home I invite you to subscribe as we have many more tutorials on the channel. If you want an in-depth online course in beginning belly dance, take a look at our "Introduction to Belly Dance" course. school.jensuya.com/p/how-to-belly-dance-online-course-for-beginners This will give you a solid foundation in belly dance. 🥰 Feel free to ask me any questions. 😉
@@JensuyaBellyDance thank u so much... 🥰
I'm thinking of it from 8 years , I'm 22, starting now💜.
I’m so glad, @Vibes With me! Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! Have you done any of our tutorials, yet? Here’s one to get started: bit.ly/JBDBeginAtHome. ❤️
Hi Jensueya, i am 71 my passion is to Belly dance and i do Zumba 5 times a week. I stay fit and work out and will teach Belly dance. Just never throw in the towel and never give up.
Fancesca
Exactly!
Very interesting and informative Jensuya. I understand starting young in the art is very amazing. Even when you get older still the art looks amazing. Jensuya you still look like you in your 40's. Stunning
Thank you, ShahidM2! 😍 I spend many hours each day keeping fit...but I love it! How is your drumming coming along? 😉
@@JensuyaBellyDance thanks. It is going. Getting there.
Aiwa! A little bit of practice each day makes a big difference. 😉
I am 73 yes old. I have started dancing three days ago. I love it. Any age is great. Love your videos
Aiwa Habibi! Glad to have you with us! Also, you might like our Follow Along dances-they're part of our Range of Motion classes for Belly Dance. Try one, and let me know your thoughts: bit.ly/JBDFollowAlongPlaylist ❤
It's so exciting that you began at 37 and became a pro! I haven't been dancing it long and am 37 now. :)
Aiwa Habibi! When we are young, we think that life is over when we get "old!" Keep dancing with us. We have lots on the channel, and an online school (school.jensuya.com/) Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! 💕
@@JensuyaBellyDance Thanks so much for your response! Do you find a low heat hot glue gun holds gems on well enough? Or would you recommend a high heat model? Thanks!!! Keep dancing!
@@tranquildoe "Aiwa" is, indeed, something like, "yes! or yeah!" It's, for sure, a positive exclamation. "Habibi" means "beloved," and it's commonly used as a term of endearment even beyond family members. Keep an ear open for "Habibi" in songs. 🥰 I use a "regular" mini hot glue gun. And it's kept the rhinestones in place for lots of sweaty dancing! Have you seen this video: bit.ly/JBDRevampCostume. 💕
@@JensuyaBellyDance Thanks for responding again! Yes - I had learned Habibi already from songs as I heard it so many times I had to look it up! Okay, good to know about your hot glue gun. Aiwa, Habibi! I love that video - I've watched it several times.
I am 75 and have some back and leg problems. My therapist recommended that I do some moves like a belly dancer. I find your videos very informative and easy to do, and I’m having fun with it. I just started and am looking forward to feeling better and toning up.
Fantastic, @Eileen Jungel! Your therapist is brilliant, in my humble opinion! 😁 Be sure to take it easy at first and save time for some gentle stretching after your belly dance sessions. You may find that you are using muscles in ways that you never have before. You've seen our beginner workout series, yes? If you want a full program where we teach you how to belly dance in a way that you can tailor the pace exactly right for you, check out our "Introduction to Belly Dance" online course. Here's the course page where you can also see a preview: school.jensuya.com/p/how-to-belly-dance-online-course-for-beginners Aiwa! Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! ❤️
@@JensuyaBellyDance Thank you. I have been exercising for the past 15 years on elliptical, bike and treadmill, plus floor exercises. I will be doing just the basic moves at a slow pace. My therapist particularly pointed out the figure eights. As with therapy, I am starting to feel more flexible. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Sounds like a marvelous plan, @Eileen Jungel! Have you done any of our Figure 8 videos? Here’s one: bit.ly/JBD5MinWktFig8Horiz. 😁
My doctor wanted me to teach her the dance. Knowing her, I questioned to myself why? I told her the music must be your passion; it must MOVE YOUR SOUL! The rest is easy. Also a bedlah will be your best "working clothes". I agree with you about dancing at an older age, as your dance can reflect your life experiences, your joys, your passions, your sorrows.
I love that, clare5 one! And I love your description of belly dance "working clothes!" 😁
I am turning 37 in Dec. I started belly dancing at 29, but stopped for a few years. Now I have danced for about 4 years. Thanks for your inspiration.
I am honored to be part of your returning journey into belly dancing, @ty Chan! I invite you to subscribe to the channel as we have many tutorials and workouts that I think you will learn from and have fun with! 🥰
I would like to add....even though I think that this might have been implied if not specifically mentioned....that another huge reason that "older" bellydancers cannot go 2 or 3 hours in a practice is because we are mostly in a different stage of adult life than your average 22 year old woman. I'm in my 40's, raising 2 kids and homeschooling them, running a household, involved in scouting activities, etc. There just isn't the time I used to have when I was 22.
