Shamira's Tips - Having Ribs Removed to Bellydance?

Q: hello, my name is sarah and im just starting belly dancing when i saw "Hips dont lie" by Shakira. My sisters say that you have to have your bottom two ribs removed to do the move the right way, and i want to know if thats true or not. They say that in Shakiras video, she had to have them removed. Please tell me if its true i really want to know.

A: Hi Sarah,   No, it's not true at all! Shakira did not have any ribs removed. You don't have to have ANYTHING removed in order to become a good bellydancer. Bellydancing is the most natural kind of dance for a woman's body. Having ribs removed is completely unnatural and unnecessary. All you need is a love of dance and lots of practice. Good luck on your journey. Have fun, practice, smile, and be natural.

Shamira

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