Absolutely true! Here are some short Follow Along mini-classes that I hope you will find fun: bit.ly/JBDFollowAlongPlaylist 💕
I just had my 68th birthday. I am a beginner. I'm doing belly dance for excercise and balance.
Aiwa Habibi! Here is a playlist to help you: bit.ly/JBDNewToBDStartHere Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! 💕
You're just wonderful, thank you for your words. Okaaay time to dance🥰🤗
RAQ, @Katja! Have you danced the new tutorial that we posted last night? 😉
@@JensuyaBellyDance Yes and I enjoyed very much 🥰 Feeling my abs 😁 Thank youuu ❤
I am 72 and am just starting. Planning on doing a three generation workout on Mother’s Day! So looking forward to this fun workout with my girls!!
That is just awesome, @Arlene Pelletier! Have you already picked out your workout with your girls? If not, have a look at the videos in this playlist: bit.ly/JBDatHomePlaylist Let me know if I can help you further to find the right video. ❤️
@Arlene Pelletier, how was the Mother's Day belly dancing? 🥰
I just started and I’m 42😊😊
Aiwa!! Wonderful! Welcome to belly dance, @Christine The Great! We just uploaded a new video on 3 simple moves to begin belly dancing. Here's the link: bit.ly/JBDBeginAtHome I hope you find it fun and helpful. Let me know. ❤️
Thank you...Yes, all of you videos are helping me
@@christinethegreat4213 I'm so glad! You "made" my morning. 😊❤️
@@christinethegreat4213 I am so happy! 😁
Im 16 and wanna start, i will probably be able to get classes professional around 20 so four years
I hope you've been belly dancing with us with our tutorials and workouts here on RUclips. Don't wait until you are 20! Here is good video to start with: bit.ly/JBDStartBD 💕 I invite you to subscribe.
that was so inspiring! thanks!
I am so glad! Here's a great playlist to get started with belly dancing: bit.ly/JBDStartBD 💕 Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance!
Assalamualaikum Jensuya!!! What's your fav color?and i just want to say that you're my mentor for belly dance 😉😉😊😊
Wa laikum essalam, Arisya Aj! I have so many favorite colors!! Right now, I'm "playing" with orange. I am honored that I am your belly dance mentor! 😍 Hamdullallah!
Hayyy girl thank you so much for your motivation I am 35 and I was thinking that I am old enough to learn bally dance you motivate me love you 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
@@mehreenislam5367 that is just awesome! We uploaded a new video last night on some of my tips to begin belly dancing: bit.ly/JBDStartBD Aiwa! ❤️
I AM 59....I LOVE MIDDLE CULTURE SPECIAL BELLY DANCE.
I START TO DANCING BY I LOVE IT. NEVER IS TOO LATE TO STATR TO ENJOING!!!
You are so right, @Gabriela Medina! I think that at any age and at any fitness level we can find joy in belly dancing. ❤️
Exactly! Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! 💕
I am 12 years old and I started belly dancing a week ago . I am a biggener , for how many hours I should practice belly dance and how much time it will take to become a professional belly dance please tell
I am also your fan n started belly dance
Welcome, @Lawrence Hilali! We have many playlists of tutorials and workouts. ❤️ If you are interested in taking an online course accompanied by "live" drumming, here's our Introduction to Belly Dance course (you'll see a PREVIEW video at the link): school.jensuya.com/p/how-to-belly-dance-online-course-for-beginners Welcome to Jensuya Belly Dance! ❤️🥰
Am 17 I'm interested in belly dance can i .....?❣
Of course you can, @vijaya lakshmi! You can begin with this video: bit.ly/JBDBeginAtHome Let me know how you do! ❤️
Tq mam......❣
I'm 45 y.o. And just start to practice bellydance. (Only learn from youtube tutorials. I can't afford dance class). But I've been practicing yoga since 5 years ago. I've nailed front split (one of my goal pose) in 55 days during my beginning yoga practice(4 hoours/day). I also nailed some pretty difficult yoga poses too. So, do you think I still have chance to practice bellydance safely in my age now? But ofcourse I won't over do my moves. I practice 30 mins, 3-4 times a week. Just for fun, killing time, but hopefully can do it beautifully as you do. ☺ Btw I prefer tribal belly dance than the oriental. Because the music the moves and the rhytm in tribal is slower than in the oriental belly dance. :)
@cee rayn, that is absolutely wonderful!! Yes! Not only do you have a "chance," with practice (and your yoga) you will, for sure get many, many hours of love and joy from belly dance. I would love to help you in your belly dance journey, and I am so glad you found this video. If you already know the terms, "tribal" and "oriental," I'm guessing you've already done some belly dancing? I don't think the name of the style really matters-there is no standard nomenclature for this art form. Number one, have fun with your dance journey. Choose music that you love, and practice finding the beat in it, then doing the moves with the beat. I don't know what you particularly like, but a great way to practice is to do our 5 Minute Workouts-especially the playlist of beginner drills. We take one move at a time and practice it with Bob playing the drum. Here's the link: bit.ly/JBDBeginDrills Also, be sure to watch the videos in the New to Belly Dance Playlist: bit.ly/JBDNewToBDStartHere Keep us posted on your progress. Welcome!! ❤️
Hi, I'm almost 40 and one of my girls dreams is to take belly dance lessons. I stumbled at one of your videos and I loved it! Just a question: what is the difference between all your RUclips videos and taking the course? Does the course does really add something new or is it a mix from all your RUclips videos? Thank you so much in advance.
@Petra Partout, this is such a great question, and one that I get often (which is why we're in production right now of a video which explains the difference between our RUclips content and the course). The key to deciding if the course will be right for you is this: if you love our RUclips content and it makes you want to be able to belly dance to your own favorite music (or belly dance music) without me guiding you, the course will teach you how to do that. That being said, we do have a preview video of the course which you should watch as it shows how the course works. Here's the link to the video: ruclips.net/video/WJy30p7YYhw/видео.html In a nutshell, what the course teaches you is how to belly dance on your own to any music, whereas our RUclips tutorials give you "tastes" of belly dance. We teach you the technique of moves AND how to understand rhythm so you can decide what moves to dance and then match the moves to the music. We have meticulously developed and arranged the lessons and practice sessions for you to build your dance and develop your skills at exactly the right pace for you. We go into much more detail and practice in the course than we do in the RUclips tutorials. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in belly dance. school.jensuya.com/p/how-to-belly-dance-online-course-for-beginners 🥰 I also want to clarify that the course videos are completely new videos; they are NOT the RUclips videos. ❤️ I hope you join us in the course!
@@JensuyaBellyDance Thank you so much for your clear and detailed answer, I really appreciate it. I've seen already a couple of videos and went to your website forth and back! Your videos make sense and you explain everything so well! I already took a course via Udemy with Iana Komarnytska since the 4th of April before I stumbled at one of your videos. I think it is always good to learn something from two different teachers to have different perspectifs and methods. But somehow, I have to be honest, there is something in your personality which attracts me. So loving and sweet and I decide that I will purchase your course!
U look so young ...and gorgeous....very slim fit
Shokrun! Thank you! I hope you have subscribed as we can dance together virtually! 💕
m 40 never danced but this form as i see i am caught specially Rachel Brice unda have started since 5 days.. n i seen your performances too...i was guessing that it will help maintain some flexibility in later part of life...
@Prajakta Shimpi, I am so happy to welcome you to belly dance! Yes, for sure, belly dance, especially coupled with yoga, has been absolutely wonderful for keeping me flexible as I get older. And it is so good for the mind, too...learning the rhythm and learning to move with the rhythm. It's just great! I agree with you about Rachel Brice. Isn't she amazing?! I invite you to subscribe and learn from our tutorials and workouts. You'll find lots of playlists on the channel. If you are interested in an in-depth online course, take a look at our "Introduction to Belly Dance." 🥰 school.jensuya.com/p/how-to-belly-dance-online-course-for-beginners
@@JensuyaBellyDance thanks
How long does it take to practice before performing professional
That's a big question, @Skylight! "Professional" means something different to everyone. Here's what I suggest, enjoy the process of learning the technique and skills of belly dance, costuming, make-up, negotiating gigs, entertaining an audience-these are all part of being "professional." A great way to begin is to perform for your friends and family. We have many playlists on the channel that can help you: bit.ly/JBDHaflaSkillsPlaylist bit.ly/JBDPerformanceSkillsPlaylist bit.ly/JBDPerfPlaylist bit.ly/JBDCostumePlaylist As well as the technique playlists. 🥰
Thank you all my research shows 8 years or more before performing.I practiced years ago and I'm learning again.Thank you. Skylee
I m 23 year old can i do belly dance
Aiwa! Yes! @Priyanka dam, I recommend you do one of our 5 Minute Workouts for beginners (bit.ly/JBDBeginDrills) then do the technique video that goes with it (bit.ly/JBDHowToBDPlaylist) then practice the workouts as often as you like. The great thing about starting belly dance at your age is that you will be able to practice longer (than if you were older) and not get sore. Let me know how you do! Welcome to belly dance! ❤️
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